CWLP Warehouse Operations 2

Question 1

Which slotting strategy places high-velocity SKUs closest to shipping docks to minimize travel time?

Accepted Answer

Velocity-based slotting

Answer

Velocity-based slotting positions fast-moving items near outbound docks to reduce picker travel distance and increase throughput.

Question 2

What is the primary purpose of a warehouse management system (WMS) directed putaway?

Accepted Answer

To automatically assign optimal storage locations to inbound inventory

Answer

WMS directed putaway uses rules-based logic to assign the best storage location for each incoming item based on velocity, weight, size, and product family.

Question 3

In a pick-to-light system, what triggers the light display at a pick location?

Accepted Answer

A barcode scan of the order or tote

Answer

Scanning the order or tote activates the corresponding pick-to-light displays, directing the picker to the correct location and quantity.

Question 4

What does 'cube utilization' measure in a warehouse context?

Accepted Answer

The percentage of available cubic storage space that is actually used

Answer

Cube utilization is the ratio of occupied cubic space to total available cubic space, indicating how efficiently vertical and horizontal storage is used.

Question 5

Which receiving practice involves inspecting only a statistical sample of inbound goods rather than every unit?

Accepted Answer

Acceptance sampling

Answer

Acceptance sampling uses statistical methods to inspect a representative sample, balancing quality assurance with receiving speed.

(CWLP) Certified Warehouse and Logistics Professional Practice Test

(CWLP) Certified Warehouse and Logistics Professional Practice Test

CWLP Warehouse Operations 2