CIPS L4M2 Exam - Topic 1 Question 64 Discussion

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Question #: 64
Topic #: 1

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Which of the following might be consequences of over-specification? Select TWO that apply:

AReducing motion waste

BHigher cost due to inessential features

CLimiting competition in supply market

DLack of essential features

EBetter contract management

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Suggested Answer: B, D

Over-specification can cause problems to buying organisation, include the following:

- Higher expense due to unnecessary features embedded into the product

- Stifle competition because higher requirements will lead to fewer suppliers in the market are able to supply

- Harder to evaluate the trade-offs between different features and attributes in the specification

LO 3, AC 3.3

by Lyda at Oct 31, 2025, 06:39 AM

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An

2 months ago

D could happen too. Focusing too much on details might miss the essentials.

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Dominque

3 months ago

C is definitely true. It can scare off suppliers.

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Wilda

3 months ago

I agree, B makes sense. Extra features just add to the budget.

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Pura

3 months ago

Wait, is it really possible to limit competition like that? Sounds odd!

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Magda

4 months ago

A is definitely a benefit, but B is a big downside.

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Lindy

4 months ago

I’m not so sure about D. Can you really lack essential features?

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Toshia

4 months ago

Totally agree, over-specification can really drive up costs!

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Shayne

4 months ago

B and C seem right to me.

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Aileen

4 months ago

Haha, over-specification sounds like a fancy way of saying "gold-plating." Gotta watch out for that!

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Rolf

4 months ago

Limiting competition? That's a sneaky one. Didn't think of that, but it makes sense.

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Brice

5 months ago

D) Lack of essential features is also a potential consequence. Gotta make sure you don't miss the important stuff!

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Mammie

5 months ago

Over-specification can definitely lead to higher costs. Who wants to pay for features they don't even need?

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Zack

5 months ago

B) Higher cost due to inessential features and C) Limiting competition in supply market are the correct answers.

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Dorothy

5 months ago

I’m not entirely sure, but I feel like limiting competition could be a consequence too. Maybe C is correct?

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Kizzy

5 months ago

I think B and C are the right choices. Over-specification can lead to higher costs.

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Isaac

6 months ago

I’m confused about A. Reducing motion waste seems like a positive outcome, but I guess it could be affected by over-specification in some cases.

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Pura

6 months ago

I practiced a similar question, and I think over-specification might also lead to a lack of essential features, so D could be a possibility.

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Lisbeth

6 months ago

I remember discussing how over-specification can lead to higher costs, so I think B is definitely one of the answers.

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Sean

6 months ago

Hmm, I'm a little unsure about this one. I know over-specification can be bad, but I'm not totally sure about all the potential consequences. Guess I'll just have to make my best guess and move on.

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Marci

7 months ago

Piece of cake! Over-specification means you're adding unnecessary stuff, so that's gonna drive up the costs. And it could also restrict the supply market. Easy peasy.

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Gail

7 months ago

Alright, I've got a strategy for this. Over-specification could limit competition, which is no good. And it might also lead to a lack of essential features. Those are the two I'm going with.

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Bette

7 months ago

Okay, let's see here. Over-specification could lead to higher costs, that's for sure. But what about the other options? Gotta make sure I pick the right two.

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Lavera

7 months ago

Hmm, this one's tricky. I'll need to think carefully about the potential consequences of over-specification. Gotta make sure I don't miss any key points.

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