CIPS L3M6 Practice Exams
Last updated on Oct 22,2026- Exam Code: L3M6
- Exam Name: Socially Responsible Warehousing and Distribution
- Certification Provider: CIPS
- Latest update: Oct 22,2026
Question #191
Not-for-profit organizations have well-defined procurement policies that uphold the goals of sustainable procurement.
Which of the following organizations fall into the not-for-profit definition?
- A . Apple
- B . Oxfam
- C . Pepsi
- D . Save the Children
- E . The Red Cross
- F . The United Nations
Correct Answer: B, D, E, F
B, D, E, F
Explanation:
Not-for-profit organizations operate without the primary goal of profit, focusing instead on social or environmental missions.
From the list:
• Oxfam, Save the Children, The Red Cross, and The United Nations are not-for-profit entities dedicated to humanitarian, developmental, or peacekeeping goals, often with sustainable procurement policies aligned with CSR.
• Apple and Pepsi are for-profit corporations focused on commercial success.
The CIPS L3M6 module highlights not-for-profits as key players in sustainable procurement due to their mission-driven nature.
Reference: CIPS L3M6 Study Guide, Section on Organizational Types and Sustainable Procurement.
B, D, E, F
Explanation:
Not-for-profit organizations operate without the primary goal of profit, focusing instead on social or environmental missions.
From the list:
• Oxfam, Save the Children, The Red Cross, and The United Nations are not-for-profit entities dedicated to humanitarian, developmental, or peacekeeping goals, often with sustainable procurement policies aligned with CSR.
• Apple and Pepsi are for-profit corporations focused on commercial success.
The CIPS L3M6 module highlights not-for-profits as key players in sustainable procurement due to their mission-driven nature.
Reference: CIPS L3M6 Study Guide, Section on Organizational Types and Sustainable Procurement.
Question #192
The public sector does not have a duty to implement sustainable procurement.
- A . TRUE
- B . FALSE
Correct Answer: B
B
Explanation:
The public sector has a clear duty to implement sustainable procurement, often mandated by government policies and regulations. This involves balancing economic, social, and environmental factors in purchasing decisions to benefit society and taxpayers. The CIPS L3M6 module emphasizes that public sector organizations are expected to lead by example in sustainability, given their influence and accountability to the public.
Reference: CIPS L3M6 Study Guide, Section on Public Sector and Sustainable Procurement.
B
Explanation:
The public sector has a clear duty to implement sustainable procurement, often mandated by government policies and regulations. This involves balancing economic, social, and environmental factors in purchasing decisions to benefit society and taxpayers. The CIPS L3M6 module emphasizes that public sector organizations are expected to lead by example in sustainability, given their influence and accountability to the public.
Reference: CIPS L3M6 Study Guide, Section on Public Sector and Sustainable Procurement.
Question #193
A warehouse layout should include measures to avoid accidents, injuries, or damage to the warehouse itself.
- A . TRUE
- B . FALSE
Correct Answer: A
A
Explanation:
Safety measures in layout design (e.g., clear aisles, signage) prevent accidents, injuries, and structural damage. The CIPS L3M6 syllabus emphasizes safety as integral to responsible warehousing, making this statement true.
Reference: CIPS L3M6 Socially Responsible Warehousing and Distribution, Learning Outcome 3 (LO3)
C Understand methods for the storage and movement of inventory.
A
Explanation:
Safety measures in layout design (e.g., clear aisles, signage) prevent accidents, injuries, and structural damage. The CIPS L3M6 syllabus emphasizes safety as integral to responsible warehousing, making this statement true.
Reference: CIPS L3M6 Socially Responsible Warehousing and Distribution, Learning Outcome 3 (LO3)
C Understand methods for the storage and movement of inventory.
Question #194
To decide which is the least efficient method, look at the distance that should be covered, and the method that will facilitate damage reduction of materials.
- A . TRUE
- B . FALSE
Correct Answer: B
B
Explanation:
While distance covered and damage reduction are important factors in evaluating material handling methods, the statement is misleading. To determine the least efficient method, one should consider factors like excessive time, energy consumption, or labor intensity, not just distance and damage reduction (which are more aligned with identifying efficient methods). The CIPS L3M6 syllabus suggests a holistic evaluation of efficiency, including cost, speed, and resource use, rather than focusing solely on these two aspects. Thus, the statement is false as it oversimplifies the assessment process.
