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CIPS A6 Exam - Topic 5 Question 62 Discussion

Actual exam question for CIPS's A6 exam
Question #: 62
Topic #: 5
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A PEST analysis is conducted on which of the following environments of a company? (2 marks)

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Suggested Answer: A

by Nicholle at Sep 14, 2024, 02:04 PM

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Arlette
3 months ago
I thought it included historical stuff too, but I guess not!
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Kristel
3 months ago
PEST stands for Political, Economic, Social, and Technological, right?
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Penney
3 months ago
Wait, is it really just external? What about internal influences?
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Frederick
4 months ago
Totally agree, external factors are key in PEST.
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Magnolia
4 months ago
It's definitely about the external environment!
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Nieves
4 months ago
I’m confused because I thought PEST could also touch on historical contexts, but that doesn’t seem to fit the options here.
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Olive
4 months ago
I practiced a question like this before, and I believe PEST is definitely not about internal factors. So, I’d lean towards external as well.
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Rossana
4 months ago
I’m not entirely sure, but I remember something about it being related to the external environment. Maybe it’s option A?
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Pamella
5 months ago
I think a PEST analysis focuses on external factors, right? It’s about the political, economic, social, and technological environments.
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Oren
5 months ago
The key here is that a PEST analysis specifically examines the political, economic, social, and technological factors, so the external environment is the right choice.
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Gianna
5 months ago
Hmm, I'm a bit confused on the difference between internal and external environments. I'll have to think this one through carefully.
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Kristel
5 months ago
I'm pretty sure a PEST analysis looks at the external environment, so I'll go with option A.
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Alline
5 months ago
I remember learning about PEST analysis in class, and it's definitely focused on the broader external factors that can impact a company. I'll select A.
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Yvonne
1 year ago
I'm feeling lucky. Let's go with D) Political. Gotta keep those politicians on their toes!
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Nan
1 year ago
You're right, we should consider political factors in our analysis to stay informed.
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Alethea
1 year ago
Actually, a PEST analysis does include political factors, so D) Political is a valid option.
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Catarina
1 year ago
I think a PEST analysis focuses on the external environment, so it's not political.
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Lai
1 year ago
External, of course. PEST stands for Political, Economic, Social, and Technological. Duh!
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Alisha
1 year ago
B) Internal
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Elvis
1 year ago
Exactly, PEST analysis focuses on the external environment of a company.
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Alona
1 year ago
A) External
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Dacia
1 year ago
I think it's important to consider both internal and external factors for a comprehensive analysis.
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Britt
1 year ago
I agree with Lizette, it helps to analyze the political, economic, social, and technological factors affecting the company.
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Brittani
1 year ago
A PEST analysis? That's like a political weather report for businesses, right? I'm going with A) External.
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Isreal
1 year ago
That's correct! It helps businesses understand the external factors that may impact their operations.
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Francesco
1 year ago
I think it also includes factors like economic, social, and technological influences.
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Glendora
1 year ago
Yes, you're right! A PEST analysis looks at the external environment of a company.
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Lizette
1 year ago
A PEST analysis is conducted on the external environment of a company.
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