APICS CPIM-8.0 Practice Exam Questions

APICS CPIM-8.0 Sample Question Answers

Question # 1

Company A has acquired Company B. Company A has decided to start a project to convertCompany B's enterprise resource planning (ERP) software to the same ERP software thatCompany A uses. What is a likely reason for this decision?

A. The ERP system has business processes which both companies can adopt  
B. Company A wants to save on software licensing costs  
C. Each ERP package has unique and distinctive business processes  
D. Company A wishes to close Company B's data center  

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Question # 2

A security consultant is recommending the implementation of a security-focusedConfiguration Management (CM) process in an organization. What would be the BESTbenefit the security consultant would include in the recommendation?

A. Security-focused CM integrates the general concepts of CM with existing securityrequirements of the organization. 
B. Security-focused CM integrates the general concepts of CM with regulatoryrequirements placed on an organization. 
C. Security-focused CM surpasses existing security requirements of the organization.  
D. Security-focused CM integrates the general concepts of CM with best practices derivedfrom industry frameworks. 

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Question # 3

Remote sensors have been deployed at a utility site to reduce overall response times formaintenance staff supporting critical infrastructure. Wireless communications are used tocommunicate with the remote sensors, as it is the most cost-effective method andminimizes risk to public health and safety. The utility organization has deployed a HostBased Intrusion Prevention System (HIPS) to monitor and protect the sensors. Whichstatement BEST describes the risk that is mitigated by utilizing this security tool?

A. Malware on the sensor  
B. Denial-Of-Service (DoS)  
C. Wardriving attack  
D. Radio Frequency (RF) interference  

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Question # 4

Which of the following is the MOST important consideration in a full-scale disaster recoverytest?

A. Sign off by the Chief Information Officer (CIO)  
B. Financial cost of the organization  
C. Business interruption  
D. Available Information Technology (IT) hardware  

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Question # 5

An information system security manager is tasked with properly applying risk managementprinciple to their cloud information system as outlined by the National Institute of Standardsand Technology (NIST).Which of the following is the INITIAL step?

A. Categorize  
B. Select  
C. Assess  
D. Prepare  

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Question # 6

An organization wants to ensure a risk does not occur. The action taken is to eliminate theattack surface by uninstalling vulnerable software. Which risk response strategy did theorganization take?

A. Accepting risk  
B. Avoiding risk  
C. Mitigating risk  
D. Transferring risk  

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Question # 7

A vendor has been awarded a contract to supply key business software. The vendor hasdeclined all requests to have its security controls audited by customers. The organizationinsists the product must go live within 30 days. However, the security team is reluctant toallow the project to go live. What is the organization's BEST next step? 

A. Shift the negative impact of the risk to a cyber insurance provider, i.e., risk transference.  
B. Document a risk acceptance, in accordance with internal risk management procedures,that will allow the product to go-live. 
C. Gain assurance on the vendor's security controls by examining independent audit reports and any relevant certifications the vendor can provide. 
D. Evaluate available open source threat intelligence pertaining to the vendor and their product. 

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Question # 8

In which of the following environments is capable-to-promise (CTP) more appropriate thanavailable-to-promise (ATP)?

A. Consumer electronics sold through local retailers  
B. Industrial supplies shipped from regional distribution centers (DCs)  
C. Packaged foods sold in grocery stores  
D. Specialty chemicals packaged and shipped to order  

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Question # 9

Which of the following circumstances would cause a move from acceptance sampling to100% inspection?

A. History shows that the quality level has been stable from lot to lot.  
B. The company uses one of its qualified suppliers.  
C. Downstream operators encounter recurring defects.  
D. The percent of defects is expected to be greater than 5%.  

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Question # 10

An organization received a notification from a Commercial Off-The-Shelf (COTS) providerthat one of its products will no longer be supported. Using obsolescence progressionstages, which of the following risk trigger points was activated in this case?

A. End of Life (EOL)  
B. End of Maintenance  
C. End of Service Life (EOSL)  
D. End of Repair  

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