CIPS A8 Exam Information and Actual Questions

A8
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Certification Vendor:	CIPS (Chartered Institute of Procurement & Supply)
Exam Name:	Preparing and Managing Contracts
Exam Number:	A8
Exam Price:	Unknown
Exam Format:	Multiple-choice questions (MCQs)
Certificate Validity Period:	No formal expiry for the qualification
Real Exam Qty:	Unknown
Exam Duration:	120 minutes
Available Languages:	English
Related Certifications:	CIPS Advanced Certificate in Purchasing and Supply
Passing Score:	Unknown
Sample Questions:	CIPS A8 Sample Questions
Exam Way:	Computer-based examination at approved CIPS exam centres or via remote online examination where offered by CIPS.
Pre Condition:	Typically studied as part of the CIPS Advanced Certificate in Purchasing and Supply; no standalone prerequisite exam publicly specified.
Official Syllabus URL:	https://www.cips.org

Section	Objectives
Topic 1: Contract Terms and Documentation	- Contract documentation and conditions 1. Express and implied terms 2. Specifications and scope of work 3. Pricing mechanisms and payment terms 4. Standard terms and conditions
Topic 2: Contract Management	- Managing contracts after award 1. Supplier relationship management 2. Performance measurement 3. Key performance indicators (KPIs) 4. Contract administration and change control
Topic 3: Contract Types and Risk Allocation	- Selection and application of contract types 1. Cost-reimbursable contracts 2. Allocation and management of contractual risks 3. Fixed-price contracts 4. Framework agreements
Topic 4: Contract Performance and Dispute Resolution	- Managing issues throughout the contract lifecycle 1. Breach of contract 2. Negotiation, mediation and arbitration 3. Contract completion and termination 4. Remedies and damages
Topic 5: Contract Formation	- Legal principles of contract creation 1. Offer and acceptance 2. Consideration 3. Intention to create legal relations 4. Capacity of parties