CIPS L6M7 Exam - Topic 2 Question 20 Discussion

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Question #: 20
Topic #: 2

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Ramesh is Head of Procurement at Wiggle Waggle Ltd. He is using a tool for predictive modeling and statistical analysis to inform upon future strategic business decisions. Which of the following is he using?

DBlack Box

BBig Data

CBI

AAnalytics

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Suggested Answer: A

Analytics predicts future trends using data. BI (Business Intelligence) focuses on past and present data but does not predict. Big Data is just large datasets, and Black Box refers to decision-making without transparency.

by Viva at Jan 27, 2026, 10:19 AM

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Phillip

5 days ago

This sounds a lot like regression analysis or maybe even machine learning techniques. I remember practicing similar questions!

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Quentin

10 days ago

I think Ramesh might be using a data analytics tool, but I'm not sure which one specifically.

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Stephanie

15 days ago

Hmm, this seems like it could be a question about business intelligence or data visualization tools. Things like Tableau, Power BI, or even custom-built dashboards. I'd try to think about the kinds of insights Ramesh might need to inform strategic decisions.

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Lauran

20 days ago

I think this is asking about a specific software or platform that Ramesh is using. Maybe something like Excel, R, or a specialized procurement analytics tool. I'd try to recall the different data analysis options I've learned about and see which one fits best.

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Cathern

26 days ago

Okay, let's see. Predictive modeling and statistical analysis are pretty broad terms, so I'd want to make sure I understand the specific context here. Is there any other information about the business or Ramesh's role that could help me figure out the right tool?

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Selma

1 month ago

Hmm, this is a tricky one. Predictive modeling and statistical analysis could involve a lot of different tools. I'd try to narrow it down based on what I know about Wiggle Waggle's business and the types of decisions Ramesh might need to make.

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Shaunna

1 month ago

This sounds like a question about data analysis tools. I'd start by thinking about the key features of predictive modeling and statistical analysis, and then try to match that to the tools I know Ramesh might be using.

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