APICS CSCP Exam
APICS Certified Supply Chain Professional (Page 13 )

Updated On: 1-Feb-2026

What is the primary advantage of a blanket purchase order when compared to a standard purchase order?

  1. Lower administrative costs
  2. Higher order accuracy
  3. Lower safety stock
  4. Faster cash-to-cash cycle time

Answer(s): D



Which of the following situations is an example of a process risk?

  1. Supplier quality
  2. Forecast error
  3. Counterfeit material
  4. Human error

Answer(s): B



Which of the following applications would be the most appropriate use of the ISO 31000 - Risk Management - Principles and Guidelines?

  1. Defining contract terms and conditions
  2. Integrating resiliency into the company strategy
  3. Evaluating potential suppliers of critical items
  4. Identifying stable regions for production operations

Answer(s): C



Communication within the supply chain enables risk reduction by:

  1. maximizing product family bullwhip effect.
  2. shrinking cycle times and synchronizing logistics.
  3. implementing supply chain event management (SCEM).
  4. recognizing and responding to demand changes.

Answer(s): C



Which of the following risks poses the greatest threat for a make-to-order (MTO) company with a make-to-stock (MTS) supplier?

  1. Inventory risk for the company
  2. Inventory risk for the supplier
  3. Debt leverage risk for the company
  4. Debt leverage risk for the supplier

Answer(s): A



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