Free CIPS L5M8 Exam Questions

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Question 1

The influence of the supply chain network can enable an organisation to benefit from increased absorptive capacity. What is meant by 'absorptive capacity'?

A : ility within the organisation to respond quickly to change

B : capability to deal with fluctuations in prices

C : capacity to work with a larger volume of supply network partners

D : ability to apply new information and add value to the organisation

Answer: D

Question 2

Andrew is creating a SWOT analysis for his department and so far has noted the following areas; lack of direction, resource constraints and competitor advantage. Which area of the SWOT analysis has Andrew completed?

A : rengths

B : aknesses

C : portunities

D : reats

Answer: B

Question 3

Ian is a Project Manager for a large construction project involving the building of a new hospital. A complex supply network is involved which includes the use of several subcontractors. Which of the following would be the best method for dealing with subcontractors for this project?

A : volve subcontractors early on in the planning stage

B : cus on price and have a transactional relationship with subcontractors

C : ure all communication with subcontractors is via the tier one suppliers rather than Ian

D : osely manage subcontractors by using KPIs and holding regular team meetings with them

Answer: A

Question 4

The prediction of tomorrow's weather is considered to be which type of change situation?

A : osed change

B : ntained change

C : en-ended change

D : rtain change

Answer: B

Question 5

Ali is a Project Manager at a large retail organisation within the UK. He has created a project timeline and allocated a budget. However 2 months into the project the UK declares a national lockdown due to an unknown virus sweeping the nation. This, naturally, complicates Ali's project, but what type of complexity is this known as?

A : structural complexity

B : chnical complexity

C : rectional complexity

D : mporal complexity

Answer: D

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