Orders that have been ordered but not yet received are called what?

• A. Open orders
• B. Expedited
• C. Backorders
• D. Invoices

Answer: (B)

Open orders are those placed with a supplier that haven’t arrived yet. This status means the order is active in the purchasing system and awaiting delivery; it remains open until the goods are received and recorded. Expedited is about speeding up delivery, not the order’s status. Backorders happen when items are temporarily out of stock and will be fulfilled later, which is a stock-related delay rather than a general outstanding order. Invoices are billing documents, not the status of an unreceived purchase. So, the correct term for orders that have been placed but not yet received is open orders.