Practice CPIM-8.0 Exam Online

Question 1

Substituting capital equipment in place of direct labor can be economically Justified for which of the following scenarios?

A : Volumes are forecasted to increase

B : Material prices are forecasted to increase

C : Implementing a pull system in production

D : Functional layouts are being utilized

Answer: A

Question 2

Which of the following capacity planning methods uses the master production schedule (MPS) as its primary input?

A : Resource planning

B : Rough-cut capacity planning (RCCP)

C : Finite loading

D : Input/output analysis

Answer: B

Question 3

Forecast error typically triggers forecast revision when it is:

A : used in computing the tracking signal.

B : associated with the Introduction stage of the product life cycle.

C : continually increasing.

D : caused by random variation.

Answer: C

Question 4

Which of the following criteria is used to determine safety stock in a distribution center (DC)?

A : Economic order quantity(EOQ)

B : Seasonal index value

C : Alpha factor level

D : Probability of stocking out

Answer: D

Question 5

If all other factors remain the same, when finished goods inventory investment is increased, service levels typically will:

A : remain the same.

B : increase in direct (linear) proportion.

C : increase at a decreasing rate.

D : increase at an increasing rate.

Answer: C

Name:	Certified in Planning and Inventory Management (CPIM 8.0)
Exam Code:	CPIM-8.0
Certification:	Certified Production and Inventory Management
Vendor:	APICS
Total Questions:	152
Last Updated:	Nov 04, 2025

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