Practice EXAM (PHR/SPHR/SHRM-CP/SHRM-SCP)
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1. Which of the following best defines a supply chain?
A. A group of suppliers providing raw materials
B. A network of facilities and distribution options
C. A global network used to deliver products and services from raw
materials to end customers
D. A set of warehouses and transport routes
Rationale: Supply chains include all processes from raw materials to
final customer delivery.
2. The primary objective of supply chain management is to:
A. Maximize inventory
B. Maximize customer value and achieve sustainable competitive
advantage
C. Reduce employee costs
D. Minimize the supplier base
Rationale: SCM aims to maximize customer value while optimizing
end-to-end performance.
3. A key benefit of sales and operations planning (S&OP) is:
A. Longer production lead times
B. Alignment of supply and demand across the organization
,C. Reduced customer relationships
D. Increased supply chain complexity
Rationale: S&OP integrates demand, supply, and financial planning.
4. Which process focuses on long-term supply chain network
structure?
A. Master scheduling
B. MRP
C. Strategic supply chain design
D. Dispatching
Rationale: Strategic design addresses long-term network and
capacity planning.
5. Demand planning primarily aims to:
A. Increase EOQ
B. Lower customer service levels
C. Forecast future customer demand
D. Reduce safety stock to zero
Rationale: Demand planning integrates data to predict future
demand.
6. A push-based supply chain relies primarily on:
A. Customer orders
B. Forecasting and long-term planning
C. Real-time demand data
D. Back-ordering
Rationale: Push systems produce based on forecasts, not real-time
demand.
, 7. Which inventory model assumes constant demand and lead
time?
A. Periodic review
B. EOQ (Economic Order Quantity)
C. ABC analysis
D. Lean replenishment
Rationale: EOQ uses fixed demand, fixed lead time, and continuous
review.
8. A company adopting a lean supply chain would prioritize:
A. High safety stock
B. Waste reduction and continuous improvement
C. Long production runs
D. Large batch sizes
Rationale: Lean focuses on eliminating waste and improving flow.
9. Which technology most improves end-to-end visibility?
A. CAD
B. PLC
C. RFID
D. CNC
Rationale: RFID provides real-time tracking of products and
materials.
10. Supplier relationship management (SRM) focuses on:
A. Worker training
B. Market segmentation
C. Improving collaboration with key suppliers