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CIPS L4M8 Exam
Procurement and Supply in Practice (Page 5 )

Updated On: 1-Feb-2026
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What are the two options for the disposal of an asset if resale is not possible?

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Answer(s): A

Explanation:

Disposal of an asset is the final stage in the decommissioning process of a fixed asset.
When a fixed asset reaches the end of its useful or cost effective life time within an organization, the decision is made as to whether it should be removed from the premises or disposed off. If the asset is truly at the end of its life, no longer fit for purpose, not cost effective to repair and is not able to be exchanged, then disposal is the only option; there are two options for disposal;
1) Take the asset to land fill site
2) Taking the asset to a recycling plant.
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What are the two options for the disposal of an asset if resale is not possible?

  1. See Explanation section for answer.

Answer(s): A

Explanation:

Disposal of an asset is the final stage in the decommissioning process of a fixed asset.
When a fixed asset reaches the end of its useful or cost effective life time within an organization, the decision is made as to whether it should be removed from the premises or disposed off. If the asset is truly at the end of its life, no longer fit for purpose, not cost effective to repair and is not able to be exchanged, then disposal is the only option; there are two options for disposal;
1) Take the asset to land fill site
2) Taking the asset to a recycling plant.



Explain why risk should be evaluated prior to the disposal of any assets.

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Answer(s): A

Explanation:

Disposal of an asset is the final stage in the decommissioning process of a fixed asset.
When a fixed asset reaches the end of its useful or cost effective life time within an organization, the decision is made as to whether it should be removed from the premises or disposed off. The process of disposing an asset cannot be without its risk, for example there could be pollution in the community, waste or hazardous materials that could affect the underground water or humans around.
These risks should be identified, evaluated to come up with a response strategy on how to avoid or mitigate them causing damage to human, property, business and the environment.
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Explain why risk should be evaluated prior to the disposal of any assets.

  1. See Explanation section for answer.

Answer(s): A

Explanation:

Disposal of an asset is the final stage in the decommissioning process of a fixed asset.
When a fixed asset reaches the end of its useful or cost effective life time within an organization, the decision is made as to whether it should be removed from the premises or disposed off. The process of disposing an asset cannot be without its risk, for example there could be pollution in the community, waste or hazardous materials that could affect the underground water or humans around.
These risks should be identified, evaluated to come up with a response strategy on how to avoid or mitigate them causing damage to human, property, business and the environment.



Why is it important to have adequate procedures in place within an organization in relation to bribery?

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Answer(s): A

Explanation:

Bribery is the act of giving someone something of value to persuade them to do something that benefits you. Ethical and responsible sourcing requires conducting due diligence on bribery before going into contractual relationship because failure to this might lead to loss in reputation. In other for an organization to defend itself against a case of suspected bribery, the United Kingdom bribery Act introduced in 2010 suggests that organizations should have adequate procedures' in place.
The following are six procedures an organization should have in place to be able to defend itself against bribery
1) Proportionate procedure
2) Top level commitment
3) risk assessment
4) due diligence
5) communication
6) monitoring and reviewing
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