Preview Questions Inventory Controller | Role Specific Skill

Question 1: What is the primary benefit of using a barcode or RFID tracking system in construction inventory management?

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It helps forecast future demand for materials

It reduces the need for manual stock counting, saving time

It provides real-time tracking of materials, reducing errors and improving inventory accuracy

It automates material procurement based on usage patterns

Question 2: How can supply chain transparency improve supplier relationships and inventory control in construction projects?

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By focusing solely on price negotiations, ignoring material quality

By reducing communication and relying solely on automated systems for ordering

By allowing for real-time tracking and coordination of material delivery, reducing delays and errors

By giving suppliers complete control over material pricing without oversight

Question 3: How should an inventory controller handle situations where an order is split between multiple deliveries?

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Track each shipment separately and ensure proper reconciliation of all deliveries against the order

Treat all shipments as a single delivery without tracking each separately

Only track the final delivery

Ignore the split shipments and process them all at once

Question 4: What is the impact of late supplier deliveries on construction project inventory management?

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It helps reduce costs by eliminating the need to hold excess inventory

It eliminates the need for inventory tracking since materials are available at any time

It can lead to delays in project timelines and the need for urgent restocking, increasing costs

It allows for more flexibility in using inventory on hand, preventing shortages

Question 5: When managing inventory in construction, what is the primary challenge in dealing with large-scale materials such as steel beams or cement?

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Determining the correct supplier for each material type

Ensuring accurate tracking due to the high volume and bulky nature of the items

Calculating labor costs associated with material handling

Organizing and cataloging the items based on color codes

Question 6: How does managing supplier data through a centralized system improve inventory control in construction?

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It focuses only on reducing order quantities, ignoring material lead time

It provides quick access to performance metrics, orders, and delivery schedules, improving decision-making

It requires increased effort in managing supplier relationships and procurement complexity

It reduces supplier communication and limits flexibility in procurement