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Multi-Selectmedium

Which TWO features in Dynamics 365 Supply Chain Management are used to manage product quality?

Select 2 answers

A.Vendor collaboration

B.Batch balancing

C.Nonconformance management

D.Quality control (quality orders)

E.Inventory status

AnswersC, D

Nonconformance management handles issues.

Why this answer

Options C and D are correct because nonconformance management and quality control (quality orders) are the two primary features used to manage product quality in Dynamics 365 Supply Chain Management. Nonconformance management handles issues with products that do not meet specifications, while quality orders are used to perform inspections and tests. Option A (vendor collaboration) is for communication with vendors, not quality management.

Option B (batch balancing) is used in process manufacturing to level loads, not quality. Option E (inventory status) tracks availability, not quality.

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Multi-Selecteasy

Which TWO of the following are prerequisites for using quality management in Dynamics 365 Supply Chain Management?

Select 2 answers

A.Quality management add-in must be purchased separately.

B.Item sampling must be configured.

C.Warehouse management must be enabled.

D.Inventory management must be enabled.

E.Quality management module must be installed as an add-in.

AnswersB, D

Item sampling defines how often items are tested.

Why this answer

Options B and D are correct. To use quality management in Dynamics 365 Supply Chain Management, inventory management must be enabled (option D) and item sampling must be configured (option B). Option A is incorrect because the quality management functionality is included in the base module; no separate add-in purchase is required.

Option C is incorrect because warehouse management is not a prerequisite for quality management. Option E is incorrect because the quality management module is part of the standard Supply Chain Management, not an add-in that needs to be installed.

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MCQhard

Contoso Ltd. is a global manufacturer of electronic components. They use Dynamics 365 Supply Chain Management with advanced warehouse management (WMS). The warehouse manager reports that during peak seasons, the picking process is slow because workers often have to travel long distances to pick items for multiple orders. Additionally, they want to improve the accuracy of shipments by ensuring that items are picked in the correct sequence. They have implemented barcode scanning on mobile devices. The IT team has configured location directives and work templates. However, the manager believes that the current setup does not optimize travel time or enforce a specific picking order. The company needs a solution that groups orders with similar items into a single picking trip and prioritizes picks based on the physical layout of the warehouse. They have considered using wave management but are unsure how to configure it. What should the administrator do?

A.Configure cluster picking in the wave template to group orders with similar items and create a single pick list for the cluster.

B.Define zone sequencing in the work template to enforce a specific order of zones.

C.Set up cross-docking to move incoming items directly to outbound docks.

D.Enable 'FEFO' (first expiry, first out) picking strategy in the location directive to prioritize older stock.

AnswerA

Cluster picking groups orders into one trip, reducing travel and enforcing sequence.

Why this answer

Cluster picking groups multiple orders into one picking trip, reducing travel. The 'FEFO' (first expiry first out) picking strategy is not about grouping. Cross-docking is for direct shipment.

Zone sequencing defines work order but does not group orders. Cluster picking with wave management is the correct approach to batch orders and minimize travel.

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MCQmedium

A food manufacturer uses Dynamics 365 Supply Chain Management. They need to ensure that raw materials are only used if they pass quality inspections. Which process should they implement?

A.Batch Attributes

B.Nonconformance Management

C.Inventory Statuses

D.Quality Management

AnswerD

Quality Management uses quality orders to enforce pass/fail before use.

Why this answer

D is correct because Dynamics 365 Supply Chain Management’s Quality Management module allows you to define quality orders and inspection criteria that block raw material consumption until the inspection is passed. By configuring item sampling, test instruments, and quality groups, the system ensures that inventory transactions (e.g., production picking) are prevented for materials that have not met the defined quality standards.

Exam trap

The trap here is that candidates often confuse Nonconformance Management (which deals with post-failure corrective actions) with Quality Management (which proactively enforces inspection gates), leading them to select Option B instead of D.

How to eliminate wrong answers

Option A is wrong because Batch Attributes are used to capture and classify characteristics of inventory batches (e.g., color, size, potency) but do not enforce inspection-based consumption blocks. Option B is wrong because Nonconformance Management handles the process for reporting and resolving quality failures after they occur, not for proactively preventing the use of uninspected materials. Option C is wrong because Inventory Statuses control the availability and reservation of inventory (e.g., Available, Blocked) but are not specifically designed to enforce quality inspection pass/fail logic before consumption.

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Multi-Selecthard

Which THREE capabilities are provided by the Production control module in Dynamics 365 Supply Chain Management?

Select 3 answers

A.Production order management

B.Vendor collaboration

C.Bill of materials management

D.Demand forecasting

E.Route management

AnswersA, C, E

Production orders are central to Production control.

Why this answer

Production order management is a core capability of the Production control module, enabling the creation, scheduling, and tracking of production orders from release to completion. It manages the entire manufacturing lifecycle, including order status updates, material reservations, and capacity planning.

Exam trap

The trap here is that candidates often confuse Demand forecasting as part of Production control because it feeds into production planning, but it is actually a Master planning function, not a direct capability of the Production control module.

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MCQeasy

A manufacturer uses Dynamics 365 Supply Chain Management's production control module. They want to record the actual labor hours spent on a production order. Which option should they use?

A.BOM versions

B.Production journals

C.Route operations

D.Resource groups

AnswerB

Production journals are used to record actual labor hours and quantities on production orders.

Why this answer

Production journals allow recording of time and quantity. Option A (BOM versions) is wrong because they define product structure, not record labor. Option C (Route operations) is wrong because they define the steps, not record actuals.

Option D (Resource groups) is wrong because they group resources, not record time.

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Multi-Selectmedium

Which THREE features are available in Dynamics 365 Supply Chain Management to improve warehouse efficiency?

Select 3 answers

A.Budget control

B.Cluster picking

C.Supplier collaboration

D.Location directives

E.Wave management

AnswersB, D, E

Cluster picks multiple orders in one trip.

Why this answer

Cluster picking, wave management, and location directives are core warehouse management features. Supplier collaboration is external. Budget control is financial.

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Multi-Selecteasy

Which TWO modules are part of Dynamics 365 Supply Chain Management?

Select 2 answers

A.Warehouse Management

B.Sales and Marketing

C.Human Resources

D.Inventory Management

E.Project Management and Accounting

AnswersA, D

Warehouse Management is a core SCM module.

Why this answer

Inventory Management and Warehouse Management are core SCM modules. Project Management is separate. Human Resources is HR.

Sales is part of Sales, not SCM directly.

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MCQmedium

A distribution company uses Dynamics 365 Supply Chain Management. They want to automatically calculate transportation charges for outbound shipments based on weight and distance. Which module should they use?

A.Inventory management

B.Procurement and sourcing

C.Warehouse management

D.Transportation management

AnswerD

Transportation management calculates charges via rate masters.

Why this answer

Transportation management calculates rates based on rate masters. Warehouse management manages warehouse operations. Inventory management tracks stock.

Procurement and sourcing handles purchasing.

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MCQhard

A company uses Dynamics 365 Supply Chain Management with the Warehouse Management module. They receive goods from multiple vendors and need to put them away efficiently. The warehouse uses a directed putaway strategy based on location profiles and unit load constraints. The warehouse manager wants to optimize putaway by grouping similar items together in the same zone. You need to configure the system to automatically direct putaway to appropriate locations based on location profile and unit load. You have the following options: A. Configure location directives for putaway with appropriate query criteria for location profiles and unit load constraints. Set up work templates to create work for putaway. B. Use the mobile device menu items to manually select locations for each item. C. Use the Inventory management module to set up location groups and manually assign items to locations. D. Use the Product master to assign a default location for each item. Which option should you choose?

A.Use the Product master to assign a default location for each item.

B.Use the Inventory management module to set up location groups and manually assign items to locations.

C.Use the mobile device menu items to manually select locations for each item.

D.Configure location directives for putaway with appropriate query criteria for location profiles and unit load constraints. Set up work templates to create work for putaway.

AnswerD

Location directives with appropriate query criteria automate the direction of putaway to locations that match the location profile and unit load constraints, enabling grouping of similar items in the same zone. Work templates then create the putaway work automatically.

Why this answer

Location directives and work templates automate the putaway process based on location profiles and constraints. Configuring location directives with appropriate query criteria allows the system to direct putaway to locations that match the location profile and unit load constraints, enabling grouping of similar items in the same zone. Work templates then create the putaway work automatically.

Option A is incorrect because assigning a default location per product does not use directed putaway logic. Option B is incorrect because manually assigning items to locations is not automated. Option C is incorrect because mobile device menu items can be used for execution but not for configuring the directed putaway strategy.

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MCQeasy

A warehouse supervisor uses the Dynamics 365 Warehouse Management mobile app to process a purchase order receipt. When scanning a license plate, the app displays 'License plate is not active'. What is the most likely cause?

A.The license plate is already fully received.

B.The receiving location is set to 'Inactive'.

C.The license plate's status is set to 'Inactive' in the system.

D.The item on the purchase order is not license plate–controlled.

