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CIPD Level 3 People Practice Prep

HR/people foundation knowledge questions.

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Q1. A hospice funded largely by donations and volunteer support, which reinvests any surplus into patient care rather than paying shareholders, is an example of which sector?
  • A.  Third sector
  • B.  Mutual sector
  • C.  Public sector
  • D.  Private sector
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✓ Answer: A. Third sector
Third sector (voluntary, community and charitable) organisations are not owned by shareholders and any surplus is reinvested into their mission rather than distributed as profit. A hospice funded by donations fits this model, unlike a private company or a tax-funded public body.
Q2. Which of the following best describes 'principles-led' practice as set out in the CIPD Profession Map?
  • A.  Following every written company procedure to the letter regardless of outcome
  • B.  Prioritising cost-saving above all other considerations
  • C.  Doing what is ethical, sound and inclusive even when not strictly required by law or policy
  • D.  Waiting for formal legal rulings before acting on an ethical concern
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✓ Answer: C. Doing what is ethical, sound and inclusive even when not strictly required by law or policy
Principles-led practice means practitioners act ethically and with integrity, going beyond minimum legal or policy requirements to do what is right for people. Rigid procedure-following without judgement, or waiting for law to catch up, misses the proactive ethical stance the Map expects.
Q3. What is the current maximum weekly cap used to calculate a basic award for unfair dismissal, as reviewed annually by the government?
  • A.  It is unlimited
  • B.  A statutory cap on a 'week's pay' figure, revised each April
  • C.  A fixed £500 per week regardless of earnings
  • D.  There is no cap, only a service-based multiplier
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✓ Answer: B. A statutory cap on a 'week's pay' figure, revised each April
The statutory 'week's pay' figure used in redundancy and basic award calculations is capped and reviewed annually (usually each April), and is £751 per week from 6 April 2026 (up from £719 in 2025/26). Candidates should know the cap exists and is index-linked, even though the exact figure changes yearly.
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Organisations & culture · 35
The people professional's role · 35
Employment law essentials · 38
Recruitment & selection · 37
Performance & reward · 36
Learning & development · 38

Who has to sit the CIPD Level 3 People Practice Prep

Who needs a CIPD Level 3 People Practice Prep?

Individuals new to HR/L&D, those in support roles seeking formal qualification, or career changers entering the people profession.

What it costs, and what a resit costs

How much does the CIPD Level 3 People Practice Prep cost?

Resit fee: Often included in course fee by providers for assignment resubmissions; some CIPD apprenticeship resits cost £250.

How hard is it

How hard is the CIPD Level 3 People Practice Prep?

Difficulty: Entry-level, comparable to UK A-levels.

Why people fail it

Why do people fail the CIPD Level 3 People Practice Prep?

Figures for the real exam from vertexaisearch.cloud.google.com, checked October 2026. Fees and rules change, so confirm with the test provider before you book.
CIPD Level 3 People Practice Prep: common questions
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How many questions are in the CIPD Level 3 People Practice Prep?
The exam has 35 questions. Every Revision Robin mock uses the same 35-question format so your practice matches the real thing.
What is the pass mark for the CIPD Level 3 People Practice Prep?
You need 25 out of 35 correct to pass, which is about 71%. Our mocks mark you against this exact threshold.
How long do you get?
The test is timed at 50 minutes. Our full mock runs on the same clock so you can practise your pacing.
Are these the real exam questions?
No. Our questions are original and written to match the current syllabus, so they give realistic practice without copying the official paper. Every answer comes with a plain-English explanation. Always confirm current rules and content with CIPD.