CIPS Exam L4M2 Topic 3 Question 12 Discussion

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Question #: 12
Topic #: 3

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Aircraft Category Manager, Harpal Patel, is purchasing several aircraft engines. He is seeking to determine which category of specification will be most appropriate. He decides on using a conformance-based specification. A conformance-based specification is most appropriate in which one of the following instances?

AWhen technical dimensions are necessary for operational reasons

BWhen technology is changing rapidly in the market sector

CWhere suppliers have greater relevant technical expertise than the buyer

DWhere there are clear objective criteria for evaluating alternative solutions put forward by suppliers

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Suggested Answer: B

Those items make up small portion of spend and the supply risk is low. So it is tactical item according to Kraljic portfolio matrix. Procurement should bundle these items into larger contracts, simplify procurement process.

LO 2, AC 2.1

by Nicolette at Feb 07, 2023, 06:41 AM

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Tamra

2 days ago

Ah, the age-old question of conformance-based specs. I think D is the winner, though B did make me chuckle a bit. Who doesn't love rapidly changing technology?

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Lizbeth

3 days ago

Haha, they're really testing our procurement knowledge here, aren't they? I'm gonna go with D, seems the most straightforward option.

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Fletcher

5 days ago

Aha, I agree with Chantay. D is the way to go. Gotta love those clear, objective criteria!

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Chantay

8 days ago

I'm a bit torn between B and D, but I think D makes the most sense. The question is specifically asking about the conformance-based spec, and that seems to fit best with D.

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Stanford

15 days ago

Hmm, I think D is the correct answer here. Having clear objective criteria for evaluating supplier solutions is key in a conformance-based specification.

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