CIPS Exam L5M3 Topic 1 Question 8 Discussion

Actual exam question for CIPS's L5M3 exam

Question #: 8
Topic #: 1

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When there has been a major breach in a contract, the contract will be terminated. Is this statement true?

Ayes- the contract will be terminated and damages sought

Byes- the contract must be terminated as there is no means by which the contract could continue after a major breach

Cno- the contract can be affirmed by the injured party

Dno- the contract can continue if the offending party proves that further breaches won't occur

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Suggested Answer: D

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This is litigation as it involves a legal team and it's public. Out of the 4 options only litigation is a public dispute resolution.

by Angella at Apr 01, 2023, 02:22 AM

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Isadora

2 months ago

As someone who's been on the wrong end of a major breach, I can tell you C is the way to go. Nothing worse than being stuck in a bad deal. Affirm and move on, that's my advice!

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Kirk

15 days ago

C) no- the contract can be affirmed by the injured party

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Mohammad

23 days ago

B) yes- the contract must be terminated as there is no means by which the contract could continue after a major breach

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Lenita

1 months ago

A) yes- the contract will be terminated and damages sought

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Lorriane

2 months ago

I'm going to have to go with C. Terminating a contract seems a bit extreme - give the offending party a chance to make it right, I say!

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Susy

15 days ago

I see your point, but I still think C is the most fair option. It allows for the possibility of the contract being affirmed.

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Antonio

19 days ago

I disagree, I believe A is the correct answer. Terminating the contract and seeking damages is necessary after a major breach.

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Natalya

1 months ago

I think C is the best option. It's important to give the offending party a chance to fix things.

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Raelene

2 months ago

Hmm, I'd say A is the way to go. Terminate the contract and go after damages. Why bother trying to keep a broken deal alive?

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Mohammad

2 months ago

I'm going with B. If there's been a major breach, the contract has to end. No point in trying to salvage it at that point, right? Might as well start fresh.

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Elliot

3 days ago

C) no- the contract can be affirmed by the injured party

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Crissy

4 days ago

I agree with B. Once there's a major breach, it's hard to trust the other party again.

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Loren

5 days ago

B) yes- the contract must be terminated as there is no means by which the contract could continue after a major breach

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Francis

14 days ago

A) yes- the contract will be terminated and damages sought

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Garry

1 months ago

True, but it might be risky to continue a contract after a major breach. It's a tough decision to make.

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Anika

1 months ago

I think that's a good point. If they can prove they won't breach again, maybe the contract can continue.

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Adelaide

1 months ago

But what if the offending party promises not to breach the contract again? Could it still continue?

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Mertie

2 months ago

I agree with you, B seems like the most logical choice. Once there's a major breach, it's hard to trust the other party.

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Buddy

2 months ago

D sounds like the right answer to me. The contract can continue if the offending party can convince the other side that they won't breach again. Seems like a reasonable solution.

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Domingo

2 months ago

I'm pretty sure the correct answer is C. The injured party can choose to affirm the contract even after a major breach, rather than automatically terminating it.

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