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CIPS L6M5 Exam - Topic 2 Question 19 Discussion

Actual exam question for CIPS's L6M5 exam
Question #: 19
Topic #: 2
[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.

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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 Scarlet at Jan 05, 2026, 05:16 AM

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Tyisha
3 days ago
Option B is a bit of a head-scratcher. Professional bodies are definitely not in the business of keeping prices down. That's just not their purpose.
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Reita
8 days ago
Haha, "ensuring prices remain low"? That's a good one. Professional bodies are all about raising the bar, not lowering the prices!
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Rasheeda
13 days ago
Option B is clearly the correct answer. Professional bodies are not meant to ensure low prices, but to promote industry standards and ethics.
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Rozella
18 days ago
Creating international networks seems like a clear benefit, but I wonder if ensuring prices remain low is just a misunderstanding of their role.
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Yuonne
23 days ago
I think raising productivity could be a function of a professional body, but I can't recall specific examples from our practice questions.
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Mi
29 days 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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Adell
1 month ago
I remember discussing how professional bodies focus on governance and ethical standards, so I think that's definitely a benefit.
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Cecil
1 month ago
I think the answer is B. Professional bodies focus on things like ethics, networking, and professional development, not price controls.
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Paris
1 month ago
Wait, I'm not so sure now. Raising productivity also doesn't seem like a core function. Let me re-read the question and options.
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Stephaine
2 months ago
Okay, I've got this. The answer has to be B - ensuring prices remain low. That's not a typical role for a professional body.
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Alpha
2 months ago
Ensuring low prices? That doesn't sound right. Professional bodies are more about setting standards and supporting members.
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Sheridan
2 months ago
Hmm, this one seems tricky. I'll need to think carefully about the key functions of professional bodies.
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