Pass the CIPS CIPS Level 6 Professional Diploma in Procurement and Supply L6M5 Questions and answers with CertsForce

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Questions # 1:

Jake is running a tender exercise to find a new supplier for his manufacturing organisation. He is seeking fixed pricing for goods over the next 2 years. Which of the following are advantages of using fixed pricing? Select all that apply.

Options:

A.

fixed pricing means bidders will provide a lower quote


B.

fixed pricing makes forecasting easier


C.

fixed pricing simplifies the bidding process


D.

fixed pricing means Jake will benefit from decreases in price if the supplier's costs reduce


E.

fixed pricing is likely to lead to less tensions between the two parties in the long run


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Questions # 2:

Foxglove Ltd has a rigid hierarchy, standardized work, and strict procedures. Employees know their roles and work quality is high.

Q: What type of culture does Foxglove Ltd have?

Answer Options:

Options:

A.

Task


B.

Role


C.

Power


D.

Person


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Questions # 3:

Glitter Kitten Ltd CEO applies the Payback Analysis for expansion.

    Investment: £50m

    Annual returns: £10m

Q: What is the payback period?

Answer Options:

Options:

A.

1 year


B.

5 years


C.

10 years


D.

50 years


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Questions # 4:

Which of the following is NOT a benefit or function of a professional body?

Professional bodies are established organizations that promote industry standards, ethical conduct, and professional development.

Answer Options:

Options:

A.

Governance and ethical standards


B.

Ensuring prices remain low


C.

Raising productivity


D.

Creating international networks


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Questions # 5:

Jerry is responsible for starting a new construction project.

    His company wants to build a new Water Park on the outskirts of town.

    He has prepared a Statement of Need, outlining requirements and benefits.

    Senior Management has approved the project to move forward.

Q: What should be Jerry's next task?

Answer Options:

Options:

A.

Concept design – outlining how the water park would look and operate


B.

Feasibility study – looking in-depth at options available


C.

Project brief – creating a list of technical requirements


D.

Appointment of a construction manager to manage the project


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Questions # 6:

Golden Rainbow Ltd has invested £4m in a new research project started three years ago. The CFO calculates that the average rate of return on the project is –6%. Is this possible?

Options:

A.

yes – projects can have a negative rate of return


B.

yes – but this is likely to change to a positive figure shortly


C.

no – a rate of return is always displayed as a positive number


D.

no – a rate of return is expressed in years rather than as a percentage


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Questions # 7:

Scenario (same as Question 16):

    Which type of contract would be the most suitable for working with the new client?

Options:

A.

JCT


B.

FIDIC


C.

IMechE


D.

NEC


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Questions # 8:

Skipped

Under what circumstances can Specific Performance be used to compensate an innocent party for a contractual breach? Select all that apply.

Options:

A.

The innocent party did not fulfil their contractual obligations under the contract


B.

Adequate remedies are not available


C.

Money cannot remedy the situation, such as in the case of the sale of rare goods


D.

When the innocent party wishes to avoid going to court


E.

A contract has a liquidated damages clause


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Questions # 9:

Cactus Construction is the Principal Contractor on a housing estate project under an NEC contract. Which of the following scenarios would be a mandatory variation?

Options:

A.

the project falls behind the plan due to staff shortages


B.

the client changes their opinion on the design


C.

changes to building regulations


D.

raw material prices increase


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Questions # 10:

According to Hofstede's Cultural Dimensions, Individualism is when a person prioritises themselves over a group. Is this correct?

Options:

A.

yes – individualism is seen as a selfish culture


B.

yes – this is the opposite of collectivism


C.

no – this is where an individual does not take risks that may have an adverse affect on themselves


D.

no – individualism means accepting immediate gratification


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