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?

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

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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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Aileen

18 days ago

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

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Lenna

23 days ago

D is definitely force majeure.

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Antonio

1 month 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

1 month 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

2 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

2 months ago

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

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