CIPS A6
Q: 1
SECTION A
Questions 1-10 are multiple choice questions. For each question, select ONE correct answer from
A to D and write it in your answer booklet. You are advised to spend approximately 30 minutes on
this section.
Your Answer
Q: 2
Q5. Which of the following best describes the pricing policy known as 'penetration pricing'?
Options
Q: 3
Q8. Which of the following headings would appear in the current account of a country's balance of
payments?
Options
Q: 4
Q7 Which of the following best describes the economic term 'budget deficit'? (2 marks)
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Q: 5
INFORMATION FOR CANDIDATES
The senior assessor!??s report is written in order to provide candidates with feedback relating to the
examination. It is designed as a tool for candidates both those who hav sat the examination and
those who wish to use as part of their revision for future examinations.
Candidates are advised to refer to the Examination Techniques Guide (see the following link
http://www.cips.org/documents/ExaminationtechniquesguideFeb07.pdf) as well as this senior
assessor's report.
The senior assessor's report aims to provide the following information:
An indication of how to approach the examination question
An indication of the points the answer should include and how marks are allocated
An indication of candidate performance for the examination question
APPENDIX
A syllabus matrix for the examination is included as an appendix. It highlights the learning objectives
of the syllabus unit content that each question is testing.
The unit content guides are available to download at the following link:
http://www.cips.org/studyqualify/cipsqualifications/syllabuses/
ADDITIONAL SOURCES OF INFORMATION
The Supply Management magazine is a useful source of information and candidates are advised to
include it in their reading during their study. Please see the following link to the Supply
http://www.supplymanagement.com/
Management website
Your Answer
Q: 6
CORRECT TEXT
Q14. Identify FIVE problems for business organizations during times of recession.
Your Answer
Q: 7
CORRECT TEXT
(b) Discuss TWO advantages for the two countries of developing an international trade agreement
with each other. (4 marks)
Your Answer
Q: 8
CORRECT TEXT
Q11. Complete the following flow diagram to show the FIVE likely sequential effects following a
change in demand for a commodity.
Your Answer
Q: 9
SECTION B
Questions 11-16 are short-answer questions. You are advised to spend approximately 60 minutes on
this section.
Your Answer
Q: 10
Q3. Which of the following types of unemployment describes people leaving one job and moving to
another? (2 marks)
Options
Question 1 of 10
