CIPS Exam L4M4 Topic 2 Question 15 Discussion

Actual exam question for CIPS's L4M4 exam

Question #: 15
Topic #: 2

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Faisal is a medical equipment maintenance services procurement specialist within a local hospital. Faisal is responsible for ensuring contracts are in place that will ensure operational continuity of high-value pieces such as radiology equipment. When carrying out tender opportunities for these services, Faisal will specify, as an essential requirement, that certain standards are adhered to. Which of the following is a benefit of incorporating standards as a requirement within a specification?

AStandards provide clear guidelines and remove the risk of ambiguity

BStandards will mirror the buyer's requirements in its entirety

CStandards will ensure suppliers meet all the buyer's requirements

DStandards will ensure low pricing is submitted in the tender response

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Suggested Answer: A, B, C

The correct answers are; suspiciously low labour costs, workers living on site and poor quality products (as this signals that the workforce may be unskilled).

A low score on the CPI is a good thing (high scores are more likely to signify slavery concerns) and just because someone speaks English as a second language doesn't mean you automatically need to be suspicious. That would be prejudice.

by Elli at Jul 05, 2024, 08:03 AM

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Elenore

1 months ago

B) Standards will mirror the buyer's requirements in its entirety. As long as the standards are well-defined, this option seems the most logical choice.

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Kris

16 days ago

User 3: Standards are definitely crucial for maintaining consistency and quality in service delivery.

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Glory

1 months ago

User 2: I agree, having clear guidelines can help prevent misunderstandings and ensure quality service.

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Evangelina

1 months ago

User 1: I think A) Standards provide clear guidelines and remove the risk of ambiguity is important for ensuring everyone is on the same page.

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Sylvia

2 months ago

I'm not sure, but I heard standards are like the rules of the game - they make everything run smoothly, even if they're a bit boring sometimes.

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Lashawnda

6 days ago

That makes sense, standards do help ensure everything runs smoothly.

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Selma

9 days ago

C) Standards will ensure suppliers meet all the buyer's requirements

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Lelia

29 days ago

A) Standards provide clear guidelines and remove the risk of ambiguity

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Rory

2 months ago

I see where you both are coming from. However, I think standards also ensure that suppliers meet all the buyer's requirements, not just provide clear guidelines. So, I would choose option C as the benefit of incorporating standards in the specification.

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Millie

2 months ago

C) Standards will ensure suppliers meet all the buyer's requirements. This is the most important benefit, as it guarantees the hospital receives the exact services it needs.

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Gladis

21 days ago

D) Standards will ensure low pricing is submitted in the tender response

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Jaime

25 days ago

C) Standards will ensure suppliers meet all the buyer's requirements

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Dianne

29 days ago

B) Standards will mirror the buyer's requirements in its entirety

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Aliza

1 months ago

C) Standards will ensure suppliers meet all the buyer's requirements.

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Diego

2 months ago

A) Standards provide clear guidelines and remove the risk of ambiguity

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Aliza

2 months ago

A) Standards provide clear guidelines and remove the risk of ambiguity.

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Leigha

2 months ago

I agree with Nelida. Having clear standards in the specification will make it easier for suppliers to understand what is required, leading to better quality service. Option A sounds like the best choice.

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Hoa

2 months ago

A) Standards provide clear guidelines and remove the risk of ambiguity. This is crucial for ensuring the maintenance services are executed consistently and effectively.

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Nelida

2 months ago

I think the benefit of incorporating standards is that it provides clear guidelines and removes ambiguity. So, I would go with option A.

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