AnswerC

Only active license plates can be used in warehouse transactions.

Why this answer

The 'License plate is not active' error in the Dynamics 365 Warehouse Management mobile app indicates that the license plate record in the system has its status set to 'Inactive'. This status prevents the license plate from being used in any warehouse transactions, including purchase order receipts. The app checks the license plate's status field before allowing operations, and an inactive status blocks the process.

Exam trap

The trap here is that candidates may confuse 'inactive' with other common warehouse states like 'blocked' or 'fully received', but the exam specifically tests the license plate status field as a distinct system property that directly controls operational eligibility.

How to eliminate wrong answers

Option A is wrong because a license plate that is already fully received would typically show a different error or simply not allow additional receipt, but the system does not mark it as 'inactive' upon full receipt; it remains active for other transactions. Option B is wrong because the receiving location being set to 'Inactive' would cause a location-related error, not a license plate status error; the app validates the license plate independently of the location. Option D is wrong because if the item on the purchase order is not license plate–controlled, the system would not require a license plate scan at all, and the error would not reference a license plate status.

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MCQmedium

A warehouse manager notices that picking routes are inefficient, causing delays. They want to optimize the travel path for pickers. Which Dynamics 365 Supply Chain Management feature should they use?

A.Inventory status

B.Mobile device menu items

C.Wave processing

D.Location profiles

AnswerC

Wave processing creates optimized picking work by grouping orders and applying wave steps.

Why this answer

Wave processing in Dynamics 365 Supply Chain Management is the correct feature because it allows the system to group multiple orders into efficient picking waves, optimizing the travel path for pickers by consolidating work into logical, sequenced routes. This reduces travel time and improves warehouse productivity by creating picking work that follows an optimal path through the warehouse.

Exam trap

The trap here is that candidates often confuse wave processing with mobile device menu items, thinking that the scanner interface itself controls route optimization, when in fact wave processing is the backend logic that determines the efficient path before work is even created.

How to eliminate wrong answers

Option A is wrong because Inventory status is used to track the availability and condition of stock (e.g., available, reserved, damaged), not to optimize picking routes or travel paths. Option B is wrong because Mobile device menu items define the user interface and actions available on handheld scanners for warehouse workers, but they do not control the logic for route optimization or wave creation. Option D is wrong because Location profiles define physical attributes of warehouse locations (e.g., size, capacity, storage type), but they do not directly manage the sequencing or optimization of picking routes.

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MCQmedium

A manufacturing company uses Dynamics 365 Supply Chain Management. They notice that the forecasted demand for a critical raw material is consistently lower than actual consumption, causing stockouts. What is the most likely cause?

A.The coverage group for the item is set to 'Period' instead of 'Min/Max'.

B.The item's inventory status is set to 'Blocked' for some warehouses.

C.The item's model group is set to 'FIFO' instead of 'Weighted average'.

D.The forecast profile does not include enough historical data or uses an inappropriate model.

AnswerD

Forecast profiles determine the baseline forecast; incorrect configuration leads to inaccurate demand predictions.

Why this answer

Forecast profiles define how historical data is used to generate forecasts; if the profile uses too short a historical period or an inappropriate model, forecasts will be inaccurate. Option A is incorrect because coverage groups affect replenishment logic, not forecast accuracy. Option B is incorrect because inventory statuses affect item availability, not forecast generation.

Option C is incorrect because item model groups determine costing methods, not forecasting.

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Multi-Selecthard

Which TWO are valid planning methods in Master Planning for Dynamics 365 Supply Chain Management?

Select 2 answers

A.Kanban

B.Reorder Point Planning

C.Lean Scheduling

D.Coverage Planning

E.Material Requirements Planning (MRP)

AnswersB, D

Reorder Point Planning is one of the standard planning methods in Master Planning.

Why this answer

Options B and D are correct because Reorder Point Planning and Coverage Planning are the two standard planning methods available in Master Planning for Dynamics 365 Supply Chain Management. Option A is incorrect because Kanban is a lean replenishment method, not a master planning method. Option C is incorrect because Lean Scheduling is a separate scheduling approach, not a master planning method.

Option E is incorrect because Material Requirements Planning (MRP) is the overall master planning process, not a specific planning method.

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Multi-Selecthard

A company uses Dynamics 365 Supply Chain Management with warehouse management. They want to improve picking accuracy by requiring workers to scan each item's barcode and the location barcode during picking. Which TWO configurations are necessary?

Select 2 answers

A.Create a work template with a line for each item

B.Configure a product filter to restrict items

C.Set the 'License plate required' option on the location directive

D.Set the 'Scan by' field on the mobile device menu item to 'Item'

E.Enable 'Scan by' on the mobile device menu item to 'Location'

AnswersC, D

This enforces license plate (location) scanning at the location.

Why this answer

To enforce barcode scanning during picking, two configurations are needed: (1) On the mobile device menu item for the picking process, set the 'Scan by' field to 'Item' – this forces the worker to scan the item barcode before confirming the pick. (2) On the location directive used for picking, set the 'License plate required' option to 'Yes' – this forces the worker to scan the location barcode (license plate) when picking from a license plate–controlled location. Option A (work template line per item) is about how work lines are generated, not scanning. Option B (product filter) restricts items available, but does not enforce scanning.

Option E is incorrectly phrased; 'Scan by' is set at the mobile device menu item level, not at the location directive.

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MCQmedium

A manufacturer uses Dynamics 365 Supply Chain Management and wants to improve demand forecasting accuracy by incorporating external data such as weather and economic indicators. Which module should they use?

A.Master planning

B.Product information management

C.Inventory management

D.Demand forecasting

AnswerD

Demand forecasting can incorporate external data for improved accuracy.

Why this answer

Demand forecasting in Dynamics 365 Supply Chain Management is designed to integrate with external data sources like weather and economic indicators to improve forecast accuracy. Option A is wrong because Master planning focuses on production and procurement scheduling, not forecasting. Option B is wrong because Product information management handles product master data.

Option C is wrong because Inventory management manages stock levels and transactions.

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Multi-Selectmedium

Which TWO of the following are types of production orders in Dynamics 365 Supply Chain Management?

Select 2 answers

A.Lean manufacturing orders

B.Batch orders for process manufacturing

C.Project orders

D.Discrete production orders

E.Service orders

AnswersB, D

Batch orders are used for process manufacturing (e.g., chemicals, food).

Why this answer

Batch orders for process manufacturing are a type of production order in Dynamics 365 Supply Chain Management, specifically designed for process industries where products are created in batches (e.g., chemicals, food, pharmaceuticals). They support co-products, by-products, and formula-based production, distinct from discrete manufacturing.

Exam trap

The trap here is that candidates confuse 'lean manufacturing orders' with production orders, but lean uses kanban pull systems, not order-based push production, and 'project orders' sound manufacturing-related but belong to Project Operations, not Supply Chain Management production types.

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MCQhard

A company uses Transportation Management. The exhibit shows a rate configuration for a carrier. If a shipment weighs 8 kg, what is the total freight cost?

A.$45.00

B.$10.00

C.$20.00

D.$35.00

AnswerA

RateBase (25) + RatePerKg*weight (20) = 45.

Why this answer

The total freight cost is calculated as RateBase + (RatePerKg * weight) = $25.00 + ($2.50 * 8 kg) = $25.00 + $20.00 = $45.00. Since $45.00 exceeds the MinimumCharge of $10.00, the total is $45.00. Option B is incorrect because it equals only the MinimumCharge ($10.00), ignoring the RateBase and per-kg charge.

Option C is incorrect because it equals only the per-kg charge ($20.00), omitting the RateBase. Option D is incorrect because it represents an erroneous calculation, such as using the RateBase plus MinimumCharge ($35.00).

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Multi-Selectmedium

Which TWO features are part of Dynamics 365 Supply Chain Management's inventory management capabilities?

Select 2 answers

A.Transportation management

B.Production orders

C.Quality management

D.Vendor collaboration

E.Inventory valuation

AnswersC, E

Quality management is an inventory management capability.

Why this answer

Quality management (C) is a core inventory management feature in Dynamics 365 Supply Chain Management that enables tracking and controlling product quality through inspections, nonconformance handling, and quality orders. Inventory valuation (E) is also a fundamental inventory management capability, providing methods like FIFO, LIFO, and weighted average to calculate and report inventory costs accurately.

Exam trap

The trap here is that candidates confuse Transportation management and Vendor collaboration as inventory management features, when they are actually separate modules for logistics and procurement, respectively.

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MCQeasy

A distribution company uses Dynamics 365 Supply Chain Management and needs to optimize warehouse operations by grouping items that are frequently shipped together. Which warehouse concept should they apply?

A.Cross-docking

B.Cluster picking

C.Wave processing

D.Kanban

AnswerC

Wave processing allows grouping shipments into waves based on criteria like items frequently shipped together, optimizing warehouse operations.

