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40 APICS CSCP Que Questions stions P R O D UC T S

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e know a lot of you are looking for free sample APICS Certified Supply S upply Chain Professional questions. Maybe you

fall into one of these categories: c ategories: You just want to see what the the questions questions are like so you can decide decid e if you wan want to pursue pursue certification. certification. You want to find out how easy or hard the questions the questions are. You want to get mor more e practice. ell whatever your reason, we thought we’d help you out a it. Here are 40 CSCP CS CP practice questions, totally free. To make it less confusing, we broke them up by each of the

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four CSCP Modules. These questions were excerpted from our book: 1000 Certified Supply Chain Professional Questions . It’s a 294-page ebook containing containing over 1000 CSCP pr practice actice questions. Check it out if

ou’re interested. But before you jump into the questions, here’s the Disclaimer. Please, please read this first. NSWERS can be found HERE. But don’t look at it now. r eal wor l dsuppl ychain.com/cscp- q uestions- 40/

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Module 1 Question 1

ll of the following are key components of the definition of supply chain management, EXCEPT: . mon monitorin itoring g of supply chain activities with the objective of creating c reating net net value B. synchron synchronizing izing of supply and and demand C. building a competitive competitive infrastructure infrastructure D. selecting suppliers Question 2

hich of the following is a key supply chain process? . forecast B. source C. benchmark D. analyze Question 3

Supply chains chains create value by: . increasing profitabilit profitability y and retu return rn to sharehold shareholders ers B. providing multiple variants of products for customers r eal wor l dsuppl ychain.com/cscp- q uestions- 40/

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Now on to the questions!

Module 1 Question 1

ll of the following are key components of the definition of supply chain management, EXCEPT: . mon monitorin itoring g of supply chain activities with the objective of creating c reating net net value B. synchron synchronizing izing of supply and and demand C. building a competitive competitive infrastructure infrastructure D. selecting suppliers Question 2

hich of the following is a key supply chain process? . forecast B. source C. benchmark D. analyze Question 3

Supply chains chains create value by: . increasing profitabilit profitability y and retu return rn to sharehold shareholders ers B. providing multiple variants of products for customers r eal wor l dsuppl ychain.com/cscp- q uestions- 40/

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C. making transacti transaction on processing more eff efficient icient D. developing mor more e accurate forecasts Question 4

hich of the following is not an “entity” of a supply chain? . producer B. supplier C. customer D. manager Question 5

hich of the followin f ollowing g describes the t he typical flow of cash in a supply chain? chain? . customer to producer producer to supplier supplier B. producer to cust customer omer to supplier supplier C. supp supplier lier to pr producer oducer to customer D. customer to supplier to producer producer Question 6

Suppliers provide all of the following to a supply chain, EXCEPT: . materials B. energy

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C. services D. demand Question 7

ll of the following describe a supply chain flow, EXCEPT: . the flow of physical materials and services from supplier to other entities B. the flow of cash upstream to raw material suppliers C. the flow of information within a supply chain D. the flow of employees from one department to another Question 8

Reverse supply chain is employed for the following reasons, EXCEPT: . repairs B. disposal C. recycling D. quality control Question 9

Tier 2 suppliers: . provide materials or services to suppliers of the producer B. provide lower quality raw materials

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C. serve only as a back-up to Tier 1 suppliers D. supply raw materials to the secondary products of a company Question 10

hich of the following best describes the term lateral supply chain? . processes are no longer performed internally and become dependent on outsourced collaborations B. the supply chain grows incrementally C. a supply chain that is applicable in various industries D. a supply chain that holds significant centralized control of processes

Module 2 Question 1

hat condition describes the magnification of demand fluctuations up the supply chain? . bullwhip effect B. demand variability C. exponential smoothing D. square root rule Question 2

Each of the terms below are sources of demand variability, EXCEPT: . competition realworldsupplychain.com/cscp-questions-40/

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B. seasonality C. life cycle trends D. manufacturing delays Question 3

hat is one cause of the bullwhip effect? . lead times B. seasonality C. weather D. quality control Question 4

Each of the following is an approach to avoiding multiple forecasts, EXCEPT: . information sharing B. system integration C. vendor-managed inventory (VMI) D. transactional processing Question 5

hat is one way to reduce the contribution of lead time to the bullwhip effect? . reducing order batch size


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B. time management C. prioritization D. cost reduction Question 6

hich of the following is true about forecasting? . It should be done once a year B. It should be conducted by the supply chain leadership C. It is more accurate for groups than for individual items D. It is better to under-forecast rather than over-forecast Question 7

