Perform the Materials and Procurement Management Activities Accurately PMI-CP Practice Questions (Page 4)

Questions 16–20

1. 16application · medium

   A project manager is managing inventory for a large infrastructure project. The project uses a high-value, long-lead-time component (transformers) and many low-value, readily available items (nuts and bolts). The project manager wants to optimize inventory levels and reduce carrying costs. Which approach is most appropriate?

   • AMaintain the same safety stock level for all items to simplify inventory management.
   • BOrder transformers in bulk to get volume discounts, and order nuts and bolts just-in-time.
   • CEliminate safety stock for all items to minimize inventory costs.
   • DApply ABC analysis: closely monitor transformers (A items) with safety stock, and use simpler reorder points for nuts and bolts (C items).
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2. 17foundation · easy

   In waste management, what does the 'recycle' practice involve?

   • AStoring waste in a designated landfill site
   • BProcessing waste materials to create new products
   • CUsing a material again for the same purpose without processing
   • DBurning waste to generate energy
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4. 18foundation · easy

   What should be included in the documentation of damaged goods to support a claim?

   • AThe estimated cost of repair, without any photos
   • BPhotographs, a description of the damage, and the delivery receipt
   • CA verbal agreement with the delivery driver
   • DOnly the quantity of damaged items
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5. 19application · medium

   A renovation project is demolishing an old office building. The project manager wants to minimize environmental impact and disposal costs. The debris includes concrete, metal studs, and gypsum drywall. Which waste management approach should the project manager prioritize?

   • ASeparate materials on-site and arrange for recycling of metal and concrete, and reuse intact drywall where possible.
   • BCrush all concrete on-site and use it as backfill, but send all other materials to landfill.
   • CSend all debris to a landfill to simplify logistics and avoid sorting labor costs.
   • DHire a single waste hauler to remove all debris without sorting, assuming they will recycle appropriately.
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6. 20application · medium

   A project manager is overseeing the delivery of critical HVAC units to a construction site. The units are manufactured overseas and shipped by sea, then transported by truck to the site. The project manager wants to ensure the units arrive undamaged and on time. Which combination of actions is most effective?

   • AHave the units delivered to a local warehouse and then trucked to the site without tracking.
   • BUse a freight forwarder with tracking capabilities and require the trucking company to provide delivery confirmation with photos.
   • CArrange for the units to be air-freighted to reduce transit time, regardless of cost.
   • DRely on the manufacturer's standard shipping and hope for the best.
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