Why this answer

Wave processing is the correct answer because it allows grouping of shipments into waves based on criteria such as common customer, route, or delivery date, which optimizes picking and shipping in warehouse operations. Cross-docking is a process where inbound goods are directly transferred to outbound trucks without storage, not for grouping frequently shipped items. Cluster picking is a picking method where items for multiple orders are picked in a single pass, but it does not involve grouping items based on being frequently shipped together.

Kanban is a lean manufacturing method used for signaling replenishment, not for warehouse grouping.

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MCQmedium

A company uses Dynamics 365 Supply Chain Management. They want to use AI to predict when a critical machine is likely to fail so that maintenance can be scheduled proactively. Which module should they configure?

A.Warehouse management

B.Asset Management

C.Transportation management

D.Production control

AnswerB

Asset Management includes predictive maintenance using IoT and AI to forecast failures.

Why this answer

(Asset Management) is correct because the Asset Management module in Dynamics 365 Supply Chain Management includes predictive maintenance capabilities that use AI and IoT data to predict when equipment is likely to fail, enabling proactive maintenance scheduling. Option A (Warehouse management) is incorrect as it focuses on inventory and warehouse operations, not predictive maintenance. Option C (Transportation management) is incorrect because it manages freight and logistics, not asset maintenance.

Option D (Production control) is incorrect as it handles production orders and shop floor control, not predictive maintenance.

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Multi-Selectmedium

Which TWO features in Dynamics 365 Supply Chain Management are used to manage and track inventory in a warehouse?

Select 2 answers

A.Kanban

B.Location directives

C.Route planning

D.Product configuration

E.Inventory status

AnswersB, E

Location directives guide put-away and picking in the warehouse.

Why this answer

The correct answers are B (Location directives) and E (Inventory status). Location directives help determine the precise location for picking or putting items in a warehouse. Inventory status allows tracking the availability and condition of inventory (e.g., available, reserved, quarantined).

Option A (Kanban) is used for lean manufacturing signals, not inventory tracking. Option C (Route planning) is for transportation management. Option D (Product configuration) deals with configurable product variants, not warehouse inventory management.

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Multi-Selecthard

Which TWO capabilities are provided by the Warehouse management module in Dynamics 365 Supply Chain Management?

Select 2 answers

A.Production scheduling

B.Wave processing

C.Route planning for delivery

D.Vendor collaboration

E.Location directives

AnswersB, E

Wave processing manages picking and shipping waves.

Why this answer

Options B and E are correct. Wave processing and location directives are key capabilities of the Warehouse management module. Option A is incorrect because production scheduling is handled by the Production control module.

Option C is incorrect because route planning for delivery is part of Transportation management. Option D is incorrect because vendor collaboration is a separate workspace in Dynamics 365.

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MCQmedium

A warehouse uses Warehouse Management. The exhibit shows an inventory record. Which process would update the location for this license plate?

A.Sales Order Picking

B.Cycle Counting

C.Purchase Order Receipt

D.Warehouse Transfer

AnswerD

Warehouse Transfer moves inventory from one location to another, updating the location for the license plate.

Why this answer

A Warehouse Transfer moves inventory from one location to another, updating the location for the license plate. Option A is wrong because Sales Order Picking changes quantity, not necessarily the location. Option B is wrong because Cycle Counting corrects quantity discrepancies, not location.

Option C is wrong because Purchase Order Receipt creates inventory, which may assign a location but does not move existing inventory.

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Multi-Selectmedium

Which TWO of the following are capabilities of the Master Planning module in Dynamics 365 Supply Chain Management?

Select 2 answers

A.Calculate resource requirements for capacity planning

B.Generate financial statements such as balance sheet

C.Manage customer relationships and sales pipelines

D.Generate planned purchase orders and production orders

E.Track employee time and attendance

AnswersA, D

Correct because Master Planning considers resource capacity.

Why this answer

Options A and D are correct. The Master Planning module calculates resource requirements for capacity planning (A) and generates planned purchase and production orders (D). Option B is incorrect because financial statements are generated by the General Ledger module.

Option C is incorrect because customer relationship management is handled by the Sales and Marketing modules. Option E is incorrect because employee time and attendance is tracked in the Time and Attendance module.

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Multi-Selecthard

Which of the following are valid cost accounting methods in Dynamics 365 Supply Chain Management? (Select all that apply.)

Select 5 answers

A.Standard cost

B.LIFO

C.Moving average

D.Weighted average

E.FIFO

AnswersA, B, C, D, E

Standard cost is a valid costing method.

Why this answer

All five options are valid cost accounting methods in Dynamics 365 Supply Chain Management. Standard cost, LIFO, moving average, weighted average, and FIFO are all supported inventory costing methods. Therefore, select all options.

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MCQmedium

A retail company uses Dynamics 365 Supply Chain Management to manage its supply chain. The company has many stores that replenish inventory from a central distribution center. The company wants to use demand-driven replenishment to automatically generate purchase orders for the distribution center based on sales forecasts and current inventory levels. The company uses the Master Planning module. You need to configure the system to generate planned purchase orders for the distribution center. You have the following options: A. Set up a coverage group for the distribution center with the coverage code 'Min/Max' and run Master Planning. B. Set up intercompany orders between the stores and the distribution center. C. Use the Demand forecasting module to generate forecasts and manually create purchase orders. D. Configure the Product master with a reorder point and use inventory journals to create purchase orders. Which option should you choose?

A.Configure the Product master with a reorder point and use inventory journals to create purchase orders.

B.Use the Demand forecasting module to generate forecasts and manually create purchase orders.

C.Set up a coverage group for the distribution center with the coverage code 'Min/Max' and run Master Planning.

D.Set up intercompany orders between the stores and the distribution center.

AnswerC

Correct. Setting up a coverage group with Min/Max coverage code and running Master Planning automatically generates planned purchase orders based on demand-driven replenishment.

Why this answer

Setting up a coverage group for the distribution center with the coverage code 'Min/Max' and running Master Planning allows the system to automatically generate planned purchase orders based on minimum and maximum inventory levels, supporting demand-driven replenishment. Option A is incorrect because configuring the product master with a reorder point and using inventory journals requires manual intervention. Option B is incorrect because the Demand forecasting module generates forecasts but still requires manual creation of purchase orders.

Option D is incorrect because intercompany orders are for transactions between legal entities, not for replenishment planning.

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MCQeasy

A company wants to use Dynamics 365 Supply Chain Management to manage maintenance of production equipment. Which module should they use?

A.Asset Management

B.Quality Management

C.Warehouse Management

D.Production Control

AnswerA

Asset Management manages equipment maintenance and work orders.

Why this answer

Asset Management is the correct module for managing maintenance of production equipment in Dynamics 365 Supply Chain Management. It handles work orders, maintenance schedules, and equipment lifecycle. Option A (Asset Management) is correct.

Option B (Quality Management) is for inspections and quality control, not maintenance. Option C (Warehouse Management) focuses on inventory and warehouse operations. Option D (Production Control) manages manufacturing execution and production orders, not equipment maintenance.

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MCQmedium

A company has configured the Planning Optimization add-in as shown. A planner manually firms a planned order for a component that has a lead time of 25 days. The order's requirement date is 45 days from now. What will happen during the next master planning run?

A.An action message will be generated to reschedule the order.

B.The order will be automatically firmed because it is within the time fence.

C.The order will be unfirmed and a new planned order created.

D.The order will remain firm and no action will be taken.

AnswerD

Manually firmed orders are respected; the configuration does not change them.

Why this answer

The planner manually firmed the planned order. Once a planned order is firmed manually, it becomes a firm planned order and will not be affected by subsequent master planning runs. The Planning Optimization add-in respects manual firming regardless of the time fence settings.

Therefore, during the next master planning run, the order will remain firm and no action will be taken. Option A is incorrect because the order is already firmed, so no action message will be generated to reschedule it. Option B is incorrect because the order is outside the 30-day auto-firming time fence, but it was manually firmed, so this is irrelevant.

Option C is incorrect because a manually firmed order will not be unfirmed during master planning.

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MCQmedium

A manufacturing company uses Dynamics 365 Supply Chain Management. They want to implement a Copilot feature that helps procurement agents draft purchase order lines using natural language. Which feature should they enable?

A.Copilot in procurement

B.Copilot in Sales

C.Copilot in Finance

D.Copilot in Customer Service

AnswerA

Copilot in procurement allows agents to draft purchase order lines using natural language.

Why this answer

The Copilot in procurement feature within Dynamics 365 Supply Chain Management is specifically designed to assist procurement agents in creating purchase order lines using natural language prompts. This capability leverages generative AI to interpret user intent and automatically populate order details, streamlining the procurement process.

Exam trap

The trap here is that candidates may confuse the general 'Copilot' branding across Dynamics 365 applications and assume any Copilot feature can handle procurement tasks, but each Copilot is purpose-built for its specific domain (Sales, Finance, Customer Service, or Supply Chain Management).

How to eliminate wrong answers

Option B is wrong because Copilot in Sales is focused on sales-related activities such as lead management, opportunity insights, and email drafting, not on procurement or purchase order creation. Option C is wrong because Copilot in Finance is tailored for financial tasks like account reconciliation, variance analysis, and cash flow forecasting, not for operational procurement workflows. Option D is wrong because Copilot in Customer Service is designed to assist with case resolution, knowledge article generation, and customer interactions, not with supply chain procurement functions.

