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UPDATED CIPS L4M1 PRACTICE TEST & SHORT LEARNING GUIDE
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UPDATED CIPS L4M1 PRACTICE TEST & SHORT LEARNING GUIDE

The Practice Questions with in-depth answers & Videos & Revision Lectures to master your 2026 exam (New Syllabus 2024)
Created byDaniel Do
Last updated 2/2025
English

What you'll learn

  • Understand L4M1 key learning areas which will be asked a lot in the exam
  • Know how to answer a constructed response question regarding CIPS format
  • Experience the questions as the real exam
  • Explain the hidden knowledge in the study guide

Course content

5 sections • 29 lectures • 2h 40m total length

  • Chapter 1 and Chapter 2 questions
  • Chapter 3 & Chapter 4 questions
  • Topic 1: Five Rights of Procurement2:24

    The questions on this topic tend to be one of the following:

    • Analyse the added value of Five Rights

    • Explain the benefits of Five Rights

    • Describe the actions that could be done to achieve the Five Rights in the given scenario.

  • Topic 2: Direct and Indirect Expense1:43

    Direct and Indirect expense comparison is a common question in L4M1 exam. For this type of question, you should compare the following aspects:

    • The origin or definition of the expense

    • The impact of the expense on overall quality, profit of a company

    • The activities that may generate that expense

    • (Optional) The way in which procurement should manage the expense

  • Topic 3: CAPEX vs OPEX2:21

    Comparing capital expenditure and operational expenditure is another common question from CIPS. The question may use the word "distinctive features of..." instead of "Compare". In other exams, they may ask the students to "Describe the characteristics of...". In any case, students must list and describe the different features of a purchase and how that would impact on procurement activities.

  • Topic 4: Stock vs Non-stock purchase3:02
  • Topic 5: Product vs Service0:21

    The final way to categorise purchase is to dividing it into product and service. Each group has different characteristics which may have impact on how procurement should manage that category.

  • Topic 6: Supply chain management approach1:27

    Applying supply chain management approaches in managing procurement is a possible topic for L4M1 exam. The question tends to focus on the benefits of such approaches in procurement. But before talking about the benefits, you should start with what the possible SCM approaches are and their use.

  • New Syllabus: Outline differences between procurement and purchasing and supply0:49
  • New Syllabus: Supply chain management and Supply chain network1:49

Requirements

  • Anyone who is working in procurement or studying CIPS Level 4 Diploma in Procurement and Supply
  • L4M1 CIPS students

Description

Hello CIPS students,

Welcome to the materials designed specifically for those enrolling in our L4M1 Practice Test and Short Learning Guide. This comprehensive revision package is crafted to support your preparation and ensure you excel in your studies. Here's what will be included:

  1. Practice Questions with Detailed Answer Templates: Our practice questions come with meticulously crafted answer templates. You'll learn how to structure your responses in line with the CIPS format, ensuring you can achieve the highest marks in your exams.

  2. Short Learning Guide: This guide offers clear explanations of key learning areas in L4M1. Since L4M1 is a Constructed Response (CR) module, the exam questions tend to focus on specific topics. To aid your study, we've split the guide into different subjects based on recent exam questions. This targeted approach helps you focus on the most important areas.

  3. Revision Video of L4M1 Scope and Influence of Procurement and Supply: This 90-minute video provides detailed explanations of key L4M1 topics that are often asked in exams. It's an invaluable resource to help you understand the core concepts and principles essential for success.

We understand that learning CIPS can be a challenging journey, filled with complex knowledge and demanding exams. Our goal is to make your study experience as smooth and effective as possible. This revision package is designed to help you familiarize yourself with common L4M1 topics and typical exam questions, giving you the confidence to perform well.

We hope you find this material helpful and informative. If you have any concerns or questions regarding the module, please feel free to contact us through the message box. We are here to support you every step of the way.

Sincerely,
Daniel Do

Who this course is for:

  • Anyone who is pursuing CIPS Level 4 Qualification
  • Anyone who is revising CIPS L4M1 Scope and Influence in Procurement and Supply

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