CIPS L3M4 Exam - Topic 2 Question 38 Discussion

Actual exam question for CIPS's L3M4 exam

Question #: 38
Topic #: 2

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An expediter would be expected to primarily:

AUndertake purchasing research

BDeliver in-house procurement training

CChase up late or potentially late deliveries

DPay invoices

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Suggested Answer: C

Chase up late or potentially late deliveries - a task which in an ideal procurement world, would be unnecessary. I am hoping that 'in the real world' the volume of this type of activity is in decline.

by Tiara at Aug 01, 2025, 01:32 PM

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Joseph

2 months ago

Sounds too simple, there must be more to it!

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Francine

2 months ago

Wait, are they really not involved in purchasing research?

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Johana

2 months ago

Totally agree, that's their main job!

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Mira

3 months ago

They definitely handle more than just invoices.

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Luther

3 months ago

I think they mainly chase up late deliveries.

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Jules

3 months ago

I could be wrong, but I thought expediters were more involved in the logistics side rather than training or purchasing research. So, I’m not sure about A or B.

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Mindy

4 months ago

I feel like we practiced a question similar to this, and I think it was about managing supply chain delays. So, C seems right to me.

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Ettie

4 months ago

I remember studying about different roles in procurement, but I’m not entirely sure if expediters handle invoices. That makes me hesitate on option D.

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Marva

4 months ago

I think an expediter is mainly focused on ensuring deliveries are on time, so I’m leaning towards option C.

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Martin

4 months ago

I'm a bit confused by this question. The options all seem related to procurement and supply chain management, but I'm not sure which one is the primary responsibility of an expediter. I'll have to guess and hope for the best.

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Wilburn

4 months ago

Okay, I've got this. An expediter's main job is to chase up late or potentially late deliveries, so the answer has to be C. I'm confident that's the right choice.

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Denny

4 months ago

Hmm, I'm not entirely sure about this one. The options seem a bit similar, so I'll have to think it through carefully. Maybe I can eliminate a couple of the choices that seem less likely.

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Alfreda

5 months ago

This seems like a straightforward question about the primary responsibilities of an expediter. I'll carefully read through the options and choose the one that best matches the description.

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Lakeesha

5 months ago

I agree with Wei. The expediter is the one who has to put on their best persistent hat and hound those vendors for their late shipments. No rest for the wicked!

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Wei

5 months ago

C) Chase up late or potentially late deliveries seems like the obvious choice here. An expediter's main job is to ensure the smooth flow of materials and keep projects on track.

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