CIM Warehouse Operations & Storage Systems 3

Question 1

What is the key difference between a drive-in rack and a drive-through rack?

Accepted Answer

Drive-in racks have one entry point; drive-through racks have entry and exit on opposite ends

Answer

Drive-in racks have a single entry/exit point supporting LIFO, while drive-through racks have openings on both ends enabling FIFO rotation.

Question 2

In warehouse operations, what does 'put-away' refer to?

Accepted Answer

The process of moving received goods to their storage locations

Answer

Put-away is the process of transferring received inventory from the dock or staging area to designated storage locations in the warehouse.

Question 3

Which type of conveyor system is most commonly used to sort packages by destination in a distribution center?

Accepted Answer

Crossbelt sorter

Answer

Crossbelt sorters use small embedded belt conveyors on each carrier to divert packages gently and accurately to destination lanes at high speeds.

Question 4

A warehouse manager wants to reduce 'honeycombing' waste. What is honeycombing?

Accepted Answer

Unusable empty space created when partial pallet positions are left vacant

Answer

Honeycombing occurs when partially depleted storage lanes or positions leave unusable empty space that cannot be filled with other inventory.

Question 5

What is the primary advantage of using a warehouse management system (WMS) directed put-away over fixed-location storage?

Accepted Answer

Dynamically assigns storage locations to maximize space utilization

Answer

WMS-directed put-away dynamically assigns available locations based on real-time inventory levels, product attributes, and space rules to optimize utilization.

(CIM) Certified Inventory Manager Practice Test

(CIM) Certified Inventory Manager Practice Test

CIM Warehouse Operations & Storage Systems 3