APICS CSCP Exam Actual Questions

The questions for CSCP were last updated on Nov. 17, 2024.

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Question #1 Topic 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

Reveal Solution Discussion 3

Correct Answer: C 🗳️

Question #2 Topic 1

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.

Reveal Solution Discussion 1

Correct Answer: C 🗳️

Question #3 Topic 1

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.

Reveal Solution Discussion 2

Correct Answer: B 🗳️

Question #4 Topic 1

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.

Reveal Solution Discussion 3

Correct Answer: C 🗳️

Question #5 Topic 1

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

Reveal Solution Discussion

Correct Answer: A 🗳️

Question #6 Topic 1

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

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Correct Answer: A 🗳️

Question #7 Topic 1

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.

Reveal Solution Discussion 5

Correct Answer: D 🗳️

Question #8 Topic 1

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)

Reveal Solution Discussion 2

Correct Answer: C 🗳️

Question #9 Topic 1

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.

Reveal Solution Discussion

Correct Answer: D 🗳️

Question #10 Topic 1

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

Reveal Solution Discussion 4

Correct Answer: B 🗳️