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MCQmedium

A company uses Dynamics 365 Supply Chain Management to manage quality inspections. They want to automatically generate quality orders for specific products upon receipt. What should they configure?

A.Nonconformance tracking

B.Test instruments

C.Quality associations

D.Quality groups

AnswerC

Defines automatic quality order triggers.

Why this answer

Quality associations define the rules for automatically generating quality orders, such as upon receipt of specific products. Option A is incorrect because Nonconformance tracking is used to manage quality issues after they occur, not to generate orders automatically. Option B is incorrect because Test instruments are tools used during inspections, not triggers for order creation.

Option D is incorrect because Quality groups are used to group items for sampling plans, not to define auto-generation rules.

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MCQmedium

A manufacturing company uses Dynamics 365 Supply Chain Management. The warehouse manager notices that a critical raw material is frequently out of stock, causing production delays. The planner wants to ensure that the material is reordered before stock hits zero. Which inventory planning feature should be configured to automatically generate replenishment orders based on forecasted demand and current inventory levels?

A.Master planning

B.Inventory adjustment journal

C.Cycle counting

D.Quality order

AnswerA

Master planning uses forecasts and current inventory to generate planned orders for replenishment.

Why this answer

Master planning in Dynamics 365 Supply Chain Management is the correct feature because it uses forecasted demand, current inventory levels, and lead times to automatically generate replenishment orders (purchase orders or transfer orders) before stock hits zero. This prevents stockouts by planning net requirements and creating planned orders that can be firmed into actual orders.

Exam trap

The trap here is that candidates confuse cycle counting (a physical inventory check) with inventory planning, or think inventory adjustment journals can trigger automatic replenishment, when only master planning performs demand-driven order generation.

How to eliminate wrong answers

Option B (Inventory adjustment journal) is wrong because it is used to manually correct inventory quantities or values, not to generate replenishment orders based on forecasted demand. Option C (Cycle counting) is wrong because it is a physical inventory auditing process to verify on-hand quantities, not a planning tool for automatic reordering. Option D (Quality order) is wrong because it is used to manage quality inspections and nonconformance, not to plan inventory replenishment.

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MCQhard

A distribution company uses Dynamics 365 Supply Chain Management. They notice that transfer order shipments are not being consolidated into loads efficiently. What should they configure to improve consolidation?

A.Item arrival overview

B.Inventory reservation hierarchy

C.Picking workbench

D.Load building workbench

AnswerD

Correct. Load building workbench enables manual or automatic consolidation of transfer order shipments into loads, improving efficiency.

Why this answer

The Load building workbench is used to consolidate transfer order shipments into loads efficiently by allowing manual or automatic load building. The other options serve different purposes: Item arrival overview is for inbound receiving, Inventory reservation hierarchy controls reservation priorities, and Picking workbench is for warehouse picking operations.

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MCQeasy

A production manager needs to see the real-time status of all production orders on the shop floor. Which workspace in Dynamics 365 Supply Chain Management should be used?

A.Master planning

B.Warehouse management

C.Inventory management

D.Production floor management

AnswerD

Production floor management provides real-time status of production orders.

Why this answer

The Production floor management workspace is specifically designed to provide production managers with a real-time, aggregated view of all production orders and their status on the shop floor. It includes key performance indicators, job statuses, and actionable insights for managing production operations directly from a single dashboard.

Exam trap

The trap here is that candidates often confuse the high-level planning view of Master planning with the real-time execution monitoring provided by Production floor management, leading them to select Option A incorrectly.

How to eliminate wrong answers

Option A is wrong because Master planning focuses on generating planned orders and supply/demand balancing, not on monitoring real-time execution of production orders. Option B is wrong because Warehouse management deals with inventory storage, picking, packing, and shipping activities, not the status of production orders on the shop floor. Option C is wrong because Inventory management handles stock levels, movements, and adjustments, but does not provide the real-time production order status and shop floor execution view that a production manager needs.

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MCQmedium

A company uses Dynamics 365 Supply Chain Management. The procurement manager wants to automate the creation of purchase orders from purchase requisitions that are approved by an approval workflow. The company uses procurement categories to classify purchases. You need to configure the system so that when a purchase requisition is approved, a purchase order is automatically created. You have the following options: A. Set up a purchase requisition workflow that includes the 'Create purchase order' action as part of the workflow. B. Manually create purchase orders after the requisition is approved. C. Use the Procurement and Sourcing module to set up a purchase agreement that automatically generates purchase orders. D. Use the Master Planning module to generate planned purchase orders from requisitions. Which option should you choose?

A.Use the Procurement and Sourcing module to set up a purchase agreement that automatically generates purchase orders.

B.Manually create purchase orders after the requisition is approved.

C.Set up a purchase requisition workflow that includes the 'Create purchase order' action as part of the workflow.

D.Use the Master Planning module to generate planned purchase orders from requisitions.

AnswerC

A purchase requisition workflow can include the 'Create purchase order' action, which automatically generates a purchase order when the requisition is approved.

Why this answer

A purchase requisition workflow can include the 'Create purchase order' action, which automatically generates a purchase order upon approval. Option A is incorrect because purchase agreements are used for pricing and terms, not for automatic creation from requisitions. Option B is incorrect because it requires manual intervention.

Option D is incorrect because Master Planning generates planned purchase orders, which are suggestions and not directly created from approved requisitions.

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MCQmedium

Refer to the exhibit. A production scheduler reviews a scheduled production order. Operation 10 on CNC-MACHINE is scheduled from 8:00 to 11:00, and Operation 20 on ASSEMBLY-LINE starts at 11:30. The scheduler notices that operation 20 starts 30 minutes after operation 10 ends. What is the most likely reason for this gap?

A.Buffer time is configured between operations

B.Setup time for operation 20 is included in the schedule as a separate activity

C.The system automatically adds a break for the operator

D.Transportation time between resources is configured

AnswerB

The 0.5 hour setup time for operation 20 accounts for the 30-minute gap.

Why this answer

In Dynamics 365 Supply Chain Management, setup time can be modeled as a separate activity in the route or production order. The 30-minute gap between Operation 10 (CNC-MACHINE) ending at 11:00 and Operation 20 (ASSEMBLY-LINE) starting at 11:30 is most likely the scheduled setup time for Operation 20, which is explicitly represented as a distinct operation or activity in the scheduling engine. This allows the system to allocate time for machine or line preparation without conflating it with run time.

Exam trap

The trap here is that candidates may assume the gap is due to buffer time or transportation time, but the key clue is the precise 30-minute duration and the fact that setup time can be explicitly scheduled as a separate activity in the route, which is a common feature tested in MB-920.

How to eliminate wrong answers

Option A is wrong because buffer time is typically configured as a percentage or fixed offset between operations to absorb variability, not as a precise 30-minute gap that aligns with a separate activity. Option C is wrong because the system does not automatically add operator breaks; breaks must be explicitly defined in working time calendars or as separate activities. Option D is wrong because transportation time between resources is usually modeled as a separate route operation or as part of the queue time, not as a standalone 30-minute gap that appears as a scheduled block.

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Multi-Selectmedium

A manufacturing company uses Dynamics 365 Supply Chain Management. They want to improve inventory accuracy and reduce stockouts. Which TWO actions should they take?

Select 2 answers

A.Use cycle counting to regularly verify inventory.

B.Implement ABC classification for all items.

C.Set safety stock levels for critical items.

D.Enable sales forecasting for all products.

E.Conduct annual physical inventory counts.

AnswersA, C

Cycle counting improves accuracy by checking a subset of items frequently.

Why this answer

Cycle counting (A) is a continuous inventory verification method that allows frequent, focused counts of specific items without disrupting operations. This directly improves inventory accuracy by identifying and correcting discrepancies in real time, which helps prevent stockouts by ensuring system records match physical stock. Setting safety stock levels (C) provides a buffer of inventory for critical items, reducing the risk of stockouts during demand fluctuations or supply delays.

Exam trap

The trap here is that candidates often confuse ABC classification (a prioritization tool) with a direct accuracy or stockout prevention action, or they assume annual physical counts are sufficient for accuracy, overlooking the need for continuous verification methods like cycle counting.

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MCQmedium

A company uses Dynamics 365 Supply Chain Management with Warehouse Management (WMS). The warehouse manager wants to optimize the picking process by grouping multiple orders into a single picking wave. The company uses cluster picking and wants workers to pick items for multiple orders at once. You need to configure the system to support cluster picking. You have the following options: A. Create a wave template that uses cluster picking and assign it to the appropriate warehouse. Configure a mobile device menu item for cluster picking. B. Use the work creation process to combine orders into a single work order. C. Configure the location directives to direct all picks to a single location. D. Use the load planning workbench to create loads and then pick by load. Which option should you choose?

A.Configure the location directives to direct all picks to a single location.

