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Question 1

Which of the following is classed as a material alteration to an offer under the UNCITRAL convention?

AType of packaging

BMethod of delivery

CThe price

DUse of agents

Answer : B

Question 2

Which of the following best describes 'intention to create legal relations' under English law?

AThe buyer indicating that they intend to take the seller to court due to a dispute

BThe buyer ordering goods from the seller by means of a written purchase order

CThe buyer receiving written confirmation of a purchase order from the seller

DThe buyer and seller understanding that their agreement is enforceable in law.

Answer : A

Question 3

Which of the following would be considered to be an invitation to treat in contract

formation?

AA suppliers catalogue or brochure

BA purchase order that follows a suppliers quotation

CA suppliers advice note

DA suppliers order acknowledgement.

Answer : B

Question 4

Which of the following best describes the essential nature of contract management?

AExpediting or 'progress chasing'' particularly when goods ordered are late in arriving

BEnsuring that a legally binding contract is formed in the first place with particular attention to contract terms

CA process that ensures that the contract is performed to a standard that fully meets the objectives and expectations of the buyer

DTaking legal action in the event of a supplier not performing to the standard stated in the contract.

Answer : D

Question 5

Which of the following is the place at which the risk of goods in transit passes from the seller to the buyer under the Ex-Works Incoterm 2000?

AAt the place and to the carrier named by the buyer

BAlongside the ship on the quay named by the buyer

CAt the suppliers works or warehouse

DAt the named destination place

Answer : A

Question 6

Which of the following represents the likely content of legislation designed to protect the buyer from unfair contract terms?

AA term that protects the buyer against the delivery of goods that are not fit for purpose

BA term that limits the use and application of exclusion clauses in contracts

CA term that provides a contractual requirement that goods must be of satisfactory quality

DA term that stipulates delivery of goods must be at the time agreed in the contract

Answer : C

Question 7

Which of the following is generally regarded as a drawback of cost-reimbursable pricing?

AThe price, once agreed, cannot be changed unless as a result of negotiation between buyer and supplier

BThe final price paid depends on monitoring indices which are not always readily available

CThe price paid depends on being able to forecast the resources required to fulfil the contract at its outset

DThe supplier may be in no rush to complete the contract because the longer they take, the more they get paid.

Answer : A

CIPS Preparing and Managing Contracts A8 Exam Questions