Question 1

Which of the following are signs that modern-day slavery might be taking place within the supply chain? Select THREE.

Options :

A : suspiciously low labour costs

B : poor quality products

C : workers that live on-site

D : suppliers who speak English as a second language

E : supplier based in a country with a low score on the Corruption Perception Index

Answer: A,B,C

Question 2

Roberto is running a tender in which his main concern is price. However he is keen to hear also about the companies' Corporate Social Responsibility Policies and how this will impact their delivery. Roberto is considering awarding the CSR question 4 points in a weighted point system. If he does this, what weight should be given to the price?

Options :

A : 4

B : 5

C : 8

D : 96

Answer: D

Question 3

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?

Options :

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

Answer: A

Question 4

Which of the following is an example of intracompany trading? Select TWO

Options :

A : a manufacturer in the UK buys raw copper from a supplier in Chile

B : two companies owned by the same entity conduct business

C : two companies join together to create a new product

D : two departments within the same company collaborate on a project

E : cleverness

Answer: B,D

Question 5

Which is an example of a criterion for supplier selection during a tender for a hospital build to demonstrate the people element of the 'triple bottom line'?

Options :

A : Specifications are designed with appropriately certified materials

B : Demonstrated commitment to a labour industry code of conduct

C : Project plan is designed to use reverse logistics

D : Building design is thermal efficient to meet carbon trust targets

Answer: B