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CIPS L3M1 Exam - Topic 4 Question 9 Discussion

Actual exam question for CIPS's L3M1 exam
Question #: 9
Topic #: 4
[All L3M1 Questions]

Which of the following constitute non-tariff barriers to trade?

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Suggested Answer: B, D

Coal and oil are the correct answers. These are finite resources and will run out some day.

The others shown are renewables.


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Bernardine
3 months ago
Increased import duties are definitely a tariff, not a non-tariff barrier.
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Tasia
3 months ago
Wait, are we sure about the customs stuff? Seems a bit vague.
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Chan
3 months ago
Reduced import duties? That’s not a barrier at all!
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Claudio
4 months ago
I think government subsidies can also be seen as a barrier.
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Wynell
4 months ago
Complex customs procedures definitely count as non-tariff barriers.
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Ricarda
4 months ago
Reduced import duties seem like they would promote trade, so I don't think they count as a barrier at all.
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Vilma
4 months ago
I practiced a similar question, and I think increased import duties are actually a tariff barrier, not a non-tariff one.
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Karina
4 months ago
I'm not entirely sure, but I feel like government subsidies might also be considered a non-tariff barrier since they affect competition.
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Lachelle
5 months ago
I remember discussing non-tariff barriers in class, and I think complex customs procedures definitely fit that definition.
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Effie
5 months ago
I'm feeling confident about this one. The key is to identify the non-tariff barriers, which are things like regulations, quotas, and subsidies that restrict trade without using tariffs.
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Ilene
5 months ago
Hmm, I'm a bit unsure about this one. I know non-tariff barriers are things other than just import duties, but I'll need to think through the options carefully.
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Percy
5 months ago
This question seems pretty straightforward. I'll focus on identifying the non-tariff barriers like complex customs procedures and government subsidies.
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Elli
5 months ago
Okay, I've got this. Increased import duties and reduced import duties are both tariff-based, so those are out. The other two options, complex customs procedures and government subsidies, are definitely non-tariff barriers.
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Haydee
5 months ago
Okay, let's see. I think the key is having one device in AP mode and the other in a compatible mode like station-pseudobridge. I'll need to double-check the options to be sure.
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Rueben
5 months ago
Hmm, I'm a bit unsure here. I think it might have something to do with understanding the customer's current pain points and how the new solution addresses them, but I'm not totally confident.
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Alba
5 months ago
Hmm, this one seems pretty straightforward. I think the Blend Shape deformer is about using multiple target shapes to reshape another piece of geometry, so I'll go with option B.
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Leota
5 months ago
Hmm, I'm a bit unsure about the steps here. Do I need to select the 'Accountant Closing' role first, or can I just go straight to assigning the user?
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Kiera
9 months ago
If they wanted to make this question more interesting, they should have included 'Mandatory unicorn riding lessons' as an option. Now that would be a real non-tariff barrier!
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Susana
8 months ago
Haha, mandatory unicorn riding lessons would definitely make things more interesting!
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Sarah
8 months ago
D) Government subsidies to domestic producers
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Carmelina
8 months ago
B) Complex customs procedures and paperwork for any goods crossing borders
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Victor
9 months ago
A) Increased import duties
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Felix
9 months ago
I'm just trying to get through this exam without falling asleep. Non-tariff barriers are so dry, but at least they're not as boring as watching paint dry.
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Carman
9 months ago
D) Government subsidies to domestic producers
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Leatha
9 months ago
B) Complex customs procedures and paperwork for any goods crossing borders
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Chuck
9 months ago
A) Increased import duties
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Coral
10 months ago
Reduced import duties? Really? That's the opposite of a non-tariff barrier. Clearly, the answer is D - government subsidies.
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Soledad
8 months ago
Complex customs procedures and paperwork for any goods crossing borders can also be a non-tariff barrier.
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Laine
9 months ago
I agree, the answer is D - government subsidies to domestic producers.
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Aliza
9 months ago
Reduced import duties? Really? That's the opposite of a non-tariff barrier.
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Santos
10 months ago
Oh come on, how is increased import duties not a non-tariff barrier? This exam is trying to trick us!
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Annabelle
10 months ago
But what about D) Government subsidies to domestic producers? Could that also be considered a non-tariff barrier?
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Merlyn
10 months ago
I agree with Luis. Non-tariff barriers like complex customs procedures can make trade difficult.
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Luis
10 months ago
I think B) Complex customs procedures and paperwork for any goods crossing borders is a non-tariff barrier.
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Salena
10 months ago
Option B is definitely the correct answer. Complex customs procedures are a major non-tariff barrier that can hinder trade.
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Ligia
9 months ago
Yes, complex customs procedures can definitely create obstacles for goods crossing borders.
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Hoa
10 months ago
I agree, option B is a common non-tariff barrier that can slow down trade.
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Arlie
11 months ago
Government subsidies to domestic producers can also be considered non-tariff barriers, right?
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Stefan
11 months ago
I agree with Tashia, those definitely make trade more difficult.
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Tashia
11 months ago
I think complex customs procedures and paperwork are non-tariff barriers.
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