CSCP Exam at a Glance

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Sample Certified Supply Chain Professional CSCP Practice Practice Questions

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1. How long is the CSCP certification valid before a professional must recertify?

   • A. 1 year
   • B. 2 years
   • C. 3 years
   • D. 5 years

   Answer: C. 3 years

   The CSCP certification is valid for three years. After that period, holders must earn continuing education points (PDUs) or retake the exam to maintain the credential.

2. What does the acronym CSCP stand for?

   • A. Certified Supply Chain Professional
   • B. Certified Strategic Chain Planner
   • C. Certified Systems and Capacity Professional
   • D. Certified Sourcing and Commerce Professional

   Answer: A. Certified Supply Chain Professional

   CSCP stands for Certified Supply Chain Professional, a globally recognized credential.

3. Which trade agreement framework creates the largest free-trade bloc in the Asia-Pacific region by GDP?

   • A. ASEAN Free Trade Area (AFTA)
   • B. Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP)
   • C. Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP)
   • D. China-ASEAN Free Trade Area

   Answer: C. Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP)

   RCEP, signed in 2020, covers 15 Asia-Pacific nations representing about 30% of global GDP, making it the world's largest free-trade agreement by economic output.

4. What does the term 'supply chain visibility' primarily refer to in the CSCP context?

   • A. The ability of supply chain partners to access real-time data about inventory, orders, and shipments
   • B. The physical sight lines in a warehouse layout
   • C. The transparency of supplier financial statements
   • D. The clarity of product labeling on retail shelves

   Answer: A. The ability of supply chain partners to access real-time data about inventory, orders, and shipments

   Supply chain visibility refers to the ability of all partners to access and share real-time information about the flow of goods, information, and finances across the network.

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