SCH4801 ASSIGNMENT 3 SEMESTER 2 – DISTINCTION SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT 300 Multiple-Choice Questions with Answers and Explanations

SCH4801 ASSIGNMENT 3 SEMESTER 2 – DISTINCTION



SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT



300 Multiple Choice Questions with Answers and Explanations




TABLE OF CONTENTS



| Section | Content | Questions | Page |

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| 1 | Exam Overview | — | 2 |

| 2 | Instructions to Candidates | — | 2 |

| 3 | Topic Distribution Table | — | 3 |

| 4 | Section A: Supply Chain Risk Management (LU 9–10) | 1–50 | 4 |

| 5 | Section B: Supply Chain Resilience and Sustainability (LU 11–12) | 51–100 | 12 |

| 6 | Section C: Procurement and Strategic Sourcing (LU 13–14) | 101–150 | 22 |

| 7 | Section D: Logistics and Distribution Management (LU 15–16) | 151–200 | 32 |

| 8 | Section E: Supply Chain Technology and Innovation (LU 17–18) | 201–250 | 42 |

| 9 | Section F: Public Sector SCM and Governance (LU 19) | 251–300 | 52 |

| 10 | Consolidated Answer Key | — | 62 |

| 11 | References | — | 65 |

,1. EXAM OVERVIEW



| Item | Detail |

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| Exam Title | SCH4801 Assignment 3 Semester 2 – Distinction |

| Course Title/Code | Supply Chain Management (SCH4801) |

| Institution | University of South Africa (UNISA) |

| NQF Level | 8 |

| Credits | 24 |

| Total Questions | 300 |

| Question Type | Multiple Choice (A–D) |

| Duration | 3 Hours |

| Total Marks | 300 |

| Passing Score | 50% (150 marks) |

| Distinction Score | 75% (225 marks) |

| Difficulty Mix | 30% Easy (90 questions) · 40% Medium (120 questions) · 30% Hard (90
questions) |

| Language | English |

| Topic Coverage | Learning Units 9 to 19 |



Purpose: This exam bank tests advanced knowledge of supply chain management
concepts, with emphasis on risk management, resilience, sustainability, procurement,
logistics, technology, and public sector SCM within the South African context.



Prescribed Book: Ambe, IM, BadenhorstWeiss, JA, Van Biljon, EHB & Cilliers, JO. 2022.
Supply chain management: a balanced approach. 3rd edition. Pretoria: Van Schaik.

,2. INSTRUCTIONS TO CANDIDATES



1. This paper consists of 300 multiplechoice questions.

2. Each question has four options (A–D). Choose the best answer.

3. Each question carries 1 mark.

4. The correct answer and a brief explanation are provided immediately after each
question.

5. Answer all questions. There is no negative marking.

6. This is a closedbook examination.




3. TOPIC DISTRIBUTION TABLE



| Section | Topic (Learning Units) | Easy | Medium | Hard | Total |

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| A | Supply Chain Risk Management (LU 9–10) | 15 | 20 | 15 | 50 |

| B | Supply Chain Resilience & Sustainability (LU 11–12) | 15 | 20 | 15 | 50 |

| C | Procurement & Strategic Sourcing (LU 13–14) | 15 | 20 | 15 | 50 |

| D | Logistics & Distribution Management (LU 15–16) | 15 | 20 | 15 | 50 |

| E | Supply Chain Technology & Innovation (LU 17–18) | 15 | 20 | 15 | 50 |

| F | Public Sector SCM & Governance (LU 19) | 15 | 20 | 15 | 50 |

| Total | | 90 | 120 | 90 | 300 |

, SECTION A: SUPPLY CHAIN RISK MANAGEMENT (LU 9–10)

Questions 1–50




Q1. Which of the following best defines supply chain risk?



A. The probability of a disruption occurring in the supply chain

B. The potential for loss or damage arising from disruptions in the flow of goods,
information, or funds

C. The uncertainty associated with supplier performance

D. The financial impact of a natural disaster on a firm's operations



Answer: B

Explanation: Supply chain risk refers to the potential for loss or damage arising from
disruptions in the flow of goods, information, or funds across the supply chain network.
While probability, uncertainty, and financial impact are components, the comprehensive
definition encompasses all potential losses from disruptions.




Q2. Which of the following is NOT a category of supply chain risk?



A. Operational risk

B. Financial risk