CIPS Exam L4M2 Topic 3 Question 12 Discussion

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Question #: 12
Topic #: 3

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Aircraft Category Manager, Harpal Patel, is purchasing several aircraft engines. He is seeking to determine which category of specification will be most appropriate. He decides on using a conformance-based specification. A conformance-based specification is most appropriate in which one of the following instances?

AWhen technical dimensions are necessary for operational reasons

BWhen technology is changing rapidly in the market sector

CWhere suppliers have greater relevant technical expertise than the buyer

DWhere there are clear objective criteria for evaluating alternative solutions put forward by suppliers

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Suggested Answer: B

Those items make up small portion of spend and the supply risk is low. So it is tactical item according to Kraljic portfolio matrix. Procurement should bundle these items into larger contracts, simplify procurement process.

LO 2, AC 2.1

by Nicolette at Feb 07, 2023, 06:41 AM

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Tyra

7 days ago

I think the answer is D.

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