In which of the following circumstances is an organization MOST likely to report the accidental release of personal data to the European Union (EU) General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) supervisory authority and affected users?
Correct Answer: A
Question 37
A Structured Query Language (SQL) database is hosted on a hardened, secure server. All unused ports are locked down, but external connections from untrusted networks are still required to be allowed through. What is the BEST way to ensure transactions to/from this server remain secure?
Correct Answer: D
Question 38
A company selling seasonal products is preparing their sales and operations plan for the coming year. Their current labor staffing is at the maximum for their production facility and cannot meet the forecasted demand. The business plan shows they do not have the financial capability to add to the production facility. Which of the following actions would be most appropriate?
Correct Answer: A
Level production planning is a strategy that maintains a constant output rate, production rate, or workforce level over the planning horizon. It is suitable for products with stable demand or seasonal demand that can be smoothed by using inventory or backorders. Level production planning can help reduce labor costs, hiring and firing costs, and overtime costs. However, it may also result in high inventory costs or customer dissatisfaction due to long lead times or stockouts. To overcome these drawbacks, the company can investigate subcontracting to meet the extra demand during the peak season. Subcontracting is the process of outsourcing some or all of the production to another firm. It can help the company increase its capacity, flexibility, and responsiveness without investing in additional facilities or equipment. Subcontracting can also reduce the risk of obsolescence or spoilage of seasonal products. Option B is not appropriate, because chase production planning is a strategy that adjusts the production rate to match the demand rate over the planning horizon. It is suitable for products with highly variable or uncertain demand that cannot be smoothed by using inventory or backorders. Chase production planning can help minimize inventory costs and avoid overproduction or underproduction. However, it may also result in high labor costs, hiring and firing costs, and overtime costs. Moreover, it may limit the company's ability to capture the market share and satisfy the customer demand during the high demand season. Option C is not appropriate, because hybrid production planning is a strategy that combines the features of level production planning and chase production planning. It is suitable for products with moderate variability or uncertainty in demand that can be partially smoothed by using inventory or backorders. Hybrid production planning can help balance the trade-offs between inventory costs and labor costs. However, it may also increase the complexity and difficulty of coordinating the production and demand plans. Moreover, it may not address the company's financial constraints or capacity limitations. Option D is not appropriate, because reducing the size of the customer base during the high demand season is a risky and counterproductive move. It may result in losing loyal customers, damaging the company's reputation, and forfeiting potential profits. It may also create an opportunity for competitors to gain market share and customer loyalty. Reference: * Sales and Operations Planning: An Overview * Sales and Operations Planning: Strategies and Techniques * Sales and Operations Planning: Best Practices
Question 39
According to quality function deployment (QFD), customer needs are gathered through:
Correct Answer: C
According to quality function deployment (QFD), customer needs are gathered through surveys. QFD is a methodology for translating customer requirements into product or service specifications by listening to the voice of the customer (VOC). Surveys are one of the methods for collecting VOC data, which can include customer preferences, expectations, problems, and feedback. Surveys can be conducted through various channels, such as interviews, questionnaires, focus groups, or online platforms. Surveys help to identify and prioritize the customer needs and wants, and to measure the customer satisfaction and loyalty12. References: 1 What is Quality Function Deployment (QFD)? | ASQ 3 2 CPIM Exam References - Association for Supply Chain Management 1
Question 40
Which of the following methods places a replenishment order when the quantity on hand falls below a predetermined level?
Correct Answer: B
Fixed order quantity is a method that places a replenishment order when the quantity on hand falls below a predetermined level, called the reorder point. The reorder point is calculated based on the expected demand during the lead time and the safety stock. The order quantity is fixed and constant, and it is determined by the economic order quantity (EOQ)formula or other criteria. Fixed order quantity is also known as the order point/order quantity (OP/OQ) system or the continuous review system. Option A is not correct, because min-max system is a method that places a replenishment order when the quantity on hand falls below a minimum level, called the order point. The order quantity is variable and depends on the difference between the maximum level and the current inventory level. Min-max system is also known as the two-bin system or the bin system. Option C is not correct, because periodic review is a method that places a replenishment order at fixed intervals of time, regardless of the quantity on hand. The order quantity is variable and depends on the difference between the target inventory level and the current inventory level. Periodic review is also known as the fixed order interval (FOI) system or the periodic order quantity (POQ) system. Option D is not correct, because available-to-promise (ATP) is not a method of inventory replenishment, but a calculation of the uncommitted portion of the current inventory and planned production. ATP is used to promise delivery dates to customers based on the availability of inventory and production capacity. References: Inventory Management and Control Inventory Replenishment Methods Inventory Replenishment Policies
