CIPS L5M3 Exam - Topic 3 Question 58 Discussion

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Question #: 58
Topic #: 3

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Which of these statements about mediation is true? Select TWO

Amediation is flexible

Bmediation produces legal precedents

Cmediation can be used as a stalling tactic

Dmediation is expensive

Emediation involves a third party who makes a judgement on the issue

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Suggested Answer: A, C

The correct answers are 1 and 3. The other options are false; Mediation does not produce legal precedents- only litigation can do this. Mediation is a cheap dispute resolution option (much cheaper than arbitration or litigation) and the third party has no authority on the matter- they are there as a facilitator of dialogue, not to make a judgement. For more information on mediation see p.74

by Maynard at Oct 28, 2025, 06:53 AM

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Markus

2 months ago

Right, and E is also false. The third party doesn’t make a judgment.

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Irma

3 months ago

But B is wrong. Mediation doesn’t create legal precedents.

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Magdalene

3 months ago

I agree, A is definitely true. Mediation is so flexible!

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Winfred

3 months ago

A and C seem spot on to me!

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Lore

4 months ago

D is misleading, mediation can be affordable depending on the situation.

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Yasuko

4 months ago

I disagree, B is not true. Mediation doesn't create legal precedents.

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Chau

4 months ago

A is definitely true, mediation is super flexible.

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Markus

4 months ago

Haha, E is a good one. Mediation is all about the third party, not the judges making the call.

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Vincent

4 months ago

A and D are the correct answers. Mediation is flexible but can also be quite costly.

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Alberta

4 months ago

B is definitely false. Mediation is all about finding a compromise, not setting legal precedents.

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James

5 months ago

I’m uncertain if mediation is really expensive; I thought it could be cheaper than going to court.

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Lashaunda

5 months ago

I feel like I’ve seen a question about mediation being used as a stalling tactic before, so I might choose that one.

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Bernardine

5 months ago

I remember discussing that mediation doesn't produce legal precedents, so maybe that's one of the false statements.

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Timothy

5 months ago

I think A and C are true.

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Mari

5 months ago

A and C are definitely true. Mediation is a great way to delay the legal process.

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Adell

6 months ago

I'd go with A and C. Mediation is perfect for stalling and being flexible with the process.

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Allene

6 months ago

Wait, C can actually be a thing? That's surprising!

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Avery

6 months ago

I think mediation is flexible, but I'm not sure about the other options.

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Justine

6 months ago

Hmm, I'm not too sure about this. I know mediation is used to avoid litigation, but I can't remember if it produces legal precedents or not. I'll have to review my notes on this.

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Loise

7 months ago

I feel pretty confident about this one. Mediation is a flexible process where the third party helps the parties reach an agreement, but doesn't make a judgement. So E is false.

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Linwood

7 months ago

Okay, I've got this. Mediation is flexible and doesn't produce legal precedents, so B is definitely false. And mediation is usually less expensive than going to court, so D is also not true.

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Catalina

7 months ago

I'm a bit confused on this one. I know mediation involves a third party, but I'm not sure if they make a judgement or just facilitate the process. I'll have to think this through carefully.

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