WGU D471 BUS 3910 Global Supply Chain Management FA PRE-TEST GUIDE 2025/2026

1. Multiple Choice: What is the primary goal of supply chain
management?
 a) Cost reduction
 b) Increasing speed of delivery
 c) Integration of suppliers and customers
 d) All of the above
 Answer: d) All of the above
 Rationale: The primary goal of supply chain management is to
synchronize the activities of partners to optimize efficiency across
the entire chain.
2. Fill-in-the-Blank: The ________ effect is a phenomenon in
forecast-driven distribution channels.
 Answer: Bullwhip
 Rationale: The bullwhip effect refers to the increasing
fluctuations in inventory in response to shifts in consumer demand
as one moves further up the supply chain.
3. True/False: Outsourcing logistics activities can lead to a loss of
control over the supply chain.
 Answer: True