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The questions for A8 were last updated on Sep 5, 2026.

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Question No. 1

Which of the following is considered by most observers to be the least effective way to manage a contracts progress?

AHave a member of staff go to the sellers premises and work with the sellers staff until the contract is completed

BTelephone the seller several times a day to ask detailed questions about the contracts progress

CTo do nothing and leave the contract to run its course until completion

DArrange meetings on a regular basis to check the contracts progress and take action in case of problems.

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Correct Answer: B

Question No. 2

Which of the following is classed as a material alteration to an offer under the UNCITRAL convention?

AType of packaging

BMethod of delivery

CThe price

DUse of agents

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Correct Answer: B

Question No. 3

Which of the following best describes a warranty under English law?

AA vital term going to the root of a contract

BA guarantee of quality of goods supplied under a contract

CA draft from the buyers bank for payment of the contract price

DA subsidiary term of a contract, one that is not regarded as 'vital'.

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Correct Answer: C

Question No. 4

Which of the following best describes one of the most likely problems of fixed pricing for the buyer?

AMany sellers regard the commercial risks of fixed pricing for long-term contracts as being too great

BSellers might build high margins into the contract to cover unforeseen eventualities, leading to high prices being paid

CSellers need to be able to forecast price movements of labour and materials accurately over the life of the contract

DSellers may take advantage of the buyer if prices fall during the life of the contract.

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Correct Answer: D

Question No. 5

Which of the following best describes 'retrospective discount'?

AA discount given by a seller to a buyer because of the business gained from that buyer over many years

BA discount given by a seller to a buyer based on the cumulative quantity of items purchased during a time period (usually 1 year)

CA discount given by a seller to a buyer because the buyer is a commercial client as opposed to a private individual

DA discount given by a seller to a buyer as a result of post-tender negotiation following the submission of a quotation.

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Correct Answer: C

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