Free CIMA E3 Practice Test & Real Exam Questions

  • Exam Code/Number: E3
  • Exam Name/Title: E3 Strategic Management
  • Certification Provider: CIMA
  • Corresponding Certification: CIMA Strategic Level Case Study Exam
  • Exam Questions: 282
  • Updated On: Jul 13, 2026
YC is a government funded hospital specialising in degenerative hearing conditions YC is renowned for it's pioneering work resolving chronic ear problems and has, in the last year, conducted a record number of operations and achieved high levels of success. The excellent reputation of YC has led to high demand and a considerable strain on resources Although last year the average cost per patient fell, and success rates far exceeded targets, overall spend increased significantly. YC hospital is expected to provide value for money (VFM). Which aspect of VFM has YC NOT managed to achieve in the last year?
Correct Answer: A Vote an answer
In 1989 Earl developed a framework to analyse the linkages between information systems, information technology and information management. Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of Information Systems strategy?
Correct Answer: D Vote an answer
McKinsey's '7-S' model distinguishes between 'hard' and 'soft' factors.
Which TWO of the following statements are correct?
Correct Answer: C,D Vote an answer
Which of the following statements are consistent with an effective strategic approach to supply chain management within a manufacturing Organization?
Select ALL that apply.
Correct Answer: A,B,D,F Vote an answer
A Service Level Agreement (SLA) defines exactly what services a service provider will provide and the required level or standard for those services.
Which of the following statements regarding Service Level Agreements is NOT correct?
Correct Answer: A Vote an answer
Place the correct label against each of the descriptors for the main principles of the UK Corporate Governance Code.
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A is a private healthcare organization aiming to provide affordable and accessible high quality patient services.
A is introducing Big Data, which has not yet been adopted by the competition. A's database will store a huge amount of information about its patients. Clear access to wide sources of accurate information will enable patients to make more informed choices. Patients will be able to compare not only the prices of drugs, treatments and physicians but also their relative effectiveness.
Which of the following concerns should A have about its use of Big Data?
Correct Answer: B Vote an answer
Which of the following is NOT a fundamental principle specified in CIMA's Code of Ethics?
Correct Answer: C Vote an answer
JJJ presently makes motorcycles for use by the armed forces in its home country. Defence spending cuts have forced JJJ to seek a new business direction. JJJ has decided to make trucks for sale to private businesses in its home country.
Use the Ansoff product/market matrix to identify the new strategic direction of JJJ.
Correct Answer: B Vote an answer