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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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Phung
21 days ago
Yes! B is not a function. They promote ethics, not pricing strategies.
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Abraham
26 days ago
I feel like A and C are definitely benefits. B just doesn’t fit.
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Berry
1 month ago
Agreed, B makes sense. They focus on standards, not pricing.
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Francine
1 month ago
I think B is the right answer. Professional bodies don’t control prices.
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Gayla
1 month ago
B seems off; I doubt that's a function of professional bodies.
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Joaquin
2 months ago
Totally agree with you, Sarah!
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Hillary
2 months ago
Wait, ensuring prices remain low? That doesn't sound right.
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Claribel
2 months ago
I think raising productivity is a benefit too!
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Denise
2 months ago
Professional bodies definitely help with governance and ethical standards.
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France
2 months ago
"Ensuring prices remain low"? That's a good one! Professional bodies are all about elevating the industry, not keeping costs down. Option B is the clear choice.
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Nada
2 months ago
Wow, "ensuring prices remain low"? That's a pretty bizarre function for a professional body. I'd have to go with Option B as the correct answer here.
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Tyisha
3 months 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
3 months 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
3 months 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
4 months 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
4 months 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
4 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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Adell
4 months 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
4 months 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
4 months 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
5 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
5 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
5 months ago
Hmm, this one seems tricky. I'll need to think carefully about the key functions of professional bodies.
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Ula
15 days ago
I think B is the answer. Professional bodies don't control prices.
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