APICS CSCP Exam Questions

Questions for the CSCP were updated on : Feb 15 ,2025

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Question 1

The question below is based on the following flowchart:

Which of the following phrases most accurately describes the complete flow of demand information?

  • A. From supplier to customer
  • B. From customer to manufacturer
  • C. From customer to supplier
  • D. From supplier to manufacturer
Answer:

C

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Question 2

The focus of collaborative supply chain management differs from a transactional approach by its
emphasis on the:

  • A. transportation of goods to the next link in the chain.
  • B. flow of product information up to the next level of the chain.
  • C. flow of demand information and cash up the chain.
  • D. flow of supply into an organization.
Answer:

C

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Question 3

Which of the following scenarios represents a correct application of the Supply-Chain Operations
Reference-model (SCOR)?

  • A. Sales and marketing refers to SCOR to improve demand generation.
  • B. Production and engineering uses SCOR best practices to design a new "make" process flow.
  • C. Distribution and logistics selects suppliers from the SCOR reference list.
  • D. Marketing and development incorporates SCOR Level I metrics for new product design.
Answer:

B

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Question 4

The primary objective of supply chain management is:

  • A. minimizing transportation costs.
  • B. reducing inventory levels.
  • C. taking a systems approach.
  • D. implementing advanced technologies.
Answer:

C

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Question 5

Which of the following levels in a supply chain network represents the most upstream external
activity?

  • A. Supplier to contractor
  • B. Manufacturing to supplier
  • C. Customer to distribution
  • D. Customer to contractor
Answer:

A

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Question 6

Which of the following marketing strategies emphasizes offering services at a lower price than rival
services with comparable features?

  • A. Cost leadership
  • B. Service differentiation
  • C. Customer focus
  • D. Market responsiveness
Answer:

A

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Question 7

The primary reason for the evolution of the supply chain is:

  • A. fewer rejects due to poor quality.
  • B. increased on-time delivery.
  • C. increased cost savings.
  • D. increased communication.
Answer:

D

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Question 8

Which of the following factors typically is the most significant impediment to implementing
collaborative commerce?

  • A. Technology barriers
  • B. Security
  • C. Corporate culture
  • D. Return on investment (ROI)
Answer:

C

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Question 9

Compared to a global strategy, a multicountry strategy would be characterized by:

  • A. strategy coordination across countries.
  • B. preferred suppliers located in host countries.
  • C. major strategic decisions coordinated centrally.
  • D. products adapted to local needs.
Answer:

D

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Question 10

Which of the following corporate strategies is most consistent with a flexible supply chain strategy?

  • A. Being the low-price leader
  • B. Providing the highest-quality service
  • C. Providing mature products with stable sales
  • D. Emphasizing the quality of the product
Answer:

B

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Question 11

Which of the following considerations is an important supply chain design decision?

  • A. Product design
  • B. Selecting supporting information systems
  • C. Identifying labor force requirements
  • D. Identifying training programs
Answer:

B

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Question 12

When designing a supply chain for strategic advantage, a company first should consider:

  • A. the impact on customers using Just-in-Time manufacturing.
  • B. the financial stability of suppliers.
  • C. matching the supply chain to product type.
  • D. whether to use custom or standard parts.
Answer:

C

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Question 13

Supply chains delivering products or services are most able to respond quickly to changing market
requirements when:

  • A. products have been standardized.
  • B. products have a modular design.
  • C. production processes have been standardized.
  • D. production processes have been simplified.
Answer:

B

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Question 14

Risk pooling enables a lower total inventory level without affecting service levels based on which of
the following assumptions?

  • A. Inventory turnover ratio can be reduced.
  • B. Aggregate demand is more accurate than disaggregate demand.
  • C. The planning time fence can be adjusted as needed.
  • D. The supplier shares some risk for holding inventory.
Answer:

B

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Question 15

The purpose of continuous improvement in the supply chain is to:

  • A. eliminate the root causes of problems.
  • B. improve interorganizational communication.
  • C. develop better written procedures.
  • D. reduce product costs.
Answer:

A

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