CIPS L4M4 Übungsprüfungen
Zuletzt aktualisiert am 26.04.2025- Prüfungscode: L4M4
- Prüfungsname: Ethical and Responsible Sourcing
- Zertifizierungsanbieter: CIPS
- Zuletzt aktualisiert am: 26.04.2025
A buyer has been working with their business managers on a tender. The buyer is now assessing the tender proposals from the external market.
Is it good practice for the procurement buyer to make sourcing recommendations?
- A . Yes, the procurement buyer should assess and take all decisions to award the tender independently of the business managers to avoid conflict of interest
- B . No, it is a lengthy, costly, and unnecessary step for the procurement buyer to engage business managers
- C . No, the buyer’s recommendations are not relevant to the final sourcing decision, which must be taken by the business managers
- D . Yes, the procurement buyer can advise on the competitive proposal but should engage with the business managers about the decision to award the tender
A buyer has been working with their business managers on a tender. The buyer is now assessing the tender proposals from the external market.
Is it good practice for the procurement buyer to make sourcing recommendations?
- A . Yes, the procurement buyer should assess and take all decisions to award the tender independently of the business managers to avoid conflict of interest
- B . No, it is a lengthy, costly, and unnecessary step for the procurement buyer to engage business managers
- C . No, the buyer’s recommendations are not relevant to the final sourcing decision, which must be taken by the business managers
- D . Yes, the procurement buyer can advise on the competitive proposal but should engage with the business managers about the decision to award the tender
In a sustainable procurement policy, what is the primary purpose of including lifecycle analysis?
- A . To ensure products are competitively priced
- B . To assess the total environmental impact of a product
- C . To simplify the procurement process
- D . To focus solely on the recycling potential of a product
Scott is a procurement manager who is evaluating a bid from a supplier to provide a new IT system to his office that will be used by 100 employees. He is considering the total life-cycle costs.
Which of the following should Scott consider? Select THREE
- A . Added value
- B . Maintenance
- C . Acquisition Costs
- D . Training
- E . Functional Fit
Which of the following is not a indices that measures economic data?
- A . PPI
- B . CPI
- C . GDP
- D . ISO
Which of the following is not a indices that measures economic data?
- A . PPI
- B . CPI
- C . GDP
- D . ISO
Which of the following is not a indices that measures economic data?
- A . PPI
- B . CPI
- C . GDP
- D . ISO
Roberto is running a tender in which his main concern is price. However he is keen to hear also about the companies‘ Corporate Social Responsibility Policies and how this will impact their delivery. Roberto is considering awarding the CSR question 4 points in a weighted point system.
If he does this, what weight should be given to the price?
- A . 4
- B . 5
- C . 8
- D . 96
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?
- A . use the Return on Investment Ratio
- B . do an Acid Test
- C . work out the supplier’s EBITDA
- D . work out the supplier’s gearing ratio
Tulip Rose Industries is using a restricted approach to tendering for a new contract for the facilities management of their seven factories which produce furniture made of organic materials.
What is likely to be the reason they are using a restricted approach?
- A . the requirement is complex
- B . the suppliers are likely to be unqualified
- C . interest in the tender opportunity is likely to be low
- D . interest in the tender opportunity is likely to be high