2025-26-1S-OADT3-CORE1-MQ4

  What is the primary goal of material management?  

• A) To maximize the cost of materials.

• B) To minimize the lead time of materials.

• C) To ensure the quality of materials.

• D) To optimize the use of materials.

Which of the following is not a component of the material management process?

• A) Purchasing

• B) Inventory control

• C) Quality control

• D) Marketing

What is the term used to describe the process of acquiring materials and services?

• A) Procurement

• B) Inventory

• C) Logistics

• D) Production

Which inventory model is commonly used for items with relatively stable demand?

• A) Economic Order Quantity (EOQ)

• B) Just-in-Time (JIT)

• C) ABC analysis

• D) Periodic Review

What is the purpose of ABC analysis?

• A) To classify inventory items based on their cost.

• B) To determine the optimal order quantity.

• C) To evaluate supplier performance.

• D) To identify potential quality issues.

Which of the following is a disadvantage of the Just-in-Time (JIT) inventory system?

• A) Reduced inventory costs

• B) Improved quality

• C) Increased reliance on suppliers

• D) Decreased lead times

What is the term used to describe the time it takes for a material to move from the supplier to the point of use?

• A) Lead time

• B) Cycle time

• C) Throughput time

• D) Setup time

Which inventory management technique aims to minimize the amount of inventory on hand?

• A) Lean manufacturing

• B) Kanban

• C) MRP

• D) EOQ

  What is the primary purpose of Materials Requirements Planning (MRP)?  

• A) To determine the optimal order quantity.

• B) To schedule production activities.

• C) To evaluate supplier performance.

• D) To manage inventory levels.

Which of the following is not a key factor in selecting suppliers?

• A) Cost

• B) Quality

• C) Delivery time

• D) Location