CIPS L3M2 Ethical Procurement and Supply Exam Practice Test

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Total 90 questions
Question 1

'A high degree of skill or expertise'



Answer : A

This is a definition of 'proficiency'.


Question 2

A single purchase agreement created to cover multiple repeat orders for supplies from a single source, is called a:



Answer : A

Requirements are 'called off' from a single contract.


Question 3

According to the Profex textbook for this subject, specifications are said to be 'the heart of the con-tract'.



Answer : B


Question 4

Which one of the following is least likely to be an effective measure of internal customer service?



Answer : A

Supply Management annual awards are external, and while they may be impressive, they are not to be relied upon as a measure of internal customer service.

The other answers offered however, can be effective in this regard.


Question 5

Disclose, distance, delegate, ...?



Answer : B

Disassociate is the correct answer.

This is the 4 D's model of how to deal with a conflict of interest.

'Discombobulate' means to disconcert or confuse, as if you didn't know.


Question 6

Key Performance Indicators could be said to be:



Answer : B

SMART

Specific, measurable, achievable, realistic, timebound or similar.


Question 7

The purpose of a specification is (select all that apply):



Answer : A, C, D

All of the ones shown, except acting as a means of exchange, which is one of the parts of a defini-tion of money.


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