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CIPS L6M7 Exam Overview:
| Certification Vendor: | Chartered Institute of Procurement & Supply (CIPS) |
|---|---|
| Exam Name: | Commercial Data Management |
| Exam Number: | L6M7 |
| Exam Price: | Varies by region / CIPS member status (see CIPS official site) |
| Certificate Validity Period: | N/A |
| Passing Score: | 70% |
| Real Exam Qty: | Approximately 83 (varies by exam session) |
| Exam Duration: | 90 minutes |
| Related Certifications: | CIPS Level 6 Professional Diploma in Procurement and Supply |
| Available Languages: | English |
| Exam Format: | Objective Response (OR) multiple-choice |
| Sample Questions: | ![]() |
| Exam Way: | Objective Response computer-based exam (online or exam centre) administered by CIPS. |
| Pre Condition: | Completion of or enrollment in CIPS Level 6 Professional Diploma programme (elective module requirements). |
| Official Syllabus URL: | https://www.cips.org/qualifications/professional-diploma-in-procurement-supply/commercial-data-management |
CIPS L6M7 Exam Syllabus Topics:
| Section | Objectives |
|---|---|
| Understand data integrity and its impact on procurement and supply | - Intellectual property rights and responsible data handling - Data integrity, confidentiality and legal frameworks (e.g., GDPR) |
| Understand the impact of cyber security on procurement and supply | - Security technologies and risk mitigation in procurement context - Cyber security principles and threats |
| Understand the concept of big data in the global supply chain | - Big data fundamentals and the three Vs - Business Intelligence and data analysis applications |
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The official CIPS Commercial Data Management outline defines 3 domains. The leading three are Understand the impact of cyber security on procurement and supply, Understand data integrity and its impact on procurement and supply, and Understand the concept of big data in the global supply chain. The full list is in the topics section above, and DumpStillValid's 85 practice questions cover each one.
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CIPS Commercial Data Management Sample Questions:
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.
Correct Answer:

Green Pants Ltd has a lot of sensitive data around their unique designs for pants. Daniela, one of the designers, has noticed there is a weakness in their IT system, which means that data may be accessible to people outside the company. She would like the company to invest in software that can hide or disguise the data so that if it is ever stolen, the designs of the pants are not readable to others. What software is Daniela requesting?
- A. Proxy
- B. Encryption
- C. Authentication
- D. Firewall
Correct Answer: B 🗳️
Henry is the Head of IT at Purple Rain Ltd and is presenting a case to the Senior Leadership Team to ask for more investment in the company's IT strategy. Henry believes the company has an issue with data resilience and is asking for more money to be invested in this. He has completed a Business Impact Assessment (BIA) to better understand what data the company holds. Jon is the Head of Procurement and has listened intently to Henry's presentation. He has decided to go back to his department and complete a thorough risk assessment, as he is aware his team holds a lot of data on suppliers and contracts. The CEO of Purple Rain, Roger Nelson, has asked Henry about next steps in order to protect the company from further risks associated with the IT strategy. Data is currently stored on servers located at Purple Rain's Headquarters. The server room is locked at all times of the day and is only accessible to staff members who have a key. The building itself is extremely secure with CCTV systems located both inside the server room and outside it. However, the server room is prone to overheating.
What is the biggest risk to the data?
- A. Equipment failure or malfunction
- B. Supply chain issues
- C. Workforce issues
- D. Physical break-ins or hacking
Correct Answer: A 🗳️
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At what stage in the procurement cycle should a buyer clarify a supplier's cybersecurity policy?
- A. Contract award
- B. Contract renewal
- C. Pre-start meeting
- D. Pre-qualification
Correct Answer: D 🗳️
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Zach is the Head of Procurement at a super secret military base. He does not want anyone outside of the base to know what he is procuring or which suppliers he uses as this information could be critical to national defence. He is aware that cyber criminals may be interested in stealing this information so he has decided to disconnect critical machines and systems from the internet. What is this approach to data security known as?
- A. Filtering
- B. Air-gapping
- C. Non-repudiation
- D. Unsyncing
Correct Answer: B 🗳️
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