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The Profex textbook for this subject, states that 'specifications are said to be 'the heart of the con-tract'. The book then goes on to state that goods supplied must be 'fit for...'
Suggested Answer: D
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'Fit for purpose'.
This expression is used as / in definitions of quality, as well as being included in parts of UK legisla-tion (Sale of Goods Act).
26 comments · newest first
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Terrilyn
11 months ago
Wait, are we sure about that? Seems a bit vague.
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Celestina
11 months ago
I thought it was more about the requirements than the purpose?
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Justine
11 months ago
It's definitely about being fit for purpose, that's standard!
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Karina
11 months ago
Totally agree, they define what we expect!
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Sylvia
11 months ago
Specifications really are crucial in contracts.
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Brigette
12 months ago
I vaguely recall something about 'fit for the requirement' being mentioned, but I can't remember if that was in the context of specifications.
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Gianna
12 months ago
I feel like 'fit for usage' could also be a possibility, but it doesn't sound quite right compared to what we discussed.
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Sylvia
1 year ago
I think it might be 'fit for purpose' because we practiced a similar question in class where that phrase came up a lot.
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Sabrina
1 year ago
I remember the textbook emphasizing that specifications are crucial, but I'm not entirely sure what the exact wording was about being 'fit for...'
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Marylyn
1 year ago
This is a tricky one. I'm not totally confident, but I'm leaning towards B since the question is asking about what goods need to be "fit for," and usage seems like the most logical answer based on the textbook excerpt.
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Carylon
1 year ago
Okay, I think I've got this. The textbook is emphasizing the importance of specifications, so the goods must need to be "fit for" the requirement or purpose stated in the contract. I'll go with C.
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Rory
1 year ago
Hmm, I'm a bit unsure about this one. The textbook excerpt doesn't explicitly state what goods need to be "fit for." I'll have to think carefully about the options and see if I can eliminate any of them.
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Reita
1 year ago
This question seems straightforward. I'll focus on the key information from the textbook about specifications being the "heart of the contract" and goods needing to be "fit for" something. I think the answer is likely B or C.
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Tammi
1 year ago
I'm not sure, but I think it could also be C) The requirement.
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Venita
1 year ago
I agree with Maira, the goods must be fit for their purpose.
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Van
1 year ago
C, 'fit for the requirement', no doubt. Anything less would be a royal pain in the neck.
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Wilburn
1 year ago
Definitely D, 'fit for purpose'. Anything else would be like a square peg in a round hole.
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Earlean
1 year ago
D) Purpose
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Francene
1 year ago
C) The requirement
JA
Jarod
1 year ago
B) Usage
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Amber
1 year ago
A) A King
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Maira
1 year ago
I think the answer is D) Purpose.
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Reena
1 year ago
Hmm, 'fit for a king' sounds like a lavish requirement. I'll go with B, 'fit for usage'.
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Delpha
1 year ago
Yes, the goods supplied must definitely meet the requirement specified in the contract.
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Theron
1 year ago
I think 'fit for purpose' is also important when it comes to specifications.
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Alisha
1 year ago
I agree, 'fit for usage' seems like a practical requirement.