CIPS Socially Responsible Procurement L3M5 Exam Questions

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Question 1

Learning Outcome 2.2 of your course syllabus (for both L3M5 and L3M6) is 'Explain the environ-mental impact of transportation and storage'.

Which of the following are included as assessment criteria under that heading? Select all that apply.



Answer : A, B, C, D

The answer is 'all of them'.

It would be wise to ensure you have some understanding of how each of these criteria relates to / contributes towards the course overall.

For example, can you think of some examples of 'accidents' which can be said to illustrate a less-than-careful approach to business? (Clue: oil companies).


Question 2

Which part of the world suffered huge wildfires in 2018 as a result of a Pacific Gas and Electric power line being struck by a falling tree, resulting in the power company having to settle very large compensation claims?



Answer : C

Recriminations continue to fly regarding the annual fires in California, which often result in destruc-tion of woodland, homes and often with loss of life. These seasonal fires have become significantly larger, although less numerous, in the past few decades, with dramatic and devastating effect.


Question 3

Avoidance of the depletion of natural resources in order to maintain an ecological balance' is a def-inition of:



Answer : C

Sustainability fits the bill: the other answers are related, but don't quite nail it.


Question 4

What has been defined as: 'a process whereby organisations meet their needs for goods, services, works and utilities in a way that achieves value for money on a whole life basis in terms of generating benefits not only to the organisation, but also to society and the economy, whilst minimising damage to the environment'



Answer : B

This is a definition of sustainable procurement, from the Sustainable Procurement Task Force, quot-ed by Profex Publishing, L3M5, Ch 6.

The inclusion of terms like 'meet their needs' and 'value for money' point us in the direction of pro-curement, not just sustainability.


Question 5

Thinking of the XXX Sustainability Index, what does the 'XXX' represent?



Answer : A

The answer is 'CIPS'.

For a fee, CIPS will measure the extent of your organisation's commitment to the 3 P's.


Question 6

Which is the greatest source overall of noise pollution in the developed world?



Answer : B

Transport.

Think about it: vehicle engine noise, sirens, rail, overhead aircraft. With engine noise often being a constant buzz.


Question 7

What do the letters 'GHG' stand for?



Answer : D

GHG is an abbreviation for 'greenhouse gas'.

Greenhouse gases create a 'greenhouse effect' on the planet- ie warming it.

Other question on the subject of GHG appear in these tests.


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