BUAD 331 EXAM 1 QUESTIONS AND
SOLUTIONS 2026 UPDATED VERSION
◉ What fundamental mechanisms are needed to manage
disruptions?
The ability to discover that disruptions are pending or realized
The ability to recover from disruptions
Both a and b. Answer: Both a and b
◉ Auto Company's shipment of parts were stopped due to a railroad
accident. The parts were lifted from the rail car by helicopter and
flow to the assemble plant. Which capability that this best exhibit?
Risk assessment
Warning capabilities
Mitigation capabilities
Contingency capabilities. Answer: Contingency capabilities
◉ Lanyard Company has a single supplier that provides a critical
raw material. This situation could represent:
A strength of the supply chain in terms of being robust
, An opportunity to work closely with the supplier to create mutual
value
A threat that could result in disruption
Both b and c
All of the above. Answer: Both B and C
◉ RFID is a technology that was discussed as an enabler of which
capability?
Risk assessment
Warning capabilities
Mitigation capabilities
Contingency capabilities. Answer: Warning capabilities
◉ Fibs Company operates a supply chain that spans the globe. This
supply chain can be:
A source of competitive advantage
A source of potential disruption
A source of significant risk
All of the above. Answer: All of the above
◉ Disruptions can involve any of the following except?
SOLUTIONS 2026 UPDATED VERSION
◉ What fundamental mechanisms are needed to manage
disruptions?
The ability to discover that disruptions are pending or realized
The ability to recover from disruptions
Both a and b. Answer: Both a and b
◉ Auto Company's shipment of parts were stopped due to a railroad
accident. The parts were lifted from the rail car by helicopter and
flow to the assemble plant. Which capability that this best exhibit?
Risk assessment
Warning capabilities
Mitigation capabilities
Contingency capabilities. Answer: Contingency capabilities
◉ Lanyard Company has a single supplier that provides a critical
raw material. This situation could represent:
A strength of the supply chain in terms of being robust
, An opportunity to work closely with the supplier to create mutual
value
A threat that could result in disruption
Both b and c
All of the above. Answer: Both B and C
◉ RFID is a technology that was discussed as an enabler of which
capability?
Risk assessment
Warning capabilities
Mitigation capabilities
Contingency capabilities. Answer: Warning capabilities
◉ Fibs Company operates a supply chain that spans the globe. This
supply chain can be:
A source of competitive advantage
A source of potential disruption
A source of significant risk
All of the above. Answer: All of the above
◉ Disruptions can involve any of the following except?
