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CIMAPRA17-BA4-1 Exam - Topic 2 Question 119 Discussion

Actual exam question for CIMA's CIMAPRA17-BA4-1 exam

Question #: 119
Topic #: 2

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Which of the following is the responsibility of the Chairman, according to the UK Corporate Governance Code?

AAuthorizing major investments

BControlling the workings of the Board

COperational control

DCarrying out the policies of the Board

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Suggested Answer: B

by Frederic at Nov 25, 2025, 05:13 PM

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Janine

2 months ago

I feel A is the best choice. It aligns with governance roles.

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Jacki

3 months ago

D seems off. The Chairman doesn’t carry out policies.

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Pearline

3 months ago

But what about C? Major investments need approval too.

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Jacqueline

3 months ago

Agreed! The Chairman leads the meetings.

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Lenna

3 months ago

I think A is the right answer. Setting the agenda is crucial.

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Naomi

3 months ago

C) Authorizing major investments seems more like a CEO role.

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Kina

3 months ago

Totally agree, it’s all about setting the agenda!

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Jolanda

4 months ago

Really? I didn’t know the Chairman had that much power!

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Winfred

4 months ago

I thought it was B) Operational control.

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Fallon

4 months ago

A) Setting the agenda, definitely. The Chairman needs to keep those board meetings on track.

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Anthony

5 months ago

D) Carrying out the policies of the Board? Haha, the Chairman doesn't do the dirty work, that's for the executives!

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Tula

5 months ago

B) Operational control? No way, that's the CEO's job. The Chairman is more of a figurehead, not involved in day-to-day operations.

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Shay

5 months ago

This question reminds me of a practice question we did on Board responsibilities, and I feel like A is the best choice based on that.

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Georgiana

5 months ago

I’m a bit confused because I thought operational control was more for the CEO, but I could be mixing up the roles.

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Kate

5 months ago

I remember discussing the roles of the Chairman in class, and I think it’s definitely about guiding the Board, so A seems right.

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Cherelle

5 months ago

I think the Chairman is mainly responsible for setting the agenda for Board meetings, but I’m not completely sure.

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Zena

6 months ago

I feel pretty confident about this question. The UK Corporate Governance Code lays out the Chairman's responsibilities clearly, so I should be able to identify the right answer.

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Armando

6 months ago

This is a tricky one. I'm going to have to really think it through and not rush to an answer. The Chairman's duties can be nuanced, so I need to make sure I select the most accurate option.

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Catarina

6 months ago

Okay, I've got a strategy for this. I'll eliminate the options that don't seem to match the Chairman's role, then choose the one that best fits the description in the Code.

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Joanne

6 months ago

A) Setting the agenda for Board meetings is correct!

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Lindsey

6 months ago

A) Setting the agenda for Board meetings seems like the correct answer. The Chairman is responsible for leading the Board and ensuring effective discussions.

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Tawna

7 months ago

C) Authorizing major investments? Nah, that's a bit too much power for the Chairman. I'd go with A.

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Mee

7 months ago

True, but that's more of a Board responsibility, not just the Chairman.

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Brigette

7 months ago

Hmm, I'm a bit unsure about this one. The options seem pretty similar, so I'll need to carefully read through the Code to make sure I understand the Chairman's specific responsibilities.

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Judy

7 months ago

I think this is a pretty straightforward question about the responsibilities of the Chairman. I'd focus on reviewing the key duties outlined in the UK Corporate Governance Code.

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Harris

2 months ago

Definitely A, it's all about guiding the meetings!

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Fredric

2 months ago

Not really, that's more for the CEO or the Board.

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Joye

2 months ago

What about C) Authorizing major investments? Isn't that important too?

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Lavonda

2 months ago

Agreed, the Chairman's role is mainly about the agenda.

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Lai

6 months ago

I believe it's A) Setting the agenda for Board meetings.

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