CIPS L4M4 Exam - Topic 3 Question 46 Discussion

Actual exam question for CIPS's L4M4 exam

Question #: 46
Topic #: 3

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Which of the following would be considered a strategic sourcing activity?

Aan office ordering copier paper

Ba bakery ordering eggs

Ca factory ordering a new machine

Da restaurant ordering plastic cups

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Suggested Answer: C

a factory ordering a new machine is the correct answer.

Strategic sourcing is for high value, high risk items. The other options given are tactical sourcing as they are low value (eggs, paper and plastic cups).

See p.3 for the differences between tactical and strategic sourcing

by Jamie at Mar 30, 2026, 10:01 PM

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Rebeca

18 days ago

A and D are just regular orders, not strategic.

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Angella

23 days ago

C is definitely strategic sourcing.

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Lemuel

1 month ago

I feel like C stands out because ordering a new machine is a bigger decision than just ordering supplies like in A or D.

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Yolande

2 months ago

I'm not entirely sure, but I thought strategic sourcing involved analyzing suppliers, which might not apply to A or B.

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Eladia

2 months ago

I remember a practice question where we discussed sourcing for capital equipment, so I feel like C could be the right answer.

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Tijuana

2 months ago

I think strategic sourcing is more about long-term planning, so maybe options A and D aren't really it.

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