Sample examination papers
Newer optional units
A sample question paper has been produced for each of the optional public sector units at levels 5 and 6 (launched in 2007 and 2008) and sustainable procurement at level 5 (launched in September 2009).
The sample papers are intended to give candidates an indication of the expected format and style of question papers for the examinations.
A corresponding answer guidance has been produced to give candidates an indication of how to answer the questions.
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Level 5 Advanced Diploma
Level 6 Graduate Diploma
For each of the Level 6 public sector optional units, the senior assessor has produced some additional guidance notes to assist candidates with their study of these units.
Revised format Level 4 and Level 5 exam papers
From November 2009 the examination papers for L4-05 Purchasing contexts and L5-03 Improving supply chain performance will be structured with two sections:
- Section A - A case study scenario with two questions based on the information in the case study, each question is worth 25 marks.
- Section B - You must answer two questions from a choice of four which test your knowledge and understanding. As with Section A, each question is worth 25 marks.