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CIPS L5M3 Exam - Topic 2 Question 62 Discussion

Tutu Incorporated has a contract with a software company to provide their IT software. They want to ensure that the supplier pays compensation if there are any issues with service (e.g. the software doesn't work for a day). Which two items would Tutu Incorporated need to include in the contract?
C) service level agreement and D) service credit
A) unliquidated damages
B) letter of credit
E) insurance

CIPS L5M3 Exam - Topic 2 Question 62 Discussion

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Question #: 62
Topic #: 2
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Tutu Incorporated has a contract with a software company to provide their IT software. They want to ensure that the supplier pays compensation if there are any issues with service (e.g. the software doesn't work for a day). Which two items would Tutu Incorporated need to include in the contract?

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Suggested Answer: C, D

They should include service credits and a service level agreement. Service Credits allow the buyer to claim back if the service drops below an agreed standard. That standard needs to be clearly out-lined in an SLA. See p.31 for more details


by Walton at Mar 07, 2026, 02:20 PM

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Kerry
4 days ago
True, but having E) insurance might cover unexpected issues too.
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Marcos
9 days ago
I feel like A) unliquidated damages could be risky. Hard to quantify.
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Katheryn
14 days ago
Agreed! D) service credit is also important. It compensates for downtime.
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Effie
19 days ago
I think C) service level agreement is essential. It defines the expected service standards.
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Maia
25 days ago
True, but having E) insurance might cover unexpected issues too.
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Queen
30 days ago
I feel like A) unliquidated damages could be risky. Hard to quantify.
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Candida
1 month ago
Agreed! D) service credit is also important. It compensates for downtime.
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Ty
1 month ago
I think C) service level agreement is essential. It defines the expected service standards.
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Alfred
2 months ago
E) insurance might help too. Covers unexpected issues.
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Rosalind
2 months ago
A) unliquidated damages could be risky. Better to have clear terms.
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Buck
2 months ago
Agreed! D) service credit is also important. It compensates for downtime.
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Lavonna
2 months ago
I think C) service level agreement is essential. It defines performance expectations.
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Belen
2 months ago
Totally agree with the first two options!
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Carma
2 months ago
Not sure if insurance really fits here.
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Polly
4 months ago
Wait, unliquidated damages? Isn't that a bit risky?
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Cordell
4 months ago
I think service credit is also a must.
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Josefa
4 months ago
Definitely need a service level agreement!
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Lucia
4 months ago
Insurance could also be relevant in this situation.
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Cassandra
5 months ago
Wait, can they really enforce that? Seems tricky.
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Marva
5 months ago
Service credit is a must for compensation!
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Evelynn
5 months ago
Unliquidated damages? Not sure that's the right fit here.
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Nobuko
5 months ago
Definitely need a service level agreement!
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Lavina
5 months ago
I practiced a similar question, and I think both the service level agreement and service credit would cover Tutu's needs for compensation.
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Skye
5 months ago
I feel like unliquidated damages might not be the best choice here since they can be hard to quantify.
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Adelina
6 months ago
I'm not entirely sure, but I remember something about service credits being a way to compensate for downtime.
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Audry
6 months ago
I think a service level agreement is definitely important to outline the expected performance and remedies for failure.
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