CLP Logistics Technology & Compliance 2 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: Which EDI transaction set is used to transmit an Advance Ship Notice (ASN) to a trading partner?
- EDI 850
- EDI 856 (Correct answer)
- EDI 810
- EDI 940
Correct answer: EDI 856
EDI 856 is the standard transaction set for the Advance Ship Notice, notifying receivers of pending shipments.
Question 2: A company uses a Warehouse Management System (WMS) that integrates with RFID readers at dock doors. What is the primary compliance benefit of this setup for inbound shipments?
- Reduces labor costs by eliminating manual scanning
- Provides automated, real-time inventory accuracy for audit trails (Correct answer)
- Increases dock throughput by 50%
- Eliminates the need for purchase orders
Correct answer: Provides automated, real-time inventory accuracy for audit trails
RFID-WMS integration creates automated, timestamped receiving records that support regulatory audit trails and inventory compliance.
Question 3: Under OSHA's Hazard Communication Standard (HazCom 2012), which document must accompany all shipments of hazardous materials to communicate chemical hazards?
- Bill of Lading
- Safety Data Sheet (SDS) (Correct answer)
- Certificate of Origin
- Packing List
Correct answer: Safety Data Sheet (SDS)
OSHA HazCom 2012 requires Safety Data Sheets (formerly MSDS) to accompany hazardous chemical shipments to inform handlers of risks.
Question 4: A logistics manager wants to optimize last-mile delivery routes dynamically using real-time traffic data. Which technology platform is best suited for this?
- Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP)
- Transportation Management System (TMS) with AI routing (Correct answer)
- Warehouse Management System (WMS)
- Electronic Data Interchange (EDI)
Correct answer: Transportation Management System (TMS) with AI routing
Modern TMS platforms with AI/ML modules ingest real-time traffic feeds to dynamically re-route drivers for optimal last-mile performance.
Question 5: Which U.S. federal regulation governs the hours-of-service (HOS) rules for commercial truck drivers, directly impacting logistics scheduling?
- FMCSA 49 CFR Part 395 (Correct answer)
- DOT 49 CFR Part 172
- OSHA 29 CFR Part 1910
- EPA 40 CFR Part 261
Correct answer: FMCSA 49 CFR Part 395
FMCSA 49 CFR Part 395 establishes hours-of-service limits for commercial motor vehicle drivers to prevent fatigue-related accidents.
Question 6: What is the purpose of a Customs-Trade Partnership Against Terrorism (C-TPAT) certification for U.S. importers?
- It exempts companies from paying import duties
- It provides expedited customs processing and reduced examination rates (Correct answer)
- It allows companies to skip AES filing requirements
- It replaces the need for a Customs Broker
Correct answer: It provides expedited customs processing and reduced examination rates
C-TPAT-certified importers demonstrate supply chain security standards in exchange for reduced inspections and expedited border processing.
Question 7: A 3PL provider uses IoT sensors to monitor temperature in pharmaceutical cold-chain shipments. Which FDA regulation makes this tracking mandatory for certain drugs?
- FSMA Sanitary Transportation Rule
- FDA Drug Supply Chain Security Act (DSCSA) (Correct answer)
- DEA Schedule II Tracking Mandate
- USDA COOL Regulation
Correct answer: FDA Drug Supply Chain Security Act (DSCSA)
The DSCSA requires track-and-trace capabilities for prescription drugs throughout the supply chain, making IoT temperature monitoring a compliance tool.
CLP Logistics Technology & Compliance 2
Which EDI transaction set is used to transmit an Advance Ship Notice (ASN) to a trading partner?