CIPS Exam L6M7 Topic 1 Question 2 Discussion

Actual exam question for CIPS's L6M7 exam

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Topic #: 1

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At what stage in the procurement cycle should a buyer clarify a supplier's cybersecurity policy?

APre-qualification

BContract award

CContract renewal

DPre-start meeting

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Suggested Answer: A

Cybersecurity policies should be evaluated as early as possible in the procurement process. The pre-qualification stage allows buyers to assess suppliers' security practices before inviting them to bid, ensuring that only secure vendors are considered. (P.156)

by Wava at Feb 09, 2025, 10:59 PM

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Yuette

6 months ago

Okay, let's be real here. Cybersecurity is no joke. I'd rather not find out the hard way that our supplier is using their kid's password as their admin login.

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Vincenza

5 months ago

D) Pre-start meeting

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Lorita

5 months ago

C) Contract renewal

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Tesha

5 months ago

B) Contract award

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Justine

5 months ago

A) Pre-qualification

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Jovita

6 months ago

Hmm, I'm not sure. Maybe we should just ask the supplier to wear a tin foil hat during the contract negotiations. That should keep the hackers at bay, right?

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Tamar

5 months ago

B) Contract award

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Haydee

6 months ago

A) Pre-qualification

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Pansy

6 months ago

As a cybersecurity expert, I can tell you that option D is the clear choice. The pre-start meeting is the perfect time to hash out those details and make sure everyone is on the same page.

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Eric

5 months ago

D) Pre-start meeting

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Jame

5 months ago

C) Contract renewal

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Art

6 months ago

B) Contract award

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Chauncey

6 months ago

A) Pre-qualification

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Germaine

6 months ago

Definitely pre-qualification. Waiting until the contract award or renewal would be way too late to address any security concerns.

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Olive

5 months ago

Actually, I think it's best to clarify the supplier's cybersecurity policy even before the pre-start meeting to ensure everything is in place before the contract is awarded.

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Tomas

6 months ago

D) Pre-start meeting

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Viva

6 months ago

I agree, it's important to address cybersecurity concerns early on in the procurement process.

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Karl

6 months ago

A) Pre-qualification

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Isabella

6 months ago

I think it can also be done at contract renewal to ensure ongoing compliance.

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Jin

7 months ago

I agree with Lorenza, it's important to clarify cybersecurity policy early on.

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Adolph

7 months ago

I think it's important to clarify the supplier's cybersecurity policy during the pre-qualification stage. That way, we can ensure they meet our security standards before even considering them for the contract.

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