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ISM INTE Exam - Topic 4 Question 36 Discussion

Actual exam question for ISM's INTE exam

Question #: 36
Topic #: 4

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Which of the following categories is regarded as low risk and low value?

AStrategic

BLeverage

CRoutine

DBottleneck

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Suggested Answer: C

Routine categories are regarded as low risk and low value. These items are typically standardized and widely available, requiring minimal management effort. They often include office supplies or basic maintenance items. This classification allows firms to focus resources on more critical areas. Reference: Kraljic's purchasing portfolio model.

by Horace at Mar 06, 2026, 04:18 AM

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Florinda

19 days ago

Totally agree, Routine is the way to go!

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Vanda

25 days ago

I thought Bottleneck would be low risk too?

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Cora

30 days ago

C) Routine is definitely low risk and low value.

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Edelmira

1 month ago

C) Routine is definitely the right choice!

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Velda

1 month ago

Wait, I thought bottlenecks were low risk too?

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Olene

2 months ago

Not so sure about that, aren't some routines still risky?

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Brittney

2 months ago

Totally agree, low risk for sure!

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Cassandra

2 months ago

I think it's C) Routine.

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Izetta

2 months ago

I’m torn between C and A. Strategic seems high value, but I can’t remember if routine is definitely low risk.

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Catarina

2 months ago

If I recall correctly, bottleneck items are usually high risk, so that rules out option D. I think it’s C) Routine.

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Davida

2 months ago

I remember discussing categories in class, and I feel like routine was mentioned as low risk, but I could be mixing it up with something else.

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Olen

3 months ago

I think low risk and low value might be related to routine items, but I'm not entirely sure.

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