CPIM Quiz

Each month in this section, we will feature five sample questions from one of the five modules in the CPIM Certification Program. This month’s quiz is from the MPR module. For more information on the CPIM Certification process, contact Randy Springer at: education@apics-northshore.org.

1. Which of the following is the most viable approach to automating repetitive assembly processes?
A. Simplify the processes prior to automation
B. Concurrently establish visual inspection stations and automation implementation
C. Implement automation throughout the processes simultaneously rather than work cell by work cell
D. Apply automation to the final assembly processes first

2. Cause-and-effect analyses are made with the help of which of the following?
A. Fishbone chart
B. Statistical process control method
C. Critical path method
D. Pareto analysis

3. Data collection using bar-code technology can provide which of the following?
I. Ability to determine throughput time in real time
II. Simplified data recording
III. Increased data accuracy
IV. Cost reductions
A. I and III only
B. I, II, and IV only
C. II, III, and IV only
D. I, II, III, and IV

4. Company X, a job shop, is a supplier to Company Y, which produces a product continuously. The companies agree to begin a lean program to reduce lead times through all operations in both facilities. To implement the program, which of the following actions should be taken?
I. Company X should reduce the shipment quantities to Company Y.
II. Company X should reduce its manufacturing lot size.
III. Company Y should transfer the inspection procedure to Company X.
A. I only
B. II only
C. I and II only
D. I, II, and III