APICS CSCP Exam - Topic 5 Question 61 Discussion

Actual exam question for APICS's CSCP exam

Question #: 61
Topic #: 5

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.

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Suggested Answer: B

by Denise at Nov 15, 2022, 07:41 AM

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Willie

6 months ago

Disclosing transport tactics? Not sure that helps much.

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Mariann

6 months ago

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

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Ty

6 months ago

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

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Pedro

7 months ago

I think maintaining supplier relationships is key too!

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Letha

7 months ago

Keeping track of lot numbers is crucial for traceability.

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Leota

7 months ago

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

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Bo

7 months 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.

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Chauncey

7 months 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?

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Alayna

7 months ago

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

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Peggie

7 months 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.

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Justine

7 months ago

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

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Kimberely

7 months 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.

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Rosita

7 months ago

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

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