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CIPS L4M2 Exam - Topic 1 Question 64 Discussion

Actual exam question for CIPS's L4M2 exam
Question #: 64
Topic #: 1
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Which of the following might be consequences of over-specification? Select TWO that apply:

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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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Dominque
15 hours ago
C is definitely true. It can scare off suppliers.
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Wilda
6 days ago
I agree, B makes sense. Extra features just add to the budget.
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Pura
11 days ago
Wait, is it really possible to limit competition like that? Sounds odd!
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Magda
16 days ago
A is definitely a benefit, but B is a big downside.
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Lindy
21 days ago
I’m not so sure about D. Can you really lack essential features?
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Toshia
26 days ago
Totally agree, over-specification can really drive up costs!
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Shayne
1 month ago
B and C seem right to me.
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Aileen
1 month ago
Haha, over-specification sounds like a fancy way of saying "gold-plating." Gotta watch out for that!
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Rolf
1 month ago
Limiting competition? That's a sneaky one. Didn't think of that, but it makes sense.
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Brice
2 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
2 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
2 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
2 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
2 months ago
I think B and C are the right choices. Over-specification can lead to higher costs.
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Isaac
3 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
3 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
3 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
3 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
4 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
4 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
4 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
4 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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Amber
2 months ago
I think higher cost due to inessential features is definitely one.
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