The Secret Of APICS CPIM-BSP Dumps Questions

NEW QUESTION 1

The theory of constraints is most effective when:

• A. demand environments are unstable.
• B. demand environments are stable.
• C. the constraint cannot be managed easily.
• D. the constraint cannot be identified easily.

Answer: B

NEW QUESTION 2

Having the needed materials within easy reach of a subassembly process eliminates waste of:

• A. motion.
• B. transportation.
• C. making defects.
• D. stocks.

Answer: A

NEW QUESTION 3

What is the order point when demand is 120 units per week, the lead time is 2 weeks, and safety stock is 60 units?

• A. 180
• B. 240
• C. 300
• D. 360

Answer: C

NEW QUESTION 4

A product has a forecast of 200 units a month. The actual demand for the past 6 months has been 195, 210, 205, 190, 220, and 225. Calculate the tracking signal for this product's forecast.

• A. 6
• B. 7.5
• C. 45
• D. 75

Answer: A

NEW QUESTION 5

Which of the following plans is translated into synchronized functional plans through the sales and operations planning process?

• A. Strategic
• B. Marketing
• C. Business
• D. Financial

Answer: C

NEW QUESTION 6

The question below is based on the following illustration of product parts:

Which of the following items are components?

• A. Y and Z only
• B. 1, 2, and 3 only
• C. Y, Z, 1, 2, and 3 only
• D. X, Y, Z, 1, 2, and 3

Answer: C

NEW QUESTION 7

Which of the following actions most likely will serve to reduce economic lot size?

• A. Decreasing the number of items
• B. Decreasing the unit cost of items
• C. Increasing the cost of ordering items
• D. Increasing the cost of carrying inventory

Answer: D

NEW QUESTION 8

A product has a forecast of 200 units a month. The actual demand for the past 6 months has been 195, 210, 205, 190, 220, and 225. Which of the following values reflects the mean absolute deviation for this data?

• A. 7.5
• B. 12.5
• C. 45
• D. 75

Answer: B

NEW QUESTION 9

Which of the following tools is considered to be one of the seven quality tools?

• A. Gantt chart
• B. Input/output chart
• C. Control chart
• D. Capacity chart

Answer: C

NEW QUESTION 10

Knowing average daily consumption and on hand inventory, a company can calculate:

• A. storage cost.
• B. days of supply.
• C. annual usage rate.
• D. annual cost of goods sold.

Answer: B

NEW QUESTION 11

Which of the following systems typically involves design while manufacturing is occurring?

• A. Flow
• B. Intermittent
• C. Project
• D. Engineer

Answer: C

NEW QUESTION 12

Which of the following describes a competitive characteristic that a firm must exhibit to be considered as a supplier in a market?

• A. Marketing research
• B. Manufacturing automation
• C. Order qualifier
• D. Order winner

Answer: C

NEW QUESTION 13

Which of the following terms represents a complete supply chain dedicated to the flow of products and materials for the purpose of returns, repair, remanufacture, or recycling?

• A. Responsible landfill
• B. Remanufacturing resource planning
• C. Reverse logistics
• D. Global distribution

Answer: C

NEW QUESTION 14

Backward scheduling begins with which of the following dates?

• A. Order receipt
• B. Order due
• C. Component availability
• D. Supplier delivery

Answer: B

NEW QUESTION 15

The question below is based on the following information:

What is the average annual transit inventory in units?

• A. 55
• B. 110
• C. 548
• D. 658

Answer: C

NEW QUESTION 16

What is the long-term effect of reducing the number of distribution centers between a
manufacturer and its customers?

• A. Total stock quantity increases.
• B. Transport costs from factory to distribution centers only decrease.
• C. Transport costs from distribution centers to customers only decrease.
• D. Transport costs from factory to distribution centers and from distribution centers to customers decrease.

Answer: B

NEW QUESTION 17

What is the preferred mode of long-distance transportation for high-value, light-weight cargo?

• A. Air
• B. Truck
• C. Rail
• D. Ocean

Answer: A

NEW QUESTION 18

Which of the following manufacturing systems involves the creation of one unit or a small number of units?

• A. Flow manufacturing
• B. Intermittent manufacturing
• C. Project manufacturing
• D. Continuous manufacturing

Answer: C

NEW QUESTION 19

Reducing set up time will affect item lead time and throughput in which of the following ways?

• A. Lead time will increase, throughput will decrease
• B. Lead time will increase, throughput will increase
• C. Lead time will decrease, throughput will increase
• D. Lead time will decrease, throughput will decrease

Answer: C

NEW QUESTION 20

A manufacturer's market is highly dependent upon customers selecting standard options at the time of placing an order. Which of the following manufacturing strategies is best suited to compete in this market?

• A. Engineer-to-order
• B. Make-to-order
• C. Assemble-to-order
• D. Make-to-stock

Answer: C

NEW QUESTION 21

Which of the following documents or records typically is required by accounting, receiving, purchasing, and the supplier?

• A. Bill of lading
• B. Purchase requisition
• C. Receiving report
• D. Purchase order

Answer: D

NEW QUESTION 22

Which of the following typically would be the most economical mode of transportation for crude oil to an oil refinery?

• A. Water
• B. Pipeline
• C. Truck
• D. Rail

Answer: B

NEW QUESTION 23
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