CIPS L4M6 Exam - Topic 5 Question 52 Discussion

Actual exam question for CIPS's L4M6 exam

Question #: 52
Topic #: 5

[All L4M6 Questions]

Which of the following are NOT one of the four key principles of procurement in the EU?

ATransparency

BValue for Money

CNon-Discrimination

DProportionality

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Suggested Answer: C

The correct answer is 'no-the contract is not of significant value'. CIPS state that competitive tenders should only be used when 'the item or service is of significant value' p.73. Debbie could continue using the same supplier, but she should organise a contract extension or a new contract if she does.

by Jame at Sep 15, 2024, 02:22 AM

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Katy

3 months ago

Wait, are you sure these are the only four?

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Anissa

3 months ago

I disagree, proportionality seems important as well.

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Jerry

3 months ago

Non-discrimination is one of them, right?

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Bobbie

4 months ago

Definitely, value for money is crucial too.

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Sabra

4 months ago

I thought transparency was a key principle.

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Daniel

4 months ago

I feel like proportionality was mentioned in our notes, but I’m not 100% sure if it’s one of the main principles.

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Nell

4 months ago

I’m a bit uncertain about non-discrimination. It sounds familiar, but I can't recall if it’s one of the four.

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Annice

4 months ago

I practiced a similar question last week, and I believe value for money is also a key principle.

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Lonny

5 months ago

I think I remember that transparency is definitely one of the key principles, but I’m not sure about the others.

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Shelba

5 months ago

I've got this! The four key principles are Transparency, Value for Money, Non-Discrimination, and Equal Treatment. So the answer that is not one of them is D. Proportionality.

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Ozell

5 months ago

Okay, let me go through the options systematically. Transparency, Value for Money, and Non-Discrimination are definitely key principles, so the answer must be D. Proportionality.

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Tammara

5 months ago

This is a tricky one, I'll need to think carefully about the four key principles of procurement in the EU.

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Rima

5 months ago

Hmm, I'm a bit unsure about this. I know the principles but can't quite remember which one is not one of them.

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Lyda

10 months ago

Hmm, I wonder if the fourth principle is 'Efficiency'. You know, like not wasting resources and all that. Or maybe it's 'Sustainability'? This exam really keeps you on your toes!

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Junita

8 months ago

That's right. It's important to know the key principles for the exam.

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Trinidad

8 months ago

Oh, I see. I guess 'Sustainability' is not included either.

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Hyman

8 months ago

No, 'Efficiency' is not one of the key principles.

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Terrilyn

9 months ago

I think the fourth principle is 'Proportionality'.

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Tamesha

9 months ago

D) Proportionality

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Janey

9 months ago

C) Non-Discrimination

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Raelene

9 months ago

B) Value for Money

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Chana

10 months ago

A) Transparency

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Lashanda

10 months ago

Haha, I bet the correct answer is 'All of the above' just to trick us. These EU procurement questions are like a game of 'Guess What the Bureaucrats Are Thinking'.

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Rikki

10 months ago

Oof, this is a tough one. I'm pretty sure Transparency, Value for Money, and Non-Discrimination are the big three, but I'm drawing a blank on the fourth one. Proportionality, you say? Interesting...

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Ahmed

9 months ago

Yeah, Transparency, Value for Money, Non-Discrimination, and Proportionality are the four key principles.

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Domitila

10 months ago

I think Proportionality is actually one of the key principles.

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Jess

10 months ago

Hmm, I see your point. Let's review the key principles again.

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Bernardine

10 months ago

I disagree, I believe it's D) Proportionality.

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Jess

10 months ago

I think the answer is B) Value for Money.

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Brendan

10 months ago

Well, this is a tricky one. I remember Proportionality being mentioned, but I can't quite recall if it's one of the four key principles. Better double-check my notes.

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