Who will use Ship's Uniform Data Automated Processing System (SUDAPS)?

• A. Commanding Officer
• B. Material Control
• C. Deck Department
• D. Aviation Maintenance

Answer: (B)

This question tests who is responsible for managing ship’s supply data and inventories. SUDAPS is the system that automates material control tasks on a ship—tracking spares, issuing and receiving parts, maintaining stock records, and managing allowances and procurement data. The department that handles these inventory and control functions is Material Control, so they are the primary users of SUDAPS.

The other roles on the ship aren’t the ones directly managing overall inventory data in this system. The Commanding Officer relies on reports from systems like SUDAPS, Deck Department personnel focus on their own operational duties and equipment, and Aviation Maintenance uses maintenance systems specific to aircraft. They aren’t the primary users of SUDAPS for material control.