Free CIPS L5M8 Exam Questions

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Question 1

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

Question 2

Bob is the CEO of a fast-growing electronics company. Bob has a high risk appetite and this is reflected within the company culture. Which of the following would be the best approach to manage risk at this company?

A : lerate all risks

B : re a project manager with low appetite for risk to balance out the risk appetite

C : t risk thresholds

D : the company's Competitive Strategy of the Risk Appetite

Answer: C

Question 3

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 4

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 5

Leo is a well loved middle-manager at a Financial organisation. He has been selected to lead a Change Project as the senior leadership team are confident that he will be able to motivate others within the company of the need for change. What type of power is Leo likely to hold?

A : itional

B : pert

C : rsonal

D : gative

Answer: C

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