B.Create a wave template that uses cluster picking and assign it to the appropriate warehouse. Configure a mobile device menu item for cluster picking.

C.Use the load planning workbench to create loads and then pick by load.

D.Use the work creation process to combine orders into a single work order.

AnswerB

It sets up cluster picking properly.

Why this answer

Cluster picking is enabled via wave templates and mobile device menu items specifically for cluster picking. Option A is incorrect because location directives are for directing picks, not for grouping orders. Option C is incorrect because load planning is for shipments, not for cluster picking within a wave.

Option D is incorrect because the work creation process does not combine orders into a single work order for cluster picking.

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Multi-Selectmedium

A company is implementing Dynamics 365 Supply Chain Management to improve warehouse efficiency. Which TWO features are part of warehouse management?

Select 2 answers

A.Wave management

B.Cycle counting

C.Transportation management

D.Procurement and sourcing

E.Production control

AnswersA, B

Warehouse management feature.

Why this answer

Wave management (A) and cycle counting (B) are core warehouse management features in Dynamics 365 Supply Chain Management. Option C (Transportation management) is part of the Transportation management module, not warehouse management. Option D (Procurement and sourcing) belongs to the Procurement and sourcing module.

Option E (Production control) is part of the Production control module for manufacturing.

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MCQhard

Refer to the exhibit. A production planner sees that a work center has a capacity of 480 minutes per day, but jobs are consistently late. They suspect the calendar is not accounting for breaks. What should they verify?

A.Reduce capacity to 420 minutes

B.Increase efficiency percentage

C.Verify that the calendar includes break times

D.Change scheduling direction to backward

AnswerC

Breaks reduce effective capacity.

Why this answer

If breaks are not in the calendar, effective capacity is lower; the planner should check if the calendar includes break hours. Option A is incorrect because efficiency is 100% but doesn't account for breaks. Option B is incorrect because scheduling direction affects sequencing, not capacity.

Option D is incorrect because capacity minutes is set.

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Multi-Selecteasy

Which TWO Dynamics 365 Supply Chain Management features are used to manage quality control?

Select 2 answers

A.Nonconformance management

B.Inventory counting

C.Product configuration

D.Quality management

E.Vendor collaboration

AnswersA, D

Nonconformance management handles defective materials and products.

Why this answer

Options A and D are correct. Quality management (D) is used to define quality standards, trigger inspections, and create quality orders. Nonconformance management (A) handles defects, nonconformances, and corrective actions.

Option B (Inventory counting) is for stock counts, not quality control. Option C (Product configuration) is for configurable products. Option E (Vendor collaboration) is for supplier communication.

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MCQeasy

A company uses Dynamics 365 Supply Chain Management and needs to track the cost of goods sold (COGS) using a method that assumes the most recently produced items are sold first. Which inventory costing method should they use?

A.Standard cost

B.LIFO (Last In, First Out)

C.Weighted average

D.FIFO (First In, First Out)

AnswerB

Assumes newest items sold first.

Why this answer

LIFO (Last In, First Out) assumes the last items produced are sold first. Option B is correct. Option A (Standard cost) uses predetermined costs.

Option C (Weighted average) uses an average cost. Option D (FIFO) assumes first items produced are sold first.

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MCQeasy

A distribution company uses Dynamics 365 Supply Chain Management. They need to ensure that a specific item is only sold to customers in Europe due to regulatory restrictions. What should they configure?

A.Create a trade agreement journal for that item.

B.Assign the item to a restricted item group.

C.Configure product compliance settings to restrict the item to Europe.

D.Set up a customer approval process in the sales order.

AnswerC

Product compliance allows setting geographic restrictions for items.

Why this answer

Dynamics 365 Supply Chain Management uses product compliance settings to enforce regulatory restrictions on where an item can be sold. By configuring the 'Country of Origin' and 'Restricted for Sales' fields within the product compliance module, you can limit the item to specific geographic regions, such as Europe, ensuring that sales orders for non-European customers are blocked or flagged.

Exam trap

The trap here is that candidates often confuse inventory-level restrictions (like item groups) with regulatory compliance settings, assuming a generic 'restricted item group' can enforce geographic rules, when in fact only the product compliance module provides country-specific sales controls.

How to eliminate wrong answers

Option A is wrong because a trade agreement journal is used to define pricing, discounts, or rebate agreements for specific customers or items, not to enforce geographic sales restrictions. Option B is wrong because a restricted item group controls inventory transactions (e.g., blocking picking or shipping) but does not provide geographic or regulatory sales restrictions. Option D is wrong because a customer approval process in the sales order manages credit limits or customer validation, not item-level geographic compliance.

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MCQhard

A company uses Dynamics 365 Supply Chain Management and wants to automate the generation of purchase orders when inventory falls below a certain level. Which feature should they use?

A.Set up safety stock levels for the items.

B.Configure replenishment rules with minimum and maximum inventory levels.

C.Create a recurring purchase order manually.

D.Use item coverage with a reorder point.

AnswerD

Using item coverage with a reorder point and enabling master planning automatically generates planned purchase orders when stock drops below the reorder point, automating procurement.

Why this answer

In Dynamics 365 Supply Chain Management, item coverage settings with a defined reorder point allow the system to automatically generate planned purchase orders when inventory falls below the reorder point during master planning. This is the standard method for automated procurement based on inventory levels. Replenishment rules, on the other hand, are used for warehouse location replenishment, not direct purchase order generation.

Exam trap

The key trap is that candidates may confuse 'replenishment rules' (a warehouse feature) with 'item coverage and reorder points' (the master planning feature for automated procurement). In Dynamics 365 Supply Chain Management, the correct approach for automating purchase order generation based on inventory levels is through item coverage with a reorder point, not replenishment rules.

How to eliminate wrong answers

Option A is wrong because setting safety stock levels alone only defines a buffer quantity but does not trigger automatic purchase order generation; it requires additional replenishment logic. Option C is wrong because creating a recurring purchase order manually is not automated and does not respond dynamically to inventory levels, defeating the purpose of automation. Option D is wrong because item coverage with a reorder point is a concept from older systems like Microsoft Dynamics AX and, while it can trigger replenishment, it is not the specific feature designed for automated purchase order generation in Dynamics 365 Supply Chain Management; replenishment rules are the correct modern approach.

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MCQmedium

A company uses Dynamics 365 Supply Chain Management. The warehouse manager wants to use barcode scanning for receiving and shipping. Which feature should be configured?

A.Product information management

B.Sales and marketing

C.Warehouse mobile app

D.Master planning

AnswerC

The warehouse mobile app provides barcode scanning for receiving and shipping.

Why this answer

The Warehouse mobile app in Dynamics 365 Supply Chain Management provides barcode scanning capabilities for receiving and shipping operations. Option A is incorrect because Product information management is used for managing product data, not warehouse scanning. Option B is incorrect because Sales and marketing focuses on sales processes, not warehouse operations.

Option D is incorrect because Master planning is used for supply planning, not barcode scanning.

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MCQeasy

A retail company wants to track the cost of goods sold using a method that assumes the most recently purchased items are sold first. Which costing method should they configure?

A.Standard cost

B.FIFO

C.Weighted average

D.LIFO

AnswerD

LIFO (Last In, First Out) assumes most recently purchased items are sold first.

Why this answer

D is correct because LIFO (Last In, First Out) assumes the most recently purchased items are sold first, which matches the company's requirement to track cost of goods sold using that assumption. In Dynamics 365 Supply Chain Management, LIFO is an inventory costing method that can be configured in the item model group to calculate the cost of goods sold based on the cost of the latest received inventory.

Exam trap

The trap here is that candidates often confuse LIFO with FIFO, assuming 'most recently purchased' means the newest items are sold last, but the question explicitly states 'sold first,' which directly points to LIFO.

How to eliminate wrong answers

Option A is wrong because Standard cost uses a predetermined cost for inventory valuation, not the actual purchase order costs, and does not assume any specific order of sale. Option B is wrong because FIFO (First In, First Out) assumes the oldest purchased items are sold first, which is the opposite of the requirement. Option C is wrong because Weighted average calculates the cost of goods sold based on the average cost of all inventory items, not on the order of purchase.

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MCQeasy

A distribution company uses Dynamics 365 Supply Chain Management to manage inventory across multiple warehouses. They want to ensure that when inventory levels for a critical item fall below the reorder point, a purchase requisition is automatically generated. Currently, the buyer must monitor stock levels manually and create purchase orders. The company has set up item coverage groups and reorder points in the system. What is the next step to automate the generation of purchase requisitions?

A.Define reorder point for the item.

B.Set up vendor accounts for the items.

C.Run master planning to generate planned orders.

D.Configure purchase order approval workflow.

AnswerC

Master planning uses coverage settings to generate planned orders automatically.

Why this answer

Master planning must be run to calculate net requirements and generate planned orders based on coverage settings. Option A is wrong because the reorder point is already set, so that is not the missing step. Option B is wrong because setting up vendor accounts is necessary for purchase orders, but without running master planning, no purchase requisitions are generated.

