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CIPS L4M6 Exam - Topic 9 Question 28 Discussion

Actual exam question for CIPS's L4M6 exam
Question #: 28
Topic #: 9
[All L4M6 Questions]

What are service credits?

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Suggested Answer: B

The correct answer is ''A mechanism for performance management where the buyer has the right to deduct money from payments owed for under performance''. A definition is provided on p.113 and states ''If a supplier fails to meet the standard set in the service credits, the buyer has the right to deduct set amounts of money from payments owed to the supplier''


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Larue
3 months ago
I disagree, they’re more about bonus payments for KPIs.
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Marcos
3 months ago
Wait, are they really a thing? Sounds kinda complicated.
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Lorean
4 months ago
Definitely B! It’s a common practice in contracts.
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Jacqueline
4 months ago
I thought they were just about making purchases on credit.
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Layla
4 months ago
Service credits are all about performance management!
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Allene
4 months ago
I vaguely recall something about service credits being linked to payments, but I can't remember if it was about deductions or credits for performance.
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Nan
4 months ago
I’m confused about the definitions. I thought service credits were more about bonuses for meeting KPIs, like in option D.
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Karma
4 months ago
I remember a practice question that mentioned service credits as a way to manage underperformance, so I’m leaning towards option B.
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Tracey
5 months ago
I think service credits might relate to performance management, but I'm not entirely sure if it's about deducting payments or something else.
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Rosann
5 months ago
Ah, I think I know the answer to this one. Service credits are a way for the buyer to deduct money from the supplier's payments if they don't meet certain performance standards. Option B sounds like the best fit.
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Cecilia
5 months ago
Hmm, I'm not entirely sure about this one. I'll have to think it through and see if I can eliminate any of the options that don't seem to fit the description of "service credits".
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Sol
5 months ago
This seems like a straightforward question about contract terms. I'll read through the options carefully and try to identify the key differences between them.
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Michal
5 months ago
I'm a bit confused by this question. The options seem to cover a range of different contract terms and payment mechanisms. I'll have to review my notes and see if I can find a clear definition of "service credits" to help me choose the right answer.
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Levi
5 months ago
Okay, I've got this. The cost of capital is the correct answer - it represents the required return on funds used to finance new investments.
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Eulah
5 months ago
Alright, I think I've got a handle on this. I'll start by calculating the expected increase in revenue from the $720,000 in additional credit sales. Then I'll factor in the 80% variable costs and the 20% opportunity cost to arrive at the final answer.
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Roslyn
5 months ago
This looks like a straightforward cloud services question. I'll start by identifying the three cloud service models - IaaS, PaaS, and SaaS. Then I'll match those to the options provided.
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Izetta
5 months ago
Hmm, I'm a bit unsure about the details of multicast traffic management in ACI. I'll need to review my notes and try to recall the key concepts.
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