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APICS CPIM-Part-2 Exam Syllabus Topics:
| Section | Objectives |
|---|---|
| Execution and Control of Operations | - Production Activity Control
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| Detailed Scheduling and Planning | - Material Requirements Planning
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| Master Planning of Resources | - Sales and Operations Planning
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| Strategic Management of Resources | - Supply Chain Strategy
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CPIM-Part-2 Exam FAQ: What You Need to Know Before You Book
The APICS Certified in Planning and Inventory Management(Part 2) exam includes 150 questions and gives you 210 minutes to finish. That works out to a tight per-question pace, so flagging a hard item and moving on is usually smarter than getting stuck. Before test day, sit at least one full timed session with the GuideTorrent test engine — practicing under the clock is the fastest way to build the rhythm the real CPIM-Part-2 exam demands.
The CPIM-Part-2 exam is the official APICS exam that leads to the CPIM Certification certification, positioned at the Professional level. It validates the skills employers expect from certified professionals, and passing it is a concrete step forward in an IT career. It is also connected with other credentials in the same track, including APICS Certified in Planning and Inventory Management (CPIM).
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The passing score for the APICS Certified in Planning and Inventory Management(Part 2) exam is 300/350, and the official registration fee is USD 495-690. Keep in mind that a failed attempt means paying the full fee again to retake it. A sensible approach is to test yourself first with GuideTorrent practice questions and only book your seat once your mock scores sit comfortably above 300/350.
The APICS Certified in Planning and Inventory Management(Part 2) exam is organized into 4 domains. The main ones include Detailed Scheduling and Planning; Strategic Management of Resources; Execution and Control of Operations. Weightings tell you where to spend most of your study time, and the full topic breakdown is listed in the exam outline section above on this page.
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APICS Certified in Planning and Inventory Management(Part 2) Sample Questions:
The capacity requirements plan is used primarily to:
- A. balance capacity and load at work centers.
- B. calculate the level of available capacity.
- C. determine the overall product load profile.
- D. determine the priority of orders.
Correct Answer: A 🗳️
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Collaborative planning, forecasting, and replenishment (CPFR) typically would be most effective for a:
- A. manufacturer that sells directly to a large number of firms.
- B. company that has a large number of geographically dispersed suppliers.
- C. distributor with a few major customers and many smaller customers.
- D. regional headquarters for a large home improvement retailer.
Correct Answer: D 🗳️
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Long lead-time items with stable demand would best be supported by a supply chain:
- A. positioning inventory close to the consumer.
- B. designed to be responsive.
- C. using a pull system.
- D. linked through an enterprise resources planning (ERP) system.
Correct Answer: A 🗳️
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The cumulative available-to-promise (ATP) method is based on an assumption that available inventory in a period can becommitted to demand in that period and:
- A. any period before the demand time fence (DTF).
- B. future periods beyond the DTF.
- C. future periods with a planned receipt.
- D. any future period in the planning horizon.
Correct Answer: D 🗳️
Reducing distribution network inventory days of supply will have which of the following impacts?
- A. Decrease turnovers and increase cash-to-cash cycle time.
- B. Increase turnovers and increase cash-to-cash cycle time.
- C. Decrease turnovers and reduce cash-to-cash cycle time.
- D. Increase turnovers and reduce cash-to-cash cycle time.
Correct Answer: D 🗳️
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