Option D is wrong because configuring approval workflows is for the approval process after purchase requisitions are generated, not for triggering generation.

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MCQmedium

A manufacturing company uses Dynamics 365 Supply Chain Management. They need to reduce inventory holding costs by optimizing reorder points. Which feature should they use?

A.Vendor Managed Inventory

B.Inventory Visibility

C.Reorder Point Planning

D.Demand Forecasting

AnswerC

Reorder Point Planning in Master Planning calculates when to replenish inventory based on historical demand and lead times, directly optimizing reorder points to reduce holding costs.

Why this answer

Reorder Point Planning in Master Planning calculates when to replenish inventory based on historical demand and lead times, directly optimizing reorder points to reduce holding costs. Option A is wrong because Vendor Managed Inventory is a supplier collaboration tool, not for internal reorder optimization. Option B is wrong because Inventory Visibility is a real-time inventory service, not a planning tool.

Option D is wrong because Demand Forecasting predicts future demand but does not directly set reorder points.

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MCQmedium

A company uses Dynamics 365 Supply Chain Management. They want to automatically send purchase orders to suppliers and receive order confirmations electronically. Which feature should they implement?

A.Vendor collaboration

B.Purchase requisition

C.Procurement and Sourcing

D.Inventory Visibility

AnswerA

Vendor collaboration enables electronic communication with suppliers.

Why this answer

Vendor collaboration because it enables electronic communication with suppliers, allowing automatic transmission of purchase orders and receipt of order confirmations. Option B is incorrect because purchase requisition is used for internal requests, not external supplier communication. Option C is incorrect because Procurement and Sourcing is a broader module that includes vendor collaboration but is not the specific feature for this purpose.

Option D is incorrect because Inventory Visibility provides real-time inventory data, not supplier communication.

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MCQhard

Refer to the exhibit. A batch job for inventory closing failed. The error indicates open inventory transactions for item A-100. What should the supply chain analyst do to resolve the issue and allow inventory closing to complete?

A.Perform a physical inventory count for item A-100.

B.Change the batch job recurrence to run every hour.

C.Rerun the batch job immediately after the next scheduled run.

D.Post or cancel the open inventory transactions for item A-100.

AnswerD

Closing open transactions allows inventory closing to proceed.

Why this answer

Inventory closing cannot complete while there are open inventory transactions (e.g., sales orders, production orders, or transfer orders) that have not been posted or canceled. The correct action is to post or cancel those open transactions for item A-100, which clears the blocking records and allows the inventory closing batch job to finalize. This is a standard prerequisite in Dynamics 365 Supply Chain Management for inventory close processes.

Exam trap

The trap here is that candidates may think a physical inventory count (Option A) is needed to fix any inventory-related error, but the error specifically points to open transactions, not quantity discrepancies.

How to eliminate wrong answers

Option A is wrong because performing a physical inventory count does not resolve open inventory transactions; it only adjusts on-hand quantities and does not affect unposted transactions. Option B is wrong because changing the batch job recurrence does not address the root cause of open transactions; the job will continue to fail until the transactions are resolved. Option C is wrong because rerunning the batch job immediately after the next scheduled run will still encounter the same open transactions, causing the same failure.

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MCQmedium

A manufacturing company uses Dynamics 365 Supply Chain Management. The production manager notices that raw material inventory levels often drop below safety stock, causing production delays. Which feature should be configured to automatically generate purchase orders when inventory falls below the reorder point?

A.Vendor collaboration

B.Replenishment strategies

C.Warehouse management

D.Inventory blocking

AnswerB

Replenishment strategies can automate purchase order creation based on reorder points.

Why this answer

Replenishment strategies in Dynamics 365 Supply Chain Management allow the system to automatically generate purchase orders when inventory levels fall below the defined reorder point. This ensures that raw material stock is replenished proactively, preventing production delays caused by stockouts.

Exam trap

The trap here is that candidates often confuse warehouse management's replenishment of picking locations (which is internal movement) with the broader supply replenishment that generates purchase orders from vendors.

How to eliminate wrong answers

Option A is wrong because vendor collaboration is a feature for sharing purchase orders, forecasts, and inventory data with external vendors, but it does not automatically generate purchase orders based on reorder points. Option C is wrong because warehouse management focuses on inbound/outbound processes, wave execution, and location directives, not on triggering purchase orders from inventory thresholds. Option D is wrong because inventory blocking is used to temporarily quarantine or block inventory for quality or other holds, and it has no role in automatic purchase order generation.

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MCQhard

You are analyzing a master plan configuration. The company complains that the plan does not consider material availability when scheduling production orders. Which setting in the exhibit is causing this?

A.The plan scope is limited to one site.

B.The scheduling method is 'Operations scheduling'.

C.The 'FiniteMaterial' parameter is set to false.

D.The 'FiniteCapacity' parameter is set to true.

AnswerC

Finite material must be true to consider material constraints.

Why this answer

The 'FiniteMaterial' parameter controls whether material availability is considered during master planning. When set to false, the system ignores material constraints and schedules production orders without checking if required materials are available, which directly matches the company's complaint.

Exam trap

The trap here is confusing 'FiniteMaterial' with 'FiniteCapacity' or other scheduling settings, as candidates often assume capacity constraints are the primary cause of scheduling issues, but the question specifically targets material availability.

How to eliminate wrong answers

Option A is wrong because limiting the plan scope to one site affects which locations are planned, not whether material availability is considered. Option B is wrong because 'Operations scheduling' determines the level of detail for scheduling (operations vs. jobs), not whether material constraints are applied. Option D is wrong because 'FiniteCapacity' controls whether capacity (resources) is finite, not material availability; setting it to true would enforce capacity constraints, not material constraints.

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MCQmedium

A manufacturing company uses Dynamics 365 Supply Chain Management. They notice that the inventory valuation for a specific item is inconsistent between the financial and operational reports. The item uses FIFO costing. What could be the most likely cause of this discrepancy?

A.The item has batch attributes configured.

B.The item's inventory status is set to 'Blocked'.

C.The inventory close process has not been run for the period.

D.The inventory recalculation was run incorrectly.

AnswerC

Inventory close recalculates costs for FIFO.

Why this answer

The inventory close process recalculates cost of goods sold and adjusts inventory values for FIFO costing, ensuring consistency between financial and operational reports. Option A is incorrect because batch attributes are used for quality tracking and traceability, not inventory valuation. Option B is incorrect because an inventory status of 'Blocked' prevents transactions but does not affect the valuation calculation itself.

Option D is incorrect because inventory recalculation is primarily for average cost methods, not FIFO; FIFO relies on the inventory close process to correct valuations.

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Multi-Selecthard

Which THREE of the following are valid configurations in the Warehouse Management module for controlling the movement of inventory?

Select 3 answers

A.Location directives

B.Inventory statuses

C.Work templates

D.Mobile device menu items

E.Product filters

AnswersA, C, D

Correct because they direct putaway and picking.

Why this answer

Options A, C, and D are correct. Location directives determine where to put or pick items, controlling movement. Work templates define the work processes for moving inventory.

Mobile device menu items configure the interface for warehouse workers to execute movements. Option B (Inventory statuses) controls availability, not movement. Option E (Product filters) filter product attributes, not movement.

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MCQeasy

A retail company uses Dynamics 365 Supply Chain Management and wants to ensure that products are available at the right locations to meet customer demand without overstocking. Which planning method should they use?

A.Intercompany planning

B.Capacity planning

C.Replenishment planning

D.Product lifecycle management

AnswerC

Replenishment planning ensures optimal stock levels across locations.

Why this answer

Replenishment planning optimizes stock levels across locations based on demand, ensuring products are available without overstocking. Option A is wrong because Intercompany planning handles transactions between legal entities, not inventory availability. Option B is wrong because Capacity planning focuses on resource utilization, not stock levels.

Option D is wrong because Product lifecycle management manages product stages from introduction to discontinuation, not day-to-day replenishment.

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MCQeasy

A company wants to track products throughout the supply chain using unique identifiers. Which configuration should they enable?

A.Batch Attributes

B.Product Variants

C.Global Inventory Tracking

D.Catch Weight

AnswerA

Correct. Batch Attributes enable the assignment of unique batch numbers or identifiers, which are essential for tracking products through the supply chain.

Why this answer

Batch Attributes allow companies to define unique identifiers (such as lot numbers or batch numbers) and assign them to products, enabling end-to-end traceability through the supply chain. When configured, each batch can be tracked from receipt through production and delivery, providing the visibility needed for recalls and compliance.

Exam trap

Candidates often think that 'Product Variants' or 'Global Inventory Tracking' are used for traceability, but in Dynamics 365 Supply Chain Management, the actual configuration for unique batch-based tracking is done via Batch Attributes within the inventory management setup.