Independent demand is best defined by: . demand for the finished product B. demand forecast of an unbiased third party provider C. demand that is based on actual orders D. demand for manufacturing raw materials Question 8

hen do corporations employ qualitative forecasting? . When products are low value


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B. When products are at the end of life stage C. For new product introductions D. When reliable historical sales data is available Question 9

Intrinsic forecasting focuses on: . data about demand for the product itself B. variables that affect the demand of the product C. leveraging the collective experience possessed by employees D. the inherent value of the product to the customer Question 10

hich of the following is true about naïve forecasting? . assumes the demand will be consistent from one period to the next B. makes educational guesses on demand for a new product C. request input from employees outside of the supply chain D. it is an error prone forecast

Module 3 Question 1

Customer relationship management (CRM) is best described as: . a focus on managing long term supplier relationships realworldsupplychain.com/cscp-questions-40/

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B. a marketing philosophy based on putting the customer first C. managing customers to promote your products D. transactional guidelines when dealing with customers Question 2

One general goal of supplier relationship management (SRM) is: . ensure mutual profitability while meeting customer needs B. manage supplier costs C. build relationships with as many suppliers as possible D. improve negotiation process Question 3

hat impact has the focus on CRM and SRM had on business mindset? . lower costs B. greater integration C. shorter cycle times D. focus on bottom-line results Question 4

hat is a key reason for the move to greater integration with suppliers? . consolidation of the industry realworldsupplychain.com/cscp-questions-40/

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B. technology transfer C. improved relationships D. reduce complexity Question 5

ll of the following are typical requirements when implementing CRM and SRM EXCEPT: . new job definitions B. new organization structure C. new corporate vision D. new technology platform Question 6

Independent organizations that cooperate based on mutual values and act as a single entity is called a: . lateral organization B. integrated supply chain C. lean supply chain D. virtual organization Question 7

hat role has technology played in CRM? . It has made it easier for business to gather information on customer buying habits realworldsupplychain.com/cscp-questions-40/

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B. It has spawned new software companies C. It has changed the roles of participants D. It has reduced the complexity of the supply chain Question 8

Technology has played all of the following roles in SRM, EXCEPT: . Systems can show current status of operations B. Suppliers can communicate with customers in real time C. Transactional processes can be automated D. Security enhancements now effectively segregate enterprise business processes Question 9

Based on the APICS definition of SRM, a firm will implement this philosophy with: . all tier 1 type suppliers B. a selected group of suppliers C. all suppliers D. a few suppliers who are deemed indispensable Question 10

firm that has a customer first marketing philosophy practices: . CRM


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B. TPM C. SRM D. CTM

Module 4 Question 1

hich one is NOT among the three largest companies presently providing ERP software: . SAP B. Oracle C. Microsoft D. Sybase Question 2

ll of the following are key characteristics of enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems EXCEPT: . modularized business applications B. common data source C. seamless integration enabling the flow of information throughout the firm D. normalized application structure Question 3

ll of the following are key to maximizing the ROI of an ERP system EXCEPT: realworldsupplychain.com/cscp-questions-40/

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. hiring skilled employees and providing adequate training B. system monitoring and constraint improvement C. early global launch D. business process mapping Question 4

The MOST significant characteristic of leadership in determining the value realized by an ERP system is: . competence B. vision C. intelligence D. analytical strength Question 5

successful deployment of a fully integrated ERP system is a characteristic of a: . Stage 1, functional focused supply chain B. Stage 2, internally integrated supply chain C. Stage 3, externally integrated supply chain D. Stage 4, cross-enterprise collaboration and optimized supply chain Question 6

hat provides the foundation for a supply chain to move to Stage 3 and ultimately Stage 4 of realworldsupplychain.com/cscp-questions-40/

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supply chain development? . MPS B. ERP C. DRP D. MRP Question 7

The ERP software design shift from proprietary, closed applications to web-based modules: . increased user training requirements B. increased costs C. eased system implementation D. eased system integration with legacy and 3rd party systems Question 8

hen selecting an ERP system, it is important to ensure the business model implicit in the system is: . based on the industry standard B. robust C. aligned with your business model D. scalable Question 9 realworldsupplychain.com/cscp-questions-40/

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hat percentage of your required functionality should you expect in an industry leading ERP system off-the-shelf product: . 50% B. 70% C. 80% D. 90% Question 10

hat is MOST likely to increase if an off-the-shelf ERP system lacks at least 80% of your required functionality? . training costs B. consulting costs C. license costs D. hardware costs

Good Luck! There you have it. Hope they helped. We wish you the best of lu ck! And do let us know how you progress.

