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CIPS L5M7 Exam - Topic 1 Question 16 Discussion

Actual exam question for CIPS's L5M7 exam

Question #: 16
Topic #: 1

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Mark, a logistics procurement manager, describes his chain as tightly coupled. What does this mean?

AThere are many organisations in the supply chain

BThe supply chain is strong

CThere is a high level of interdependency in the supply chain

DThere is flexibility in the supply chain

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Suggested Answer: C

A tightly coupled supply chain exhibits high interdependence between members; decisions by one partner affect all others.

Short cited extract: ''Tightly coupled = high interdependence between supply-chain partners.'' (L5M7 Study Guide, p. 82)

by Letha at Jun 22, 2026, 08:11 AM

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Gail

12 hours ago

This question reminds me of a practice one we did about supply chain relationships. I think many organizations might indicate a loosely coupled chain, so A seems off.

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Micah

6 days ago

I remember discussing how tightly coupled systems can be less flexible, so I'm not sure if D fits.

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Esteban

11 days ago

I think "tightly coupled" means there's a high level of interdependency, so I would lean towards option C.

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