Free CIPS L4M7 Exam Questions

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Question 1

Which of the following are most likely to be the purposes of packing and packaging?

1. To bring the product cost down

2. To protect the product

3. To improve the product recognition

4. To test the product durability

A : 3 and 4 only

B : 1 and 2 only

C : 1 and 4 only

D : 2 and 3 only

Answer: D

Question 2

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 3

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 4

Amanda is the purchasing manager for AB Construction based in France. She is considering purchasing an asset from overseas but knows she must account for fluctuations in exchange rates in the contract. Is Amanda correct?

A : No, as it will be better to purchase the asset in AB Construction's local currency as it would be efficient and more stable

B : Yes, as AB Construction could pay more for the asset than intended and Amanda should include a currency fluctuation clause

C : No, as the price can be re-negotiated post-contract sign-off by AB Construction and the supplier

D : Yes, as Amanda will be able to decide the currency exchange rates to be used

Answer: B

Question 5

What advantage can the use of ABC classification of stock provide in warehouse design?

A : It allows the organisation to categorise items in alphabetical order for easier storage and retrieval

B : It gives purchasing staff more time to concentrate on those items that have most financial benefit to the organisation

C : It assists in deciding on the most appropriate layout, handling systems, and what type of picking system to introduce

D : It determines where each item is to be located within the warehouse to aid inspection procedures

Answer: C

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