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. The ability to notify a customer that an order will be delayed because of a mechanical breakdown is dependent on
A. demand filters
B. pegging
C. safety stock
D. outliers

2. Which of the following is LEAST likely to be used as the value for alpha in an exponential smoothing forecast when the company believes recent history to be most important?
A. .8
B. .6
C. .4
D. .3

3. The following is true of meaningful performance measurements EXCEPT
A. they relate to the organization’s strategic goals
B. they relate principally to financial performance
C. they are communicated and understood at all organizational levels
D. they drive improvements in business processes

4. The sales and operations planning process brings together all of the following EXCEPT
A. sales plan
B. capacity requirements plan
C. marketing plan
D. new product development plan

5. The production plan is performed at which level?
A. product family
B. work center
C. end-item level
D. product option level