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ISM CPSM Exam Overview:
| Certification Vendor: | Institute for Supply Management (ISM) |
|---|---|
| Exam Name: | CPSM Exam Part 1: Foundations of Supply Management |
| Exam Number: | CPSM1 |
| Exam Duration: | 180 minutes |
| Exam Format: | Multiple-choice |
| Passing Score: | Scaled score (typically 600 on a 200–700 scale) |
| Certificate Validity Period: | 5 years |
| Related Certifications: | CPSM Part 2 CPSM Part 3 |
| Available Languages: | English |
| Recommended Training: | ISM CPSM Official Certification Resources |
| Exam Registration: | ISM CPSM Certification Registration |
| Sample Questions: |  |
| Exam Way: | Computer-based testing (online proctored or test center, depending on provider availability) |
| Pre Condition: | No formal prerequisite required; CPSM certification requires passing CPSM Part 1, Part 2, and Part 3 plus relevant professional experience. |
| Official Syllabus URL: | https://www.ismworld.org/certification/cpsm/ |
ISM CPSM Exam Syllabus Topics:
| Section | Objectives |
|---|---|
| Foundations of Supply Management | - Contracting and Legal Basics
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Questions and Answers About ISM Certified Professional in Supply Management (CPSM)
ISM Certified Professional in Supply Management (CPSM) is an official Institute for Supply Management (ISM) exam, listed under exam code CPSM. A passing result earns you the Certified Professional in Supply Management (CPSM) certification at the Professional level. It also ties into CPSM Part 2, CPSM Part 3, extending its value across your certification roadmap. Employers read this credential as verified competence, which is why it keeps appearing in job requirements.
No formal prerequisite required; CPSM certification requires passing CPSM Part 1, Part 2, and Part 3 plus relevant professional experience.
Requirements evolve, so confirm the current conditions before registering on the official exam page.
Registration for ISM Certified Professional in Supply Management (CPSM) goes through the official channels listed here.
When you schedule, note that the exam is delivered Computer-based testing (online proctored or test center, depending on provider availability).
Institute for Supply Management (ISM) recommends the following training for ISM Certified Professional in Supply Management (CPSM) candidates.
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The ISM Certified Professional in Supply Management (CPSM) syllabus spans 1 domains, led by Foundations of Supply Management. The complete topic list is published above; candidates who study the map first rarely get lost later.
ISM Certified Professional in Supply Management (CPSM) Sample Questions:
Question 1
Which of the following is NOT the component
used to calculate the inventory holding costs?
A. Invested funds
B. Obsolescence
C. Shrinkage
D. Released rates
Question 2
What includes all activities that occur after a product is finished, including distribution selection, product order response and the return of goods?
A. Logistics management
B. Operational management
C. Practical management
D. Core management
Question 3
Any material, component or product that is held for use at a later time is known as:
A. Record
B. Inventory
C. Asset
D. Cash
Question 4
What is useful when organizations are forecasting the effects of economic trends on national or worldwide supply and demand?
A. Microdata
B. Customized pooling
C. Growing manufacturing
D. Macrodata
Question 5
The costs of logistics services should be determined; these costs plus an added value or markup becomes the:
A. Operational price
B. Productivity cost
C. Professional supply cost
D. Transfer price
Solutions:
| Question 1 Answer: D | Question 2 Answer: A | Question 3 Answer: B | Question 4 Answer: D | Question 5 Answer: D |