Reference: CIPS L3M6 Socially Responsible Warehousing and Distribution, Learning Outcome 3 (LO3)
C Understand methods for the storage and movement of inventory.
B
Explanation:
While distance covered and damage reduction are important factors in evaluating material handling methods, the statement is misleading. To determine the least efficient method, one should consider factors like excessive time, energy consumption, or labor intensity, not just distance and damage reduction (which are more aligned with identifying efficient methods). The CIPS L3M6 syllabus suggests a holistic evaluation of efficiency, including cost, speed, and resource use, rather than focusing solely on these two aspects. Thus, the statement is false as it oversimplifies the assessment process.
Reference: CIPS L3M6 Socially Responsible Warehousing and Distribution, Learning Outcome 3 (LO3)
C Understand methods for the storage and movement of inventory.
Question #195
Environmental pressure groups advocate protecting the natural environment from destruction, whether individually or through organizations such as Greenpeace, as well as lobby for new environmental laws, enforce the existing ones, or protest and publicly oppose harmful projects.
- A . TRUE
- B . FALSE
Correct Answer: A
A
Explanation:
Environmental pressure groups (e.g., Greenpeace, WWF) advocate for nature’s protection through lobbying (e.g., for stricter emissions laws), enforcement support (e.g., legal challenges), and protests (e.g., against deforestation). The CIPS L3M6 module highlights their role in influencing supply chains―e.g., campaigns against unsustainable palm oil push greener procurement. This multifaceted activism makes the statement true, aligning with LO2’s external stakeholder dynamics.
Reference: CIPS L3M6 Study Guide, LO2 C Pressure Groups, Section on Advocacy Roles.
A
Explanation:
Environmental pressure groups (e.g., Greenpeace, WWF) advocate for nature’s protection through lobbying (e.g., for stricter emissions laws), enforcement support (e.g., legal challenges), and protests (e.g., against deforestation). The CIPS L3M6 module highlights their role in influencing supply chains―e.g., campaigns against unsustainable palm oil push greener procurement. This multifaceted activism makes the statement true, aligning with LO2’s external stakeholder dynamics.
Reference: CIPS L3M6 Study Guide, LO2 C Pressure Groups, Section on Advocacy Roles.
Question #196
Categorised emissions fall into three areas.
Which one includes indirect emissions from activities outside an organization’s own operations, for example, contracted transport?
- A . Scope 1
- B . Scope 2
- C . Scope 3
Correct Answer: C
C
Explanation:
Scope 3 encompasses indirect emissions from activities outside an organization’s direct control, such as contracted transport, employee commuting, or supplier operations. The CIPS L3M6 module highlights Scope 3 as the broadest and often most significant category in supply chains, covering upstream (e.g., raw material extraction) and downstream (e.g., product disposal) emissions. Contracted transport, like third-party logistics using diesel trucks, falls here, as the organization doesn’t own the vehicles but is responsible for their emissions impact. This scope is vital in LO2, as it drives procurement strategies like selecting low-emission logistics partners to reduce the carbon footprint holistically.
Reference: CIPS L3M6 Study Guide, LO2 C Emission Scopes, Section on Scope 3 Applications.
C
Explanation:
Scope 3 encompasses indirect emissions from activities outside an organization’s direct control, such as contracted transport, employee commuting, or supplier operations. The CIPS L3M6 module highlights Scope 3 as the broadest and often most significant category in supply chains, covering upstream (e.g., raw material extraction) and downstream (e.g., product disposal) emissions. Contracted transport, like third-party logistics using diesel trucks, falls here, as the organization doesn’t own the vehicles but is responsible for their emissions impact. This scope is vital in LO2, as it drives procurement strategies like selecting low-emission logistics partners to reduce the carbon footprint holistically.
Reference: CIPS L3M6 Study Guide, LO2 C Emission Scopes, Section on Scope 3 Applications.
Question #197
How many Sustainable Development Goals have the UN set to transform our world?
- A . 15
- B . 16
- C . 17
- D . 18
Correct Answer: C
C
Explanation:
The United Nations established 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) in 2015 as part of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development. These goals address global challenges like poverty, inequality, and climate change. The CIPS L3M6 module references this number as a key framework for organizational sustainability strategies.
