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Key Facts: CIPS Level 2 Procurement Exam
70%
Minimum Pass Mark per Module
CIPS Level 2 qualification page (cips.org)
5
Module Exams Required for Certificate
CIPS Level 2 qualification page (cips.org)
40–60
Questions per Module Exam (approx.)
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Entry Prerequisites Required
CIPS Level 2 qualification page (cips.org)
30–60h
Recommended Study Time (all modules)
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CIPS Level 2 comprises five module exams (L2M1–L2M5) each with approximately 40–60 objective response questions and a 70% pass mark, delivered by computer at accredited CIPS test centres. CIPS does not publish a central pass rate or a fixed number of questions per module on its public pages. The qualification suits those new to procurement with no entry prerequisites.
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1Which of the following BEST describes the 'five rights' of procurement?
A.Right quality, right quantity, right time, right place, right price
B.Right supplier, right contract, right specification, right delivery, right payment
C.Right quality, right supplier, right contract, right time, right budget
D.Right price, right supplier, right specification, right lead time, right invoice
Explanation: The five rights of procurement are: right quality, right quantity, right time, right place (delivery), and right price. These are the foundational objectives that procurement professionals use to guide purchasing decisions.
2A procurement team identifies a need, creates a purchase order, and receives goods. Which term describes this overall sequence of activities?
A.The procurement and supply cycle
B.The supplier selection process
C.The contract management cycle
D.The tender process
Explanation: The procurement and supply cycle describes the end-to-end sequence from identifying a need through to payment and review. It encompasses requisition, sourcing, ordering, receiving, and payment stages.
3Which type of organisation typically operates with a profit motive and is accountable primarily to shareholders?
A.Mutual organisation
B.Public sector organisation
C.Third sector organisation
D.Private sector organisation
Explanation: Private sector organisations are owned by individuals or shareholders and operate primarily to generate profit. Their primary accountability is to shareholders and investors, distinguishing them from public or third sector bodies.
4An organisation's finance department raises a purchase requisition for new office furniture. In terms of procurement stakeholders, the finance department is acting as which type of stakeholder?
A.Internal customer
B.Regulatory body
C.End consumer
D.External supplier
Explanation: The finance department, as a department within the same organisation requesting goods or services from procurement, is an internal customer. Procurement serves internal customers who have identified a business need.
5Which sourcing approach involves obtaining goods or services from a supplier located in the same country as the buying organisation?
A.Global sourcing
B.Offshoring
C.Nearshoring
D.Local sourcing
Explanation: Local sourcing means purchasing from suppliers within the same country, which can reduce lead times, transport costs, and supply chain risk while supporting domestic economies. It differs from offshoring (distant country), nearshoring (nearby country), and global sourcing (worldwide).
6A buyer is preparing a purchase order for 500 units of a standard fastener. Which type of specification is MOST appropriate for this commodity?
A.Conformance specification
B.Output specification
C.Outcome specification
D.Performance specification
Explanation: A conformance (or technical/design) specification precisely defines the physical characteristics, dimensions, materials, and standards the product must meet. It is ideal for standard commodities like fasteners where exact attributes must be matched.
7During the tendering process, a buyer issues a document that formally invites potential suppliers to submit priced offers. What is this document called?
A.Invitation to Tender (ITT)
B.Request for Quotation (RFQ)
C.Pre-Qualification Questionnaire (PQQ)
D.Request for Information (RFI)
Explanation: An Invitation to Tender (ITT) is the formal document sent to shortlisted suppliers asking them to submit a complete, priced tender. It contains the specification, terms, and evaluation criteria.
8A buyer monitors an outstanding purchase order to ensure the supplier will deliver on the agreed date and follows up if there is a risk of delay. This activity is known as:
A.Supplier appraisal
B.Contract management
C.Expediting
D.Category management
Explanation: Expediting is the process of actively chasing and monitoring outstanding orders to ensure on-time delivery. It involves contacting suppliers to confirm progress, resolve delays, and maintain schedule integrity.
9Which of the following behaviours by a buyer would be considered unethical under CIPS ethical principles?
A.Accepting a substantial gift from a supplier during a live bid evaluation
B.Declaring a conflict of interest to their line manager
C.Treating all bidders consistently using the same evaluation criteria
D.Conducting competitive tendering to obtain best value
Explanation: Accepting a substantial gift from a supplier during a live bid is a conflict of interest and violates ethical procurement principles. CIPS's code of ethics requires honesty, integrity, and avoiding personal gain that could influence procurement decisions.
10Which of the following is a key step that occurs BEFORE issuing a purchase order in the procurement process?
A.Invoice reconciliation
B.Goods receipt note completion
C.Raising a purchase requisition
D.Supplier performance review
Explanation: A purchase requisition is raised by the internal customer to authorise procurement to proceed with sourcing. It triggers the procurement process and precedes the issue of a purchase order.
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