Preview Questions Inventory Controller | Role Specific Skill

Question 1: How can an inventory controller determine the optimal order quantity for a construction material?

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By estimating the maximum amount of material needed for the entire project

By assuming fixed demand and adjusting the order frequency

By calculating the balance between order cost and storage cost using the EOQ formula

By using only the highest material cost to determine quantity

Question 2: Which of the following methods is best for managing slow-moving items in construction inventory?

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Drop-shipping method

Consignment inventory

Periodic review method

Just In Time (JIT)

Question 3: In stock control and replenishment, what is the role of SKU (Stock Keeping Unit) rationalization in construction projects?

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To streamline inventory by reducing the number of variants of materials or products held in stock

To consolidate purchases from multiple suppliers into fewer SKUs

To ensure materials are categorized by vendor rather than by type

To increase the number of different materials available for future projects

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

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Consolidate inventory into fewer locations

Implement JIT (Just-In-Time) replenishment

Perform regular stock audits

Offer discounts to customers

Question 5: What is the impact of overstocking on a construction project's inventory?

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It reduces the need for supplier negotiations

It ensures the project has all materials available at any time

It ties up capital and increases storage costs, while risking material degradation

It helps avoid project delays by guaranteeing a material buffer

Question 6: What is the role of inventory tracking systems in preventing material theft or loss on a construction site?

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They reduce the need for manual inventories and audits

They do not affect material security

They provide real-time tracking of materials, increasing accountability and reducing theft

They only track incoming orders, not materials on-site