CIPS L4M4 Exam - Topic 2 Question 38 Discussion

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Question #: 38
Topic #: 2

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Which of the following are secondary research sources that can be used when investigating markets and suppliers? Select THREE that apply.

AProfessional magazines

BFocus groups

CEconomic indices

DSupplier websites

EDirect conversations

FSupplier interviews

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Suggested Answer: A, C, D

Professional magazines, economic indices, and supplier websites provide secondary data that can be useful in understanding market trends and supplier performance. Responsible sourcing often relies on a mix of primary and secondary data sources to make informed decisions about supplier selection.

by Inocencia at Aug 01, 2025, 11:24 AM

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Golda

1 month ago

Supplier websites can be super helpful for info.

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Cordie

2 months ago

Wait, focus groups? Aren't they primary research?

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Vivienne

2 months ago

I think economic indices are crucial too.

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Erasmo

2 months ago

Professional magazines are definitely a solid source!

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Rodolfo

3 months ago

Not sure about using direct conversations as secondary research.

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Phuong

3 months ago

Supplier websites might be considered secondary, but I feel like they could also fall under primary if we're looking at specific data.

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Johanna

3 months ago

Focus groups seem more like primary research to me, but I could be wrong.

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Yuonne

4 months ago

I remember we discussed economic indices in class as a good secondary source. I think that one is safe to choose.

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Effie

4 months ago

I think professional magazines are definitely a secondary source, but I'm not sure about the others.

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Delfina

4 months ago

I've got it! Professional magazines, economic indices, and supplier websites are the three secondary research sources mentioned in the question. Time to mark those down.

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Shoshana

4 months ago

Focus groups and direct conversations are primary research, not secondary. I need to be careful to distinguish those in my answer.

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Fidelia

4 months ago

Okay, let's see - professional magazines, economic indices, and supplier websites seem like the obvious choices here. I'll mark those three.

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Freeman

4 months ago

Hmm, I'm a bit unsure about the difference between primary and secondary research sources. I'll need to think this through carefully.

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Bernardine

5 months ago

This question seems straightforward. I'll start by identifying the three secondary research sources that can be used for market and supplier investigation.

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Lang

5 months ago

Focus groups? Really? That's primary research, not secondary. But I agree, the other three options are solid choices.

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Malcolm

5 months ago

Professional magazines, economic indices, and supplier websites - those are definitely the way to go. Supplier interviews might be good too, but I'm not sure if they count as 'secondary' research.

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