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CIPS L5M2 Exam - Topic 1 Question 69 Discussion

Which of the following is an example of force majeure?
D) The supplier's factory is hit by a hurricane
A) The supplier delivers materials late due to a breakdown
B) The supplier asks for an uplift in prices
C) The supplier is under criminal investigation for fraud

CIPS L5M2 Exam - Topic 1 Question 69 Discussion

Actual exam question for CIPS's L5M2 exam
Question #: 69
Topic #: 1
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Which of the following is an example of force majeure?

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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


by Coletta at Apr 08, 2026, 10:43 PM

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Karon
4 days ago
I feel confident about D too. It fits the definition.
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Luz
9 days ago
D is clear-cut. Hurricanes are unpredictable.
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Francoise
14 days ago
B and C are not force majeure. They’re business risks.
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Blair
19 days ago
A seems like a stretch. It's just a breakdown.
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Irma
25 days ago
Agreed, D makes sense. It's beyond control.
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France
30 days ago
I think D is the best choice. Natural disasters count.
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Kattie
1 month ago
I thought price increases could be force majeure too, but I guess not.
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Jordan
1 month ago
Wait, can a hurricane really count as force majeure?
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Ricarda
2 months ago
C could lead to a breach, but not force majeure.
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Rozella
2 months ago
A is not force majeure, just bad luck.
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Trinidad
2 months ago
D is definitely force majeure.
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Jarod
2 months ago
B is just a negotiation tactic, not force majeure.
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Milly
2 months ago
Wait, are we sure about D? Hurricanes happen, but still...
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Twanna
2 months ago
I think C could be considered, but not really.
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Aileen
4 months ago
A isn't really force majeure, just a delay.
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Lenna
4 months ago
D is definitely force majeure.
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Antonio
5 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.
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Gayla
5 months ago
I’m not entirely sure, but I feel like C might be more about legal issues rather than force majeure.
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Alise
5 months ago
I remember discussing how a breakdown or late delivery doesn’t count as force majeure, so A seems wrong.
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Ceola
5 months ago
I think force majeure is about unforeseen events, so I’m leaning towards D with the hurricane.
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