Nay Logistics Officers Exam through Short Service Commission
Pak Navy Logistics Tests (Part-7)
Q. What type of process would a paper mill be most likely to use?
a) continuous flow
b) project
c) job shop
d) flow shop
Answer: a) continuous flow
Q. Which of the following is true?
a) value is always lower than price.
b) value is what consumers are prepared to pay.
c) cost is always lower than price.
d) price is always lower than value
Answer: b) value is what consumers are prepared to pay.
Q. Efficiency is defined by
a) actual output divided by design capacity.
b) capacity divided by utilization.
c) effective capacity divided by actual output.
d) actual output divided by effective capacity.
Answer: d) actual output divided by effective capacity.
Q. As production systems move from projects to batch production to mass production to continuous production
a) processes become more flexible
b) customer involvement with the process increases
c) products become more standardized
d) demand volumes decrease
Answer: d) demand volumes decrease
Q. The term “supply chain” refers to:
a) only the manufacturing process
b) only transportation and logistics
c) all activities from raw materials to final product delivery
d) only retail operations
Answer: c) all activities from raw materials to final product delivery
Q. Which of the following is NOT a benefit of effective supply chain management?
a) Reduced costs
b) Increased inventory levels
c) Improved customer service
d) Faster delivery times
Answer: b) Increased inventory levels
Q. The bullwhip effect in supply chains refers to:
a) Smooth flow of materials
b) Decreasing demand fluctuations up the chain
c) Increasing demand fluctuations up the chain
d) Consistent order patterns
Answer: c) Increasing demand fluctuations up the chain
Q. Vendor Managed Inventory (VMI) is a strategy where:
a) Customers manage their own inventory
b) Suppliers manage the inventory for customers
c) Inventory is eliminated completely
d) Government regulates inventory levels
Answer: b) Suppliers manage the inventory for customers
Q. Cross-docking in logistics refers to:
a) Long-term storage of goods
b) Direct transfer of goods from inbound to outbound transportation
c) Intensive product packaging
d) Customer returns processing
Answer: b) Direct transfer of goods from inbound to outbound transportation
Q. The primary purpose of a distribution center is to:
a) Manufacture new products
b) Store inventory indefinitely
c) Receive, store and redistribute products efficiently
d) Handle customer complaints
Answer: c) Receive, store and redistribute products efficiently
PN Logistics Branch Syllabus and MCQs
Pak Navy Logistics Tests (Part-8)
Q. RFID technology in supply chains is primarily used for:
a) Employee time tracking
b) Automatic identification and tracking of goods
c) Customer relationship management
d) Financial transactions
Answer: b) Automatic identification and tracking of goods
Q. The “last mile” in logistics refers to:
a) The longest transportation leg
b) Delivery from distribution center to final customer
c) International shipping
d) Raw material sourcing
Answer: b) Delivery from distribution center to final customer
Q. A key advantage of JIT (Just-in-Time) inventory systems is:
a) Higher inventory carrying costs
b) Reduced inventory holding costs
c) Less reliance on suppliers
d) More warehouse space needed
Answer: b) Reduced inventory holding costs
Q. Reverse logistics deals with:
a) Forward product movement
b) Product returns and recycling
c) Supplier selection
d) New product development
Answer: b) Product returns and recycling
Q. The main objective of demand forecasting in SCM is to:
a) Increase product prices
b) Accurately predict future demand
c) Reduce product variety
d) Eliminate all inventory
Answer: b) Accurately predict future demand
Q. Which factor is most critical for successful supply chain collaboration?
a) Information sharing
b) Maintaining high inventories
c) Frequent price negotiations
d) Independent operations
Answer: a) Information sharing
Q. The purpose of safety stock is to:
a) Cover demand variability and supply uncertainty
b) Reduce total inventory costs
c) Eliminate all stockouts
d) Increase order frequency
Answer: a) Cover demand variability and supply uncertainty
Q. A bill of materials (BOM) is:
a) A list of all materials needed to produce a product
b) A shipping document
c) An invoice to customers
d) A quality control checklist
Answer: a) A list of all materials needed to produce a product
Q. The primary goal of transportation management is to:
a) Maximize transportation costs
b) Minimize speed of delivery
c) Move goods efficiently at lowest cost
d) Use only one mode of transport
Answer: c) Move goods efficiently at lowest cost
Q. Which metric measures how often inventory is sold and replaced?
a) Inventory accuracy
b) Inventory turnover
c) Carrying cost
d) Stockout rate
Answer: b) Inventory turnover
