APICS CSCP Exam - Topic 4 Question 102 Discussion

Actual exam question for APICS's CSCP exam

Question #: 102
Topic #: 4

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?

AApproved

BPreferred

CCertified

DPartnered

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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

7 months ago

Surprised to see "Partnered" as an option for this scenario!

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Rose

7 months ago

Really? "Approved" seems too low for high quality needs.

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Glory

8 months ago

I thought "Certified" was the way to go for quality!

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Tanesha

8 months ago

Totally agree, "Preferred" makes the most sense here.

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Ruth

8 months ago

It should be "Preferred" for high quality but not critical items.

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Edna

8 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

9 months ago

I feel like "Certified" could be a possibility too, but it seems more for high-value items.

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Lorean

9 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

9 months ago

I think the answer might be "Preferred" since it's high quality but not critical.

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Cordelia

9 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

9 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

9 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

9 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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