Q$1.$ Choose the best answer to the following multiple choice questions. Each correct answer will get $0\mathrm{.}5$ points. Wrong answers or blank questions both will lose $0\mathrm{.}5$ points. You can select only one choice. Your answer will be marked wrong if you select more than one choices $($Total marks: $20)$

Closed$-$loop supply chains

A$)$ are a strategic, cross$-$functional initiative and require the cooperation of suppliers

B$)$ are a strategic, cross$-$functional initiative, require the cooperation of suppliers, and require reverse logistics capabilities

C$)$ are a strategic, cross$-$functional initiative

D$)$ require reverse logistics capabilities

E$)$ require the cooperation of suppliers

Demand for tires at an automobile manufacturer is an example of

A$)$ buffer demand

B$)$ independent demand

C$)$ anticipation demand

D$)$ scheduled demand

$\text{'}$E$)$ dependent demand

The traditional supplier evaluation criteria are

A$)$ quality, quantity, delivery, price, and service

B$)$ price and quality

C$)$ price, quality, and delivery

D$)$ price, quality, delivery, and sustainability

E$)$ quality, quantity, delivery, price, and location

The three main inputs of a material requirements planning $($MRP$)$ system are

A$)$ Pareto analysis results, inventory records, and a master production schedule

B$)$ bill of material, a master production schedule, and the inventory record

C$)$ required manufacturing resources, human resources, and master production schedule

D$)$ required human resources, machine resources, and available resources

E$)$ inventory records, annual sales forecast, and a master production schedule