Practice CTSC Exam Online

Question 1

What is the frozen time fence in the process of scheduling and managing the execution of activities required to create a product?

A : A barrier that prevents any changes from being made without senior management approval

B : A timeline that outlines when certain parts or product formulations need to be produced

C : A standard for setup and run in the factory layout

D : A metric used to measure the effectiveness of intermediate production or value-adding activities

Answer: A

Question 2

A company is developing a supply chain strategy that is more focused on creating value. Based on this approach, which of the following steps is the most important for this company to take?

A : Assess suppliers' capabilities.

B : Analyze the inbound flow to the company's facility.

C : Design internal operations to meet customers' requirements.

D : Study and benchmark the company's operations.

Answer: C

Question 3

A supply chain manager wants to reduce waste and labor in their manufacturing process and is looking for a visual way to indicate the need for a component that is linked to consumer demand. Which lean manufacturing tool would be the best option?

A : Kanban

B : Just-in-time (JIT) purchasing

C : Kaizen

D : Theory of constraints (TOC)

Answer: A

Question 4

A smartphone manufacturer is able to track the ways people using its devices navigate social media. As a

result, the manufacturer has included renaming and regrouping of default social media

apps in its latest major update. From a digital supply chain perspective, this is an example of:

A : internet of things (IOT).

B : generative design.

C : machine learning.

D : artificial intelligence (AI).

Answer: C

Question 5

Documenting supply chain processes and maintaining updated documentation are used to achieve:

A : reliability

B : process harmonization.

C : alignability.

D : data accuracy.

Answer: B

Name:	Certified in Transformation for Supply Chain (CTSC)
Exam Code:	CTSC
Certification:	Certified Supply Chain Professional
Vendor:	APICS
Total Questions:	153
Last Updated:	May 16, 2024

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