CPIM Sample 2

Question 1

A company uses a periodic review inventory system. Which parameter defines how often the inventory level is checked?

Accepted Answer

Review interval

Answer

In a periodic review system, the review interval (also called cycle time) determines how frequently inventory is checked and replenishment orders are placed.

Question 2

Which of the following best describes a pull system in manufacturing?

Accepted Answer

Production is triggered by actual downstream demand or consumption

Answer

A pull system triggers production or material movement based on actual downstream demand, as seen in kanban systems, rather than a forecast-driven push.

Question 3

In the context of MRP, what is the term for the time required to perform a process step, excluding waiting time?

Accepted Answer

Cycle time

Answer

Cycle time is the time to complete one unit of work in a process step, whereas lead time encompasses all components including queue, move, and wait times.

Question 4

A Bill of Materials (BOM) that shows all components at the same level regardless of where they appear in the product structure is called a:

Accepted Answer

Summarized parts list

Answer

A summarized parts list (or summarized BOM) consolidates all components to a single level, showing total quantities needed regardless of their position in the product hierarchy.

Question 5

Which capacity planning technique uses historical ratios of labor or machine hours per unit of output to estimate future capacity needs?

Accepted Answer

Rough-cut capacity planning

Answer

Rough-cut capacity planning uses overall factors or bills of resources to quickly validate whether the master production schedule is feasible before detailed CRP.

CPIM - Certified in Production and Inventory Management Practice Test

CPIM - Certified in Production and Inventory Management Practice Test

CPIM Sample 2