FIRST SEMESTER EXAMS ACCOUNTIND/ LOGISTICS 2016-2017

I-Match the expressions in a and the corresponding halves in b to make a complete

sentence ( 4mks)

1 Could you tell me a) Larissa Schulten speaking.

2 I can transfer you c) answer.
3 I'll d) there's no answer.
4 I'm afraid e) to her voicemail.
5 I'm sorry, there's no f) what it's about?
6 Is this the g) put you through.
7 Who's h) marketing department?
8 Yes, this is i) calling, please?

II-Complete the text below with the words in the box. (7mks)

net profit, parent company, pharmaceutical, share price,

Spanish subsidiary, turnover, workforce

Espania-pharm
Espania-pharm today announced the opening of its new head office in
Barcelona. The . . . . . . . . . . . . company's effo1ts to boost its market share paid off in the first
quarter, as its . . . . . ….was almost € 1 5.6 million, leading to a . . . . . . . . . . . of €8 million. The
company has also doubled the size of its . . . . . . . . . . . : by hiring 50 new employees in the past
four months. However, the company's . . . . . . . . . . . .is unlikely to go up until investors feel
confident that the company is strong.
Espania-pharm is the . . . . . . . . . . . . of the global giant. The . . . . . . . . . . . . ,
based in Stockholm , reported profits of €950 million in the first quarter.

III-Complete this text with either the present simple or the present continuous
form of the verbs in brackets. Use contracted forms where appropriate. (10mks)

I . . . . . . . . . . . . (be) a trainee project manager and I . . . . . . . . . . . (love) my job. I . . . . . . . . . . .

(work) for a well-known computer manufacturer, in the marketing department. Right now, we. . . . .
. . . . . . • (develop) an advertising campaign for our newest laptop computers.
We . . . . . . . . . . . . (try) to find the best artist for our print advertisements, so this week I. . . . . . . . .
. . . (look) at samples of artists' work every day.
I . . . . . . . . . . . . (fee) proud to work for a big, well-known company. This week, I . . . . . . . . . . . .
(start) each day with a planning meeting that includes the CEO. He . . . . . . . . . . . . (be) very well
known around the world, and my friends all . . . . . . . . . . . . (think) I'm lucky to work with
someone famous.
IV-Definition (9mks)
Define the following words
a) Logistics
b) Supply chain
c) Production shortfall
d) Manufacturing Capacity
V-Give the meaning of the following abbreviations or acronyms as used in Logistics

(3PL, HGV, LCL, EDI, VAS, RFID, lS0, GPS, QR, FCL)

VI-Complete these sentences using the prepositions in the box (5mks)

down, in, in, in, in, of, on, to, with, with

1) Companies must be prepared to take an active role……………….improving working

practices……………………….their supply chains.
2) It’s not enough to rely………………………random inspections and audits.
3) Constantly pushing………………prices and lead times will make harder for supply companies
to adhere……………………….a manufacturer’s codes……………………..conduct.
4) A better strategy is to develop strategic partnerships………………………your primary
suppliers.
5) Don’t expect immediate change. It takes time to build trust………………..supply companies.
6) Show suppliers that it is ………………….their interest to improve working
conditions……………….their factories