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CIPS L4M5 Exam - Topic 3 Question 31 Discussion

Telephone is most likely to be used for which of the following negotiations?
C) Routine transactions
A) High value contract
B) Contract for purchasing a specialised product
D) Complex one-off purchase

CIPS L4M5 Exam - Topic 3 Question 31 Discussion

Actual exam question for CIPS's L4M5 exam
Question #: 31
Topic #: 3
[All L4M5 Questions]

Telephone is most likely to be used for which of the following negotiations?

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Suggested Answer: C

Many commercial negotiations could be considered routine or just not worth the investment for buyers, and using the phone can make more sense and can be more immediate.

LO 2, AC 2.4


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Leonor
10 months ago
Specialized products might need more detail, phone could work though.
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Rosendo
10 months ago
I’m surprised anyone would use a phone for complex purchases.
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Anisha
10 months ago
High value contracts usually need face-to-face, right?
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Garry
11 months ago
Totally agree, quick calls for simple stuff!
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Clarinda
11 months ago
I think routine transactions are the easiest over the phone.
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Jani
11 months ago
I lean towards C because it makes sense that routine transactions are quick and straightforward, but I could see an argument for D too.
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Florinda
11 months ago
I'm really torn between B and C. I feel like specialized products might need more detail, but routine transactions seem like they could be handled over the phone.
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Lili
11 months ago
I think we practiced a question like this, and I recall that high-value contracts often require face-to-face meetings. So maybe it's not A.
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Steffanie
11 months ago
I remember discussing that telephone negotiations are usually better for simpler deals, but I'm not sure if "routine transactions" is too broad.
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Sherell
11 months ago
This seems like a straightforward question about security practices. I'll focus on identifying the key activities Ted was working on based on the details provided.
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Marge
11 months ago
This seems like a pretty straightforward question. I think the key is to focus on the first step in establishing a security governance program. Based on the options, I'd say the answer is B - Obtain senior level sponsorship.
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Dorcas
11 months ago
I'm a little confused by the differences between the attacker profiles. Can someone help me understand how cyberterrorists are distinct from the other options like state-affiliated groups or hacktivists? I want to make sure I have a clear understanding before answering.
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Arlean
11 months ago
I've got a good feeling about this one. The multi-device broker option seems like the most logical choice to enable ubiquitous access across different devices. I'll go with that.
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Ruth
11 months ago
I think the paperclip is usually the go-to icon for attachments, right? But I'm not 100% sure if every email client uses the same icon.
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