CIPS L5M7 Exam - Topic 2 Question 4 Discussion

Actual exam question for CIPS's L5M7 exam

Question #: 4
Topic #: 2

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Which is the correct order that ensures quality is achieved in a business process?

APlan, Check, Do, Act

BCheck, Act, Plan, Do

CCheck, Do, Act, Plan

DPlan, Do, Check, Act

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Suggested Answer: D

The PDCA Cycle---Plan, Do, Check, Act---provides a structured approach to continuous quality improvement. It begins with planning, implementing, monitoring, and then acting to refine the process.

Short cited extract: ''The PDCA cycle -- Plan, Do, Check, Act -- underpins continuous improvement.'' (L5M7 Study Guide, p.129)

by Kami at Oct 31, 2025, 11:03 PM

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Viola

2 months ago

I lean towards A) too. Checking after planning seems essential.

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Na

2 months ago

D) is definitely the right choice. Planning first is crucial!

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Thaddeus

3 months ago

I feel like A) Plan, Check, Do, Act is more logical.

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Latrice

3 months ago

I’m not so sure about D, feels like it could be A too.

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Janey

4 months ago

Wait, is it really D? I thought it was A for some reason.

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Rosendo

4 months ago

Totally agree with D! Classic PDCA cycle.

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Arlie

4 months ago

The correct answer is obviously D. Plan, Do, Check, Act. Anything else is just nonsense. Come on, people, get it together!

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Leatha

4 months ago

Haha, these options are a mess. I'm just going to guess and hope for the best. Maybe B? Check, Act, Plan, Do? Who knows!

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Herminia

4 months ago

Definitely A. Plan, Check, Do, Act. That's the well-known Deming cycle. Anything else is just wrong.

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Val

4 months ago

I think the correct answer is D. Plan, Do, Check, Act. That's the classic PDCA cycle for continuous improvement.

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Ricki

5 months ago

I’m leaning towards D) Plan, Do, Check, Act too, but I’m worried I might mix it up with another framework.

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Kandis

5 months ago

I’m confused because I remember the PDCA cycle, but I can’t recall the exact order. Could it be B) Check, Act, Plan, Do?

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Felicia

5 months ago

I feel like I’ve seen a question like this before in practice exams. Was it A) Plan, Check, Do, Act?

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Margarett

5 months ago

I think it's D) Plan, Do, Check, Act. Makes sense to me.

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Lai

5 months ago

It's definitely D) Plan, Do, Check, Act.

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Leota

6 months ago

D is the right one, no doubt about it!

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Wilda

6 months ago

I'm going with C. Check, Do, Act, Plan. Gotta make sure you check first before doing anything, right?

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Lavera

6 months ago

I think it might be D) Plan, Do, Check, Act, but I’m not entirely sure. I remember something about a cycle.

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Clarinda

6 months ago

Ugh, I'm drawing a blank here. Quality process order is tripping me up. I better read through the options carefully and try to reason it out.

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Glen

7 months ago

I've got this! It's Plan, Do, Check, Act. That's the Deming cycle, the foundation of continuous improvement. I'm confident I can get this right.

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Reid

7 months ago

Okay, let me see. I know it's the PDCA cycle, but I'm getting a bit confused on the order. I'll have to really focus and work through this step-by-step.

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