How to eliminate wrong answers

Option A is wrong because Batch Attributes are used to capture and classify quality characteristics (e.g., color, size, or test results) for a batch, not to assign unique identifiers for tracking. Option B is wrong because Product Variants handle dimensional or configuration differences (e.g., size, color) within a product master, but they do not provide unique serial-level or lot-level tracking across the supply chain. Option D is wrong because Catch Weight is a configuration for products that are sold by variable weight (e.g., meat, cheese) and requires dual-unit tracking (weight and quantity), but it does not assign unique identifiers for end-to-end traceability.

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MCQmedium

A warehouse manager wants to optimize picking routes by grouping orders that are located in the same aisle. Which feature in Dynamics 365 Supply Chain Management should be configured?

A.Inventory status

B.Wave management

C.Location directives

D.Mobile device menu items

AnswerB

Wave management can group orders and create optimized picking routes.

Why this answer

Wave management in Dynamics 365 Supply Chain Management is the correct feature because it allows grouping of orders into waves based on criteria such as location or aisle, enabling optimized picking routes. By configuring wave templates and methods, the system can automatically consolidate orders from the same aisle into a single wave, reducing travel time and improving warehouse efficiency.

Exam trap

The trap here is that candidates often confuse location directives (which handle where to pick) with wave management (which handles when and how to group orders for picking), leading them to select location directives instead of the correct wave management feature.

How to eliminate wrong answers

Option A is wrong because Inventory status is used to track the availability and condition of stock (e.g., available, reserved, damaged), not to group orders for picking route optimization. Option C is wrong because Location directives define rules for where to put away or pick items from specific locations, but they do not group orders or create picking routes across multiple orders. Option D is wrong because Mobile device menu items configure the user interface and workflows for handheld scanners, but they do not handle the backend logic of grouping orders into waves for optimized picking.

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MCQeasy

You are configuring a landed cost voyage. The company wants to ensure that the goods are tracked as in-transit inventory from the time they leave the port of loading. Which element in the exhibit enables this?

A.PortOfLoading and PortOfDischarge

B.VoyageId

C.CostType and Amount

D.GoodsInTransitOrder

AnswerD

Goods-in-transit orders track inventory from loading to receipt.

Why this answer

The 'GoodsInTransitOrder' field creates a goods-in-transit order that tracks inventory from the port of loading until it is received at the destination. Option A (PortOfLoading and PortOfDischarge) are location fields specifying the voyage route, not inventory tracking. Option B (VoyageId) is a unique identifier for the voyage, not a tracking mechanism.

Option C (CostType and Amount) are financial fields for estimated costs, unrelated to in-transit inventory.

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MCQhard

A company uses Dynamics 365 Supply Chain Management and wants to automate the generation of purchase orders from sales orders through direct delivery. Which setup is required?

A.Set up demand forecasting

B.Set up the item with a default order type of 'Direct delivery'

C.Set up an intercompany order

D.Set up a purchase agreement

AnswerB

Direct delivery automatically creates purchase orders when a sales order is entered.

Why this answer

Setting the default order type to 'Direct delivery' on the item or customer enables automatic creation of purchase orders from sales orders when direct delivery is used. Option A is wrong because demand forecasting is used for predicting future demand, not for automating purchase order generation from sales orders. Option C is wrong because intercompany orders are for transactions between legal entities within the same organization, not for direct delivery with external vendors.

Option D is wrong because purchase agreements are for long-term contracts with vendors but do not automatically generate purchase orders from sales orders.

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MCQhard

A company manufactures high-value equipment and needs to track each individual item's location, status, and service history throughout its lifecycle. Which capability should they use?

A.Warehouse Management

B.Batch tracking

C.Asset Management

D.Product configuration

AnswerC

Asset Management tracks equipment lifecycle, location, and service history.

Why this answer

Asset Management (also known as Fixed Asset Management) is designed to track equipment lifecycle, location, and service history for individual high-value items. Option A is incorrect because Warehouse Management focuses on storage and picking of inventory, not asset lifecycle. Option B is incorrect because Batch tracking is intended for lot-controlled items, not individual equipment tracking.

Option D is incorrect because Product configuration is used to define variants of a product, not to track service history.

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MCQhard

A company uses Dynamics 365 Supply Chain Management with lot-controlled items. The quality team needs to trace all finished goods that used a specific raw material lot due to a supplier defect. Which feature provides full traceability from raw material to finished product?

A.Production orders

B.Product variants

C.Bill of materials

D.Inventory dimensions (tracking dimensions)

AnswerD

Tracking dimensions like lot numbers enable full traceability from raw material to finished good.

Why this answer

Inventory dimensions, specifically tracking dimensions like lot numbers, enable full traceability from raw material to finished product in Dynamics 365 Supply Chain Management. By assigning lot numbers to raw materials and linking them through production orders, the system can trace which finished goods lots consumed a specific raw material lot, supporting quality and recall scenarios.

Exam trap

The trap here is that candidates may confuse the Bill of Materials (BOM) with traceability, but the BOM only defines the component structure, not the actual lot-level consumption history.

How to eliminate wrong answers

Option A is wrong because production orders are the manufacturing process that consumes raw materials and produces finished goods, but they do not inherently provide traceability without tracking dimensions like lot numbers. Option B is wrong because product variants distinguish between different configurations of a product (e.g., size or color), not lot-level traceability for quality tracking. Option C is wrong because a bill of materials (BOM) lists the components required to make a product, but it does not track which specific lots of those components were used in production.

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MCQhard

A company uses Dynamics 365 Supply Chain Management. They are setting up a new warehouse and want to ensure that items are stored in locations based on their physical dimensions and turnover rate. Which configuration should they use to define storage strategies?

A.Location formats

B.Warehouse work policies

C.Location profiles

D.Inventory statuses

AnswerC

Location profiles define storage criteria such as dimensions, turnover, and capacity.

Why this answer

Location profiles in Dynamics 365 Supply Chain Management define storage strategies by specifying rules for item placement based on physical dimensions, turnover rates, and other criteria. They control how locations are used for different types of inventory, such as bulk storage or picking, ensuring efficient warehouse operations.

Exam trap

The trap here is that candidates often confuse location formats (naming conventions) with location profiles (storage strategies), leading them to select the wrong answer when the question focuses on how items are stored rather than how locations are labeled.

How to eliminate wrong answers

Option A is wrong because location formats define the naming convention for warehouse locations (e.g., aisle-rack-bin), not the storage strategy or rules for item placement. Option B is wrong because warehouse work policies control how work is processed (e.g., manual vs. automated), not the physical storage strategy based on dimensions or turnover. Option D is wrong because inventory statuses classify the availability or condition of inventory (e.g., available, blocked), not how items are stored in locations.

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A manufacturing company uses Dynamics 365 Supply Chain Management with discrete manufacturing. They produce furniture in a make-to-stock environment. The production scheduler creates production orders for batches of 100 chairs. Raw materials are issued from the warehouse to the production floor based on a bill of materials (BOM). The company wants to streamline the process by automatically reserving raw materials when a production order is released, and also to capture the actual raw material consumption during production, rather than posting the full BOM consumption upon order start. Which manufacturing execution feature should you enable?

A.Operation scheduling

B.Auto-report as finished

C.Material consumption registration

D.Kanban

AnswerC

Material consumption registration enables operators to record actual material usage, supporting automatic reservation.

Why this answer

'Material consumption registration' in manufacturing execution allows operators to register actual material usage during production, and automatic reservation can be configured. Option A is wrong because 'Auto-report as finished' automates the reporting of finished goods, not material consumption. Option B is wrong because 'Operation scheduling' is for scheduling operations, not material tracking.

Option D is wrong because 'Kanban' is for lean manufacturing, not discrete make-to-stock.

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You are a functional consultant for a pharmaceutical company implementing Dynamics 365 Supply Chain Management. The company must comply with strict regulatory requirements for traceability and lot control. They produce serialized products where each batch must be tracked from raw material receipt to final product shipment. The production process involves mixing raw materials in a specific sequence and quantity, and the company currently uses paper-based batch records. They want to digitize the process to enforce that operators cannot proceed to the next step unless the previous step is completed and quantities are within specification. Additionally, they need to capture actual consumption of raw materials against the batch order. Which combination of features should you recommend?

A.Use quality management with quality orders for each production step.

B.Use warehouse management with mobile device menus for production put-away and picking.

C.Use production control with manufacturing execution and material consumption registration.

D.Use engineering change management to control batch record versions.

AnswerC

Manufacturing execution provides step-by-step instructions and enforces sequence; material consumption registration captures actual usage.

Why this answer

Production control with manufacturing execution and material consumption registration provides step-by-step guidance, enforces process sequence, and captures actual material consumption. Option A is wrong because quality management with quality orders is for inspections, not for guiding production steps. Option B is wrong because warehouse management is for storage and movement, not for production process enforcement.

Option D is wrong because engineering change management is for managing product versions, not for production execution.

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A logistics company uses Dynamics 365 Supply Chain Management to manage transportation. They want to use the built-in route planning to optimize delivery routes. Which module should they primarily use?

A.Warehouse management

B.Transportation management

C.Production control

D.Inventory management

AnswerB

Transportation management includes route planning and optimization.

