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L6M7 Real Exam Question Answers Updated [Oct 25, 2025]

CIPS L6M7 Exam Syllabus Topics:

Topic	Details
Topic 1	Understand data integrity and its impact on procurement and supply: Targeting IT Security Officers, this section focuses on ensuring that all collected information remains accurate (data integrity) while maintaining confidentiality through legal frameworks like GDPR. It assesses strategies for managing disruptions, such as system redundancy.
Topic 2	Understand the impact of cyber security on procurement and supply: This part targets Cybersecurity Experts, exploring how cyber threats affect supply chains by compromising sensitive information through vulnerabilities in software or networks. It involves evaluating technologies to secure systems effectively, emphasizing “Secure Data Transmission.
Topic 3	Understand the concept of big data in the global supply chain: This section of the exam measures the skills of Supply Chain Managers and covers understanding big data’s role in enhancing supply chain operations. It evaluates how big data transforms procurement and supply functions by leveraging large volumes of diverse data, focusing on skills like “Data Trend Analysis.

Q25. Which of the following actions can help an organisation improve the security of their router? Select ALL that apply

Locate the router in a communal area where all staff can access it

Use the firewall

Change login details from the default settings

Run regular scripts to check for data breaches

The correct answers are B and C. Not all routers have a firewall, but if they do, it should be used. Option A is incorrect because the router should be placed in a secure location. Option D is incorrect because you can’t run a script on a router. P.195 Domain: 3.2

Q26. In Data Analytics, what is the term ‘black swan’ used to describe?

An unexpected pattern is discovered in the data

A missing piece of data prevents pattern identification

A data size too small to extract a meaningful pattern

A false pattern of data that appears

A black swan refers to false pattern recognition-when a pattern appears in data but does not actually exist.

Q27. Fluffy Pillows Ltd has recently expanded its operations and has hired more staff. These staff will work remotely and because of this Fluffy Pillows Ltd is in need of buying and upgrading their IT systems. The CEO of Fluffy Pillows is examining the security of currently held data in preparation for the expansion and has recently completed a document which looks into what data is stored where and what the consequences would be if this data were to be stolen or corrupted. In his research he has found multiple data entries for the same information, which he believes could lead to inaccuracies in data reporting. He is also concerned that the data isn’t being stored securely and is unsure whether he should retain some of the confidential personal details on employees who have left the business. He has decided that along with the introduction of new systems it is important that all members of staff at Fluffy Pillows are aware of the responsibilities of storing data correctly and the risks of cyber attacks.
What is the main legal concern regarding the data?

Fluffy Pillows may get sued by past employees

Data can be hacked and sold on

Compliance with regulations such as GDPR

Data can easily be corrupted and used for purposes it was not intended for

Compliance with GDPR is the main legal concern. The key word in the question is legal.

Q28. Which of the following would be considered personal data? Select ALL that apply

An employee’s work ID number

The average age of customers in a retail store

The time that someone drove into a carpark

A child’s Date of Birth

Personal data is anything that can be used to identify someone, so options A and D are correct. Examples of personal data include any form of ID number, addresses, dates of birth, bank details, DNA, or medical information. Option B is incorrect because it’s an average age, not a person’s age. Option C is incorrect because you can’t identify someone from the time they entered a car park. P.120 Domain: 2.3

Q29. Tracy is a logistics manager who is using an algorithm to solve a problem. She needs to work out the shortest travel time between a warehouse and a client’s location. She is using past data to help solve the problem. What type of algorithm is she using?

Simple recursive

Divide and conquer

Brute force

Dynamic programming

This is dynamic programming as it optimizes a problem using past data. Divide and conquer splits the problem into subproblems. Brute force tries all possible solutions until it finds the correct one. Simple recursive is used for repetitive calculations.

Q30. What is meta-data?

Large amounts of data

Data about data

Data about the future

Data where the origin is unknown

Metadata is information about data. For example, in a spreadsheet, the data includes entries in cells, while metadata describes the number of rows and columns. (P.73)

Q31. Below are details of five companies that have security issues related to their IT network or data storage. Each company is proposing a remedy to resolve the issue.
Instructions:
Drag and drop the correct Security Issue and Remedy into the table for each company. Some options may not be used.

Q32. What is the correct order of the ‘Fetch-Execute’ Cycle?

Fetch, Execute, Decode, Store

Fetch, Execute, Store, Decode

Fetch, Decode, Execute, Store

Fetch, Store, Decode, Execute

The correct order is Fetch, Decode, Execute, Store. Fetch (find the instruction), Decode (understand it), Execute (carry out the operation), and Store (save the result). A computer can run this cycle over 2.5 million times per second!

