MB-920 Describe Dynamics 365 Supply Chain Management Practice Question
This MB-920 practice question tests your understanding of describe dynamics 365 supply chain management. This is a configuration task: choose the command set that satisfies every stated requirement. Small differences — like 'secret' vs 'password' or 'transport input ssh' vs 'all' — change whether the answer is correct. After answering, compare your reasoning against the explanation and wrong-answer breakdown below. Once you have made your selection, read the full explanation to reinforce the concept and understand why each distractor is designed to mislead on exam day.
You are the supply chain consultant for a global electronics manufacturer that uses Dynamics 365 Supply Chain Management. The company procures components from multiple vendors and assembles finished goods in three factories: Berlin, Shanghai, and Monterrey. The current process requires planners to manually review demand and supply for each site and create purchase orders. The company wants to automate the generation of purchase requisitions based on forecasted demand and current inventory levels. Additionally, they need to ensure that the system respects vendor lead times and minimum order quantities. You propose using master planning to generate planned purchase orders. However, the procurement manager is concerned that planned orders might be created too frequently for low-demand items, causing an excessive number of small purchases. What should you configure to consolidate planned purchase orders for the same vendor within a defined time window?
Clue words in this question
Noticing these words before you look at the options changes how you read each choice.
Clue: "minimum / minimize"
Why it matters: Asks for the least resource use — fewest addresses, smallest subnet, lowest overhead. Eliminate over-provisioned options even if they would technically work.
Answer the question above first, then reveal the full breakdown to understand why each option is right or wrong.
Correct answer & explanation
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Configure purchase order consolidation in master planning parameters.
Option C is correct because the 'Purchase order consolidation' feature in master planning allows grouping planned orders by vendor into a single purchase order, reducing the number of small orders. Option A is wrong because the 'Coverage time fence' determines how far ahead the system plans, not consolidation. Option B is wrong because 'Action messages' suggest changes to existing orders, not consolidation. Option D is wrong because 'Safety stock' ensures inventory availability but does not consolidate orders.
Key principle: Answer the scenario, not the keyword: identify the specific constraint before choosing the most familiar-sounding option.
Answer analysis
Option-by-option breakdown
For each option: why learners choose it and why it is or isn't the right answer here.
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Configure purchase order consolidation in master planning parameters.
Why this is correct
Purchase order consolidation groups planned orders for the same vendor within a time window.
Clue confirmation
The clue word "minimum / minimize" in the question point toward this answer.
Related concept
Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer.
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Increase safety stock levels for low-demand items.
Why it's wrong here
Safety stock increases inventory levels, but does not reduce the number of purchase orders.
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Enable action messages in master planning.
Why it's wrong here
Action messages suggest changes to existing orders, not consolidation of new planned orders.
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Set a coverage time fence for each item.
Why it's wrong here
Coverage time fence defines the planning horizon, not order consolidation.
Common exam traps
Common exam trap: answer the scenario, not the keyword
Many certification questions include familiar terms but test a specific constraint. Read the exact wording before choosing an answer that is generally true but wrong for this case.
Detailed technical explanation
How to think about this question
This question should be treated as a scenario, not a definition check. Identify the problem, the constraint and the best action. Then compare each option against those facts.
KKey Concepts to Remember
Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer.
Find the constraint that changes the correct option.
Eliminate answers that are true in general but not in this case.
Use explanations to understand the rule behind the answer.
TExam Day Tips
→Underline the problem statement mentally.
→Watch for words such as best, first, most likely and least administrative effort.
→Review why wrong options are wrong, not only why the correct option is correct.
Key takeaway
Answer the scenario, not the keyword: identify the specific constraint before choosing the most familiar-sounding option.
Real-world example
How this comes up in practice
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What to study next
Got this wrong? Here's your next step.
Identify which MB-920 exam domain this question belongs to, then review the specific concept being tested. Practise related questions in that domain and focus on understanding why each wrong answer is tempting — not just why the correct answer is right.
Describe Dynamics 365 Supply Chain Management — This question tests Describe Dynamics 365 Supply Chain Management — Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer..
What is the correct answer to this question?
The correct answer is: Configure purchase order consolidation in master planning parameters. — Option C is correct because the 'Purchase order consolidation' feature in master planning allows grouping planned orders by vendor into a single purchase order, reducing the number of small orders. Option A is wrong because the 'Coverage time fence' determines how far ahead the system plans, not consolidation. Option B is wrong because 'Action messages' suggest changes to existing orders, not consolidation. Option D is wrong because 'Safety stock' ensures inventory availability but does not consolidate orders.
What should I do if I get this MB-920 question wrong?
Identify which MB-920 exam domain this question belongs to, then review the specific concept being tested. Practise related questions in that domain and focus on understanding why each wrong answer is tempting — not just why the correct answer is right.
Are there clue words in this question I should notice?
Yes — watch for: "minimum / minimize". Asks for the least resource use — fewest addresses, smallest subnet, lowest overhead. Eliminate over-provisioned options even if they would technically work.
What is the key concept behind this question?
Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer.
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