- (Topic 2)
A product has a forecast of 200 units a month. The actual demand for the past 6 months has been 195, 210, 205, 190, 220, and 225. Which of the following values reflects the mean absolute deviation for this data?

1. A. 7.5
2. B. 12.5
3. C. 45
4. D. 75

Correct Answer: B

- (Topic 1)
Having the needed materials within easy reach of a subassembly process eliminates waste of:

1. A. motion.
2. B. transportation.
3. C. making defects.
4. D. stocks.

Correct Answer: A

- (Topic 4)
Which of the following processes is concerned with the transfer or delivery of goods or services?

1. A. Distribution channel
2. B. Supply chain
3. C. Transaction channel
4. D. Value chain

Correct Answer: A

- (Topic 2)
Which of the following forecasting techniques eliminates the need to keep months of historical data?

1. A. Exponential smoothing
2. B. Seasonal index
3. C. Delphi
4. D. Trend

Correct Answer: A

- (Topic 3)
Which of the following processes commits orders against available capacity as well as inventory?

1. A. Available-to-promise
2. B. Capable-to-promise
3. C. Engineered-to-order
4. D. Make-to-order

Correct Answer: B