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CIPS L5M10 Exam - Topic 1 Question 13 Discussion

Actual exam question for CIPS's L5M10 exam

Question #: 13
Topic #: 1

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Outbound logistics describes the activities from receipt of goods to use on the production line. Is this correct?

AYes -- it includes inventory management processes such as quality checking and stock control

BYes -- it is inclusive of warehousing and materials handling

CNo -- outbound logistics is the process of movement from the production line to the end customer

DNo -- outbound logistics is the return of items from the customer, for example if they are faulty

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Suggested Answer: C

Comprehensive and Detailed Explanation From Exact Extract:

Outbound logistics involves activities that move finished goods from production to the end customer. The description given refers to inbound logistics (movement from suppliers to production). Returns from customers are reverse logistics.

(Reference: CIPS L5M10 Study Guide, Inbound, outbound and reverse logistics definitions, p. 4)

by Dana at May 30, 2026, 07:18 PM

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Cordelia

8 hours ago

I’m confused because I thought D was about returns, not outbound logistics. I need to double-check my notes.

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Shad

6 days ago

I feel like I read that outbound logistics starts after production, so C could be the right answer.

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Glenn

11 days ago

I remember a practice question that mentioned warehousing as part of logistics, so maybe B is correct?

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Mila

16 days ago

I think outbound logistics is more about getting products to customers, but I'm not entirely sure.

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