CIPS L4M2 Exam - Topic 3 Question 12 Discussion

Actual exam question for CIPS's L4M2 exam

Question #: 12
Topic #: 3

Aircraft Category Manager, Harpal Patel, is purchasing several aircraft engines. He is seeking to determine which category of specification will be most appropriate. He decides on using a conformance-based specification. A conformance-based specification is most appropriate in which one of the following instances?

AWhen technical dimensions are necessary for operational reasons

BWhen technology is changing rapidly in the market sector

CWhere suppliers have greater relevant technical expertise than the buyer

DWhere there are clear objective criteria for evaluating alternative solutions put forward by suppliers

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Suggested Answer: B

Those items make up small portion of spend and the supply risk is low. So it is tactical item according to Kraljic portfolio matrix. Procurement should bundle these items into larger contracts, simplify procurement process.

LO 2, AC 2.1

by Nicolette at Feb 07, 2023, 06:41 AM

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Ashlee

7 months ago

B could be a factor, but not the main one here.

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Leota

7 months ago

Wait, is it really that straightforward?

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Dino

7 months ago

C sounds right too, suppliers know their stuff!

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Gertude

7 months ago

I think D makes more sense, clear criteria are key.

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Belen

7 months ago

Definitely A, operational reasons matter a lot!

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Jesse

8 months ago

I'm leaning towards option A because technical dimensions seem crucial for operational reasons, but I'm not completely confident.

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Reita

8 months ago

I feel like we practiced a similar question, and I think it was about supplier expertise. So maybe option C is also a contender?

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Kenneth

8 months ago

I think conformance-based specs are used when there are clear criteria for evaluation, like in option D. That seems to make sense to me.

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Novella

8 months ago

I remember discussing conformance-based specifications in class, but I'm not entirely sure which option fits best.

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Eleonora

8 months ago

This seems straightforward enough. I'm pretty confident I know the right answer here. I'll carefully review the options, but I'm leaning towards adjusting the default assignment urgency value to make the task more urgent and likely to be completed on time.

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Ludivina

8 months ago

Hmm, the loop and the variable assignments have me a bit confused. I'll need to walk through it step-by-step.

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Frank

8 months ago

Okay, this seems like a straightforward question about the challenges with the DNT header. I'm pretty familiar with this topic, so I think I can eliminate a few of these options right away and then focus in on the most likely reason.

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Willard

8 months ago

I'm a bit confused by this question. I know HP has a lot of different printer technologies, but I'm not sure which one specifically impacts first-page-out times. I'll have to make an educated guess on this one.

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Tamra

1 year ago

Ah, the age-old question of conformance-based specs. I think D is the winner, though B did make me chuckle a bit. Who doesn't love rapidly changing technology?

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Wava

11 months ago

I think B is interesting too, but D seems like the safer bet for aircraft engines.

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Marylou

11 months ago

Yeah, D makes the most sense when there are clear objective criteria for evaluating solutions.

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Yolande

12 months ago

I agree, D is definitely the most appropriate choice for conformance-based specs.

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Lizbeth

1 year ago

Haha, they're really testing our procurement knowledge here, aren't they? I'm gonna go with D, seems the most straightforward option.

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Fletcher

1 year ago

Aha, I agree with Chantay. D is the way to go. Gotta love those clear, objective criteria!

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Reuben

11 months ago

Definitely, it makes the evaluation process much easier.

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Ena

11 months ago

I agree, having clear objective criteria is crucial.

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Gracia

11 months ago

I think D is the best option here.

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Chantay

1 year ago

I'm a bit torn between B and D, but I think D makes the most sense. The question is specifically asking about the conformance-based spec, and that seems to fit best with D.

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Stanford

1 year ago

Hmm, I think D is the correct answer here. Having clear objective criteria for evaluating supplier solutions is key in a conformance-based specification.

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