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CIPS L5M3 Exam - Topic 1 Question 60 Discussion

Actual exam question for CIPS's L5M3 exam

Question #: 60
Topic #: 1

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What is a Prime Contract?

AA contract between a buyer and main supplier

BA contract between an end customer and a company which has full responsibility for its performance

CA contract between a supplier and a subcontractor

DA contract between a public sector organisation and the taxpayer

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Suggested Answer: B

'A contract between an end customer and a company which has full responsibility for its perfor-mance' is the correct answer. This is the definition of Prime Contract given on p. 47

by Avery at Jan 05, 2026, 05:16 AM

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Lorita

4 months ago

D is interesting, but not really a prime contract.

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Jina

4 months ago

A seems right too, but B covers more ground.

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Helaine

4 months ago

I agree, B makes the most sense. It's about accountability.

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An

4 months ago

I think it's B. Full responsibility is key.

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Josefa

5 months ago

Totally agree, B makes the most sense!

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Gracia

5 months ago

Wait, is it really that straightforward?

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Yolando

5 months ago

B is the correct answer!

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Goldie

5 months ago

I thought it was just between a buyer and supplier.

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Lili

5 months ago

It's definitely a contract between the end customer and the main company.

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Ligia

5 months ago

I'll take a prime rib contract over a prime contract any day. At least I know what I'm getting with that one.

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Lorrie

6 months ago

B) is the right answer. A prime contract puts all the responsibility on the main supplier. No subcontractors to blame!

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Antonio

6 months ago

D) A contract between a public sector organisation and the taxpayer? Really? That's just silly.

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Avery

6 months ago

B) is the correct answer. A prime contract is when the customer deals directly with the main contractor, not a subcontractor.

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Donte

7 months ago

I thought a prime contract was when you get the best deal on a new car. Guess I need to brush up on my procurement lingo.

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Marvel

7 months ago

B) A contract between an end customer and a company which has full responsibility for its performance. That's the definition of a prime contract.

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Rex

7 months ago

I thought a Prime Contract was more about the relationship between the main contractor and the client, so I lean towards B, but I could be wrong.

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Joseph

7 months ago

I feel like I've seen questions about contracts before, but I can't recall if it was about the buyer or the end customer. Could it be A or B?

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Annamae

7 months ago

I remember discussing that a Prime Contract involves full responsibility, which sounds like B. That seems to fit the definition we practiced.

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Bea

8 months ago

I think a Prime Contract is related to the main supplier, so maybe it's A? But I'm not entirely sure.

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Ammie

8 months ago

This seems like a straightforward definition question. I'm going to eliminate the options that don't sound right, and then go with the one that best fits the description of a prime contract. B seems like the most logical choice here.

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Lakeesha

8 months ago

I'm a little confused by the wording of the question. Is a prime contract specifically between a public sector organization and the taxpayer? Or is that just one type of prime contract? I'll have to re-read the options carefully.

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Diane

8 months ago

Okay, let me think this through step-by-step. A prime contract is the main contract, so it has to be between the end customer and the company responsible for the whole project. I'm pretty confident B is the right answer here.

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Anthony

8 months ago

Hmm, I'm a bit unsure about this one. I know prime contracts have something to do with the main supplier, but I can't quite remember the exact definition. I might have to think this through a bit more.

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Dawne

8 months ago

I think this one is pretty straightforward. I'd go with option B - a contract between an end customer and a company with full responsibility.

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Julianna

2 months ago

Option A is also valid, but B is clearer for me.

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My

2 months ago

Definitely, full responsibility is key in a prime contract.

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Renay

2 months ago

I agree, option B makes the most sense.

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