Free CIPS L3M4 Exam Questions

Question 1

An office manager buys some wallpaper based on samples, only to find the batch of paper delivered is of a slightly different colour than the sample provided. Is this an implied term covered under sale by description?

A : No, it is sale by sample. The bulk does not correspond with the sample

B : Yes, it is sale by description. The wallpaper is not the correct colour

C : No, it is not of satisfactory quality. The wallpaper is not fit for purpose intended

D : Yes, it is sale by description. The wallpaper does not conform to the description

Answer: A

Question 2

An office manager buys some wallpaper based on samples, only to find the batch of paper delivered is of a slightly different colour than the sample provided. Is this an implied term covered under sale by description?

A : No, it is sale by sample. The bulk does not correspond with the sample

B : Yes, it is sale by description. The wallpaper is not the correct colour

C : No, it is not of satisfactory quality. The wallpaper is not fit for purpose intended

D : Yes, it is sale by description. The wallpaper does not conform to the description

Answer: A

Question 3

‘Doing things for less cost’ is a description of:

A : Effectiveness

B : Economy

C : Efficiency

Answer: B

Question 4

An office manager buys some wallpaper based on samples, only to find the batch of paper delivered is of a slightly different colour than the sample provided. Is this an implied term covered under sale by description?

A : No, it is sale by sample. The bulk does not correspond with the sample

B : Yes, it is sale by description. The wallpaper is not the correct colour

C : No, it is not of satisfactory quality. The wallpaper is not fit for purpose intended

D : Yes, it is sale by description. The wallpaper does not conform to the description

Answer: A

Question 5

CIPS believes that it is good practice for different staff members to be responsible for three key activities in procurement (specifying / requisitioning; sourcing / contracting; authorising payment), in order to reduce the likelihood of malpractice, and to do what is in the best interests of the organisation. Select two of the following terms which this principle is known by.

A : Separation of duties

B : Synthesis of duties

C : Severance of duties

D : Segregation of duties

Answer: A,D