Free Cscp Exam Questions
Octavis Uberstine
I realise that this is a fairly old post but just wanted to comment for future readers benefit. The pass mark for CSCP is not 86% (300/350) as the exam uses a scaled score system ranging from 200-350. Although it is not accurate in any case to convert such scores to a percentage if this were to be done a more accurate pass mark would be 66% or 100/150. This would make a score of 287 closer to 58%, but your actual percentage for each module should have been reflected in your official score report.
I also disagree that the APICS materials and online practice tests were not similar to the exam, I only used these materials for approximately 60 hours of study and found the exam questions very similar (to the online tests in the Learning System). Its also worth noting that my scaled score (310) was alsmost exactly the same as my average percentage in my score report when reduced to a scale of 150 ie 110/150 = 73%.
I have a qualification in industrial engineering and have just written
my last module on my bcom supply chain. I was intending to do CPIM but
the way it is its like there is an element of money making scheme.
very high pass mark required and exam costs too high, it really makes
me consider my other options. is the certificate worth the
Hi Folks,
I was on the committee that wrote the CSCP exam questions and can provide a bit of insight for taking the test. The bibliography in the exam content manual lists all of the sources used to develop the BOK, and was used to write the exam questions. All questions were designed with a stem and four multiple choice answers that appear valid with only one of them being the correct answer.
The intent was to offer an exam that did not challenge the participant to understand the question. Therefore, no questions were allowed that used phases like "least likely, most likely, all of the above except, or true/false ". Everyone on the committee was given eight hours of training by ACT in how to write good quality exam questions, and all questions were pegged to and reviewed against the reference material content for accuracy as well as continuity.
I tell all of my students that we wrote the questions before the first release of the CSCP courseware, so there is a chance that a question could spring up, and one did on the first exam, that goes a bit beyond what is in the content. However, these kind of questions will be the ones that see a stronger fail rate, and over time should be weeded out. I doubt that there are enough of them to make a large difference in pass/fail scoring. As we know, the exam has been revised more than once already.
Most of the students I have had passed the exam on the first attempt just by using the online component ( which does contain questions that are not multiple choice ) and the 4 module participant guides.
Mark L. Vowles CFPIM, CSCP, CSCCA, CSSMBB, CProj Mgr
Portland Oregon Chapter of APICS
I strongly disagree with your statement that studying the APICS dictionary
is sufficient to passing the CSCP exam. If you passed the CSCP after only
studying the APICS Dictionary, then my hat is off to you.
Most folks that I know have spent a good 150 to 200 hours minimum studying
the APICS BOK as defined in the 4 participants guides , reviewed the key
terms several times, and read at least one additional book on the APICS CSCP
BOK and even then, only 70% or so of them pass on the first try.
Hi Suneet,
I am a practising IT ERP consultant though not strictly inthe SCM field. I am also preparing for my cscp exam this december. I am doing self-on-line study with the current 2009 cscp courseware. I am dutifully doing all the test questions on-line over and over again but feels that it is insufficient for the prep of exam. Would the DataChem software help? It is a shame that APICS does not publish past-year exam questions (say old 2006, 2007 exams), it will really help cscp student prepare for such an expensive exam. Looking forward to your advice.
Shin Liu(CPIM, CSCP-in progress).
In reply to Bill - any recommendations for a CPIM text material to look at for a non CPIM person studying for the CSCP exam?
Also since a few have mentioned that module 4 of the courseware/learning system is lacking - are there any suggestions for additional texts to study to make up for this? (Module 4: Using Information Technology to Enable Supply Chain Management)
Thanks in advance!
In reply to Bill, which CPIM related text would you recommend for a non CPIM person studying for the CSCP?
Also since a few people have mentioned that module 4 of the learning system/course ware was lacking, can anyone recommend additional texts to study to make up for this? (Module 4: Using Information Technology to Enable Supply Chain Management)
Thanks
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If you work in Supply Chain and want to expand your knowledge in this area I recommend you consider taking the Certified Supply Chain Professional accreditation from Apics. Apics has different types of SC certifications available but this post is only focused on how to pass the CSCP exam. This certification provides you with holistic knowledge of all areas of Supply Chain, their functions, as well as up-to-date best practices in order to have a competitive Supply Chain in today's ever-changing and complex global markets. It also touches on interrelated functions such as IT and Data Management, Risk Management, Project Management (PMBOK), Corporate Social Responsibility and Certifications.
- Apics Learning System (12 months of access): this online platform has a lot of important resources, and I'd urge you not to save on this investment if you plan to study on your own. Once you make the purchase the 3 CSCP books (1 for each module) will be shipped to you and you will receive access to the platform. Some of the platform features are: an e-reader version of the books, quizzes for each chapter, module quizzes, glossary, flashcards, learning activities, pre-test, and practice test that is an actual mock exam.
This is the most crucial and the official resource for your studies, you can start off by taking the pre-test which is a non-timed mock exam that will assess your strengths and weakness in all topics. They suggest you take the module quizzes before reading the module's chapters as it gives you the list of chapters you should focus on. I found it more productive to take the module quiz after reading all chapters and taking the chapter quizzes as a kind of final module quiz. You can read one or two chapters a day as this seems to be more effective than reading several chapters in just a day, it can be cumbersome to absorb it all. I read them once and wrote a summary but it might be better to read it twice instead.
Retake the chapter quizzes if you don't get a good score (80% or more). I used the flashcards in the beginning but didn't think it worked to help me memorize the concepts. Once you have gone through all the chapters and quizzes you are ready to take the timed practice exam. If you score 80% or more you can download a congratulatory letter and according to Apics if you get this score it's more than likely that you will pass the real exam.
The exam consists of 150 questions (130 operational and 20 pretest), and you will have 3.5 hours to complete it. The score range is 200 to 350, scores 300 points and above are considered passing, and any score 299 points or below is failing. The exam uses a scaled score, please refer to the Apics website for more details.
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