Preview Questions Inventory Controller | Role Specific Skill

Question 1: In a construction project, what should an Inventory Controller do to prevent over-ordering materials during order processing?

Which action should you take?

Choose only one option

Monitor supplier lead times

Maintain manual logs of past orders

Implement automated reorder point systems

Track historical demand trends

Question 2: What is the primary challenge in tracking backordered materials in a construction project?

Which action should you take?

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Relying solely on supplier reports without follow-up

Managing lead times and ensuring that backordered items arrive on time

Minimizing the cost of backordered materials

Increasing the amount of materials ordered to cover the shortage

Question 3: How should an inventory controller handle discrepancies between received materials and the order confirmation in a construction project?

Which action should you take?

Choose only one option

Accept the materials as they are and adjust the project schedule

Investigate and reconcile the discrepancy by contacting the supplier and updating records

Return all materials without investigating

Ignore the discrepancies if the material is acceptable

Question 4: What is the most effective strategy for dealing with slow-moving inventory in construction?

Which action should you take?

Choose only one option

Consolidate inventory into fewer locations

Implement JIT (Just-In-Time) replenishment

Perform regular stock audits

Offer discounts to customers

Question 5: Which data analysis technique is best used to forecast inventory demand in construction projects?

Which action should you take?

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Cluster analysis

Time-series analysis

Data mining

Regression analysis

Question 6: What does the term ?just-in-time? inventory system aim to achieve in construction?

Which action should you take?

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Managing inventory based on immediate demand

Maximizing storage space

Reducing supplier lead times

Maintaining minimal inventory with no stockouts