Free CIPS L4M7 Exam Questions

Question 1

What advantage can the use of ABC classification of stock provide in warehouse design?

A : It allows the organisation to categorise items in alphabetical order for easier storage and retrieval

B : It gives purchasing staff more time to concentrate on those items that have most financial benefit to the organisation

C : It assists in deciding on the most appropriate layout, handling systems, and what type of picking system to introduce

D : It determines where each item is to be located within the warehouse to aid inspection procedures

Answer: C

Question 2

The managing director requires action to be taken to improve the organization’s profitability and has asked for suggestions to enable this to be achieved. The procurement manager has said that a just-in-time (JIT) system should be introduced. Would such a system improve profitability?

A : Yes, because it would reduce stock holding costs

B : No, because it would increase buffer stock

C : No, because it would increase stock holding costs

D : Yes, because it would reduce stock turn rates

Answer: A

Question 3

The managing director requires action to be taken to improve the organization’s profitability and has asked for suggestions to enable this to be achieved. The procurement manager has said that a just-in-time (JIT) system should be introduced. Would such a system improve profitability?

A : Yes, because it would reduce stock holding costs

B : No, because it would increase buffer stock

C : No, because it would increase stock holding costs

D : Yes, because it would reduce stock turn rates

Answer: A

Question 4

What are some warehouse layouts that have cross aisles and picking aisles that intersect at angles other than 90 degrees?

A : 'Fan' shaped layout

B : Herringbone-shaped layout

C : U-shape layout

D : L-shape layout

E : 3 and 4 only

F : 2 and 3 only

G : 1 and 3 only

H : 1 and 2 only

Answer: H

Question 5

Which ONE of the following correctly differentiates between obsolescent and redundant stock?

A : Obsolescent stock is in short supply, redundant stock has no current supplier with stock available

B : Obsolescent stock is damaged goods that need returning to suppliers, redundant stock is no longer stocked by the organization

C : Obsolescent stock has been updated by another item but can still be used, redundant stock is no longer used by an organization

D : Obsolescent stock has been supplied by a failed supplier, redundant stock requires quality testing before use

Answer: C