CPIM Practice Test 2026 — Free CPIM Exam Prep Questions
CPIM is ASCM's credential for planners, buyers and inventory and operations professionals, earned by passing one comprehensive exam. This practice set follows the nine content areas of the CPIM Exam Content Manual. It mixes concept and scenario items with the calculations the exam expects: forecasting error, MPS/ATP, MRP netting, EOQ, safety stock, capacity and inventory metrics.
A distributor plans to close five regional warehouses and serve all customers from one central distribution center. Demand across the regions is not strongly correlated, and the target service level stays the same. Which of the following is the most likely result?
CPIM format, scoring & key facts
One computer-based exam through Pearson VUE, at a test center or online with OnVUE remote proctoring (digital whiteboard online).
| Current version | Exam Content Manual (ECM) version 9.0, in effect since June 1, 2026 |
|---|---|
| Questions | 150, of which 130 are scored and 20 are unscored pretest questions |
| Time | 3.5 hours |
| Item type | Four-option multiple choice, one correct answer; no penalty for guessing |
| Passing score | 300 on a 200–350 scale |
| Content areas | 9 areas; Plan and Manage Inventory carries the most weight at 14% |
| Terminology | ASCM Supply Chain Dictionary, 19th edition (2025) |
| Delivery | Pearson VUE test centers or OnVUE online proctoring |
| Retakes | 14-day wait; $400–$500 retake fee |
| Maintenance | 75 professional development points every 5 years |
Facts last verified Oct 18, 2026. Source: www.ascm.org/globalassets/ascm_website_assets/docs/ecm/ecm-cpim9.pdf. Always confirm details with ASCM before your exam.
When can you take the CPIM?
Schedule an appointment with Pearson VUE within your authorization-to-test window, at a test center or online. Since June 1, 2026 every candidate takes the ECM version 9.0 exam.
Plan backwards from your exam date
What the CPIM covers
Every PrepBanq CPIM test mirrors the official domain weights.
Domain distribution
% of the exam| Content domain | Weight | ≈ Questions on exam | Our practice questions |
|---|---|---|---|
Align the Supply Chain to Support the Business StrategyBusiness environment and competitive priorities, push-pull boundary, process choices and layouts, KPIs, supply chain risk and sustainability. | 12% | ~16 | 18 questions → |
Conduct Sales and Operations Planning (S&OP) to Support StrategyThe S&OP process, aggregate demand and supply plans, strategic buffers, and reconciling portfolio, demand, supply and financial plans. | 10% | ~13 | 15 questions → |
Plan and Manage DemandCustomer needs, marketing and product management, sources of demand, forecasting techniques and forecast performance. | 12% | ~16 | 18 questions → |
Plan and Manage Internal Supply SourcesMaster scheduling and ATP/CTP, rough-cut capacity, material requirements planning, final assembly scheduling, product costs and supply disruptions. | 12% | ~16 | 18 questions → |
Plan and Manage External Supply SourcesSupplier selection and sourcing options, supplier relationship management, procurement methods and supplier disruptions. | 11% | ~14 | 17 questions → |
Plan and Manage InventoryInventory planning and classification, replenishment and lot sizing, safety stock, inventory costs and metrics, inventory control and traceability, returns and disposition. | 14% | ~18 | 21 questions → |
Plan, Manage, and Execute Detailed SchedulesLead time and load, sequencing and dispatching, bottlenecks, capacity and labor schedules, and executing and managing detailed schedules. | 12% | ~16 | 18 questions → |
Plan and Manage DistributionDistribution network trade-offs, distribution requirements planning (DRP) and managing customer orders, backlog and backorders. | 8% | ~10 | 12 questions → |
Manage Quality, Continuous Improvement, and TechnologyQuality tools, lean and continuous improvement, statistical process control, system requirements, master data and emerging technologies. | 9% | ~12 | 13 questions → |
How to register for the CPIM
Retake policy
If you fail, wait 14 full days before retaking. The retake fee is $400 for members with Certification Upgrade and $500 for other members and nonmembers.
Score release
You receive a final scaled score with diagnostic information by content area.
Credential renewal
Maintain the certification every 5 years with 75 professional development points (maintenance application $100 member / $200 nonmember). A bundle's authorization to test is valid for 12 months.
Your path to passing the CPIM
Diagnostic
Free test across every content areaTargeted practice
Drill your weakest areas firstReview
Every option explainedFull simulation
Real format and timingReady
Book your exam with confidenceCPIM practice tests
All CPIM tests →The full CPIM question bank is on its way
All CPIM practice tests here are free right now. Leave your email and we'll tell you when the complete question bank, full-length simulations and readiness tracking launch.
CPIM FAQ
How many questions are on the CPIM?
The CPIM has 150 questions (130 of them scored) and you have 3 hours 30 minutes to finish. Question types: Multiple choice with four options and one correct answer, including calculation items (for example MPS available-to-promise, MRP netting, inventory costing) that may include tables or graphs. 20 of the 150 questions are unidentified pretest items that do not count..
How long is the CPIM exam?
Testing time for the CPIM is 3 hours 30 minutes.
What is the passing score for the CPIM?
CPIM passing standard: 300 on a scaled score of 200–350 (200–299 fail, 300–350 pass). Score range: 200–350.
How much does the CPIM cost?
The CPIM registration fee is Exam: $1,265 for ASCM members with Certification Upgrade, $1,755 for nonmembers. Bundle with the CPIM Learning System and a 2nd-chance exam: $2,275 / $3,175. Cancelling or rescheduling costs $45. Prices from ASCM's February 2026 chart, subject to change. Check the official site for current fees before you register.
What is on the CPIM?
The CPIM covers Align the Supply Chain to Support the Business Strategy (about 12%), Conduct Sales and Operations Planning (S&OP) to Support Strategy (about 10%), Plan and Manage Demand (about 12%), Plan and Manage Internal Supply Sources (about 12%), Plan and Manage External Supply Sources (about 11%), Plan and Manage Inventory (about 14%), Plan, Manage, and Execute Detailed Schedules (about 12%), Plan and Manage Distribution (about 8%), Manage Quality, Continuous Improvement, and Technology (about 9%).
Who administers the CPIM?
The APICS Certified in Planning and Inventory Management (CPIM) Exam is administered by ASCM. Delivery: One computer-based exam through Pearson VUE, at a test center or online with OnVUE remote proctoring (digital whiteboard online).
Can you retake the CPIM?
If you fail, wait 14 full days before retaking. The retake fee is $400 for members with Certification Upgrade and $500 for other members and nonmembers.
Is there a free CPIM practice test?
Yes. PrepBanq has 15 free CPIM practice tests with 150 exam-style questions in the real CPIM formats, and every answer is explained. No credit card is needed.
CPIM practice test reviews
No reviews yet. Took a free CPIM practice test? Tell other test-takers how it went.
Related construction & industry exams
Your CPIM prep starts with one free test.
Instant score report · no credit card.