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CIPS L4M3 Exam - 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?

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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

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France
3 months ago
Stock purchase sounds off for this definition.
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Rodrigo
3 months ago
Agreed, ad-hoc makes the most sense here.
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Angelyn
3 months ago
Wait, is "operational purchase" even a real term?
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Lenna
4 months ago
I thought it was a call-off purchase.
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Telma
4 months ago
It's definitely an ad-hoc purchase!
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Jennie
4 months ago
I think "stock purchase" is more about inventory, so it can't be that. I guess "ad-hoc" makes the most sense, but I’m still second-guessing myself.
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Louisa
4 months ago
I’m really unsure about this one. I feel like "operational purchase" could fit, but it doesn’t sound quite right for a single use.
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Bobbie
4 months ago
I remember discussing "call-off purchases" in class, but that seems more about recurring orders. I’m leaning towards "ad-hoc."
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Delbert
5 months ago
I think the term might be "ad-hoc purchase," but I'm not entirely sure. It sounds familiar from our practice questions.
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Von
5 months ago
I've got a good feeling about "ad-hoc purchase" as the answer here. The description of a single, non-recurring use seems to match that term the best. I'll go with that unless I see a compelling reason to choose something else.
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Janey
5 months ago
This is a tricky one. I'm a bit confused by the terminology, but I'll try to reason through it logically. I'll start by considering which option best fits the "single and non-recurring use or purpose" criteria.
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Izetta
5 months ago
Okay, let me see. I think "ad-hoc purchase" might be the right answer, since it suggests a one-time, non-recurring purchase. But I'm not 100% confident, so I'll double-check the other options.
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Iesha
5 months ago
Hmm, I'm not entirely sure about the difference between these purchasing terms. I'll have to think this through and try to eliminate the options that don't fit the description.
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Angelo
5 months ago
This looks like a straightforward terminology question. I'll read through the options carefully and try to identify the one that best matches the description provided.
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Margurite
9 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
10 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
9 months ago
I'm not sure, but C) Operational purchase doesn't sound right to me.
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Laine
9 months ago
I agree, but I still think B) Ad-hoc purchase is the best choice.
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Mindy
9 months ago
I think A) Call-off purchase might also be a valid option.
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Amie
10 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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Precious
8 months ago
I would go with B) Ad-hoc purchase as well.
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Benton
9 months ago
I agree, B) Ad-hoc purchase seems like the best option here.
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Ammie
9 months ago
I think B) Ad-hoc purchase is the right choice.
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Brock
10 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
8 months 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
9 months 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
9 months 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
9 months ago
I agree, B) Ad-hoc purchase seems like the right choice for a one-time use item.
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Skye
10 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
11 months ago
I agree with Brent. Ad-hoc purchase makes sense for a one-time use.
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Brent
11 months ago
I think the answer is B) Ad-hoc purchase.
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