CIPS L3M2 Exam - Topic 2 Question 41 Discussion

Actual exam question for CIPS's L3M2 exam

Question #: 41
Topic #: 2

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'Something which carries on over time, going round in repetitive circles', is called a:

AScheme

BCycle

CCircuit

DProcess map

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Suggested Answer: B

It's a cycle.

This is relevant to the measurement of cycle times, as featured in your syllabus.

by Marlon at Oct 27, 2025, 03:21 PM

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Skye

15 hours ago

I'm leaning towards C) Circuit. It also implies a loop.

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Valentin

6 days ago

I agree, B) Cycle makes sense. Repetitive circles, right?

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Nina

11 days ago

I think it's B) Cycle. It fits the description well.

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Jacquline

16 days ago

Process map sounds too complicated for this!

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Francis

21 days ago

Wait, is it really just a Cycle?

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Isidra

26 days ago

Circuit seems off, right?

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Pura

1 month ago

I thought it was a Scheme at first.

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Coleen

1 month ago

B) Cycle. Round and round we go, where it stops, nobody knows!

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Julie

1 month ago

D) Process map. Seems like the most comprehensive option to me.

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Sharita

2 months ago

B) Cycle. Duh, it's the most obvious choice here.

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Roslyn

2 months ago

I'm leaning towards "Scheme," but I feel like "Cycle" is a strong contender too.

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Rolland

2 months ago

"Process map" sounds familiar, but I can't recall if it relates to something ongoing like this.

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Clemencia

2 months ago

B) Cycle. It's the only option that describes something repetitive and ongoing.

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Jolanda

2 months ago

I remember a practice question that mentioned "circuit" in a different context, but it doesn't seem to fit here.

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Arlette

2 months ago

Definitely a Cycle!

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Paris

3 months ago

This question is a real brain-teaser! I'm going with B) Cycle, just to be safe.

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Annmarie

3 months ago

C) Circuit. Electrical circuits are a perfect example of something that repeats in a cycle.

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Dusti

3 months ago

I think it might be "Cycle" since it fits the idea of something repetitive, but I'm not entirely sure.

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Lucina

3 months ago

Ah, I see what they're getting at here. A cycle or a circuit would both work, but I think cycle is the more precise term for something that repeats in a circular pattern over time.

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Brett

4 months ago

This is a good test of understanding key concepts. I'm confident I can eliminate a couple of the options and then make an educated guess on the right answer.

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Jules

4 months ago

I'm a little unsure about this one. The wording is a bit tricky. I might need to re-read the question a few times to make sure I understand it fully before answering.

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Noe

4 months ago

Okay, let's see. "Repetitive circles" - that makes me think of a cycle or a circuit. I'll have to weigh the differences between those two options.

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Delila

4 months ago

Hmm, this seems like a straightforward question about repetitive patterns. I'll think through the options carefully and go with the one that best fits the description.

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