L5M7 Exam Preparation Material | Achieving Competitive Advantage Through the Supply Chain (L5M7)

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Question#1

According to the Supply of Goods and Services Act (1982), which of the following is not a legal description of quality?

A. Free from all defects

B. Fit for purpose

C. Safety

D. Durability

Explanation:
The Act defines quality as products being fit for purpose, as described, safe, and durable. It does not guarantee freedom from every defect.
Short cited term: “fit for purpose, safe, durable C but not free from all defects.” (L5M7 Study Guide, relevant section on statutory quality standards)
Reference: CIPS L5M7 Study Guide, Quality and Legislation section (Domain 2.1).

Question#2

Which of the following statements about supply chain knowledge is correct? Select TWO.

A. Where supply chain knowledge is low, there is high collaboration with partners.

B. Where supply chain knowledge is low, members tend to operate independently of others.

C. Where there is high readiness to use technology, IT use is deliberate and structured.

D. Where technology utilisation is low, systems and policies are consistent.

Explanation:
When knowledge is low, members work independently; higher technological readiness creates deliberate and structured IT use.
Short cited term: “low knowledge → independent working; high tech readiness → structured IT use.”
(L5M7 Study Guide, p. 51)
Reference: CIPS L5M7 Study Guide, p. 51.

Question#3

Which is the correct order that ensures quality is achieved in a business process?

A. Plan, Check, Do, Act

B. Check, Act, Plan, Do

C. Check, Do, Act, Plan

D. Plan, Do, Check, Act

Explanation:
The PDCA Cycle―Plan, Do, Check, Act―provides a structured approach to continuous quality improvement. It begins with planning, implementing, monitoring, and then acting to refine the process.
Short cited extract: “The PDCA cycle C Plan, Do, Check, Act C underpins continuous improvement.” (L5M7 Study Guide, p.129)
Reference: CIPS L5M7 Study Guide, p.129.

Question#4

A Resource-Based Review (RBR) focuses on which aspect of competitive advantage?

A. Internal environment as a driver of competitive advantage

B. Achieving cost leadership through lower prices

C. Narrowing the supply chain to create efficiencies

D. Using the external environment to create value

Explanation:
The Resource-Based View (RBV) argues that unique internal resources and capabilities are the key to sustainable competitive advantage.
Short cited extract: “Competitive advantage stems from internal resources and capabilities.” (L5M7 Study Guide, p.52)
Reference: CIPS L5M7 Study Guide, p.52.

Question#5

When would you use a Fishbone (Ishikawa) Diagram?

A. To decide which supplier to use

B. To map issues in the supply chain

C. To identify the cause of a problem

D. To clarify a relationship

Explanation:
A Fishbone Diagram identifies root causes of problems by categorising factors (e.g., people, process, materials, environment).
Short cited term: “used to identify root causes of problems.” (L5M7 Study Guide, p. 126)
Reference: CIPS L5M7 Study Guide, p. 126.

Exam Code: L5M7
Q & A: 88 Q&As Updated: Nov 02,2026

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Exam Code: L5M7
Q & A: 88 Q&As
Updated: Nov 02,2026

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