CIPS L4M6 Exam - Topic 3 Question 74 Discussion

Actual exam question for CIPS's L4M6 exam

Question #: 74
Topic #: 3

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At what stage of the relationship cycle could you use Carter's 10 Cs?

Aon-boarding

Bqualification

Csegmentation and risk management

Ddevelopment and innovation

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Suggested Answer: B

Carter's 10 Cs are a way to qualify (aka shortlist) a supplier. See p.11 for more details on this and p.10 for the stages of the relationship cycle.

by Elliot at Mar 07, 2026, 10:48 PM

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Von

4 days ago

D) development and innovation is crucial too. Adapting is vital.

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Stefan

9 days ago

C) segmentation and risk management makes sense. Tailors approach.

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Lonna

14 days ago

I feel A) on-boarding is key. Establishing trust early matters.

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Melvin

19 days ago

I think it's B) qualification. It helps assess potential.

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Golda

25 days ago

D) development and innovation is where it shines. Adapting to needs is vital.

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Ciara

30 days ago

C) segmentation and risk management makes sense. Tailoring strategies is important.

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Rolland

1 month ago

I feel A) on-boarding is key. Establishing trust early is crucial.

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Tu

1 month ago

I think it's B) qualification. It helps assess potential.

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Chantay

2 months ago

D) development and innovation is where it shines. Adapting to needs is vital.

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Franklyn

2 months ago

C) segmentation and risk management makes sense. Tailoring strategies is important.

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Oliva

2 months ago

I feel A) on-boarding is key. Establishing trust early is crucial.

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Brock

2 months ago

I think it's B) qualification. It helps assess potential.

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Luisa

2 months ago

I thought they were just for risk management, interesting!

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Gianna

2 months ago

Qualification stage is key too, don’t overlook it!

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Patria

4 months ago

Wait, can you really use them in onboarding? Seems off.

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Doretha

4 months ago

Definitely agree with that!

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Carmelina

4 months ago

I think it's mostly for development and innovation.

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Edna

4 months ago

Not sure if it fits in risk management though.

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Selma

5 months ago

Definitely useful during qualification stages!

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Jacqueline

5 months ago

Wait, are there really 10 Cs? Sounds like a lot!

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Stephaine

5 months ago

I disagree, it applies to development too!

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Becky

5 months ago

I think it's mostly for onboarding.

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Antonio

5 months ago

I feel like segmentation and risk management could apply too, but I can't recall the specifics from my notes.

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Tamala

5 months ago

I’m a bit confused; I thought the 10 Cs were more about development and innovation rather than on-boarding.

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Xochitl

6 months ago

I remember practicing a question about relationship cycles, and I feel like qualification could also be a good fit for the 10 Cs.

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Tresa

6 months ago

I think Carter's 10 Cs might be most relevant during the on-boarding stage, but I'm not entirely sure.

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