CIPS L4M4 Practice Exams
Last updated on Oct 22,2026- Exam Code: L4M4
- Exam Name: Ethical and Responsible Sourcing
- Certification Provider: CIPS
- Latest update: Oct 22,2026
Question #101
Faisal is a medical equipment maintenance services procurement specialist within a local hospital. Faisal is responsible for ensuring contracts are in place that will ensure operational continuity of high-value pieces such as radiology equipment. When carrying out tender opportunities for these services, Faisal will specify, as an essential requirement, that certain standards are adhered to.
Which of the following is a benefit of incorporating standards as a requirement within a specification?
- A . Standards provide clear guidelines and remove the risk of ambiguity
- B . Standards will mirror the buyer’s requirements in its entirety
- C . Standards will ensure suppliers meet all the buyer’s requirements
- D . Standards will ensure low pricing is submitted in the tender response
Question #102
What is a risk of pre-warning a supplier that you will conduct an audit of their facilities?
- A . they will not be able to make that time and date
- B . they will not perform regular duties that day
- C . they will not achieve KPIs
- D . they may coach staff in what to say