Why this answer

The 'Transportation management' module provides route planning, rate shopping, and shipment consolidation. Option A is wrong because 'Warehouse management' focuses on internal warehouse operations, not transportation. Option C is wrong because 'Production control' manages manufacturing, not transportation.

Option D is wrong because 'Inventory management' handles stock levels, not route planning.

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A distribution company uses Dynamics 365 Supply Chain Management. They want to use the Master Planning module to generate supply plans that consider both demand and supply across multiple warehouses. However, the plan is only generating for a single site. What is the most likely cause?

A.The master plan is configured with a site scope that excludes some warehouses.

B.Planning Optimization is not installed.

C.The coverage groups for the warehouses are set to 'Manual' instead of 'Automatic'.

D.Intercompany planning is not enabled.

AnswerA

The master plan's scope setting defines which sites and warehouses are included.

Why this answer

The most likely cause is that the master plan is configured with a site scope that excludes some warehouses (Option A). In Dynamics 365 Supply Chain Management, master plans can be scoped to specific sites, and if the scope does not include all relevant sites, the plan will only generate for the included site. Option B is incorrect because Planning Optimization is an add-in that improves performance but does not inherently limit scope.

Option C is incorrect because coverage groups set replenishment rules (e.g., period, min/max) but do not determine which warehouses are included in the plan; 'Manual' coverage would simply not auto-generate replenishment for those items. Option D is incorrect because intercompany planning is used for multi-legal-entity scenarios and is not required for single-company multi-warehouse planning.

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Multi-Selecthard

Which TWO actions should you take to configure Dynamics 365 Supply Chain Management to support a lean manufacturing environment?

Select 2 answers

A.Enable batch order creation for process manufacturing.

B.Configure production flows and activities.

C.Create production orders for each manufacturing step.

D.Set up kanban rules for material replenishment.

E.Define work cells for lean production.

AnswersB, D

Production flows define the lean process.

Why this answer

Lean manufacturing uses kanban rules and production flows. Production orders and batch orders are for discrete and process manufacturing, not lean.

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A company uses Dynamics 365 Supply Chain Management with master planning. They notice that planned orders are not being firmed automatically even though the coverage group settings have a firming time fence. What could be the cause?

A.The firming time fence is longer than the planning horizon.

B.The master plan is not set to include the firming action.

C.The item has a minimum inventory quantity set to zero.

D.The coverage group is not assigned to the item.

AnswerB

The master plan must be run with firming enabled to auto-firm.

Why this answer

The firming time fence is set in the coverage group, but the master plan must be triggered with the 'Firming' action. The coverage group setting alone does not automatically firm; the plan must be run with the 'Firming' method. If the plan is run without firming, orders remain planned.

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Multi-Selecteasy

Which of the following are valid inventory costing methods supported by Dynamics 365 Supply Chain Management?

Select 5 answers

A.Moving average

B.LIFO

C.FIFO

D.Standard cost

E.Weighted average

AnswersA, B, C, D, E

Moving average is a valid costing method but is not one of the three selected; the correct three are B, C, D.

Why this answer

All five options—Moving average, LIFO, FIFO, Standard cost, and Weighted average—are supported inventory costing methods in Dynamics 365 Supply Chain Management. Therefore, each option is a valid method, and the correct answer set should include all of them.

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Multi-Selectmedium

A company uses Dynamics 365 Supply Chain Management. They are implementing demand-driven material requirements planning (DDMRP). Which TWO elements are part of the DDMRP methodology?

Select 2 answers

A.Lead time offsetting

B.Decoupling points

C.Buffer levels and zones

D.Safety stock levels

E.Reorder point calculation

AnswersB, C

Decoupling points are strategic inventory positions in DDMRP.

Why this answer

DDMRP methodology decouples demand from supply using decoupling points and manages inventory with buffer levels and zones. Option B (Decoupling points) is correct because they are strategic locations where inventory buffers are placed to reduce dependencies. Option C (Buffer levels and zones) is correct because DDMRP uses colored zones (red, yellow, green) to manage replenishment.

Option A (Lead time offsetting) is incorrect; in DDMRP, lead time impacts buffer sizing but is not a core element. Option D (Safety stock levels) is incorrect; safety stock is a traditional MRP concept, while DDMRP uses dynamically adjusted buffers. Option E (Reorder point calculation) is also traditional; DDMRP uses buffer status and zones instead of reorder points.

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A company needs to ensure that when a sales order is created, the system automatically checks if the customer's credit limit is sufficient. If not, the order should be placed on hold. Which setup is required?

A.Credit management

B.Accounts receivable parameters

C.Collections management

D.Customer payment settlement

AnswerA

Credit management enables credit limit checks and automatic order holds.

Why this answer

Credit management in Dynamics 365 Supply Chain Management is the dedicated module that enforces credit limits during sales order processing. When a sales order is created, the system evaluates the customer's credit limit against the order total; if the limit is exceeded, the order is automatically placed on hold. This behavior is controlled by credit limit rules and blocking configurations within the Credit management module.

Exam trap

The trap here is that candidates often confuse Accounts receivable parameters with credit management, assuming that general AR setup includes credit limit enforcement, when in fact a separate Credit management module is required for automated order holds.

How to eliminate wrong answers

Option B is wrong because Accounts receivable parameters control general ledger integration, payment terms, and invoice setup, but they do not include the specific logic to automatically check credit limits and place orders on hold. Option C is wrong because Collections management focuses on managing overdue invoices and customer payment collections, not on pre-sale credit limit validation during order entry. Option D is wrong because Customer payment settlement handles the allocation of payments to open invoices, not the proactive credit check required when a sales order is created.

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Multi-Selecteasy

A company uses Dynamics 365 Supply Chain Management. They want to use the Landed Cost module to manage the total cost of imported goods. Which TWO cost types can be tracked using Landed Cost?

Select 2 answers

A.Freight charges

B.Insurance

C.Manufacturing overhead

D.Storage fees

E.Raw material cost

AnswersA, B

Freight is a common landed cost.

Why this answer

Options A and B are correct because freight charges and insurance are typical landed costs that can be tracked using the Landed Cost module in Dynamics 365 Supply Chain Management. Option C is wrong because manufacturing overhead is not a shipping-related cost. Option D is wrong because storage fees are not typically included in landed cost; they are post-arrival costs.

Option E is wrong because raw material cost is part of the item cost itself, not a landed cost.

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MCQhard

A company uses Dynamics 365 Supply Chain Management with warehouse management. They need to enforce that workers scan a license plate when picking items from a bulk location. Which configuration should be used?

A.Create a mobile device menu item with 'Scan by' set to License plate

B.Assign a menu item to a role that only allows license plate scanning

C.Set the 'License plate required' option on the location directive for the bulk location

D.Configure a work creation policy that requires license plate registration

AnswerC

Location directives can enforce that a license plate must be scanned for specific locations.

Why this answer

A location directive with a 'License plate required' setting forces workers to scan the license plate during picking. Option A is a general setup, not specific to scanning. Option B controls item registration, not scanning enforcement.

Option D controls menu navigation, not scanning.

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Multi-Selecthard

A company uses Dynamics 365 Supply Chain Management with the Warehouse Management module. They need to configure wave processing to automatically create work for outbound shipments. Which THREE components are required for wave processing?

Select 3 answers

A.Work template

B.Containerization

C.Location directive

D.Mobile device menu item

E.Wave template

AnswersA, C, E

Work templates define the work that will be created.

Why this answer

Wave processing requires a wave template to define the wave steps, a work template to define how work is created, and location directives to determine pick locations. Option B (Containerization) is optional for wave processing. Option D (Mobile device menu item) is used to execute work, not to create it during wave processing.

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A company uses Dynamics 365 Supply Chain Management and experiences delays in order fulfillment because pickers cannot find items in the warehouse. The warehouse uses a random storage strategy. What is the best way to improve picking efficiency without rearranging the entire warehouse?

A.Implement replenishment to move items to primary picking locations

B.Configure location directives to enforce directed put-away based on item movement frequency

C.Perform cycle counting more frequently

D.Create additional warehouse locations to spread out items

AnswerB

Location directives can route fast-moving items to easily accessible locations, improving picking efficiency.

Why this answer

B is correct because location directives in Dynamics 365 Supply Chain Management can be configured to enforce directed put-away based on item movement frequency, which automatically places fast-moving items in more accessible locations. This improves picking efficiency without requiring a physical warehouse rearrangement, addressing the random storage strategy's lack of organization.

Exam trap

The trap here is that candidates confuse replenishment (which restocks existing locations) with directed put-away (which optimizes initial item placement), assuming any movement of items improves efficiency without considering the root cause of random storage disorganization.

How to eliminate wrong answers

Option A is wrong because replenishment moves items to primary picking locations but does not change the underlying random storage strategy; it only restocks existing locations, not optimizing item placement based on movement frequency. Option C is wrong because cycle counting more frequently improves inventory accuracy but does not directly improve picking efficiency by reducing the time pickers spend searching for items. Option D is wrong because creating additional warehouse locations spreads items out further, potentially increasing travel time and worsening the picking delay problem.

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