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CIPS L4M2 Exam - Topic 6 Question 58 Discussion

Actual exam question for CIPS's L4M2 exam
Question #: 58
Topic #: 6
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A manufacturing organisation has initiated a project focusing on costs, with a view to making significant savings. A procurement manager is leading the project. The initial data sources have focused on the cost of raw materials. Which of the following describes this cost?

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by Marjory at May 04, 2025, 12:30 AM

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Chau
2 months ago
Indirect costs? Nah, that doesn't fit here.
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Harris
2 months ago
Totally agree, they vary with production levels!
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Kattie
3 months ago
I thought fixed costs were more about overhead, not materials.
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Emogene
3 months ago
Wait, are we sure it's not fixed costs?
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Beckie
3 months ago
Raw materials are definitely direct costs.
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Colette
3 months ago
I feel like I’ve seen something similar in our study materials, and I think raw materials are definitely variable costs. So, A seems right to me.
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Norah
4 months ago
I’m a bit confused because I thought fixed costs were more about overheads. Could raw materials really be fixed costs?
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Mindy
4 months ago
I remember practicing a question about costs where direct costs were linked to production. So, I’m leaning towards option A.
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Mertie
4 months ago
I think raw materials are usually considered direct costs, but I'm not sure if they're variable or fixed.
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Essie
4 months ago
I'm a bit confused by this question. Is it asking about the specific type of raw material costs, or just the general nature of the costs being analyzed? I want to make sure I understand the context before selecting an answer.
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Vanna
4 months ago
Okay, let me think this through step-by-step. Direct costs are those that can be directly attributed to a product or service, while indirect costs are more general overhead. Variable costs change with production volume, while fixed costs stay the same. So I believe the answer is A - direct, variable costs.
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Dan
5 months ago
Hmm, I'm a bit unsure about this one. I know the difference between direct and indirect costs, but I'm not totally clear on the distinction between variable and fixed costs. I'll need to review that concept before the exam.
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Trinidad
5 months ago
This looks like a straightforward cost accounting question. I think the answer is A - direct, variable costs. The question mentions the focus is on raw material costs, which are typically direct and variable.
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Anna
8 months ago
Haha, this question is making my head spin! I'm just going to guess and hope for the best.
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Polly
7 months ago
B) Indirect, variable costs
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Brandon
7 months ago
A) Direct, variable costs
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Dexter
8 months ago
This is a tricky one, but I'm leaning towards D. The raw material costs are probably an indirect, fixed cost for the organization.
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Daren
8 months ago
I'm going with C. The raw material costs seem like they would be a direct, fixed cost as they don't change with production volume.
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Trinidad
7 months ago
User 4: I see your point, but I still think it's C. Fixed costs are more stable and predictable.
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Candida
7 months ago
User 3: I'm going with A too. Direct costs are directly tied to production.
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Kallie
8 months ago
User 2: I disagree, I believe it's C. Raw material costs are fixed and don't vary with production levels.
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Dolores
8 months ago
User 1: I think it's A. Raw materials are directly related to production.
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Alesia
9 months ago
I believe it's direct, fixed costs because raw materials are essential for production and their cost remains constant regardless of production volume.
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Brandon
9 months ago
I'm not sure, but I think it could also be indirect, variable costs depending on how the procurement manager is categorizing the expenses.
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Evangelina
9 months ago
I agree with Brice, because raw materials are directly related to the production process and can vary in price.
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Billye
9 months ago
Hmm, I'm not so sure. I was thinking it could be B since the raw material costs might be considered indirect to the final product.
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Phil
8 months ago
Clay: Maybe we should consider both A) and B) as possibilities.
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Nichelle
8 months ago
User 3: I believe it might be A) Direct, variable costs as well.
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Clay
8 months ago
User 2: I'm not so sure, I was leaning towards B) Indirect, variable costs.
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Delmy
8 months ago
User 1: I think it could be A) Direct, variable costs.
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Brice
9 months ago
I think the cost of raw materials would be direct, variable costs.
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Caitlin
10 months ago
I think the answer is A. The cost of raw materials is a direct, variable cost since it changes with the level of production.
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Cristy
8 months ago
User 3: Yes, it changes with the level of production.
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Tasia
8 months ago
User 2: I agree, the cost of raw materials is a direct, variable cost.
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Reena
9 months ago
User 1: I think the answer is A.
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