CIPS Socially Responsible Procurement L3M5 Exam Practice Test

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Question 1

Some environmentally-conscious individuals feel that the clearing of rain forest, particularly in In-donesia, has had a catastrophic effect on the local environment. The forest is being cleared to enable a particular oil crop to grow and be harvested. What is this crop which has attracted so much atten-tion?



Answer : D

The answer is palm oil.

Much has been written and broadcast about the environmental and social damage caused by the growing and harvesting of palm oil.


Question 2

Which is the ISO standard for Sustainable Procurement?



Answer : B

ISO 20400.


Question 3

Learning Outcome 2.2 of your course syllabus (for both L3M5 and L3M6) is 'Explain the environ-mental impact of transportation and storage'.

Which of the following are included as assessment criteria under that heading? Select all that apply.



Answer : A, B, C, D

The answer is 'all of them'.

It would be wise to ensure you have some understanding of how each of these criteria relates to / contributes towards the course overall.

For example, can you think of some examples of 'accidents' which can be said to illustrate a less-than-careful approach to business? (Clue: oil companies).


Question 4

What is the chemical formula for nitrous oxide?



Answer : D

N2O - nitrous oxide - a greenhouse gas.


Question 5

'Environmental issues are just a part of CSR'. True or false?



Answer : A

True.

Environmental issues are part of CSR, but only part of it. There are other parts eg social / people as-pects.


Question 6

'Profit, planet, people' is also known as the:



Answer : D

The triple bottom line is the correct answer.

Three bottom lines instead of the traditional single 'bottom line' - profit.


Question 7

Which of the following would logically and normally be factors in the design and layout of a new warehouse?



Answer : A, B, D

Local wage rates would not be relevant, but all of the other factors shown would be.

In fact, these factors would be fundamental to this type of decision-making.

(L3M6)


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