Deal of The Day! Hurry Up, Grab the Special Discount - Save 25% - Ends In 00:00:00 Coupon code: SAVE25
Welcome to Pass4Success

- Free Preparation Discussions
Mail Us support@pass4success.com
Location US
Mob_nav_barsMENU

ISM INTE Exam - Topic 4 Question 36 Discussion

Which of the following categories is regarded as low risk and low value?
C) Routine
A) Strategic
B) Leverage
D) Bottleneck

ISM INTE Exam - Topic 4 Question 36 Discussion

Actual exam question for ISM's INTE exam
Question #: 36
Topic #: 4
[All INTE Questions]

Which of the following categories is regarded as low risk and low value?

Show Suggested Answer Hide Answer
Suggested Answer: C

Routine categories are regarded as low risk and low value. These items are typically standardized and widely available, requiring minimal management effort. They often include office supplies or basic maintenance items. This classification allows firms to focus resources on more critical areas. Reference: Kraljic's purchasing portfolio model.


by Horace at Mar 06, 2026, 04:18 AM

Limited Time Offer

25%

Off

Get Premium INTE Questions as Interactive Web-Based Practice Test or PDF

Contribute your Thoughts:

0/2000 characters
Submit Cancel
Dwight
20 days ago
No way, A) is high value. C) Routine is definitely the answer.
upvoted 0 times
...
Rozella
26 days ago
I’m not so sure. What about A) Strategic?
upvoted 0 times
...
Kattie
1 month ago
Agreed, C) Routine feels low risk. Easy to manage.
upvoted 0 times
...
Carline
1 month ago
I think it's C) Routine. Seems straightforward.
upvoted 0 times
...
Jordan
1 month ago
Yeah, C) Routine is definitely low value too.
upvoted 0 times
...
Tiera
2 months ago
I’m not sure, but C) Routine makes sense.
upvoted 0 times
...
Evelynn
2 months ago
Agreed, C) Routine feels low risk.
upvoted 0 times
...
Elvera
2 months ago
I think it's C) Routine. Seems safe.
upvoted 0 times
...
Shelia
2 months ago
Yeah, C) Routine is definitely low value too.
upvoted 0 times
...
Gladys
2 months ago
I’m not sure, but C) Routine makes sense.
upvoted 0 times
...
Stephane
2 months ago
Agreed, C) Routine feels low risk.
upvoted 0 times
...
Lawanda
3 months ago
I think it's C) Routine. Seems straightforward.
upvoted 0 times
...
Edgar
3 months ago
Strategic is usually high risk, right?
upvoted 0 times
...
Gail
3 months ago
Really? I’m not so sure about that.
upvoted 0 times
...
Florinda
4 months ago
Totally agree, Routine is the way to go!
upvoted 0 times
...
Vanda
5 months ago
I thought Bottleneck would be low risk too?
upvoted 0 times
...
Cora
5 months ago
C) Routine is definitely low risk and low value.
upvoted 0 times
...
Edelmira
5 months ago
C) Routine is definitely the right choice!
upvoted 0 times
...
Velda
5 months ago
Wait, I thought bottlenecks were low risk too?
upvoted 0 times
...
Olene
5 months ago
Not so sure about that, aren't some routines still risky?
upvoted 0 times
...
Brittney
5 months ago
Totally agree, low risk for sure!
upvoted 0 times
...
Cassandra
6 months ago
I think it's C) Routine.
upvoted 0 times
...
Izetta
6 months ago
I’m torn between C and A. Strategic seems high value, but I can’t remember if routine is definitely low risk.
upvoted 0 times
...
Catarina
6 months ago
If I recall correctly, bottleneck items are usually high risk, so that rules out option D. I think it’s C) Routine.
upvoted 0 times
...
Davida
6 months ago
I remember discussing categories in class, and I feel like routine was mentioned as low risk, but I could be mixing it up with something else.
upvoted 0 times
...
Olen
6 months ago
I think low risk and low value might be related to routine items, but I'm not entirely sure.
upvoted 0 times
...

Save Cancel