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CIPS Exam L4M3 Topic 2 Question 54 Discussion

Actual exam question for CIPS's L4M3 exam
Question #: 54
Topic #: 2
[All L4M3 Questions]

Infra Constructions receive a contract for construction of a building, and following terms were agreed upon. "The entire cost of the project will be reimbursed to Infra Constructions (estimated cost of the project being $ 25 million). The profits will be 20% of the entire cost of a project subject to a max of $ 5 million." This arrangement is an example of...?

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Suggested Answer: A

When a party takes on a contractual obligation, they are legally required to perform the obligation.

That same contracting party is still entitled to subcontract out the work to another service provider, unless the contract:

- is a contract for personal services, such an employment contract

- contains an express term preventing subcontracting out the work, or an implied term

Subcontracting clauses are written to control whether the contractor is entitled to subcontract, and how purchaser shall control that subcontracting process.


- Subcontracting clauses (delegation of contractual obligations to third parties)

- CIPS study guide page 153-157

LO 3, AC 3.2

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Shaunna
27 days ago
Wait, is this a trick question? Maybe it's a 'cost-plus-plus-plus' arrangement, where the contractor gets reimbursed, a percentage of the profits, and a free pizza every Friday. Just kidding, but you never know with these exam questions!
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Denny
28 days ago
I'm leaning towards the incentive pricing arrangement. The contractor gets a percentage of the profits, which encourages them to keep costs down and maximize efficiency. Sounds like a win-win to me!
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Rebeca
29 days ago
Hmm, this one's tricky. Is it a fixed-pricing arrangement? The contract seems to have set the profit percentage, but the total cost is reimbursed. Gotta think this one through carefully.
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Apolonia
1 months ago
I'm pretty sure this is a gain-share/pain-share arrangement. The contractor gets a percentage of the profits, but there's a cap on the maximum amount they can earn. Sounds like a fair deal to me.
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Reiko
10 days ago
It's a good way to incentivize the contractor to keep costs down.
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Loren
16 days ago
I agree, it does seem like a gain-share/pain-share arrangement.
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Arlie
2 months ago
This question is a no-brainer! It's clearly a cost-plus pricing arrangement, where the contractor gets reimbursed for their costs and also gets a percentage of the total cost as profit. Easy peasy!
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Loreta
10 days ago
D) Fixed-pricing arrangement
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Lelia
12 days ago
C) Cost-plus pricing arrangement
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Chana
29 days ago
B) Gain-share/pain-share arrangement
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Rodolfo
1 months ago
A) Incentive pricing arrangement
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Germaine
2 months ago
I'm not sure, but I think it could also be C) Cost-plus pricing arrangement because the profits are based on a percentage of the entire cost.
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Tomoko
2 months ago
I agree with Jesus. The terms of the contract suggest a gain-share arrangement.
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Jesus
2 months ago
I think the answer is B) Gain-share/pain-share arrangement.
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