Free CIPS L3M4 Exam Actual Questions

The questions for L3M4 were last updated On May 4, 2024

Question No. 1

The letters 'BPR' stand for:

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Correct Answer: B

Business Process Re-engineering is the correct answer.

As far as I am aware, the other terms do not exist. They are 'red herrings'.


Question No. 2

A process by which a person's abilities are gradually developed -- a lifelong process -- could be de-scribed as:

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Correct Answer: B

It may be in our own self-interest to develop self-awareness and realise we need self-development.

The correct answer is self-development.


Question No. 3

'A person who solves difficult problems with original and creative ideas'. From the Belbin 'problem solving / thinking' section:

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Correct Answer: A

The answer is the 'Plant'. The creativity and originality is what the Plant is renowned for.

The other answers offered may be covered in other question.


Question No. 4

Thinking about PEST, etc: under which heading would exchange rates and inflation fit?

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Correct Answer: C

Economic.

Although there may be some political input which may have an effect on exchange rates and infla-tion, the primary heading is obviously 'economic'.


Question No. 5

Responsibilities within a procurement function can be split into strategic, tactical or operational. Which of the following would usually be seen as operational? Choose two.

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Correct Answer: A, C

Establishing long-term relationships can be seen as a strategic activity; preparing specifications is tactical work; issuing POs and expediting are normally operational activities.