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Defining Business Needs Questions and Answers

Question 45

Which of the following factors would mean a buyer had high bargaining power in a competitive market? Select TWO that apply.

Options:

A.

Many substitute products are available

B.

Buyers are procuring a low volume of products

C.

High switching costs for the buyer

D.

Buyers are demanding large volumes

E.

Products are highly differentiated

Question 46

Alexander has identified that he wishes to use a performance-based specification for the purchase of a new HR staffing scheduling system. Was this the correct course of action?

Options:

A.

No, because technology is changing rapidly

B.

Yes, because a specific blueprint is necessary for functional requirements

C.

Yes, because suppliers have greater technical knowledge than the buying organisation

D.

No, because there are clear objective criteria for evaluating alternative solutions

Question 47

Which of the following is part of a conformance specification?

Options:

A.

Material, dimensions, tolerances, and drawings

B.

Material, innovation, performance, and descriptions

C.

Ideas, dimensions, tolerances, and output

D.

Ideas, innovation, tolerances, and descriptions

Question 48

Which of the following are typical benefits of through-life asset management to buying organisa-tion? Select the TWO that apply.

Options:

A.

Shorter specifications

B.

Lower risks as there are many suppliers accountable for costs and service over the life of the asset

C.

Lower total cost of ownership

D.

Greater supplier's bargaining power

E.

Better capability of supplier over time

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