100% Free ISM CORE Practice Test Questions and Answers 2026

As interest rates rise, what will MOST likely be the effect on supply? 

Which of the following is the MOST important reason for supply management to share company business plans with current and prospective suppliers?

A firm enters into a contract with a minority business. The invoice does not match the purchase order, and some incorrect items are shipped. The erroneous items, valued at $5,000, are returned. The replacement items are scheduled to be delivered within 2 days. The total invoice is for $18,000, which is a substantial amount for the business. Preferential payment terms have previously been negotiated from 30 to 14 days from receipt of goods, as cash flow is a significant issue. The situation is summarized as follows: Purchase Order RaisedGoods Received Invoiced Timing18 days ago 13 days ago 12 days ago Amount$18,000 $18,000 $18,000 As it will take one business day to process payment, a decision needs to be made on whether the supplier should receive payment on time. Which of the following courses of action should the supply manager take?

An organization is preparing its budget for the next fiscal year. Management challenges the procurement teamto reduce MRO purchasing costs. The procurement team has reduced the janitorial services budget by 2.5%, but corporate management wants a 5% reduction. Which of the following is the BEST approach for the team to take in order to meet management's expectation?

A company's major supplier of sub-assemblies provides excellent quality and reasonable costs. However, shipping delays and damage in transit make this supplier less reliable than desired. The supply manager would like to retain this supplier if possible, but is concerned about the reliability issues. Given this situation, which of the following is the BEST course of action for the supply manager to take?