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APICS CSCP Exam - Topic 4 Question 102 Discussion

A firm purchases a product requiring high quality, but it is not a critical or high-value item. What is the targeted supplier qualification level for this product?
C) Certified
A) Approved
B) Preferred
D) Partnered

APICS CSCP Exam - Topic 4 Question 102 Discussion

Actual exam question for APICS's CSCP exam
Question #: 102
Topic #: 4
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A firm purchases a product requiring high quality, but it is not a critical or high-value item. What is the targeted supplier qualification level for this product?

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Suggested Answer: C

For a product that requires high quality but is not critical or high-value, the targeted supplier qualification level should be 'Certified.' Certified suppliers have demonstrated their ability to consistently meet quality standards and performance criteria, making them reliable sources for high-quality products. While 'Approved' and 'Preferred' suppliers may meet basic requirements, 'Certified' suppliers have typically undergone more rigorous evaluation processes, ensuring a higher level of quality assurance.


Leenders, M. R., Johnson, P. F., Flynn, A., & Fearon, H. E. (2006). Purchasing and Supply Management. McGraw-Hill.

Trent, R. J. (2005). End-to-End Lean Management: A Guide to Complete Supply Chain Improvement. J. Ross Publishing.

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Tijuana
9 months ago
Surprised to see "Partnered" as an option for this scenario!
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Rose
9 months ago
Really? "Approved" seems too low for high quality needs.
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Glory
9 months ago
I thought "Certified" was the way to go for quality!
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Tanesha
10 months ago
Totally agree, "Preferred" makes the most sense here.
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Ruth
10 months ago
It should be "Preferred" for high quality but not critical items.
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Edna
10 months ago
I practiced a question like this, and I think "Approved" is the safest choice for a product that needs quality but isn't super critical.
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Margart
10 months ago
I feel like "Certified" could be a possibility too, but it seems more for high-value items.
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Lorean
10 months ago
I'm not entirely sure, but I remember something about "Approved" being a common level for non-critical items.
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Raymon
11 months ago
I think the answer might be "Preferred" since it's high quality but not critical.
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Cordelia
11 months ago
The key here is that it's a high-quality product but not critical or high-value. I think the Preferred level makes the most sense.
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Jutta
11 months ago
Based on the details provided, I'd say the targeted supplier qualification level is Approved. It's a high-quality product but not a critical or high-value item.
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Marguerita
11 months ago
I'm a bit unsure about the difference between the supplier qualification levels. Let me re-read the question and options.
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Mitzie
11 months ago
Hmm, this seems like a straightforward question about supplier qualification levels. I'll think it through carefully.
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Onita
2 years ago
This question is a real head-scratcher. I'm going to go with C) Certified, but I'm also considering a career as a professional coin flipper. Seems more reliable than this exam.
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Eulah
2 years ago
I'm leaning towards D) Partnered, but it's a tough call.
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Ira
2 years ago
I would go with B) Preferred for this one.
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King
2 years ago
I think C) Certified sounds like the right choice.
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Adelina
2 years ago
Approved? Seriously? That's like the bare minimum. I'd go with B) Preferred. Gotta keep those suppliers on their toes, you know?
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Rikki
2 years ago
Exactly, we want to make sure we're getting the best without going overboard.
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Luis
2 years ago
Certified might be too much for this product, but Preferred is a good balance.
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Candra
2 years ago
I agree, it sets a higher standard for our suppliers to meet.
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Carline
2 years ago
Preferred sounds like a good choice. It shows we value quality.
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Leigha
2 years ago
D) Partnered? Really? That seems a bit overkill for a non-critical product. I'm going with C) Certified.
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Justa
2 years ago
Certified suppliers should be able to meet the quality requirements without being too excessive.
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Melinda
2 years ago
I agree, Partnered does seem like overkill for something that's not high-value.
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Kaycee
2 years ago
I think C) Certified makes sense for a high-quality product that's not critical.
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Colette
2 years ago
I disagree, I believe it should be Certified because we still need high quality.
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Carmela
2 years ago
Hmm, I'm not sure. Maybe B) Preferred? That seems like a good balance between quality and cost for this type of item.
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Tresa
2 years ago
That's a good point, having a certified supplier could provide added assurance.
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Portia
2 years ago
Partnered could be too much for this type of item, so B) Preferred seems like the best option.
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Margurite
2 years ago
Approved might be too strict, and Certified might be too lenient.
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Joni
2 years ago
I agree, it's not critical but still needs to be high quality.
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Sage
2 years ago
Maybe we should consider C) Certified as well, just to ensure the quality standards are met.
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Leanna
2 years ago
I agree, it strikes a good balance between quality and cost.
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Candra
2 years ago
I think B) Preferred is a good choice for this product.
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Elenor
2 years ago
I think B) Preferred is a good choice for this product.
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Shawn
2 years ago
I think the correct answer is A) Approved. It's a high-quality product, but not critical or high-value, so the supplier qualification level doesn't need to be too stringent.
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Adell
2 years ago
I would go with C) Certified to ensure the quality standards are met for this product.
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Tanja
2 years ago
I think B) Preferred could also work since it requires high quality, even if it's not critical or high-value.
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Viva
2 years ago
I agree, A) Approved seems like the right choice for this type of product.
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Kendra
2 years ago
I think the targeted supplier qualification level for this product should be Preferred.
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