CIPS Exam L4M3 Topic 2 Question 51 Discussion

Actual exam question for CIPS's L4M3 exam

Question #: 51
Topic #: 2

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Which of the following is the term that describes an item bought for a single and non-recurring use or purpose?

ACall-off purchase

BAd-hoc purchase

COperational purchase

DStock purchase

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Suggested Answer: A, C

The key substantive elements to be included in a specification are:

- Characteristics of the product or service

- Time scale for delivery

- Response times for defects

- KPIs relating to performance and reliability

- Lifespan and durability expectations

- Documentary requirement for training/user manual and/or management information

- Any specific requirements regarding implementation

LO 2, AC 2.1

by Tammy at Dec 08, 2024, 05:17 PM

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Margurite

1 months ago

Haha, 'stock purchase'? Really? That's gotta be the worst option here. B) Ad-hoc purchase all the way!

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Providencia

1 months ago

I'm confident that the correct answer is B) Ad-hoc purchase. Who would buy something for a 'stock purchase'? That's just silly.

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Aileen

5 days ago

I'm not sure, but C) Operational purchase doesn't sound right to me.

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Laine

7 days ago

I agree, but I still think B) Ad-hoc purchase is the best choice.

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Mindy

12 days ago

I think A) Call-off purchase might also be a valid option.

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Amie

1 months ago

Hmm, I was debating between B) Ad-hoc purchase and C) Operational purchase, but I'm going with B. It just makes more sense in this context.

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Benton

13 days ago

I agree, B) Ad-hoc purchase seems like the best option here.

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Ammie

1 months ago

I think B) Ad-hoc purchase is the right choice.

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Brock

2 months ago

I think the answer is B) Ad-hoc purchase. That sounds like the perfect description for a one-time, non-recurring item.

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Judy

2 days ago

I'm leaning towards D) Stock purchase, as it could refer to buying a single item for immediate use.

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Annelle

14 days ago

C) Operational purchase could also fit the description, as it might be a one-time purchase for operational purposes.

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Rosalia

28 days ago

I think it could also be A) Call-off purchase, as it implies a single purchase for a specific need.

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Nickole

29 days ago

I agree, B) Ad-hoc purchase seems like the right choice for a one-time use item.

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Skye

2 months ago

I'm not sure, but I think it could also be A) Call-off purchase because it's for a specific purpose.

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Mee

2 months ago

I agree with Brent. Ad-hoc purchase makes sense for a one-time use.

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Brent

2 months ago

I think the answer is B) Ad-hoc purchase.

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