Perform the Materials and Procurement Management Activities Accurately PMI-CP Practice Questions (Page 5)

Questions 21–25

1. 21application · medium

   During the construction phase of a hospital project, the project manager receives a shipment of 500 boxes of ceramic tile. The packing slip indicates 500 boxes, but a quick visual inspection reveals that several boxes appear damaged. What should the project manager do first?

   • AAccept the shipment and rely on the supplier's warranty to replace any damaged tiles.
   • BDocument the damage with photos and note it on the delivery receipt before signing, then perform a detailed count and inspection.
   • CRefuse the entire shipment and return it to the supplier to avoid accepting damaged goods.
   • DSign the delivery receipt and file a claim with the supplier later if any tiles are found to be broken.
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2. 22foundation · easy

   What is the first step when damaged goods are received?

   • AImmediately discard the damaged goods
   • BUse the damaged goods and hope the supplier will compensate later
   • CSend the goods back to the supplier without any record
   • DDocument the damage with photos and notes on the delivery receipt
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4. 23expert · hard

   A project manager is planning the waste management for a large industrial plant construction. The project will generate significant amounts of scrap metal, packaging waste, and hazardous waste (e.g., solvents). The project manager wants to minimize environmental impact and disposal costs. Which waste management plan is most appropriate?

   • AStore hazardous waste on-site indefinitely to avoid disposal costs.
   • BImplement a segregation program for scrap metal, packaging, and hazardous waste, with recycling contracts for metal and proper disposal for hazardous waste.
   • CMix all waste together and send it to a single landfill to simplify logistics.
   • DRecycle only the scrap metal and send all other waste to landfill.
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5. 24application · medium

   A project manager is procuring lumber for a residential development. The project requires 50,000 board feet over the next year. The supplier offers a 10% discount for orders of 20,000 board feet or more. The project has limited on-site storage, and lumber is susceptible to weather damage. What is the most appropriate procurement strategy?

   • AOrder the entire 50,000 board feet at once to maximize the discount, even though storage is limited.
   • BNegotiate with the supplier to deliver 20,000 board feet but pay for only 50,000 board feet over the year.
   • COrder 10,000 board feet at a time to avoid storage issues, forgoing the discount.
   • DOrder 20,000 board feet at a time, storing it in a covered, dry area and using it before the next delivery.
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6. 25foundation · easy

   What is a key benefit of aligning material procurement with the project schedule?

   • AIt optimizes resource use by reducing idle time and storage costs
   • BIt eliminates the need for inventory tracking
   • CIt guarantees that all materials will be delivered on the first day of the project
   • DIt reduces the need for supplier communication
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