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CIPS L4M4 Exam Overview:
| Certification Vendor: | CIPS |
|---|---|
| Exam Name: | Ethical and Responsible Sourcing |
| Exam Number: | L4M4 |
| Exam Price: | USD 230 - 280 |
| Exam Format: | Scenario-based, Objective Response, Multiple Choice |
| Available Languages: | English, French, Arabic, Spanish, Chinese |
| Passing Score: | 70% |
| Real Exam Qty: | 60 |
| Certificate Validity Period: | 3 years |
| Related Certifications: | L4M1 Scope and Influence of Procurement and Supply L4M5 Commercial Negotiation L4M7 Whole Life Asset Management L4M8 Procurement and Supply in Practice L4M6 Supplier Relationships L4M3 Commercial Contracting L4M2 Defining Business Need |
| Exam Duration: | 90 minutes |
| Recommended Training: | CIPS Approved Training Providers CIPS Official Study Guide & Learning Materials |
| Exam Registration: | CIPS Official Registration |
| Sample Questions: | ![]() |
| Exam Way: | Computer-based online or on-site at authorized test centers |
| Pre Condition: | No formal prerequisites; suitable for professionals with 1–2 years of procurement experience or relevant education |
| Official Syllabus URL: | https://www.cips.org/qualifications/diploma-in-procurement-supply/ethical-and-responsible-sourcing |
CIPS L4M4 Exam Syllabus Topics:
| Section | Weight | Objectives |
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| Topic 1: Understand key processes to analyse potential external suppliers | 25% | - Market analysis and intelligence
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| Topic 2: Understand ethical and responsible sourcing principles and practices | 25% | - Ethical frameworks and concepts
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| Topic 3: Understand options for sourcing requirements from suppliers | 25% | - Tendering and selection processes
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| Topic 4: Understand compliance issues when sourcing from suppliers | 25% | - Legislative and regulatory requirements
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Questions and Answers About CIPS Ethical and Responsible Sourcing
CIPS Ethical and Responsible Sourcing is an official CIPS exam, listed under exam code L4M4. A passing result earns you the Level 4 Diploma in Procurement and Supply certification at the Associate level. It also ties into L4M1 Scope and Influence of Procurement and Supply, L4M2 Defining Business Need, L4M3 Commercial Contracting, L4M5 Commercial Negotiation, L4M6 Supplier Relationships, L4M7 Whole Life Asset Management, L4M8 Procurement and Supply in Practice, extending its value across your certification roadmap. Employers read this credential as verified competence, which is why it keeps appearing in job requirements.
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No formal prerequisites; suitable for professionals with 1–2 years of procurement experience or relevant education
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The CIPS Ethical and Responsible Sourcing syllabus spans 4 domains, led by Understand compliance issues when sourcing from suppliers (25%), Understand key processes to analyse potential external suppliers (25%), and Understand options for sourcing requirements from suppliers (25%). The complete topic list is published above; candidates who study the map first rarely get lost later.
CIPS Ethical and Responsible Sourcing Sample Questions:
A buyer is responsible for the procurement of metals within the raw materials department. The buyer is preparing for next year's purchase orders and has been asked to confirm the month of order placement. The buyer has found three trends:
In January and April, the supplier's local currency is stronger
November typically has the lowest demand
May typically has the highest demand
Which month should the buyer plan to place the purchase order?
- A. November
- B. May
- C. April
- D. January
Correct Answer: A 🗳️
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Which of the following areas of legislative and regulatory requirements prevent the deliberate limit-ing of supply and the formation of cartels?
- A. ethical practice
- B. marketplace competition
- C. data protection
- D. product safety standards
Correct Answer: D 🗳️
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A buyer is considering trading with a new overseas supplier and wants to assess anti-bribery risks in that country. Which information sources would be useful? (Select TWO)
- A. Local Anti-Corruption Legislation
- B. International Court of Arbitration (ICC)
- C. Transparency International (TI)
- D. International Standards Organisation (ISO)
- E. United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (UNSDGs)
Correct Answer: A,C 🗳️
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The International Chamber of Commerce (ICC) publish a list of commercial rules known as Inco-terms. What is the purpose of these rules?
- A. to describe the point at which an item is considered delivered
- B. to ensure buyers and suppliers pay the correct level of tax on imported and exported goods
- C. to provide internationally recognized product descriptions
- D. to state which products can be exported from which countries
Correct Answer: A 🗳️
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The use of a full competitive tendering process, especially by a public authority, can prevent the quick selection of a preferred supplier where the buyer's need is urgent. Is this statement correct?
- A. No, this type of process is the quickest way for any organisation to award a contract
- B. Yes, the aim of such a process is to prevent quick decisions as these are always incorrect
- C. No, it is always possible to negotiate with a preferred supplier
- D. Yes, there should be no formal preferred supplier in a competitive tender
Correct Answer: D 🗳️
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