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CIPS L4M4 Exam Questions
- Topic 1: Understand options for sourcing requirements from suppliers: This section covers the sourcing process, approaches, options, and award criteria for obtaining requirements from suppliers. The sub-topics provide a foundation for strategic sourcing.
- Topic 2: Understand the key processes that can be applied to the analysis of potential external suppliers: This section examines analyzing market data, obtaining quotations/tenders, and assessing responses. The sub-topics focus on key processes for evaluating potential suppliers.
- Topic 3: Understand compliance issues when sourcing from suppliers: It explores legislative, regulatory, and organizational requirements for sourcing. It compares the use of audit and other mechanism of feedback.
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Note: Premium Questions for L4M4 were last updated On Oct. 06, 2026 (see below)
A restricted tender process involves supplier selection. This process focuses on which of the following?
Production capacity
Decommissioning costs
Total life cost
Financial stability
Restricted tendering involves filtering suppliers through a prequalification stage and then evaluating proposals. The selection focuses on ensuring suppliers have adequate production capacity and financial stability to deliver on requirements. These are critical to continuity, quality, and risk management. Decommissioning costs are not typically part of supplier selection, and total life cost is an award criterion considered later in evaluation. By checking production capacity and financial stability, buyers mitigate risks of underperformance or financial collapse. This approach aligns with responsible sourcing, where due diligence ensures suppliers can sustainably meet obligations.
Ji Yuan is a procurement manager who is looking for a new supplier to complete reactive maintenance activities throughout his property portfolio. The reactive maintenance will include an array of plumbing tasks as well as fixing electrical items. Suppliers therefore need to be extremely skilled and knowledgeable about a variety of tasks. Ji Yuan has done some initial research and doesn't believe that there are many suppliers who can complete this type of contract. What type of tender should he use?
Open tenders should be used when the buyer expects there to be little interest / fewer bids. The opportunity is advertised widely allowing any supplier that wishes to submit a bid the opportunity.
The other options limit the number of suppliers and Ji Yuan doesn't want to do that, because he risks getting no interest and no supplier.
Other than price, what should a buyer consider when evaluating supplier quotations?
Lead times
Add-on costs
Wastage rates
Past performance
In addition to price, factors like lead times, add-on costs, and past performance are important to ensure the supplier meets the buyer's requirements sustainably and reliably. These criteria align with ethical sourcing by promoting value and accountability beyond just cost considerations.
A multi-national company is seeking to negotiate an agreement with a global supplier for the delivery of fresh produce.
At which stage of the procurement process should the buyer consider Incoterms?
Incoterms define the allocation of costs, risks, and responsibilities between buyer and seller in international trade. They must be agreed before the contract is finalised, as they form a fundamental part of the contractual terms. Considering Incoterms early ensures clarity on delivery obligations, customs responsibilities, insurance, and transport costs. Selecting Incoterms after contract agreement or at order placement would create ambiguity and risk disputes. Ethical and responsible sourcing requires clear contractual definitions to prevent misunderstandings, ensure compliance, and fairly allocate risk in global supply chains.
Procurement professionals should never appoint any suppliers that have a low credit rating. Is this statement TRUE?
A credit rating is one of many tools used to assess a supplier's financial health. Responsible sourcing requires a comprehensive assessment of suppliers, considering multiple factors, to ensure a balanced and ethical approach to supplier selection.
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