CPIM-Part-2 by APICS Valid Free Exam Practice Test

Question 1

A 58 environment should be maintained for which of the following reasons?

A. To support standard work B. To promote level loading C. To standardize training D. To prepare for customer visits

Correct Answer: A

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Question 2

Which of the following criteria is used to determine safety stock in a distribution center (DC)?

A. Economic order quantity (EOQ) N B. Seasonal index value C. Alpha factor level D. Probability of stocking out

Correct Answer: D

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Question 3

The master production schedule (MPS) and final assembly schedule (FAS) are most closely linked in which production strategy?

A. Make-to-stock (MTS) B. Make-to-order (MTQ) C. Assemble-to-order (ATO) D. Engineer-to-order (ETO)

Correct Answer: C

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Question 4

A machine is suddenly having excessive downtime. Which of the following tools would be used in a root cause correctiveaction process to determine the problem?

A. Failure mode effects analysis (FMEA) B. Balance chart C. A3 method D. Standardized work analysis chart

Correct Answer: C

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Question 5

Collaborative planning, forecasting, and replenishment (CPFR) typically would be most effective for a:

A. distributor with a few major customers and many smaller customers. B. company that has a large number of geographically dispersed suppliers. C. manufacturer that sells directly to a large number of firms. D. regional headquarters for a large home improvement retailer.

Correct Answer: D

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Question 6

Which of the following factors may be used to calculate available capacity?

A. Load B. Productivity C. Yield D. Efficiency

Correct Answer: D

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Question 7

Which of the following approaches is most effective in communicating operational performance?

A. Visual control boards at several locations B. Reviewing conformance to schedule C. Monthly meetings with employees D. Quality performance measures

Correct Answer: A

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Question 8

The cumulative available-to-promise (ATP) method is based on an assumption that available inventory in a period can becommitted to demand in that period and:

A. future periods beyond the DTF. B. any future period in the planning horizon. C. future periods with a planned receipt. D. any period before the demand time fence (DTF).

Correct Answer: B

Question 9

Which of the following types of operational strategies typically would result in the lowest inventory cost?

A. Mixed-model B. Level C. Hybrid D. Chase

Correct Answer: D

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Question 10

External sustainability reporting and verification is an opportunity for a company to communicate its:

A. performance. B. profitability. C. growth. D. confidence.

Correct Answer: A

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Question 11

Ergonomic workstation design should incorporate:

A. an andon board. B. bending so as to reduce monotony of work. C. visual systems. D. reduction of repetitive motion.

Correct Answer: D

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APICS Certified in Planning and Inventory Management(Part 2) - CPIM-Part-2 Exam Practice Test