CSCP Free Practice Test

- (Topic 3)
The production scheduler for a bottleneck resource should:

1. A. schedule additional preventive maintenance for the resource.
2. B. ensure a constant queue of work waiting to be processed.
3. C. increase production lot sizes to increase utilization of resources.
4. D. implement pull signals for production of the bottleneck resource.

Correct Answer: B

- (Topic 3)
Effective sales and operation planning (S&OP) is most likely to result in which of the following benefits?

1. A. Better customer service
2. B. Better product quality
3. C. Lower product cost
4. D. Lower work-in-process (WIP) inventory

Correct Answer: A

- (Topic 3)
Which of the following types of lead times is related most closely to a supplier performance measure?

1. A. Fulfillment
2. B. Replenishment
3. C. Overall
4. D. Process

Correct Answer: B

- (Topic 1)
The primary objective of supply chain management is:

1. A. minimizing transportation costs.
2. B. reducing inventory levels.
3. C. taking a systems approach.
4. D. implementing advanced technologies.

Correct Answer: C

- (Topic 3)
In an assemble-to-order manufacturing environment, the master production schedule is
typically the schedule of:

1. A. resources.
2. B. customer orders.
3. C. components and subassemblies.
4. D. the final assembly.

Correct Answer: C