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CIPS L4M2 Exam - Topic 3 Question 12 Discussion

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?
B) When technology is changing rapidly in the market sector
A) When technical dimensions are necessary for operational reasons
C) Where suppliers have greater relevant technical expertise than the buyer
D) Where there are clear objective criteria for evaluating alternative solutions put forward by suppliers

CIPS L4M2 Exam - Topic 3 Question 12 Discussion

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Question #: 12
Topic #: 3
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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?

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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
10 months ago
B could be a factor, but not the main one here.
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Leota
10 months ago
Wait, is it really that straightforward?
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Dino
10 months ago
C sounds right too, suppliers know their stuff!
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Gertude
11 months ago
I think D makes more sense, clear criteria are key.
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Belen
11 months ago
Definitely A, operational reasons matter a lot!
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Jesse
11 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
11 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
11 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
11 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
11 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
11 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
11 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
11 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
1 year ago
I think B is interesting too, but D seems like the safer bet for aircraft engines.
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Marylou
1 year ago
Yeah, D makes the most sense when there are clear objective criteria for evaluating solutions.
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Yolande
1 year 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
1 year ago
Definitely, it makes the evaluation process much easier.
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Ena
1 year ago
I agree, having clear objective criteria is crucial.
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Gracia
1 year 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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Stephaine
1 year ago
Definitely, it's all about ensuring quality and meeting requirements.
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Winfred
1 year ago
It also helps in making fair comparisons between different suppliers.
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Elina
1 year ago
Yes, it ensures that the products meet the necessary standards.
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Winfred
1 year ago
I agree, having clear criteria is important for evaluating supplier solutions.
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Lynna
1 year ago
Definitely, it's all about ensuring quality and meeting requirements.
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Lili
1 year ago
It also helps in making fair comparisons between different suppliers.
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Alease
1 year ago
Yes, it ensures that the products meet the necessary standards.
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Sharee
1 year ago
I agree, having clear criteria is important for evaluating supplier solutions.
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Tesha
1 year ago
I'm not sure, but I think C could also be a valid option since suppliers may have more technical expertise.
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Silva
1 year ago
I agree with Tyra, D makes sense because it allows for clear evaluation criteria.
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Tyra
1 year ago
I think the answer is D.
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