CPIM Quiz

Each month in this section, we will feature five sample questions from one of the five modules in the CPIM Certification Program. For more information on the CPIM Certification process, call Rich Hopkins at 978-282-2339.

This month's questions are taken from the Execution and Control of Operations module:

1. Which of the following would be manufactured in a continuous-production process?

(A) combines
(B) clothing
(C) vitamins
(D) gasoline

2. Which of the following systems would be most appropriate for managing an inventory of solenoids purchased by an appliance manufacturer for use in the assembly of several models of automatic dishwasher?

(A) two-bin replenishment system
(B) MRP system
(C) fixed order quantity, EOQ, reorder point system
(D) fixed interval, periodic ordering system

3. Which of the following statements is true about obtaining a high level of accuracy for inventory records?

(A) It would usually lead to a reduction of inventory levels.
(B) It is not necessary to achieve because of safety stocks and safety lead time.
(C) It would result in savings that are likely to be small and difficult to determine.
(D) It is probably impossible to achieve and will be costly to obtain.

4. In environments using backflush inventory relief, perpetual on-hand inventory counts are relieved when

(A) planned orders for the parent items are created by MRP
(B) a work order for the parent item is generated
(C) production against the parent item is reported
(D) the parent item is shipped to a customer

5. The value of work-in-process inventory is LEAST affected by which of the following?

(A) process time
(B) lot sizing
(C) queue time
(D) MRP processing frequency