Pass the CIPS CIPS Level 6 Professional Diploma in Procurement and Supply L6M7 Questions and answers with CertsForce

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Questions # 11:

Jamila is the Head of Procurement at Big Smiles Ltd. A few years ago, e-procurement systems were introduced, which has led to huge efficiency and transparency gains for the organisation. The tools that Jamila's team use include a PO system and supplier KPI monitoring system, which are accessed through a web portal. Which of the following statements are true?

Options:

A.

The benefit of web-based portals is that all users have the same version, so items can be shared more easily


B.

The downside of web-based portals is that the cost of maintaining and updating the software is increased


C.

There is a limit to the number of users who can access web-based portals


D.

There is a higher risk of piracy from using web-based portals


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Questions # 12:

In Data Analytics, what is the term 'black swan' used to describe?

Options:

A.

An unexpected pattern is discovered in the data


B.

A missing piece of data prevents pattern identification


C.

A data size too small to extract a meaningful pattern


D.

A false pattern of data that appears


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Questions # 13:

What is the purpose of a 'Logic Gate'?

Options:

A.

To assist in the analysis of large data sets


B.

To take input from two transistors and convert it to one output


C.

To display data in different formats, e.g., videos


D.

To increase the operating speed of a computer


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Questions # 14:

What is the role of a Data Controller in an organisation?

Options:

A.

To protect the data from anyone who may wish to steal it


B.

To ensure the organisation is compliant with the law


C.

To control or restrict access to the data


D.

To determine what happens to the data


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Questions # 15:

Henry is the Head of IT at Purple Rain Ltd and is presenting a case to the Senior Leadership Team to ask for more investment in the company's IT strategy. Henry believes the company has an issue with data resilience and is asking for more money to be invested in this. He has completed a Business Impact Assessment (BIA) to better understand what data the company holds. Jon is the Head of Procurement and has listened intently to Henry's presentation. He has decided to go back to his department and complete a thorough risk assessment, as he is aware his team holds a lot of data on suppliers and contracts. The CEO of Purple Rain, Roger Nelson, has asked Henry about next steps in order to protect the company from further risks associated with the IT strategy. Data is currently stored on servers located at Purple Rain's Headquarters. The server room is locked at all times of the day and is only accessible to staff members who have a key. The building itself is extremely secure with CCTV systems located both inside the server room and outside it. However, the server room is prone to overheating.

What is the biggest risk to the data?

Options:

A.

Supply chain issues


B.

Equipment failure or malfunction


C.

Workforce issues


D.

Physical break-ins or hacking


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Questions # 16:

Jammy Nuts Ltd is a retailer of electronic components that are commonly used in kitchen appliances. It has a physical store, but 90% of its sales come through its website. For this reason, the CEO of Jammy Nuts is keen to use data to benefit the business. In what way can Jammy Nuts use the data collected to enhance business operations? Select ALL that apply

Options:

A.

To sell on to other companies


B.

To predict demand


C.

To influence purchasing behaviour of customers


D.

To increase profitability


E.

To reduce the costs of overheads


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Questions # 17:

Tracy is a logistics manager who is using an algorithm to solve a problem. She needs to work out the shortest travel time between a warehouse and a client’s location. She is using past data to help solve the problem. What type of algorithm is she using?

Options:

A.

Simple recursive


B.

Divide and conquer


C.

Brute force


D.

Dynamic programming


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Questions # 18:

IT hacking can take many forms, and it is important for Procurement professionals to be aware of different ways their data can be compromised or stolen through cyber attacks. Which of the following is not a type of cyber attack?

Options:

A.

Birthday


B.

Phishing


C.

Man-in-the-middle


D.

Gooseberry


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Questions # 19:

Hadoop and MapReduce are examples of what?

Options:

A.

Cloud Computing


B.

Hardware


C.

Digitalisation


D.

Problem-Solving Software


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Questions # 20:

The speed at which data can be transferred and accessed over the internet is known as … ?

Options:

A.

Bandwidth


B.

Latency


C.

Gigabytes


D.

Tolerance


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