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質問 1：
An organization is preparing its budget for the next fiscal year. Management challenges the procurement team to reduce MRO purchasing costs. The procurement team has reduced the janitorial services budget by 2.5%, but corporate management wants a 5% reduction. Which of the following is the BEST approach for the team to take in order to meet management's expectation?
A. Send out a request for quotation (RFQ) to all possible qualified suppliers
B. Conduct a root-cause analysis, and then negotiate with the current supplier
C. Contact the current supplier and develop a solution to reduce costs
D. Demand that the current supplier reduce costs to meet the required budget
正解：C
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質問 2：
In preparation for an upgrade to several of its business processes, a firm needs to provide training for key staff members. The firm's supply manager wants to be sure any solicitation for services uses up-to-date specifications and will attract good potential sources. Which of the following should be the FIRST step in accomplishing this?
A. Issuing a Request for Information (RFI) to identify products and/or sources
B. Sending results-based Requests for Proposals (RFP) to known suppliers
C. identifying suitable training packages and requesting bids for delivering them
D. Inviting potential trainers to present their programs to a team of users
正解：A
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質問 3：
A buyer for DEF, Inc. has been exceeding spending authority on agreements with several new suppliers.
Which of the following Is an accurate statement regarding DEF's liability in this situation?
A. DEF is only liable for an amount equal to the buyer's actual authority level.
B. DEF is responsible for the agreement if the buyer exceeded actual and apparent authority levels, but only for a value equal to the apparent authority amount.
C. DEF is responsible for the agreements if the buyer exceeded actual authority, but the suppliers perceived the spend to be within apparent authority.
D. DEF is fully liable for the agreements, as the buyer is an employee of the company.
正解：C
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質問 4：
A supplier manufactures toys of proprietary design for its customers. Since the company's customers are industry rivals, the supplier has mutual non-disclosure agreements with each of them. One of these customers has developed a new toy and put it out to bid. Before awarding the contract, the customer's procurement team conducts a site visit to the supplier's factory. During the tour, the supplier asks the procurement team to turn off and put away any cell phones that have cameras. Which of the following BEST describes why the supplier made this request?
A. To protect the supplier's employee work practices
B. To protect the production schedules of the other customers
C. To protect the finished goods of other customers
D. To protect the confidentiality of the manufacturing process
正解：D
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質問 5：
When developing a category management plan, which of the following is the BEST reason for soliciting cross-functional input?
A. It enables the category manager to resolve conflicting views and priorities for goods or services.
B. It provides an opportunity to demonstrate non-linear leadership.
C. It facilitates Input from stakeholders and other functional areas to ensure a long-term solution.
D. It allows the category manager to gain important insights from the supply management team.
正解：C
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質問 6：
A firm purchases large quantities of parts from an overseas supplier in order to take advantage of volume discounts. The firm wants to delay paying duty on the parts until they are required for manufacturing. Given this situation, which of the following Is the MOST appropriate course of action for the firm to take?
A. Store goods in a bonded warehouse and release as needed
B. Facilitate direct entry of the materials by way of a customs house
C. Apply for a temporary import bond
D. Engage the services of a customs broker
正解：A
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質問 7：
Planning and negotiating a contract while considering its impact on a supplier is an example of which of the following?
A. Supplier relationship management
B. Supplier mentorship
C. Supply chain mapping
D. Contingency planning
正解：A
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質問 8：
An exploration firm's supply manager meets with the fleet operations team to plan for the acquisition of vehicles to be used in company operations on a remote Pacific island. As removing the old vehicles from the island has proven to be a significant problem, the team requests the inclusion of a "take-back" requirement in the contract. Which of the following is the BEST way for the supply manager to respond to this request?
A. The supply manager should refer the issue to the environmental quality manager.
B. The supply manager should oppose the idea, as a take-back program from a remote island would be cost prohibitive.
C. The supply manager should include this requirement in the firm's upcoming procurement.
D. The supply manager should oppose the idea, as the sourcing process should be focused on acquisitions.
正解：C
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質問 9：
Which of the following is the BEST reason to develop relationships with a small number of suppliers?
A. To Improve sourcing opportunities
B. To decrease internal cultural barriers
C. To identify innovation opportunities
D. To obtain pricing improvements
正解：D
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