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CIPS L5M3 Exam Questions
- Topic 1: Understand the legal and process issues relating to the formation of contracts: Implications of contractual documentation on overall risk and the formation of contracts and associated risks are covered in this topic of the CIPS Managing Contractual Risk test. Procurement and supply chain professionals get knowledge about legal issues in contract formation in this topic.
- Topic 2: Understand the impacts of breach of contract and coping strategies and provisions that are available: Procurement professionals who attempt the CIPS Level 5 Advanced Diploma in Procurement and Supply exam cover different levels of contract breach, their impact, and tools for resolution in this topic. It focuses on concepts that are essential for supply chain professionals for effective management of contractual relationships.
- Topic 3: Understand the legal implications of contractual nonconformance in procurement and supply: This topic delves into the remedies available for non-performance in a procurement context, as well as the legal implications that may arise from the termination of contractual relationships. The CIPS L5M3 exam comprehensively tests abilities of procurement professionals to analyze and compare these critical aspects of contract management.
Free CIPS L5M3 Exam Actual Questions
Note: Premium Questions for L5M3 were last updated On May. 27, 2026 (see below)
When drafting a liability clause in a contract, which of the following statements are TRUE? Select THREE
The correct answers are 1, 3 and 5: exclusions should be narrowly defined and clearly state which types of liabilities are excluded, liability is a legal responsibility and liability cannot be excluded for injury resulting from negligence. These are all explained on p. 22. Liability is never there to publish anyone (this is a red herring answer that CIPS like to put into different questions and it's usually the wrong answer - no one should look to publish anyone else). The option 'Liability can only be limited where there is valid insurance' is not true. A contract can state any limitations on liability so long as it's agreed by both parties, they're fair and don't contradict any laws. The thing about not being able to exclude liability regarding personal injury is a Law in the UK.
What is the name given to a term in a contract where one party promises to compensate the other party for a trigger event?
Indemnity- this is the definition given on p. 20
A breach which is so severe that it goes to the root of the contract is known as what?
This is a Fundamental Breach. Fundamental Breach and Major Breach are very similar- they're both really bad and can lead to damages and the termination of the contract. The difference is that a Fundamental Breach is so bad that it goes to the root of the contract - a breach so bad that the contract is basically worthless. For example if you make a contract with a supplier to have potatoes delivered but it turns out they don't sell potatoes, only apples, and they keep sending you apples instead of potatoes. This would be a fundamental breach because its something so fundamental to the contract that there's no point in the contract existing if there's a breach like this. Condition Breach and Essence Breach are made up words- they don't exist. P.44
A breach of representation by party A in a contract would allow party B to do what?
A breach of representation is a major/ fundamental breach and allows the innocent party to rescind the contract and claim damages. A Breach of Representation is when you provide false information about who you are- this might have been a fundamental reason as to why the contract went ahead. If it turns out not to be true, the other party has the right to cancel the contract and claim damages. See p.126
Tutu Incorporated has a contract with a software company to provide their IT software. They want to ensure that the supplier pays compensation if there are any issues with service (e.g. the software doesn't work for a day). Which two items would Tutu Incorporated need to include in the contract?
They should include service credits and a service level agreement. Service Credits allow the buyer to claim back if the service drops below an agreed standard. That standard needs to be clearly out-lined in an SLA. See p.31 for more details
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