ISM Supply Management Core 認定 CORe 試験問題:

1. When developing a supplier exit strategy, which of the following is generally considered the MOST important internal consideration?

A) Obtaining the lowest possible price
B) Developing and enforcing policies
C) Maintaining continuity of supply
D) Minimizing termination penalties

2. Which of the following is a factor to be considered in a Total Cost of Ownership analysis for fleet automobiles?

A) Disposal
B) Regulations
C) Income
D) Indemnification

3. A supply management team reviews all documents dealing with processes and procedures for the supply management function. Each team member reviews the documents and reports back to the group on the accuracy of the information, particularly concerning financial transactions. Any discrepancies are documented, updated, and submitted to senior management for approval. Which of the following is the MOST important legal requirement for this activity?

A) Ensuring processes address issues and requirements of contract and commercial laws
B) Ensuring processes address the concerns of the legal team on intellectual property laws
C) Ensuring processes meet the requirements of Sarbanes-Oxley and similar laws
D) Ensuring processes adhere to requirements of anti-corruption/anti-bribery laws

4. A firm enters into a contract with a minority business. The invoice does not match the purchase order, and some incorrect items are shipped. The erroneous items, valued at $5,000, are returned. The replacement items are scheduled to be delivered within 2 days. The total invoice is for $18,000, which is a substantial amount for the business. Preferential payment terms have previously been negotiated from 30 to 14 days from receipt of goods, as cash flow is a significant issue. The situation is summarized as follows:
Purchase Order RaisedGoods Received Invoiced
Timing18 days ago 13 days ago 12 days ago
Amount$18,000 $18,000 $18,000
As it will take one business day to process payment, a decision needs to be made on whether the supplier should receive payment on time. Which of the following courses of action should the supply manager take?

A) Pay the full $18,000 immediately
B) Pay $18,000 14 days after receipt of all the goods in the original purchase order
C) Pay $13,000 now and $5,000 upon receipt of the replacement goods
D) Pay $13,000 now and $5,000 14 days after receipt of the replacement goods

5. An audit identifies discrepancies in purchasing and payments within a specific division of a company. An investigation determines that a supply manager has been paying invoices for materials not yet received.
Though the firm has mechanisms in place to report any concerns, the supply manager was granted the authority to place orders, receive material, and pay invoices, and therefore none of the employees believed this was a reportable offense. This situation represents a failure of which of the following?

A) Information and communication
B) Control activities
C) Risk assessment
D) Monitoring of activities

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