CSCP Free Practice Test

- (Topic 3)
Which of the following tools is most appropriate to use to determine projects that will achieve the greatest net benefits?

1. A. Pareto diagram
2. B. Fishbone diagram
3. C. Process flow diagram
4. D. Operation process chart

Correct Answer: A

- (Topic 2)
The social dimension of sustainability typically would be addressed when developing and implementing policies regarding:

1. A. accounting practices.
2. B. biodiversity protection.
3. C. conflicts of interest.
4. D. waste reduction.

Correct Answer: C

- (Topic 2)
Benchmarking a firm's performance against industry competitors is most valuable because it can reveal:

1. A. a competitor's manufacturing processes.
2. B. a firm's leadership ranking relative to industry peers.
3. C. which processes require improvement.
4. D. that no further improvement is possible.

Correct Answer: C

- (Topic 3)
A company that desires to implement a strategy for inventory management must define which of the following factors?

1. A. Reliability and maintainability requirements
2. B. Variability in the customer demand
3. C. Overall item effectiveness
4. D. Inventory carrying costs

Correct Answer: B

- (Topic 3)
Managing risk should be a strategic part of supply chain management because:

1. A. the occurrence of unanticipated risks essentially can be eliminated.
2. B. not all members of the supply chain consider and respond to the same types of risks.
3. C. substantial financial penalties can be assessed if legal requirements are not met.
4. D. it helps to reduce the occurrence and consequences of unplanned negative events.

Correct Answer: :D