Which SOM chapter would you consult for the process of receiving materials, custody, stowage, and shipment?

• A. Physical Inventory
• B. Stock Record Management
• C. Supply Department Organization
• D. Material Receipt, Custody, Stowage, and Shipment

Answer: (D)

This question tests your ability to match a chapter title to a material handling process from receipt through shipment. The chapter named Material Receipt, Custody, Stowage, and Shipment directly covers receiving items, transferring custody, storing them properly, and preparing them for outbound movement. That full lifecycle is what the question describes, so it’s the best fit. The other chapters focus on separate areas: Physical Inventory is about counting and verifying stock on hand; Stock Record Management covers maintaining stock records; Supply Department Organization describes how the supply function is structured.