Reference: CIPS L3M6 Study Guide, Section on UN SDGs.
C
Explanation:
The United Nations established 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) in 2015 as part of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development. These goals address global challenges like poverty, inequality, and climate change. The CIPS L3M6 module references this number as a key framework for organizational sustainability strategies.
Reference: CIPS L3M6 Study Guide, Section on UN SDGs.
Question #198
Which of the following is a disadvantage of automated packing, wrapping, and labelling machines?
- A . Contributes to the increased use of paper, cardboard, plastics, and banding materials, and associated non-biodegradable waste
- B . Reduces damage incurred in manufacture, storage, and distribution
- C . Reduces physical effort
Correct Answer: A
A
Explanation:
Automated packing, wrapping, and labelling machines can increase the use of packaging materials like plastics and banding, leading to more non-biodegradable waste―a key environmental concern. Options B and C are benefits, not disadvantages, as automation typically reduces damage and physical labor. The CIPS L3M6 syllabus notes this trade-off, highlighting the need to balance automation’s efficiency with its environmental impact.
Reference: CIPS L3M6 Socially Responsible Warehousing and Distribution, Learning Outcome 3 (LO3)
C Understand methods for the storage and movement of inventory.
A
Explanation:
Automated packing, wrapping, and labelling machines can increase the use of packaging materials like plastics and banding, leading to more non-biodegradable waste―a key environmental concern. Options B and C are benefits, not disadvantages, as automation typically reduces damage and physical labor. The CIPS L3M6 syllabus notes this trade-off, highlighting the need to balance automation’s efficiency with its environmental impact.
Reference: CIPS L3M6 Socially Responsible Warehousing and Distribution, Learning Outcome 3 (LO3)
C Understand methods for the storage and movement of inventory.
Question #199
Boxes and cartons containing products are known as ______________.
- A . Palletisation
- B . Pallets
- C . Unit loads
Correct Answer: C
C
Explanation:
Boxes and cartons containing products are classified as unit loads, which are individual packages or groups of items handled as a single entity. Palletisation refers to the process of stacking unit loads onto pallets, while pallets are the platforms used for stacking. The CIPS L3M6 syllabus defines unit loads as a fundamental concept in inventory handling, making this the correct answer.
Reference: CIPS L3M6 Socially Responsible Warehousing and Distribution, Learning Outcome 3 (LO3)
C Understand methods for the storage and movement of inventory.
C
Explanation:
Boxes and cartons containing products are classified as unit loads, which are individual packages or groups of items handled as a single entity. Palletisation refers to the process of stacking unit loads onto pallets, while pallets are the platforms used for stacking. The CIPS L3M6 syllabus defines unit loads as a fundamental concept in inventory handling, making this the correct answer.
Reference: CIPS L3M6 Socially Responsible Warehousing and Distribution, Learning Outcome 3 (LO3)
C Understand methods for the storage and movement of inventory.
Question #200
There is no law to control noise pollution.
- A . TRUE
- B . FALSE
Correct Answer: B
B
Explanation:
Laws to control noise pollution exist globally and nationally, contradicting the statement. The CIPS L3M6 module references examples like the UK’s Control of Pollution Act 1974 and EU noise directives, which set limits on acceptable noise levels (e.g., decibels from transport or industry). These regulations mandate mitigation measures (e.g., noise barriers, curfews) and penalties for non-compliance, ensuring environmental protection. In procurement, such laws influence equipment choices and site operations, aligning with LO2’s focus on regulatory impacts on supply chains. The presence of these laws makes the statement false.
Reference: CIPS L3M6 Study Guide, LO2 C Environmental Legislation, Section on Noise Regulation.
B
Explanation:
Laws to control noise pollution exist globally and nationally, contradicting the statement. The CIPS L3M6 module references examples like the UK’s Control of Pollution Act 1974 and EU noise directives, which set limits on acceptable noise levels (e.g., decibels from transport or industry). These regulations mandate mitigation measures (e.g., noise barriers, curfews) and penalties for non-compliance, ensuring environmental protection. In procurement, such laws influence equipment choices and site operations, aligning with LO2’s focus on regulatory impacts on supply chains. The presence of these laws makes the statement false.
Reference: CIPS L3M6 Study Guide, LO2 C Environmental Legislation, Section on Noise Regulation.