Q33. Arnold Park is the UK’s leading second-hand car retailer. Customers can purchase cars either at a retail outlet or online. Since the cost of purchase is generally high for the average customer, Arnold Park offers various payment options, including loans.
Arnold Park collects many different types of data on cars and its customers. Which of the following is it most likely to get from a third-party data provider?

Customer satisfaction scores

Credit ratings

Most popular makes and models

Average cost of a car in 2019

Credit ratings are obtained from third-party financial institutions, as Arnold Park does not have direct access to this information. The other options relate to data that Arnold Park can collect internally.

Q34. Fluffy Pillows Ltd has recently expanded its operations and has hired more staff. These staff will work remotely and because of this Fluffy Pillows Ltd is in need of buying and upgrading their IT systems. The CEO of Fluffy Pillows is examining the security of currently held data in preparation for the expansion and has recently completed a document which looks into what data is stored where and what the consequences would be if this data were to be stolen or corrupted. In his research he has found multiple data entries for the same information, which he believes could lead to inaccuracies in data reporting. He is also concerned that the data isn’t being stored securely and is unsure whether he should retain some of the confidential personal details on employees who have left the business. He has decided that along with the introduction of new systems it is important that all members of staff at Fluffy Pillows are aware of the responsibilities of storing data correctly and the risks of cyber attacks.
What should the CEO do with his wider team?

Ensure that all new staff members have the correct IT equipment they need before they start

Convert all staff to homeworking arrangements so everyone has equal rights

Install malware on all their computers

Ensure all staff members complete basic Cyber Security Training

All staff should get Cyber Security Training. This relates to the last sentence in the case study, which talks about ensuring people store data correctly and know about cyber attacks.

Q35. Which of the following is an example of a Black Box problem where Deep Learning could be used?

Knowing when cakes are correctly baked and need to come out of the oven

The decision of what sentence to give a newly convicted criminal

Deciding between transporting cargo by rail or ship

Choosing the correct supplier to award a contract to

Black Box problems involve input data, but the decision-making process is unknown. Sentencing a criminal involves ethics and morality, which are hard to quantify. (P.38)

Q36. In order to increase security at the Local Council building, the Local Council has decided to implement biometrics. What employee information would be required for this to be implemented?

Their logging on password

Their home address

Their fingerprint

Their council ID number

Biometrics uses unique personal details, such as fingerprints, for authentication. This is a more secure method than passwords or ID numbers, as physical attributes are harder to replicate or steal. (P.185)

Q37. In relation to cyber security, what would be the benefit of a public sector organisation joining a Group Purchasing Organisation (GPO)?

The GPO can result in cost savings for the organisation due to aggregate spending

The GPO is a third party who can host data on behalf of members, thus reducing the risk of hacking

The GPO takes on the burden of checking suppliers’ security policies and procedures

The GPO provides training on cyber security to public sector organisations

A GPO is the same as a Buying Consortium-it’s when multiple organisations pool resources and procure together. The GPO/Consortium does the legwork for procurement activities such as vetting suppliers. This is one advantage of using them-they have the expertise to weed out unsuitable suppliers. Option A is a true statement but doesn’t relate to cyber security. P.167 Domain: 3.1

Q38. BuyBoy.com is an online retailer that uses predictive analytics and a recommender system to suggest items for users to purchase.
Which types of data would the system use to produce recommendations?

Historical and predictive

Characteristics and credit ratings

Characteristics and user interactions

Historical and health

Recommender systems use customer characteristics (e.g., age, gender, preferences) and user interactions (e.g., previous searches, purchases, and browsing history) to suggest products. Credit ratings and health data are not typically used for product recommendations in e-commerce.

Q39. Below are details of 5 companies that use Big Dat
a. Each company has a different type of data and applies different quality checks to ensure its accuracy.
Instructions:
Drag and drop the correct Data Type and Quality Check into the table for each company. Some options may not be used.

Q40. Which of the following measures prevents access to a system?

Firewalls and authentication

Firewalls and encryption

Authentication and antivirus

Antivirus and encryption

Firewalls and authentication prevent unauthorized access to a system. Antivirus and encryption focus on preventing data corruption rather than access control. (P.184)

Q41. Hadoop and MapReduce are examples of what?

Cloud Computing

Hardware

Digitalisation

Problem-Solving Software

Hadoop is an open-source software that supports indexing and organizing large amounts of data. MapReduce allows a user to ask questions and find data easily. (P.10-11)

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