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CIPS A6 Exam - Topic 1 Question 39 Discussion

Actual exam question for CIPS's A6 exam
Question #: 39
Topic #: 1
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Which of the following examples of political activity is most likely to have an effect on a company's business?

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Suggested Answer: A

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Denae
3 months ago
Not sure if B really matters for most companies.
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Gary
3 months ago
Totally with you on C, it's a game changer!
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Hillary
4 months ago
Wait, how does D impact local businesses?
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Nadine
4 months ago
A is important too, election campaigns can change policies.
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Doyle
4 months ago
Definitely C, fuel prices affect everything!
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Ezekiel
4 months ago
I wonder if option B could affect companies that rely on labor from asylum seekers. It’s tricky to gauge the direct impact.
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Mozelle
4 months ago
Option A seems relevant too, but I feel like it might have more of a long-term effect rather than an immediate one.
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Lorriane
4 months ago
I'm not so sure about that. I remember a practice question where the election campaign had a significant effect on market stability.
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Denny
5 months ago
I think option C about the government increasing the tax on fuel and oil could really impact businesses, especially those in transportation.
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Corinne
5 months ago
The fuel and oil tax increase seems like the most obvious choice here. That would directly affect a company's costs and bottom line. The other options seem more indirect.
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Elli
5 months ago
Hmm, this is a tricky one. I'm not entirely sure which of these would have the biggest impact on a company's operations. I'll need to think it through carefully.
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Genevieve
5 months ago
This seems like a straightforward question about how government policies can impact businesses. I'd focus on identifying the option that would have the most direct and significant effect.
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Howard
5 months ago
I'm a bit confused by this question. I'm not sure how to weigh the different types of political activity and their potential business impacts. Any tips on approaching this?
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Lilli
5 months ago
I'm pretty confident that the answer is A. The question specifies the baseline configuration, so it's not going to be something like "anyone can create Change Requests." The ITIL role and Change-specific roles make the most sense for who would have that capability in the default setup.
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Renato
5 months ago
I think this might be a full factorial design, but I'm not entirely sure if it's the best choice given the variables involved.
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Oneida
5 months ago
I remember something about supply and demand. Maybe it's option A? "Too many people chasing too many goods" sounds familiar, but I'm not confident.
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Jesusa
5 months ago
I think the term we're looking for is war driving, but I'm not 100% sure. It's about collecting data, right?
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Amber
5 months ago
Okay, let's see... I think the key here is to look for the policy constraint that specifically mentions Shared VPC host projects. That seems like the most direct way to address the issue.
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Talia
10 months ago
Ha! You think that's tough? Wait until the government starts handing out free money to other countries. That's gonna be a real headache for the accountants.
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Delisa
8 months ago
D) The government providing aid to foreign countries.
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Quentin
8 months ago
C) The government increasing the tax on fuel and oil
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Kris
9 months ago
A) The government's campaign leading up to a general election
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Scot
10 months ago
Hmm, I'm not so sure. B) The asylum seeker rules could have some serious supply chain implications for a lot of industries. That's a tricky one.
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Micheal
10 months ago
I agree, C is the clear choice here. The fuel and oil tax hike is gonna be a big deal for any company that relies on transportation or energy-intensive operations.
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Tammy
9 months ago
I agree, C is the clear choice here. The fuel and oil tax hike is gonna be a big deal for any company that relies on transportation or energy-intensive operations.
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Alline
9 months ago
D) The government providing aid to foreign countries
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Huey
9 months ago
C) The government increasing the tax on fuel and oil
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Tony
10 months ago
B) The government tightening the rules for allowing asylum seekers to enter the country
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Graham
10 months ago
A) The government's campaign leading up to a general election
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Rodney
10 months ago
C) The government increasing the tax on fuel and oil is definitely the most impactful on a company's business. That's going to hit their bottom line hard.
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Aaron
11 months ago
I believe the government providing aid to foreign countries could also affect a company's business, especially if it impacts trade agreements.
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Tuyet
11 months ago
I agree with Francine. Higher taxes on fuel and oil would impact transportation costs for businesses.
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Francine
11 months ago
I think the government increasing the tax on fuel and oil would have the most effect on a company's business.
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