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CIPS L4M6 Exam - Topic 10 Question 40 Discussion

Actual exam question for CIPS's L4M6 exam

Question #: 40
Topic #: 10

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Which one of the following is an advantage of early supplier involvement?

ASupplier is responsible for all intellectual property risks

BLarge investment in supplier communications

CUnderstanding of supplier capabilities

DNo need for supplier non-disclosure agreements

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Suggested Answer: C

The correct answer is 'Sudden changes in the marketplace' -- this is a reason a buyer would be reactive. Reactive is when something happens to you and it forces you to act in a certain way. The other options would be strategic rather than reactive. P. 163

by Lajuana at May 19, 2024, 10:07 AM

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Chaya

9 months ago

B is a downside, not an advantage!

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Chanel

9 months ago

A sounds risky, not sure why anyone would pick that.

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Lashawn

10 months ago

Wait, are we sure about that? Seems too good to be true.

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Roy

10 months ago

I agree, C makes the most sense here.

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Laquanda

10 months ago

C is definitely the best choice! Understanding capabilities is key.

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Gail

10 months ago

I’m not sure about the intellectual property risks part; it seems like that could be a concern regardless of when you involve suppliers.

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Jina

11 months ago

I feel like option C makes the most sense because knowing what suppliers can do is crucial for project success.

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Margery

11 months ago

I remember a practice question that mentioned something about communication with suppliers being important, but I can't recall if it was an advantage or a disadvantage.

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Terrilyn

11 months ago

I think early supplier involvement helps with understanding supplier capabilities, but I'm not entirely sure if that's the main advantage.

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Shawnee

11 months ago

Wait, I'm a bit confused. Some of these options don't seem like clear advantages. I'll need to re-read the question and think it through step-by-step.

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Janine

11 months ago

Ah, I think I've got it! Early supplier involvement allows you to better understand their capabilities, which is a key advantage. I'm feeling confident about this one.

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Ivette

11 months ago

Okay, let's see here. I'm pretty sure the right answer has to do with understanding the supplier's capabilities, but I want to double-check the other options just in case.

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Levi

11 months ago

Hmm, this seems like a straightforward question about the advantages of early supplier involvement. I'll need to think through the options carefully.

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Tamesha

11 months ago

I feel confident that the correct answer is D. Both B and C seem like reasonable statements about functional size measurement.

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Major

11 months ago

This is a tricky one, but I think the key is to have a shared definition of done across all the teams. Option C seems like the best approach to me.

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Edgar

11 months ago

Okay, I think I know how to approach this. I'll compare the Micro instance resources to Oracle's requirements and see if they meet the recommended configuration.

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Ula

1 year ago

Option A sounds like a lawyer's dream, but I don't think it's an advantage for the company. Gotta go with C.

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Cristen

1 year ago

Magda: Yeah, I think we can all agree that option C is the way to go.

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Fausto

1 year ago

User 3: Option C definitely seems like the most beneficial for the company.

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Magda

1 year ago

User 2: I think option C is the best choice for early supplier involvement.

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Roslyn

1 year ago

User 1: I agree, option A doesn't seem like a real advantage.

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Jarvis

1 year ago

Ha! Option D is clearly a joke answer. No need for non-disclosure agreements? Yeah, right!

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Irma

1 year ago

Early supplier involvement can lead to better collaboration and innovation, but it definitely requires confidentiality agreements.

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Fletcher

1 year ago

I agree, without non-disclosure agreements, there could be serious risks involved.

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Richelle

1 year ago

Option D is definitely a joke, non-disclosure agreements are crucial in supplier involvement.

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Carlee

1 year ago

I would have to disagree. Option B seems like a major downside to me. Who wants to invest heavily in supplier communications?

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Carisa

1 year ago

User 3: I agree with Kindra, understanding supplier capabilities is crucial for success.

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Kindra

1 year ago

User 2: I see your point, but I still believe option A is the most important.

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Melinda

1 year ago

User 1: I think option C is the best advantage of early supplier involvement.

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Luisa

1 year ago

Option C is definitely the advantage. Understanding supplier capabilities is key for early involvement.

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Talia

1 year ago

I agree, knowing what the supplier can offer early on can help with planning and decision making.

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Rolande

1 year ago

Option C is definitely the advantage. Understanding supplier capabilities is key for early involvement.

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Janey

1 year ago

But what about the large investment in supplier communications? Wouldn't that be a disadvantage?

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Mitsue

1 year ago

I agree with Graciela, knowing what the supplier can do early on can help with decision making.

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Graciela

1 year ago

I think the advantage of early supplier involvement is understanding of supplier capabilities.

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