CIPS L3M3 Exam - Topic 2 Question 18 Discussion

Actual exam question for CIPS's L3M3 exam

Question #: 18
Topic #: 2

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The expression 'consideration' means:

ABeing over 18 and being of sound mind

BSome form of valuable exchange

CBeing nice to people, in the expectation that they in turn will be nice

DTaking time to think about the gravity of the contract you may be about to be entering into

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Suggested Answer: B

Consideration is one of the essential elements of a contract in English law, and it essentially means the exchange of something of value for something else of value, typically goods or services for money.

Normally it is the price to be paid in exchange for goods or services.

by Gilma at Aug 25, 2024, 12:19 AM

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Gianna

6 months ago

I thought consideration was more about being nice to others!

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Lucina

6 months ago

I think it also involves understanding the contract's seriousness.

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Shawnna

6 months ago

Wait, is it really just about valuable exchange? Seems too simple.

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Chantell

7 months ago

Totally agree, it’s all about that exchange!

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Francine

7 months ago

Consideration is usually about a valuable exchange in contracts.

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Odette

7 months ago

I remember a practice question that mentioned the importance of consideration in contracts, but I can't remember if it was about valuable exchange or something else.

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Armanda

7 months ago

I recall that 'consideration' is definitely not about being nice to people. It has to be something more formal, right?

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Tien

7 months ago

I'm not entirely sure, but I feel like it might be related to being of sound mind. That sounds familiar from my notes.

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Pansy

8 months ago

I think 'consideration' has something to do with a valuable exchange, like in contracts. I remember practicing a question about that.

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Shanda

8 months ago

Option D seems to be the best description of what "consideration" means in a legal context. I'll go with that.

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Gaynell

8 months ago

Hmm, I'm a bit unsure here. I'll have to think through the different options carefully before selecting one.

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Kasandra

8 months ago

I'm pretty confident this is asking about the legal concept of consideration, so I'll go with option B.

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King

8 months ago

This question is testing our understanding of contract law terminology. I think option B captures the essence of consideration the best.

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Keneth

8 months ago

Okay, let me break this down. The IMEI number has 15 digits, and the first 8 digits provide information about the model and origin of the mobile device. Based on that, I think the answer is A, Type Allocation Code (TAC).

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Kenda

2 years ago

I think the answer is A) Being over 18 and being of sound mind, because that's important in legal contracts.

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Catalina

2 years ago

I'm not sure, but I think it might be D) Taking time to think about the contract.

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Rodolfo

2 years ago

I agree with Tracey, 'consideration' usually involves some kind of exchange.

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Nichelle

2 years ago

Option A is clearly a joke. I mean, being over 18 and of sound mind is the bare minimum for any legal contract. Consideration is so much more than that.

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Izetta

2 years ago

Ha! Considering a contract? Who has time for that these days? I'll just go with whatever gets me through the exam fastest.

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Lakeesha

2 years ago

D) Taking time to think about the gravity of the contract you may be about to be entering into

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Lakeesha

2 years ago

B) Some form of valuable exchange

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Tracey

2 years ago

I think the answer is B) Some form of valuable exchange.

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Lonny

2 years ago

I'm going with C. Being nice to people in the hopes they'll be nice back - that's the essence of consideration, isn't it?

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Tanesha

2 years ago

I'm torn between B and D. Consideration could involve some form of valuable exchange, as well as taking the time to thoughtfully consider the contract.

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