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Question No. 1

Greg is doing some research on a potential supplier and is concerned that the supplier's funding is based on long-term debts and loans. Working with this supplier therefore might bring additional risks to Greg's business. What should Greg do about his concerns?

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Correct Answer: D

Greg needs to use a gearing ratio. Gearing is a measure of how the business is being funded and is based on the ratio of debt to equity Gearing comes up a lot in the exam. Also make sure you know what Return on Investment, Acid Test and EBITDA are.

Return on Investment (ROI): How to Calculate It and What It Means (investopedia.com)

EBITDA: Definition, Calculation Formulas, History, and Criticisms (investopedia.com)

Acid-Test Ratio: Definition, Formula, and Example (investopedia.com)


Question No. 2

Which of the incoterms listed are suitable for transporting goods via train?

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Correct Answer: D

EXW- exworks is a suitable incoterm for transporting goods both by rail and boat. It can be used regardless of the mode of transport. The other three are for transport over water. P. 143 Shipping Incoterms: the Complete Guide - Guided Imports

Some students report a lot of questions on Incoterms in the exam, some say they only had 1. Best bet is to learn them if you possibly can.


Question No. 3

Which of the following incoterms relate specifically to transporting items over water?

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Correct Answer: C

cost and freight is specific to transport over water. The others relate to all types of transportation. Incoterms_2020_chart | Intersped

Some students report a lot of questions on Incoterms in the exam, some say they only had 1. It real-ly is luck of the draw.


Question No. 4

A buyer has been tasked with placing an order for steel from another country and using Incoterms for the delivery. The buyer's organisation has an in-house transportation and export clearance department. During negotiations, the buyer achieved a 25% cost reduction by accepting responsibility to arrange loading, transportation, and export clearance. Which Incoterm has been agreed?

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Correct Answer: D

Under the EXW (Ex Works) Incoterm, the buyer assumes responsibility for transportation and export clearance from the seller's premises. This term aligns with cost-saving measures and the buyer's internal capabilities for logistics, supporting efficient and responsible sourcing.


Question No. 5

Guillerme is a Category Manager within the procurement department of a Manufacturing company. In his Category there are 200 items he procures, and he has recently undertaken an ABC analysis of these. Which of the following items would be C category items?

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Correct Answer: C

The C category is the 'tail spend' - it represents a large number of suppliers of small value items.

I recommend giving this a read ABC Classification & ABC Method | CIPS