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RWSC Team says October 4, 2013 at 7:21 pm

You’re very welcome Ibrahim.

Ibrahim Samir says October 4, 2013 at 4:34 am

Thanks a lot

RWSC Team says August 2, 2013 at 4:48 pm

Hi there! No, they do not include explanations. The explanations are generally straightforward though if you reference the CSCP Learning System. Hope this helps. Please email us if you have more questions. Best, RWSC


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RWSC Team says August 2, 2013 at 4:46 pm

Hi Victor, Yes, this was prepared before the 2012 change. The questions themselves though are still generally relevant. Hope this helps!

Victor says July 31, 2013 at 5:53 am

This is very interesting. However, I observed that the 40 APICS CSCP questions are in four modules. Have these questions been updated to match the 2012 APICS CSCP changes? The 2012 APICS CSCP has been changed and is in there modules. Your 40 APICS CSCP are in four modules.

idris says July 22, 2013 at 7:54 am

Hello, Thank you for the good job…keep it up! I am interested in your study packs, I mean the one sold for $95, but I want to know if these questions come with explanations before I pay for it. Thanks again. realworldsupplychain.com/cscp-questions-40/

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Soumojit says April 2, 2013 at 12:51 am

Absolutely fantastic work is done by the team here! Will keep coming for more! In the jaded world of supply chain, there is so much to know and good that we have somebody to lead us with your valuable insights! Good work! Keep it up!

Pelou says March 11, 2013 at 6:01 pm

Hi, just a litle question, are you suere of your anwsers of Question 41 of module 1 section A. Your answser is C, it’s strange, I think it’s D.

njdfsfs says March 8, 2013 at 6:25 pm

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scott seymore says January 9, 2013 at 6:36 pm

great practice!

RWSC Team says January 17, 2012 at 3:51 pm

Glad to know it helped Milek!

Milek Milano says January 17, 2012 at 3:04 pm

Useful

RWSC Team says June 22, 2011 at 2:16 am

Good luck Raj!

Rajasekhar Ravichandran says June 22, 2011 at 1:59 am realworldsupplychain.com/cscp-questions-40/

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Great Sampling of Questions… will come back and update the status of my CSCP exam which is scheduled for this weekend… Thanks and Regards, Raj

RWSC Team says May 11, 2011 at 1:24 pm

Hi Darryl, Thanks for the note and the kind words. There really aren’t case study questions on the exam. There may have been a question here and there that was based on a short set of sample data. I guess you could sort of consider this a case question. But generally, there are no sections on the test where you’re asked to read a short case and then answer a few questions. Each question tends to stand alone. APICS does state that you should select the MOST correct answer to the question. So the correct answer is not always obvious and you could maybe argue that it is a bit subjective sometimes. That said, we think APICS did a good job of creating an exam that forces you to have a solid grasp of supply chain concepts. Hope this helps Darryl. Please let us know if we can share our own thoughts on other questions you may have. If you prefer, you can also send us a note directly via email or our contact form. Good luck! Best, Eric


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darryl collins says May 10, 2011 at 9:08 am

Hi, Thanks for the question bank of 100 + 40 questions. I have one clarification The questions for the CPSM (Certified Professional in Supply Management) from ISM USA are more detailed and subjective. The questions are more like case studies. Are similar questions asked on the APICS CSCP. For example one of the questions is as follows A company hires a supplier to launch a web site for a new product. The implementation is very successful, and the supplier would like to publicize its efforts in advertising on its website, with testimonials from the buying company’s employees. However the contract prohibits this. Which of the following is the LEAST likely to be the reason for the company’s postion on this matter? A Other suppliers may seek endorsements from teh company. B Employees might be targeted for sales pitches by the suppliers competitors. C The company has a policy of not endorsing suppliers. D The company plans to launch additional websites on its own. Kindly clarify. thanks darryl

RWSC Team says February 28, 2011 at 3:30 pm

Hi Arun, Thank you for the kind words. We’ve considered it seriously and really want to do so. However, our big challenge right now is resources. If we do this, we want to make sure we can do it very well. So for now, we remain realworldsupplychain.com/cscp-questions-40/

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slightly on the cautious side until we can scale appropriately. That said, if you want to discuss some more of your ideas about this, we’d love to hear them. Maybe there is a solution that still provides benefits, but is a bit scaled down. Feel free to email me directly at jan [AT] realworldsupplychain (DOT) com Thanks again for the message. Best, Jan

