CIPS L4M1 - Practice Questions - Scope of Procurement

NEW SYLLABUS - Practice Questions with Example Essay Responses and Tutor Notes

Welcome to L4M1. This module is Scope and Influence of Procurement and Supply.

The course is based on the new syllabus (blue book) and is relevant for all exam sessions for this module until 2027.

Who is this course for?

This course is designed for CIPS students sitting L4M1. It has a focus on practicing written exam technique and covers all Learning Outcomes of the syllabus. It's suitable for those who want to:

• see examples of how to respond to exam questions

• practice their writing skills

• understand how to effectively structure an essay response

• see how to blend theory and examples into their response to maximise marks awarded

  
  

  There are no time limits to complete this course and you have lifetime access. It is therefore ideal for those who are self-studying or who are studying around other commitments. If you want to hone your skills and pass first time, this is for you.

  
  

What's in the course and how does it work?

This course provides essay questions for you to practice. Topics cover all four Learning Outcomes of L4M1. The questions have been carefully designed to mimic the real exam and include a variety of 'command words' and a mixture of straight questions vs scenario questions.

For each question you're encouraged to write (or at least think about) how you would approach the question. I provide details of what the examiner will be looking for, what content to include in your response and how you can structure your essay to achieve maximum points. I also provide full blown example essays so you can see what a strong response would look like. I also give links to additional reading and extra examples you can use in your essay, where appropriate.

Kindly note that CIPS publish new, never-before-seen questions each exam session. These practice questions reflect the same topics, but they may not be the exact questions you receive in your exam.

I offer a complementary Video Course for this module. In the Video Course I go through the syllabus in detail, explaining all key concepts and theories and providing examples of these in 'real life procurement'. The Video Course is also available to purchase on Udemy. The Practice Questions course is designed for those who are familiar with the syllabus, either through watching the Video Course or reading the Study Guide.

What benefit will I gain from taking this course?

As well as access to practice questions and my advice, there is a Q&A function that students can use to discuss (e.g. 'if I talked about X for this question, would that work?).

Students who take this course report excellent exam results, higher levels of confidence and being able to pass their exams with less hours of study. Please check out the reviews.

"It was excellent! The content covered everything I needed to know in detail and I felt well-prepared after completing the course. I highly recommend this course to anyone looking to expand their knowledge and prepare for exam. It was truly a great investment of my time and money." - Maria

Key Facts about this Module

• L4M1 is a core module of CIPS Level 4 – Diploma in Procurement and Supply. This means you must pass this module in order to achieve your Diploma

• It is a constructed response exam (i.e. essay writing)

• The exam duration is 3 hours- you will be required to answer one question per learning outcome (4 in total).

• You will receive 12 credits for completing the exam

• CIPS recommend you spend 120 hours studying for this exam. But with these practice questions you will be able to reduce this greatly

• The content of the module includes: added value through procurement, the key steps when procuring goods and services, organisational infrastructure in the procurement function and compliance in different sectors