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CIPS L6M5 Exam - Topic 1 Question 27 Discussion

Which of the following is NOT a benefit or function of a professional body?Professional bodies are established organizations that promote industry standards, ethical conduct, and professional development.Answer Options:
B) Ensuring prices remain low
A) Governance and ethical standards
C) Raising productivity
D) Creating international networks

CIPS L6M5 Exam - Topic 1 Question 27 Discussion

Actual exam question for CIPS's L6M5 exam
Question #: 27
Topic #: 1
[All L6M5 Questions]

Which of the following is NOT a benefit or function of a professional body?

Professional bodies are established organizations that promote industry standards, ethical conduct, and professional development.

Answer Options:

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Suggested Answer: B

Professional bodies do NOT control pricing in the industry, as this would be market interference. Governance, productivity improvements, and networking are valid functions. [P.31]


by Tyra at Jun 28, 2026, 10:55 AM

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Latricia
4 days ago
I thought they might have a role in keeping prices low.
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Marlon
9 days ago
They definitely help with productivity and networking!
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Mitzie
14 days ago
Wait, are you sure they don't help with pricing?
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Emilio
19 days ago
Totally agree, they don't control prices!
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Beatriz
25 days ago
Professional bodies focus on governance and ethical standards.
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Ulysses
30 days ago
They do raise productivity though, that's a fact!
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Roxane
1 month ago
Wait, they don't help keep prices low? That's surprising!
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Miss
1 month ago
B is definitely not a function.
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Omega
2 months ago
Totally agree, they don't control prices!
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Lindsey
2 months ago
Professional bodies focus on governance and ethics.
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Pansy
2 months ago
Creating international networks sounds like something professional bodies would do, but I can't recall if it was specifically listed as a function in our notes.
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Wilson
2 months ago
I think we had a practice question about the roles of professional organizations, and raising productivity was mentioned as a benefit.
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Curt
2 months ago
I'm not entirely sure, but I feel like ensuring prices remain low doesn't really fit with what professional bodies do.
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Breana
2 months ago
I remember discussing how professional bodies focus on governance and ethical standards, so I think that one is definitely a benefit.
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