Discuss CIPS L5M2 Exam Topic 1 Question 69

Which of the following is an example of force majeure?

AThe supplier delivers materials late due to a breakdown

BThe supplier asks for an uplift in prices

CThe supplier is under criminal investigation for fraud

DThe supplier's factory is hit by a hurricane

Suggested Answer: D

The hurricane is the force majeure event. Natural disasters such as this, or any events outside of the parties' control could be considered force majeure. This is a popular exam topic - see p. 66 in the study guide

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20 comments · newest first

Karon 2 months ago

I feel confident about D too. It fits the definition.

Luz 2 months ago

D is clear-cut. Hurricanes are unpredictable.

Francoise 2 months ago

B and C are not force majeure. They’re business risks.

Blair 3 months ago

A seems like a stretch. It's just a breakdown.

Irma 3 months ago

Agreed, D makes sense. It's beyond control.

France 3 months ago

I think D is the best choice. Natural disasters count.

Kattie 3 months ago

I thought price increases could be force majeure too, but I guess not.

Jordan 3 months ago

Wait, can a hurricane really count as force majeure?

Ricarda 4 months ago

C could lead to a breach, but not force majeure.

Rozella 4 months ago

A is not force majeure, just bad luck.

Trinidad 4 months ago

D is definitely force majeure.

Jarod 4 months ago

B is just a negotiation tactic, not force majeure.

Milly 4 months ago

Wait, are we sure about D? Hurricanes happen, but still...

Twanna 4 months ago

I think C could be considered, but not really.

Aileen 6 months ago

A isn't really force majeure, just a delay.

Lenna 6 months ago

D is definitely force majeure.

Antonio 7 months ago

I practiced a similar question, and I think D is definitely the best example since natural disasters are classic cases of force majeure.

Gayla 7 months ago

I’m not entirely sure, but I feel like C might be more about legal issues rather than force majeure.

Alise 7 months ago

I remember discussing how a breakdown or late delivery doesn’t count as force majeure, so A seems wrong.

Ceola 7 months ago

I think force majeure is about unforeseen events, so I’m leaning towards D with the hurricane.

CIPS L5M2 Exam - Topic 1 Question 69 Discussion