APICS CPIM-MPR Exam Questions
Certified in Production and Inventory Management - Master Planning of Resources (Page 2 )

Updated On: 24-Feb-2026

A key benefit of an effective sales and operations planning (S&OP) process is that it provides a:

  1. direct and consistent dialogue between operations and senior management.
  2. means to evaluate the feasibility of business plans.
  3. procedure for defining product family priorities.
  4. statement of production required to meet unconstrained demand.

Answer(s): A



Since introducing distribution requirements planning, management at a company has had increased complaints from staff at satellite warehouses that the variances of local demand are being ignored, and they often are unable to meet demand. An effective response from management would be to:

  1. allow adjustments to the forecast based on input relating to local sales activity.
  2. permit last-minute changes to the production schedule.
  3. increase safety stock at the central warehouse of items that are repeatedly out of stock.
  4. implement an ABC inventory management strategy.

Answer(s): A



Which of the following statements about both econometric models and market research is true?

  1. They are examples of intrinsic forecasting techniques.
  2. They are useful in forecasting at the stockkeeping unit level.
  3. They are useful in aggregate planning.
  4. They can be used in place of adaptive smoothing.

Answer(s): C



A single-level, centralized distribution network would be most appropriate for a firm whose products are:

  1. small, inexpensive, and distributed throughout the world.
  2. heavy, inexpensive, and with a short required delivery time.
  3. large, expensive, and with a high level of demand.
  4. large, and with a long required delivery time.

Answer(s): D



If the master production schedule is overstated, which of the following short-term actions is most appropriate?

  1. The demand time fence should be moved out.
  2. Lot sizes should be decreased.
  3. Safety stocks should be decreased.
  4. Firm planned orders should be rescheduled.

Answer(s): D






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