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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?

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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


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Chaya
3 months ago
B is a downside, not an advantage!
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Chanel
3 months ago
A sounds risky, not sure why anyone would pick that.
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Lashawn
3 months ago
Wait, are we sure about that? Seems too good to be true.
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Roy
4 months ago
I agree, C makes the most sense here.
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Laquanda
4 months ago
C is definitely the best choice! Understanding capabilities is key.
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Gail
4 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
4 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
4 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
5 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
5 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
5 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
5 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
5 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
5 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
5 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
5 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
9 months 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
8 months ago
Magda: Yeah, I think we can all agree that option C is the way to go.
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Fausto
8 months ago
User 3: Option C definitely seems like the most beneficial for the company.
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Magda
9 months ago
User 2: I think option C is the best choice for early supplier involvement.
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Roslyn
9 months ago
User 1: I agree, option A doesn't seem like a real advantage.
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Jarvis
10 months ago
Ha! Option D is clearly a joke answer. No need for non-disclosure agreements? Yeah, right!
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Irma
9 months ago
Early supplier involvement can lead to better collaboration and innovation, but it definitely requires confidentiality agreements.
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Fletcher
9 months ago
I agree, without non-disclosure agreements, there could be serious risks involved.
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Richelle
9 months ago
Option D is definitely a joke, non-disclosure agreements are crucial in supplier involvement.
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Carlee
10 months 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
9 months ago
User 3: I agree with Kindra, understanding supplier capabilities is crucial for success.
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Kindra
9 months ago
User 2: I see your point, but I still believe option A is the most important.
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Melinda
10 months ago
User 1: I think option C is the best advantage of early supplier involvement.
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Luisa
10 months ago
Option C is definitely the advantage. Understanding supplier capabilities is key for early involvement.
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Talia
9 months ago
I agree, knowing what the supplier can offer early on can help with planning and decision making.
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Rolande
9 months ago
Option C is definitely the advantage. Understanding supplier capabilities is key for early involvement.
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Janey
11 months ago
But what about the large investment in supplier communications? Wouldn't that be a disadvantage?
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Mitsue
11 months ago
I agree with Graciela, knowing what the supplier can do early on can help with decision making.
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Graciela
11 months ago
I think the advantage of early supplier involvement is understanding of supplier capabilities.
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