e.
Personal computers.
ANSWER:
a
DIFFICULTY:
Easy
KEYWORDS:
Bloom’s: Understanding
OTHER:
Analytic
NOTES:
3
35. Within the downstream portion of a supply chain, _____ are responsible for the actual movement of materials between locations.
a.
buyers
b.
trucking firms
c.
logistics managers
d.
accountants
e.
purchasing managers
ANSWER:
c
DIFFICULTY:
Easy
KEYWORDS:
Bloom’s: Remembering
OTHER:
Analytic
NOTES:
3
36. Which of the following is not an example of a typical resource shared between a buyer and supplier?
a.
Dedicated capacity.
b.
Specific information.
c.
Technological capabilities.
d.
Direct financial support.
e.
Advertising and media.
ANSWER:
e
DIFFICULTY:
Moderate
KEYWORDS:
Bloom’s: Understanding
OTHER:
Analytic
NOTES:
3
37. All of the following are examples of demand planning activities except _____.
a.
forecasts of anticipated demand
b.
accounts payable
c.
inventory adjustments
d.
orders taken but not filled
e.
spare parts and aftermarket requirements
ANSWER:
b
DIFFICULTY:
Moderate
KEYWORDS:
Bloom’s: Understanding
OTHER:
Analytic
NOTES:
3
38. _____ schedules the firm’s output; while _____ is the process of taking demand data and developing a supply, production, and logistics network capable of satisfying demand requirements.
a.
Inventory control….quality control
b.
Quality control….supply planning
c.
Order processing….material control
d.
Demand planning….customer service
e.
Demand planning….supply planning
ANSWER:
e
DIFFICULTY:
Easy
KEYWORDS:
Bloom’s: Remembering
OTHER:
Analytic
NOTES:
3
39. _____ involves generating the materials release, contacting a supplier directly concerning changes, and monitoring the status of inbound shipments.
a.
Order processing
b.
Material control
c.
Warehousing
d.
Customer service
e.
Quality control
ANSWER:
b
DIFFICULTY:
Easy
KEYWORDS:
Bloom’s: Remembering
OTHER:
Analytic
NOTES:
3
40. _____ helps ensure that customers receive material when and where they require it and represents the key link between the producer and the external customer.
a.
Order processing
b.
Inbound transportation
c.
Customer service
d.
Scheduling
e.
Inventory control
ANSWER:
a
DIFFICULTY:
Easy
KEYWORDS:
Bloom’s: Remembering
OTHER:
Analytic
NOTES:
3
41. The _____ activity involves physically getting a product ready for distribution to the customer.
a.
customer service
b.
material control
c.
materials handling
d.