最新的ISM Supply Management Core - CORe免費考試真題
問題1
Due to growth, a private school system finds that its costs for support, including maintenance and janitorial services, have increased dramatically. Though supply management generally does a good job in managing service contracts, there Is no strategic plan or systematic method for reviewing costs on a long-term basis.
The school's board has made the development of a strategic plan the supply manager's priority assignment for the next school year. Given this situation, which of the following should be the supply manager's FIRST step in developing this plan?
The school's board has made the development of a strategic plan the supply manager's priority assignment for the next school year. Given this situation, which of the following should be the supply manager's FIRST step in developing this plan?
正確答案: C
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問題2
A multinational company is in the market to purchase widgets. The firm's standard payment terms are net 80.
While negotiating terms and conditions, a supplier offers to provide a 2% discount on the purchase price of the widgets if they are paid within 35 days. This is an example of which of the following?
While negotiating terms and conditions, a supplier offers to provide a 2% discount on the purchase price of the widgets if they are paid within 35 days. This is an example of which of the following?
正確答案: A
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問題3
Which of the following BEST describes a cash flow budget?
正確答案: B
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問題4
A company's sales have increased from $100 million to $105 million over the past year. The company has a
10% profit margin before taxes and spends 50% of total product costs on materials. To match the resulting profit increase, what percentage reduction in material costs would be needed?
10% profit margin before taxes and spends 50% of total product costs on materials. To match the resulting profit increase, what percentage reduction in material costs would be needed?
正確答案: B
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問題5
DEF Inc. receives several batches of inferior quality products from a supplier. Although all of the samples provided by this supplier met or exceeded specifications, it is learned that the facility used to produce the samples is in a different location than the regular production facility, and that the production environment could affect quality.
DEF could have prevented this situation by doing which of the following?
DEF could have prevented this situation by doing which of the following?
正確答案: A
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問題6
To weigh the benefits and risks of outsourcing a function, a supply manager conducts due diligence from cost, cultural, and service perspectives. The skills the supply manager is employing can BEST be described as
正確答案: C
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問題7
Which of the following contract types is an agreement to pay a specified price when the items or services have been delivered and accepted?
正確答案: B
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問題8
A supply manager for JKL, Inc., a high-tech services firm, is asked to expedite an order for training on new fire suppression equipment. The equipment Is due to arrive within the month and must be put into immediate use to comply with governmental regulations. A training company has already been found by JKL's human resources department and has committed to providing classes on a rush schedule. JKL has not done business with this training firm before, although they have received excellent evaluations from other clients.
In this situation, which of the following is the FIRST action the supply manager should take?
In this situation, which of the following is the FIRST action the supply manager should take?
正確答案: A
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問題9
A supply manager is leading a negotiation team. This team will negotiate with several finalists supplying complex services. Prior to the negotiations, the supply manager briefs the team on strategies, roles and responsibilities. The team members seem to understand the importance of these factors, but shortly after the negotiations commence, several members begin to make mistakes such as arguing witF each other and failing to pay attention. Which of the following is the BEST course of action for the supply manager to take at this point?
正確答案: B
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問題10
A manufacturing firm which prides itself on excellent customer service, quality, and prompt delivery decides to outsource several of its high volume, cost-driven products. The firm's supply manager is tasked with ensuring that service level expectations are maintained during the transition. Which of the following is the BEST step for the supply manager to take to ensure a smooth transition?
正確答案: D
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問題11
A firm has repeatedly experienced communication problems with three crucial suppliers. The firm's supply manager concludes that many of these problems are the result of not having regular business reviews with these suppliers. However, all three suppliers have indicated that they do not see the value in regular business reviews. Given this situation, which of the following is the BEST course of action for the supplier manager to take?
正確答案: A
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問題12
A supply management department for a manufacturing organization receives performance reports from four suppliers and evaluates the performance of these suppliers using the weighted-point approach. Factors related to employee resources, such as worker safety and worker dignity, are used to break any ties. A higher score denotes a more favorable rating.
CategoryWeightSupplier A ScoreSupplier B ScoreSupplier C ScoreSupplier D Score Cost40%3454 Workers' compensation program20%5344 Support for employee resource groups20%5335 Customer satisfaction20%4444 Total100% Which of these suppliers can be considered the BEST performer of the four?
CategoryWeightSupplier A ScoreSupplier B ScoreSupplier C ScoreSupplier D Score Cost40%3454 Workers' compensation program20%5344 Support for employee resource groups20%5335 Customer satisfaction20%4444 Total100% Which of these suppliers can be considered the BEST performer of the four?
正確答案: B
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問題13
CBA Incorporated is an up-and-coming automobile manufacturer. CBA issues a request for proposal (RFP) for a supplier of a new radiator, to be designed by the supplier in accordance with specifications created by CBA.
Two bidders are Interested: Supplier X, with whom CBA currently does business, and Supplier Y, who is new to CBA. The firm plans to make the chosen supplier a single source for all of CBA's radiators in return for collaborative design development and open book pricing, so that profit margins can be agreed to and set. The suppliers respond to the RFP, and Supplier X quotes a much higher price than Supplier Y. Given this situation, which of the following should CBA do?
Two bidders are Interested: Supplier X, with whom CBA currently does business, and Supplier Y, who is new to CBA. The firm plans to make the chosen supplier a single source for all of CBA's radiators in return for collaborative design development and open book pricing, so that profit margins can be agreed to and set. The suppliers respond to the RFP, and Supplier X quotes a much higher price than Supplier Y. Given this situation, which of the following should CBA do?
正確答案: C
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