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Sample Questions L3 Module 2

This document provides a sample exam for the CIPS Level 3 – Advanced Certificate in Procurement and Supply Operations Module 2 on ethical procurement and supply. It includes 10 multiple choice questions testing concepts such as when procurement can add most value in the procurement cycle, appropriate uses of supplier appraisals and action plans, the purpose of corporate codes of ethics, identifying conflicts of interest, and how to respond if a supplier breaches a customer's ethical code. The questions cover learning outcomes and assessment criteria for the module.

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Sample Questions L3 Module 2

This document provides a sample exam for the CIPS Level 3 – Advanced Certificate in Procurement and Supply Operations Module 2 on ethical procurement and supply. It includes 10 multiple choice questions testing concepts such as when procurement can add most value in the procurement cycle, appropriate uses of supplier appraisals and action plans, the purpose of corporate codes of ethics, identifying conflicts of interest, and how to respond if a supplier breaches a customer's ethical code. The questions cover learning outcomes and assessment criteria for the module.

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CIPS Level 3 – Advanced Certificate in

Procurement and Supply Operations


Module 2 - Ethical Procurement and Supply

SAMPLE EXAM QUESTIONS

OBJECTIVE RESPONSE QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS

The correct answer will be identified as [key]

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Q1. The stage of the procurement cycle when procurement can add most value is at the point when the
business is….

a. setting out and defining their needs [key]


b. ready to source the market
c. selecting the right supplier
d. starting final negotiation with a short listed vendor

LO: 2

AC: 2.1

Q2. Drag and drop the correct option into the blank space.

are used to improve supplier performance.

The 5 rights, Action plans [key], Holiday allowances, Persuasive tactics

LO: 4

AC: 4.1

Q3. A supplier appraisal should take place…….

a. before any orders are placed [key]


b. after the goods have been delivered but prior to paying the invoice
c. when liquidated damages are included in the contract
d. at the end of the financial year

LO: 2

Ac: 2.3

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Q4. A Corporate Code of Ethics is used to …

a. demonstrate organisational commitment to reinforcing ethical values across all procurement


and supply practices[key]
b. enforce ethical behaviours in the organisation
c. hold employees responsible for unethical behaviour
d. comply with international law

LO: 3

AC: 3.2

Q5. A buyer has a family member working for a potential supplier. This is an example of a …

a. conflict of interests [key]


b. valued adding opportunity
c. breach of ethics
d. way to drive down costs

LO: 3

AC: 3.3

Q6. Drag and drop the correct option into the blank space.

is an example of a value for money criteria.

Supplier availability, Delivering quality[key], Ethical conformance, Use of standard materials

LO: 1

AC: 1.5

Q7. Drag and drop the correct option into the blank space.

A specification seeks to “describe precisely what is needed, perhaps including detailed


plans, designs, blueprints and technical drawings.”

Technical [key], output, performance, initial

LO: 2

AC: 2.2
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Q8. Surveying the market is the initial element of …

a. supplier sourcing[key]
b. customer sourcing
c. price fixing
d. value analysis

LO: 2

AC: 2.3

Q9. Drag and drop the correct option into the blank space.

may be included in a definition of quality.

Fit for purpose [key], Cheapest production, Quickest production, Simplest production

LO: 1

AC: 1.3

Q10. A supplier is deemed to have breached the customer’s ethical code. The buyer should…

a. have a quiet word with his supplier contact


b. make a note on the suppliers file for future reference
c. nothing this is outside of the customer’s authority
d. escalate to a senior manager in their organisation immediately to maintain business
integrity[key]

LO: 3

AC: 3.1.2

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