CIPS L5M6 Actual Free Exam Questions & Community Discussion

  • Exam Code/Number: L5M6
  • Exam Name/Title: Category Management
  • Certification Provider: CIPS
  • Corresponding Certification: CIPS Certification
  • Exam Questions: 92
  • Updated On: Jul 06, 2026
Porter's 5 Forces is a useful tool to analyse market factors that affect profitability. Which of the following is not one of the forces?
Correct Answer: C Vote an answer
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Callie is a Category Manager at a car parts manufacturer. She discovers through a SWOT analysis that many other customers are increasing short-term demand for raw materials. Which category does this fall under?
Correct Answer: A Vote an answer
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Total Cost of Ownership [TCO] is important in Category Management. Steve is sourcing machine parts and IT systems.
Which of the following should Steve consider as part of TCO?
Correct Answer: B,C,D Vote an answer
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When implementing procurement projects, it is important for Category Managers to consider the "human side" of change. Why is this?
Correct Answer: D Vote an answer
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Penelope works for an international manufacturer. Which categories are most likely to be outsourced?
Correct Answer: D,E Vote an answer
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"Survival of the fittest" is a concept in supplier relationships. Which of the following does it describe?
Correct Answer: D Vote an answer
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Which of the following approaches to cost is the least transparent?
Correct Answer: D Vote an answer
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Frankie Burgers operates in the UK and USA. One supplier holds a monopoly, but the item supplied is low cost. According to the Kraljic Matrix, which type of item is this?
Correct Answer: B Vote an answer
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Claudio wants to limit risks from supplier financial instability. Which two actions are most effective?
Correct Answer: B,D Vote an answer
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'Kaizen' is a Japanese term used frequently in the manufacturing industry. What does it refer to?
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