Free CIPS L4M7 Exam Questions

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Question 1

Which of the following are critical factors that must be considered when evaluating warehouse or storage locations? The cost of the proposed locationWho owns the storage location or warehouse Access to transport networks The number of windows in the building

A : 1 and 3 only

B : 2 and 3 only

C : 2 and 4 only

D : 1 and 4 only

Answer: A

Question 2

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

Question 3

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 4

Which of the following is the formula for calculating the re-order level?

A : erage usage in a lead-time / Required level of safety stock

B : erage usage in a lead-time + Required level of safety stock

C : quired level of safety stock x Average usage in a lead-time.

D : quired level of safety stock – Average usage in a lead-time

Answer: B

Question 5

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

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