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CIPS L5M3 Exam - Topic 1 Question 48 Discussion

Actual exam question for CIPS's L5M3 exam
Question #: 48
Topic #: 1
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Mark is a consultant who works with building managers and advises them on how to make their buildings safer. What type of insurance should Mark have?

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Suggested Answer: C

The correct answer is: 'damages attempt to position the innocent party in the position that they would have been had the contract been performed as expected'. This is a quote from p. 121 Option1 is incorrect as unliquidated damages aren't stated in a contract. Option 2 is incorrect because liquidated damages are an assessment of damages before a breach. Option 4 is incorrect because not all breaches are caused by errors (they can be caused by negligence or the offending party withholding something).


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Theodora
3 months ago
I didn’t know there were so many types of insurance for consultants!
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Edwin
3 months ago
Wait, are you sure Professional Indemnity is the best choice?
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Myong
3 months ago
I think Public Liability is also important for consultants.
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Joye
4 months ago
Totally agree, it protects against claims of negligence!
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Jamika
4 months ago
Mark should definitely have Professional Indemnity insurance.
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Evette
4 months ago
I’m confused about this one. I thought Product Liability was for products sold, but maybe it’s not relevant for a consultant like Mark?
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Ena
4 months ago
I’m leaning towards Professional Indemnity as well, since it covers mistakes in advice, but I wonder if Property Insurance could also apply somehow?
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Jerrod
4 months ago
I remember practicing a similar question, and I think Public Liability might be relevant too, but it feels more like a secondary option.
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Vanna
5 months ago
I think Mark should have Professional Indemnity insurance since he’s giving advice, but I’m not entirely sure.
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Kyoko
5 months ago
I'm a bit confused here. Is Product Liability the right answer since he's providing advice on building safety? Or is that not quite the right fit? I'll need to review the differences between the insurance types to make sure I get this right.
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Norah
5 months ago
Okay, let me break this down. Mark is a consultant, so he needs coverage for his professional services. But he's also advising on safety, so there could be a liability component too. I'm leaning towards Professional Indemnity, but I'll double-check the details.
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Oren
5 months ago
Hmm, I'm not sure about this one. Is it possible that Public Liability insurance could also be relevant since he's working with building managers? I'll have to think this through carefully.
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Horace
5 months ago
This seems like a straightforward question. As a consultant advising on building safety, Mark would likely need Professional Indemnity insurance to cover any errors or omissions in his advice.
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Ira
9 months ago
Professional Indemnity all the way! Mark's gotta protect himself, especially when dealing with those building managers. They can be real characters, you know?
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Hollis
8 months ago
D) Property Insurance
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Micaela
8 months ago
C) Professional Indemnity
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Ashley
8 months ago
B) Product Liability
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Joanna
8 months ago
A) Public Liability
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Herminia
10 months ago
Professional Indemnity is the obvious choice here. Mark's clients are counting on his expertise, so he better have the right coverage.
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Anthony
10 months ago
Professional Indemnity is the way to go. I can't imagine Mark wants to risk his business over a simple slip-up in his advice.
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Gilberto
8 months ago
C) Professional Indemnity
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Ayesha
8 months ago
Professional Indemnity is definitely the best choice for Mark. It will protect him in case of any errors or omissions in his advice.
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Audra
8 months ago
D) Property Insurance
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Vi
8 months ago
C) Professional Indemnity
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Tonette
8 months ago
B) Product Liability
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Pearline
8 months ago
A) Public Liability
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Ceola
8 months ago
C) Professional Indemnity
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Alita
9 months ago
B) Product Liability
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Tamra
9 months ago
A) Public Liability
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Patrick
10 months ago
I'm going with Professional Indemnity as well. Building safety is a serious matter, and Mark needs to be protected from liability.
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Emile
8 months ago
I'm going with Professional Indemnity as well. Building safety is a serious matter, and Mark needs to be protected from liability.
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Reuben
9 months ago
D) Property Insurance
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Jennifer
9 months ago
C) Professional Indemnity
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Norah
9 months ago
B) Product Liability
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Keshia
10 months ago
A) Public Liability
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Dorathy
10 months ago
As a consultant, Mark definitely needs Professional Indemnity insurance. This covers him for any mistakes or negligence in his advice.
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Carli
9 months ago
As a consultant, Mark definitely needs Professional Indemnity insurance. This covers him for any mistakes or negligence in his advice.
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Mari
9 months ago
D) Property Insurance
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Brice
9 months ago
C) Professional Indemnity
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Tamekia
9 months ago
B) Product Liability
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Blondell
10 months ago
A) Public Liability
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Eleonora
11 months ago
I think Mark should also consider Public Liability insurance to cover any accidents that may occur on the building premises.
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Wai
11 months ago
I agree with Linette. Professional Indemnity insurance would protect Mark in case of any errors or negligence in his advice.
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Linette
11 months ago
I think Mark should have Professional Indemnity insurance.
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