APP Regulatory Compliance & Standards 3

Question 1

Which environmental regulation requires purchasing professionals to track and report substances of concern in purchased products sold in the European market?

Accepted Answer

REACH (Registration, Evaluation, Authorisation and Restriction of Chemicals)

Answer

REACH requires companies to register chemical substances, evaluate their risks, and authorize use of substances of very high concern (SVHCs) in products placed on the EU market.

Question 2

The Dodd-Frank Act Section 1502 requires U.S. public companies to disclose the use of 'conflict minerals.' Which of the following is NOT classified as a conflict mineral under this act?

Accepted Answer

Titanium

Answer

The conflict minerals covered under Dodd-Frank Section 1502 are the '3TG' minerals: Tantalum, Tin, Tungsten, and Gold — titanium is not included.

Question 3

When evaluating supplier compliance with ISO 9001:2015, a purchasing professional should verify that the supplier has implemented:

Accepted Answer

A risk-based thinking approach integrated into quality management processes

Answer

ISO 9001:2015 introduced risk-based thinking as a core concept, requiring organizations to identify and address risks and opportunities throughout their quality management system.

Question 4

Under the Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS), the Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) primarily requires defense contractors to:

Accepted Answer

Demonstrate adequate cybersecurity practices to protect Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI)

Answer

CMMC requires defense contractors handling CUI to demonstrate cybersecurity practices at various maturity levels as a condition of contract award.

Question 5

A purchasing professional working with an international supplier should verify that export-controlled items comply with:

Accepted Answer

The Export Administration Regulations (EAR) and International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR)

Answer

EAR (administered by BIS) and ITAR (administered by State Department) govern the export of dual-use goods/technology and defense articles respectively.

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APP Regulatory Compliance & Standards 3