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CPIM Strategic Management of resources Questions 111–115 (page: 24)

Updated On: 9-Feb-2026

Which one of the three parts of sustainability would help answer the question can energy consumption is reduced by using new environmental controls?

  1. Economic
  2. Social
  3. Profit
  4. Environmental

Answer(s): D

Explanation:

Reducing energy consumption would be part of the environmental portion of sustainability.



At a workbench the factory worker needs to assemble several electronic components, the worker is not able to place the components onto the wrong area of the board because they would not fit. This would be considered what?

  1. Total Quality management (TQM)
  2. Kaizen
  3. Six Sigma
  4. Poka Yoke

Answer(s): D

Explanation:

This would be considered poka yoke. Poka yoke is also known as mistake proofing! a fail safe. Because the components cannot be placed in the wrong area would be mistake proofing the assembly of the product.



Which of the following technique is MOST helpful in transition the design phase to the production phase smoothly?

  1. Employee Involvement
  2. Prototyping
  3. Kanban Event
  4. Quality Circles

Answer(s): B

Explanation:

Prototyping is the MOST helpful in transition the design phase to the production phase smoothly



What are considered basic approaches to sales?
I) Making a range of products the company wants to make, then going into the market place to sell the product
II) Specializing in a single product company wants to make, then attempt to sell product to anyone that would want it
III) Making what the market place wants, and being better than the competition at making it

  1. I & II Only
  2. I & III Only
  3. III Only
  4. II & III Only

Answer(s): B

Explanation:

The two basic approaches to sales are
1. Making a range of products the company wants to make, then going into the market place to sell the product
2. Making what the market place wants, and being better than the competition at making it Specializing in a single product company wants to make, then attempt to sell product to anyone that would want it would not be a sales approach because usually not a single product and would not attempt to sell to anyone, must know their business segment.



The difference between gross margin and profit margin is what?

  1. fixed costs
  2. Sales Revenue
  3. Variable costs
  4. Manufacturing costs

Answer(s): D

Explanation:

The difference between gross margin and profit margin is manufacturing costs. Gross margin includes gross margin and profit margin does not include that number.



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