Quiz Module #4

What is the definition of resilience of a SC? A - The ability of a system to have no disruptions B - The stability of a system C - The ability of a system to return to its original state or move to a new, more desirable state after being disturbed D - the measure of a system’s, or part of a system’s capacity to elude from the occurrence of a hazardous event E - Neither answer is correct

What are the events that can cause consequences to a SC? A - Every event from the smallest B - Only the big one can cause consequences C - Only very specific cases can have an impact D - Only events of a certain importance onwards can cause disruption E - Neither answer is correct

What is the RT for? A - The RT helps to solve the problem on the system performance B - The RT helps to visualize problem on the system performance C - The RT helps to collect information on the system performance D - The RT helps to visualize the magnitude of the disorder and the negative impact on system performance E - Neither answer is correct

What is the initial impact on the performance profile? A - is the initial response to the event, where a temporary solution to the problem is preferred B - is the first time that the effect of disruption on company performance can have two natures C - is the activities of companies with goal of preventing a given disorder D - is the moment in which the disruptive event takes place E - Neither answer is correct

What are the stages of the performance profile that are integrated into the RT? A - Preparation - Disruptive event - First response - Initial impact - Time of full impact - Preparation for recovery - Recovery - Long term impact B - First response - Initial impact - Time of full impact C - Preparation - Disruptive event - Initial impact - Preparation for recovery - Recovery - Long term impact D - Preparation - First response - Preparation for recovery - Recovery - Long term impact E - Neither answer is correct

What is the second sector of the resilience triangle? A - Long-term impact B - Mitigation C - Time D - Preparation - First response - Preparation for recovery - Recovery - Long term impact E - Recovery

What are three strategies to follow to prepare for future disruptions? (tick the three correct answers) A - Plan for every part B - Diversify the supply chain C - Estimate realistic final customer demand D - Strengthen supplier relationships E - Determine inventory availability

How to diversify the SC? A - Have different tipe of products or services B - Develop a mix of clients of different sizes and in different geographical regions C - Develop a mix of suppliers of different sizes and in different geographical regions D - Develop a mix of suppliers of different sizes E - Neither answer is correct

What is one of the phases of the mitigation sector? A - Create transparency B - Estimate realistic final customer demand C - Improve capacity for production and distribution D - Stress test and free up capital E - Neither answer is correct

What is the ripple effect? A - It's a downstream propagation of the disruption on a SC B - It is a measure of the efficiency of the SC C - It's an upstream propagation of the disruption on a SC D - It is a measure of the inefficiency of the SC E - Neither answer is correct

What is the main cause of ripple effect? A - The increasing SC semplicity B - The increasing SC complexity C - The increasing SC efficiency D - The increasing SC independence E - Neither answer is correct

What are the countermeasures to the ripple effect? A - Ripple effect control in the supply chain requires two main capacities: diversification and efficiency B - Ripple effect control in the supply chain requires two main capacities: diversification and recovery C - Ripple effect control in the supply chain requires two main capacities: resistance and efficiency D - Ripple effect control in the supply chain requires two main capacities: resistance and recovery E - Neither answer is correct

In the case study of distribution centre which network structure is more vulnerable? A - 02/03/2003 B - 01/06/2006 C - 0-0-0 D - 01/03/2003 E - 02/06/2006

How does increasing entropy affect the vulnerability of the network structure? A - With increasing entropy comes an increase in vulnerability up to a certain point and then reverse the trend B - With increasing entropy comes an increase in vulnerability C - There is no change as entropy increases D - There is a change as entropy increases but not in the vulnerability of the network structure E - With increasing entropy comes an increase in robustness

What is the first step in the microgrid case study? A - Model supply chain network B - Determine total assessment period C - Assign mission impact D - Develop risk treatment strategies E - Identify Critical Loads

What are the solutions to develop risk treatment strategies? A - One possible solution is to incorporate other forms of distributed energy resources B - One possible solution is to incorporate other forms of distributed energy resources and reduce overall dependency on EDGs C - One possible solution is to split other forms of distributed energy resources D - One possible solution is to split other forms of distributed energy resources and reduce overall dependency on EDGs E - Neither answer is correct

What tool was used to perform the analysis in the microchip shortage business scenario? A - It's been used a supply chain digital twin B - It's been used a physical scale model of the supply chain C - It's been used a similar supply chain D - It's been used a digital scale model of the supply chain E - Neither answer is correct

What are the upsides of Industry 4.0? A - The ability of intuition and creative problem solving B - The ability to adapt and reconfigure supply chains in order to deal with unexpected events or disruptions C - The decrease in the number of disruptions D - The ability to adapt and reconfigure supply chains in order to deal with expected events or disruptions E - Neither answer is correct

How to develop a SCR roadmap? A - Each SC needs a creative process to develop roadmaps B - There is no need to develop roadmaps C - All the SC needs the same creative and customised process to develop roadmaps D - Each SC needs a creative and customised process to develop roadmaps E - Neither answer is correct