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These 10 free CML questions are organized by exam domain, so you can see how each part of the Certified Master Logistician blueprint is tested. Reveal the answer and explanation under each question.
A logistics manager is evaluating whether a new support system should be selected for a defense program. The analysis must compare acquisition cost, operating cost, maintenance cost, and disposal cost over the entire service period. Which concept should guide the evaluation?
Correct answer: A - Life cycle costing
A logistics organization is deciding whether an investment will generate sufficient financial benefit compared with its cost. Which calculation is used to compare financial return to investment amount?
Correct answer: A - Return on investment
A program manager establishes responsibilities, reporting relationships, authority levels, and staffing requirements for a logistics organization. Which Systems Management area does this represent?
Correct answer: A - Organization, staffing, directing, and controlling
A company redesigns its distribution network and wants to reduce the total time from supplier order placement to customer delivery while maintaining service levels. Which performance perspective is most directly being evaluated?
Correct answer: B - Supply chain flow effectiveness
A warehouse redesign project focuses on improving the protection of items during storage and shipment by selecting appropriate containers, cushioning, and labeling. Which logistics activity is primarily involved?
Correct answer: B - Packaging
A manufacturer creates a plan that uses demand forecasts, inventory records, and production schedules to determine needed materials. Which planning method is being used?
Correct answer: A - Materials requirements planning
A fielded system has repeated equipment failures. The logistics team investigates repair processes, spare parts support, and technical assistance available at operating locations. Which function is most directly responsible?
Correct answer: A - Maintenance and field engineering
A company returns damaged products from customers to recover usable components and properly dispose of unusable materials. Which logistics concept applies?
Correct answer: A - Reverse logistics
During a CML case analysis, an analyst identifies that a proposed logistics solution lowers acquisition cost but increases long-term maintenance expense. What is the best first step in evaluating the tradeoff?
Correct answer: C - Compare total life cycle impacts using relevant cost data
A case study shows two logistics alternatives. Option A has a higher purchase price but lower projected operating costs over ten years. Which analysis best determines the superior option?
Correct answer: B - Life cycle cost comparison
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