Questions Bank

Multiple-Choice Questions (MCQs)

1. What is the primary goal of humanitarian logistics?

o a) Maximize profitability
o b) Achieve high customer satisfaction
o c) Minimize loss of life and alleviate suffering
o d) Increase market share
2. What is a significant challenge in humanitarian logistics compared to commercial
logistics?
o a) Stable demand patterns
o b) Well-defined distribution networks
o c) Highly variable and unpredictable demand
o d) Consistent inventory control
3. Which phase is NOT part of the disaster management cycle in humanitarian logistics?
o a) Response
o b) Rebuilding
o c) Marketing
o d) Preparation
4. According to the IFRC, which of the following is NOT a category of disaster?
o a) Hurricanes
o b) Technological disasters
o c) Earthquakes
o d) Financial crises
5. Which of the following is a key driver for Green Supply Chain Management
(GSCM)?
o a) Reducing lead times
o b) Environmental concerns
o c) Increasing inventory
o d) Reducing customer complaints
6. What does 'Design for Environment' functionality aim to achieve in Green SCM?
o a) Increase product complexity
o b) Satisfy environmental regulations
o c) Decrease product quality
o d) Reduce production costs
7. What is 'Green Sigma'?
o a) A new logistics software
o b) An approach applying Lean Six Sigma to environmental issues
o c) A brand of eco-friendly products
o d) A marketing strategy for green products
8. What is the focus of Lean Manufacturing in process optimization?
o a) Increasing waste
o b) Reducing energy and water consumption
o c) Maximizing resource usage
o d) Prolonging production cycles
9. Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of sustainability reporting?
o a) Relevance
o b) Completeness
o c) Profitability
o d) Scalability
10. In the context of humanitarian logistics, what does the term 'last mile' refer to?
o a) The final phase of production
o b) The final step in delivering goods to end-users
o c) The last stage of waste management
o d) The end of a financial quarter
11. Which of the following does IT solutions NOT support in Green Supply Chain
Management?
o a) Product Life Cycle Management
o b) Supply Chain Network Optimization
o c) Increasing carbon emissions
o d) Green Reporting
12. What role does reverse logistics play in a green supply chain?
o a) Increasing landfill waste
o b) Reducing production costs
o c) Handling and disposition of returned goods
o d) Eliminating transportation needs
13. Which phase involves managing product schedules, costs, and resources in the
product lifecycle?
o a) Concept Phase
o b) Production Phase
o c) Service & Support Phase
o d) Phase-out
14. What is a significant aspect of humanitarian supply chains compared to commercial
ones?
o a) Predictable demand
o b) Efficient inventory control
o c) Unreliable information systems
o d) Stable distribution networks
15. Which is a major environmental concern driving Green SCM?
o a) Decreasing use of renewable resources
o b) Increasing toxic substance usage
o c) Increasing demand for fossil fuels
o d) Decreasing global temperature
16. What does 'strategic network optimization' in supply chains aim to do?
o a) Increase transportation costs
o b) Optimize supply chains to reduce carbon emissions
o c) Increase product lifecycle costs
o d) Decrease logistics efficiency
17. How is humanitarian logistics information often characterized?
o a) Complete and transparent
o b) Unreliable and inconsistent
 o c) Predictable and stable
o d) Thorough and precise
18. What is one of the primary focuses of performance measurement in humanitarian
logistics?
o a) Resource performance
o b) Return on investment
o c) Output performance measures
o d) Inventory turnover
19. Which is NOT a stage in the product lifecycle according to Green SCM principles?
o a) Launch Phase
o b) Development Phase
o c) Marketing Phase
o d) Phase-out
20. What is the goal of sustainable procurement in process optimization?
o a) Increase waste
o b) Cut out waste and find innovative solutions
o c) Prolong procurement cycles
o d) Reduce collaboration with partners
21. Which disaster is defined by the WHO as a breakdown in the relationship between
man and his environment?
o a) Earthquake
o b) Epidemic
o c) Hurricane
o d) Disaster
22. In humanitarian logistics, which aspect is often difficult to predict due to high
variability?
o a) Inventory levels
o b) Customer satisfaction
o c) Demand patterns
o d) Cost structure
23. What is a key trend in high-tech industries concerning Green SCM?
o a) Decreasing regulatory requirements
o b) Increasing stakeholder pressure for transparency
o c) Declining environmental concerns
o d) Reducing the use of IT solutions
24. Which phase of humanitarian logistics involves quickly responding to the immediate
needs of affected populations?
o a) Recovery
o b) Rebuilding
o c) Response
o d) Preparation
25. What is a key feature of strategic network optimization?
o a) Increasing carbon emissions
o b) Simulating changing business conditions
o c) Prolonging transportation times
o d) Decreasing resource allocation
 26. How is a flood defined by the European Union Floods Directive?
o a) Overflow of water submerging dry land
o b) Increased atmospheric pressure
o c) Sudden increase in river flow
o d) Rise in sea level
27. Which phase helps ensure environmental compliance in product lifecycle
management?
o a) Concept Phase
o b) Production Phase
o c) Launch Phase
o d) Phase-out
28. What is the role of information systems in commercial logistics?
o a) Providing unreliable data
o b) Enhancing resource performance
o c) Facilitating information inconsistency
o d) Reducing transparency
29. In which disaster category does bioterrorism fall according to IFRC?
o a) Technological disaster
o b) Natural disaster
o c) Environmental disaster
o d) Health disaster
30. Which is NOT a characteristic of green supply chains in high-tech industries?
o a) Use of IT solutions
o b) Reducing environmental impact
o c) Increasing greenhouse gas emissions
o d) Stakeholder accountability

True or False Questions

1. Humanitarian logistics primarily aims to maximize profitability.

2. The demand pattern in humanitarian logistics is relatively stable.
3. Reverse logistics helps reduce landfill waste.
4. Sustainability reporting should be scalable and flexible.
5. Environmental concerns do not significantly drive Green Supply Chain Management.
6. Lean Manufacturing focuses on reducing waste and energy consumption.
7. Humanitarian logistics often face predictable information systems.
8. Green Sigma applies Lean Six Sigma principles to environmental issues.
9. Humanitarian logistics information is often complete and reliable.
10. Strategic network optimization does not consider carbon emissions.
11. In Green SCM, 'Design for Environment' aims to comply with environmental regulations.
12. Sustainable procurement seeks to cut out waste.
13. Phase-out in product lifecycle helps ensure environmental compliance.
14. Humanitarian logistics aim to alleviate suffering during disasters.
15. Technological disasters include events like hurricanes and floods.
16. IT solutions do not support process optimization in supply chains.
17. Demand in humanitarian logistics is often triggered by predictable events.
18. Humanitarian logistics use holistic, advanced technology systems like commercial
logistics.
19. Strategic goals in commercial logistics focus on minimizing loss of life.
20. Lean procurement is based on demand-driven manufacturing.
21. Humanitarian logistics aim for quick disaster response times.
22. Green SCM in high-tech industries is unaffected by stakeholder pressure.
23. Information in humanitarian logistics is often unreliable.
24. Floods are characterized by a lack of water in normally dry areas.
25. Humanitarian logistics distribution networks are well-defined and stable.
26. Green supply chains focus on increasing toxic substances usage.
27. Earthquakes fall under man-made disasters according to IFRC.
28. Performance measures in humanitarian logistics focus on output performance.
29. Commercial logistics often lack transparency in IT systems.
30. Environmental impact is a major concern in Green SCM.