APICS CSCP Exam (page: 7)
APICS Certified Supply Chain Professional
Updated on: 09-Feb-2026

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A manufacturer can simplify the forecasting process by pooling demand forecasts for a product group and then:

  1. averaging total demand and spreading it evenly across all items.
  2. disaggregating demand to the item level based on marketing input.
  3. disaggregating demand to the item level based on historical proportions.
  4. allocating demand to each production site.

Answer(s): C



Which of the following types of information would be an appropriate basis for a qualitative forecast?

  1. Leading indicators
  2. Market research data
  3. Order history
  4. Shipment history

Answer(s): B



The use of a seasonal index as a forecasting technique measures the ratio of the:

  1. average seasonal demand to the average demand for all periods.
  2. average demand for all periods to the average seasonal demand.
  3. average seasonal demand to the standard deviation of the demand for all periods.
  4. standard deviation of the seasonal demand to the standard deviation of demand for all periods.

Answer(s): A



Medium-term demand management projections are used primarily to:

  1. complete strategic business planning of facilities.
  2. complete forecasts at the item level.
  3. aggregate demand for production planning.
  4. develop the master production schedule.

Answer(s): C



Which of the following strategies is used primarily for demand planning?

  1. Build-to-order scheduling
  2. Push-pull replenishment
  3. Collaborative planning, forecasting, and replenishment
  4. Vendor-managed inventory

Answer(s): C



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