CIPS Socially Responsible Procurement L3M5 Exam Practice Test

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Question 1

Which one of the following is typically insufficiently exploited in unskilled storage layout and de-sign?



Answer : A

Height - a reference to the necessity to fully use the cube of a space.

(L3M6)


Question 2

Which of the following is not included within the concept of 'ethical sourcing'?



Answer : A

'Value for money is obtained through buying on the basis of lowest price' would not be a necessary part of the concept of ethical sourcing. The other answers shown are all factors included within eth-ical sourcing.


Question 3

Diversity is a driver of ...'



Answer : A

Innovation - diversity is seen to be a good thing encouraging ideas, creativity, etc


Question 4

'A methodical examination, involving analysis and tests of procedures and practices; and its purpose is to verify whether they comply with legal requirements, internal policies and accepted practice or standards' (Profex textbook for L3M5 / L3M6) What is this describing?



Answer : D

Clearly this is auditing. Compliance, verification, legality, etc.


Question 5

CIPS has created a list of the ten most common CSR issues in supply chains. Which one of the fol-lowing is not on that list?



Answer : C

Cost (reduction) is a traditional focus of procurement.

CSR tries to help us think beyond simply cost reduction, or a bottom line orientation.


Question 6

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 7

A XXX YYY - a number of similar items or packages assembled into one batch, usually cube-shaped, often capable of being stacked relatively easily.



Answer : A

Unit load. Part of the concept of unitisation - making items easier to store and transport.

(L3M6)


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