Free CIPS L4M7 Exam Questions

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Question 1

What is the main goal of just-in-time?

A : Waste reduction

B : Better demand forecasting

C : Higher safety stock

D : Leveraging economic order quantity

Answer: A

Question 2

One of the classifications of inventory is referred to as 'indirect supplies.' Which of the following items are examples of indirect supplies in a water bottling plant? Lubricants for maintenance of production machines Computer cartridges for the procurement office Reams of printed labels to stick on water bottles Blue-colored plastic caps to seal the water bottles

A : 1 and 2 only

B : 1 and 3 only

C : 2 and 3 only

D : 3 and 4 only

Answer: A

Question 3

A warehouse manager is evaluating the use of Automated Guided Vehicles (AGVs) within a repetitive taskenvironment. After reviewing their use and price, the manager decided to invest in several AGVs. Were theycorrect in doing this?

A : Yes, as it will reduce the costs of employing labour

B : No, as it reduces the flexibility of the warehouse operations

C : Yes, organisations must use high-tech solutions where possible

D : No, as they are only suitable for use in non-repetitive task environments

Answer: A

Question 4

Warehouse automation involves the use of technology to perform as many warehousing tasks as possible. There are several benefits that can be gained by using automation in a warehouse. They are...

A : Maintenance costs, downtime due to malfunction, investment costs, and reduced flexibility

B : Decreased speed, increasing cost, improved efficiency, and maximising space

C : Reduced customer service, reduced picking errors, reduced accidents, and minimised space utilisation

D : Increased speed, decreasing cost, improved efficiency, and maximised space

Answer: D

Question 5

A buyer has been asked to support the chief procurement officer with a whole-life cost analysis. What is thekey benefit of a cross-functional team for the development of a whole-life costing model?

A : It will ensure quicker access to all the data needed to develop the whole-life cost model

B : It will ensure that the decision making process will be slowed down

C : It will ensure that information is not shared

D : It will ensure that no department is left out of the planning process

Answer: D

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