CCM Cheat Sheet 2026

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1. What is the role of trade references in a credit application? → To provide insight into how the applicant pays other creditors
2. What is a 'split rating' in credit analysis? → When a company's domestic credit rating differs from its foreign currency rating
3. What role does a credit score play in risk assessment? → Summarizes credit risk
4. Which of the following is NOT one of the three major U.S. consumer credit bureaus? → Dun & Bradstreet
5. Which factor carries the greatest weight in calculating a FICO credit score? → Payment history
6. What is a 'write-off' in collections terminology? → An uncollectible debt
7. What is the primary goal of credit risk evaluation? → To determine default probability
8. A credit hold is BEST used when: → A customer's account is significantly past due
9. What does a 'CreditWatch' or 'review for possible downgrade' designation from a rating agency indicate? → The agency is actively monitoring the issuer for a potential near-term rating change
10. In the Altman Z-Score model, a score above 3.0 places a company in which zone? → The safe zone, indicating low bankruptcy probability
11. The Order-to-Cash (O2C) cycle in accounts receivable begins with: → Receiving a customer purchase order
12. The NACM (National Association of Credit Management) Credit Risk Score is based primarily on: → Trade payment experiences reported by member companies
13. In CCM management, what is the PDCA cycle? → Plan-Do-Check-Act, a continuous improvement methodology
14. In CCM operations, what is process mapping? → A visual representation of the steps, inputs, and outputs involved in a business process
15. What is the PRIMARY benefit of continuous improvement in leadership & team management for Certified Community Manager? → Enhanced efficiency, quality, and competitive advantage over time
16. Which law allows consumers to dispute inaccurate items on credit reports? → FCRA
17. Which financial statement shows a company’s profitability over a specific period? → Income statement
18. In CCM operations, what is process mapping? → A visual representation of the steps, inputs, and outputs involved in a business process
19. What does the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act (FDCPA) regulate? → Third-party debt collection practices
20. What is the Altman Z-Score model primarily used to predict? → The probability of corporate bankruptcy within two years
21. Trade credit is BEST defined as: → Credit extended by one business to another for the purchase of goods or services
22. In Certified Community Manager, how should strategic planning & analysis challenges be prioritized? → Based on potential impact, urgency, and alignment with strategic objectives
23. When implementing leadership & team management changes in Certified Community Manager, what factor is MOST critical? → Stakeholder buy-in and a clear change management plan
24. In CCM management, what is the PDCA cycle? → Plan-Do-Check-Act, a continuous improvement methodology
25. What legal option may be pursued if a debtor refuses to pay? → Litigation
26. What is a letter of credit (LC) primarily used for in trade credit? → To guarantee payment to the seller by a bank on behalf of the buyer
27. Which of the following BEST describes a credit application's purpose? → A tool to collect financial and trade reference information for underwriting
28. Which element is MOST critical when setting customer credit limits? → Customer's payment history and financial strength
29. Which metric BEST indicates successful leadership & team management in Certified Community Manager? → Achievement of defined key performance indicators and stakeholder satisfaction
30. Which statistical technique is most commonly used to develop credit scoring models? → Logistic regression