Free CIPS L4M7 Exam Questions

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Question 1

Which of the following are examples of acquisition costs for the buying organisation? Select TWO that apply.

A : The disposal costs of the assets

B : The costs associated with consumer product sales tax

C : The costs of approving and paying invoices

D : The advertising costs of the marketing company

E : The costs of the goods or materials

Answer: C,E

Question 2

A warehouse manager is evaluating the use of Automated Guided Vehicles (AGVs) within a repetitive taskenvironment. After reviewing their use and price, the manager decided to invest in several AGVs. Were theycorrect in doing this?

A : Yes, as it will reduce the costs of employing labour

B : No, as it reduces the flexibility of the warehouse operations

C : Yes, organisations must use high-tech solutions where possible

D : No, as they are only suitable for use in non-repetitive task environments

Answer: A

Question 3

An organisation needs to determine whether to lease a piece of equipment or purchase it outright. From the following statements, which ones describe the advantages for a procurement organisation to lease rather than to purchase outright? Capital allowances may be set against tax, and grants may be available There is no initial investment which would tie up the organisation’s working capital It would protect against technological obsolescence as equipment can be replaced as required The total cost may be higher than purchasing the equipment outright

A : 1 and 2 only

B : 2 and 3 only

C : 2 and 4 only

D : 3 and 4 only

Answer: B

Question 4

The managing director requires action to be taken to improve the organization’s profitability and has asked for suggestions to enable this to be achieved. The procurement manager has said that a just-in-time (JIT) system should be introduced. Would such a system improve profitability?

A : Yes, because it would reduce stock holding costs

B : No, because it would increase buffer stock

C : No, because it would increase stock holding costs

D : Yes, because it would reduce stock turn rates

Answer: A

Question 5

Which ONE of the following correctly differentiates between obsolescent and redundant stock?

A : Obsolescent stock is in short supply, redundant stock has no current supplier with stock available

B : Obsolescent stock is damaged goods that need returning to suppliers, redundant stock is no longer stocked by the organization

C : Obsolescent stock has been updated by another item but can still be used, redundant stock is no longer used by an organization

D : Obsolescent stock has been supplied by a failed supplier, redundant stock requires quality testing before use

Answer: C

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