Arun Minnasandran says February 28, 2011 at 3:25 pm

Hi I am preparing for CSCP and I came across this site during my research. Firstly the site is well organized and clearly run by good professionals. Secondly I found nothing to complain about. My suggestion, if it’s not asking for too much would be to consider evolving a training program to help prepare for CSCP. APICS’ Learning system is very expensive. I am sure I will keep visiting this site in the future. Thanks Arun

RWSC Team says December 31, 2010 at 2:36 pm

Hi Mazandu Team, realworldsupplychain.com/cscp-questions-40/

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Thanks for the kind words. Good luck in the exam! Best, Jan

MAZANDU CR says December 31, 2010 at 2:33 pm

Hello everyone First and foremost, Happy New Year to you all and especially to the contributors of this website – May your next 365 days into the year 2011 be f ull of successes. To learn how to say Happy New Year in some languages see here http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6tkqjO62CL8

Now and most importantly is what brought me into this website – the availability of CSCP study notes can one find here. My exam is scheduled in the next few days and my discovery of this website couldn’t have come in better time. S imply put, I’ve been lucky enough to have discovered what it has to offer. Keep it up and Job well done! Mazandu Team


Yep, that was our fault Kristen We really need to make that link more noticeable. Anyway, glad it worked out. Good luck and let us know if you need anything.


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Best, Jan


Hi Kristen, Thanks for the note. Here’s the link: http://realworldsupplychain.com/answers-to-40cscp-questions/

It’s actually up there in the second to the last line before the questions. But you’re not the first person to have difficulty finding the link. We’ll make it more noticeable now. Let us know if you need anything else. Best, Jan

Kristen says December 29, 2010 at 4:58 pm

Ah ha. I found it. I was looking for it near the bottom; however, it’s near the top! Excellent. Sorry I missed it. Thanks! K


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Kristen Cameron says December 29, 2010 at 4:54 pm

I seemed to have missed the link to answers. Would you please post? Thanks! Best Kristen

RWSC Team says December 28, 2010 at 3:13 am

Hi Dee, Regarding your question on Module 2, Question 4: Transaction Processing: The idea here is that near-term demand driving supply chain operations is based on actual customer order transactions. So for example, if say you have two weeks of firm customer orders in the system that are being used to drive operations, you know exactly what you’re executing toward — and you avoid multiple forecasts. This really only applies in the short-term horizon, but it does help. System Integration: One could say that system integration by itself does not avoid multiple forecasting. We’ve all worked in companies with integrated systems that no one uses. It only speaks to how the various processes are talking to each other. In this case, it is via an integrated IT system. In general, one thing to remember is that the test taker will need to select the answer that is most correct. One can make an argument for a lot of right answers to the realworldsupplychain.com/cscp-questions-40/

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questions. Unfortunately, it makes it a bit more challenging because the relative “correctness” of the answer has to be factored in. The most important thing to do when preparing for the test is put in this critical thought. And if you do this enough times the subtle differences between possible answers hopefully start to be more noticeable. This is why we’re strong believers in taking as many practice tests and seeing as many questions as you can. I know this may not be the direct answer you were hoping for, but it seems to be something we just have to work with in this type of exam. Hope this helps! Good luck. Best, Jan


Hi Dee! Glad to know you’re finding our site helpful. This is what motivates us to put in the time to produce more resources. As for more questions, have you already downloaded our free questions report here: http://realworldsupplychain.com/100-cscp-exam-questions/? There are 100 questions

in that and all totally free. If you email us directly at [email protected] , we might be able to find other ways to help you a bit more. Looking forward to hearing from you.


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Best, Jan

Dee says December 27, 2010 at 3:31 pm

Is it possible for you to post more questions? I am preparing to take it in a few days and I found this site very very helpful.


Hi! Since you asked, I am having trouble understanding the logic for Module 2 Question 4. Each of the following is an approach to avoiding multiple forecasts, EXCEPT: B. system integration D. transactional processing The answer is B but I thought it was D. In my opinion, transactional processing is key to operations execution at the lower level. I thought we were trying to avoid multiple forecasts so system integration would be a good approach to have systems talk to each other at the higher level. Your thoughts?


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The RWSC Team says December 27, 2010 at 3:14 pm

Hi Dee! Glad you found the link. Just let us know if you need anything else. Good luck!


Thanks. I just found the link.


Hello can you please post the answers?

RWSC Team says December 9, 2010 at 4:18 am

Updated post to include link to answers. Good luck!


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Thanks Jason! We’ll be posting the answers tonight!

Jason says December 6, 2010 at 10:25 am

Great questions! Now post the answers. =)

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