Discuss APICS CSCP Exam Topic 5 Question 61

Which of the following actions would be the most practical for a supply chain manager to take in the handling of conflict minerals?

AKeep track of the lot number at factory floor.

BMaintain a relationship with the raw material supplier.

CConduct a reasonable country of origin inquiry.

DDisclose distribution channel and transportation tactics.

Suggested Answer: B

Get Premium CSCP Questions as Interactive Web-Based Practice Test or PDF Real Exam Format Detailed Explanations Instant Access Get Your Practice Test

13 comments · newest first

Willie 11 months ago

Disclosing transport tactics? Not sure that helps much.

Mariann 11 months ago

Really? I’m surprised that’s the best option.

Ty 12 months ago

A country of origin inquiry seems like the most practical step.

Pedro 12 months ago

I think maintaining supplier relationships is key too!

Letha 12 months ago

Keeping track of lot numbers is crucial for traceability.

Leota 1 year ago

I lean towards option C as well, but I wonder if disclosing distribution channels could also play a role in ensuring ethical sourcing.

Bo 1 year ago

I practiced a similar question where tracking lot numbers was mentioned, but I feel like that might not address the core issue of conflict minerals directly.

Chauncey 1 year ago

I'm not entirely sure, but I remember something about conducting a reasonable country of origin inquiry being important for transparency. That might be option C?

Alayna 1 year ago

I think option B makes sense since maintaining a relationship with suppliers could help ensure compliance with conflict mineral regulations.

Peggie 1 year ago

The question mentions the Cisco V-Edge Router, so I'm guessing the QOS traffic classification is done at the router level, not per interface. I'll try option B.

Justine 1 year ago

This question seems straightforward. I think the answer is C - Empirical nature, since agile focuses on getting feedback and iterating based on that.

Kimberely 1 year ago

I'm a little confused by this question. Is process capability just about the process itself, or does it also consider customer needs? I'll have to think this through carefully before answering.

Rosita 1 year ago

I feel like I read somewhere that data confidentiality actually decreases with outsourcing, so I'm not sure if option C is correct.

APICS CSCP Exam - Topic 5 Question 61 Discussion