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CIPS L6M5 Exam - Topic 3 Question 24 Discussion

Fred is comparing two possible projects that will last for different durations.His company can only select one project due to financial constraints.He needs a method to compare the financial benefits of both projects.Q: Is a payback analysis a useful tool for Fred to use?Answer Options:
A) Yes -- this will account for the difference in duration of the two projects
B) No -- this will not account for the difference in duration of the two projects
C) Yes -- this will provide Fred with a rate of return that is useful to accurately forecast profits
D) No -- there is no formula to calculate this, and a discount factor must be used

CIPS L6M5 Exam - Topic 3 Question 24 Discussion

Actual exam question for CIPS's L6M5 exam
Question #: 24
Topic #: 3
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Fred is comparing two possible projects that will last for different durations.

His company can only select one project due to financial constraints.

He needs a method to compare the financial benefits of both projects.

Q: Is a payback analysis a useful tool for Fred to use?

Answer Options:

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Suggested Answer: A

A Payback Analysis (p.72) calculates how long it takes for a project to recover its initial investment. It accounts for project duration but does not provide a rate of return (Option C). Discount factors (Option D) are used in Net Present Value (NPV) analysis, not Payback Analysis. [P.72]


by Margurite at May 16, 2026, 05:52 PM

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Lindsey
4 days ago
I think payback analysis is useful.
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Shanda
9 days ago
A discount factor is definitely needed for accurate comparisons.
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Felix
14 days ago
Wait, there's no formula for this? That sounds off.
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Solange
19 days ago
I thought payback could help with forecasting profits?
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Britt
25 days ago
Totally agree, it’s not the best method for this!
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Mattie
30 days ago
Payback analysis doesn't consider project duration properly.
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Kaitlyn
1 month ago
It’s all about the cash flow timing, so I say no.
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Dierdre
1 month ago
Wait, can’t you just adjust the payback period for duration?
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Alica
2 months ago
I thought payback analysis was supposed to help with that?
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Gwen
2 months ago
Totally agree, it’s not the best method for this!
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Derick
2 months ago
A payback analysis doesn't consider project duration differences.
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Denny
2 months ago
I vaguely remember that we talked about discount factors being important for comparing projects of different lengths, so maybe payback isn't the best choice here.
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Daron
2 months ago
I feel like payback analysis could be useful, but I can't recall if it gives a clear picture of long-term profitability.
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Carey
2 months ago
I think we did a practice question where payback period was mentioned, and it seemed like it only focused on cash flow timing, not duration differences.
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Willodean
4 months ago
I remember discussing payback analysis in class, but I'm not sure it really considers project duration effectively.
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