CIMA Strategic Level Case Study Exam E3

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CIMA E3 Exam Overview:

Certification Vendor:	CIMA
Exam Name:	Strategic Management
Exam Number:	E3
Exam Duration:	90 minutes
Passing Score:	100/150 (scaled score)
Available Languages:	English
Related Certifications:	CGMA Professional Qualification CIMA Professional Qualification Strategic Level
Real Exam Qty:	60
Exam Format:	Multiple choice, Computer-based objective test, Drag and drop, Multiple response, Number entry
Sample Questions:
Exam Way:	On-demand computer-based exam through Pearson VUE test centres or online remote proctoring.
Pre Condition:	Completion of prior CIMA levels or applicable exemptions recommended before entering the Strategic Level.
Official Syllabus URL:	https://www.aicpa-cima.com/resources/landing/exam-blueprints

CIMA E3 Exam Syllabus Topics:

E3 Exam FAQs for 2026 Candidates

Which certification does the E3 exam lead to?

The E3 exam is the official CIMA exam behind the CIMA Strategic Level Case Study Exam certification, validating the skills measured by the CIMA E3 Strategic Management credential. It sits at the Strategic Level level of the CIMA certification program. It also connects to CIMA Professional Qualification Strategic Level, CGMA Professional Qualification, so the knowledge you build here carries over to those tracks as well.

How many questions are on the E3 exam, and how much time do I get?

The E3 exam contains 60 questions to be completed within 90 minutes. Before exam day, divide the available time by the question count to work out a comfortable per-question pace, and mark any item that eats into it so you can return later instead of getting stuck. Timed sessions in the Getcertkey test engines make that pacing automatic — run at least two full-length mock exams under the clock so time pressure never becomes the reason you drop points.

Are there any prerequisites for the E3 exam?

Completion of prior CIMA levels or applicable exemptions recommended before entering the Strategic Level. Requirements can change when CIMA revises its certification program, so confirm the current eligibility rules on the official exam page before you register.

Can I try the E3 practice questions before I buy?

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What topics are covered in the E3 exam?

The CIMA E3 Strategic Management exam blueprint is organized into 6 domains. The first three are:

• Analysing the Organisational Ecosystem — 20% of the exam
• Generating Strategic Options — 15% of the exam
• Digital Strategy — 15% of the exam

For the complete domain-by-domain breakdown, scroll up to the full exam topics outline above and use it to plan how you distribute your study time.

CIMA E3 Strategic Management Sample Questions:

Question 1

STU is a government funded university in Country V. The senior management team of STU uses the 3 E's approach (Economy. Efficiency and Effectiveness) to evaluate the performance of the university and to set performance measures.
Which of the following measures would be categorised as a measure of the 'Effectiveness' of STU, based upon the 3 E's approach?

A. Expenditure per department.
B. Lecturer to student ratio.
C. Average class size.
D. Percentage of students leaving STU with a first class degree.

Question 2

H is a small 18-hole golf club owned by sisters F and R It offers a bar. a small shop that sells basic equipment and a professional golfer providing golf lessons to members for an additional fee.
Membership numbers have fallen, putting significant pressure on cash flow Last year the sisters had to each invest $20,000 to prevent the golf club from going out of business. The key priority for them in the short term is to increase H's membership numbers.
Which TWO of the following strategies would be feasible for H?

A. Investment in a refurbished bar area and the development of a new outdoor driving range facility.
B. A national radio campaign to raise awareness of the club and the facilities on offer
C. An offer to new customers of a one month free trial period.
D. Acquisition of a small profitable golf club overseas.
E. A 'refer a friend' scheme, offering a free golf lesson to every new member and the friend who referred them.

Question 3

Which of the following would be a suitable performance measure of Internal Business Processes within Kaplan and Norton's 'Balanced Scorecard' model?

A. Reduction in manufacturing cycle times.
B. Higher P/E ratio.
C. Increase in market share.
D. New products developed.

Question 4

CIMA has described the two roles of enterprise governance as 'preventing failure' and 'ensuring success'.
CIMA sees 'preventing failure' as being related to having proper risk management and corporate governance procedures in place. CIMA sees 'ensuring success' as being concerned with the practise of strategic management.
Which THREE of the following responsibilities of senior management are essential to 'ensuring success' for the Organization?

A. Maintaining awareness and responsiveness to abrupt change in the Organization's environment.
B. Ensuring conformance with the codes of corporate governance.
C. Demonstrating competence in the execution of new initiatives.
D. Providing leadership and direction to the Organization.
E. Avoiding the dominance of the executive team by particular personalities.

Question 5

JJJ is a publically quoted advertising agency. JJJ's competitive advantage is based on the expertise of its staff and its reputation in digital media advertising. JJJ has robust systems to protect its intellectual property. These include patents and copyrights. JJJ has also restricted access for most of its staff to its most sensitive data, such as studies of its customers' profitability.
JJJ's new Managing Director, Z, is concerned that when staff leave JJJ, the company loses whatever tacit knowledge they possess. These losses also impact on JJJ's reported profits. In order to remedy the losses of knowledge and the reduced profits Z wants to introduce a knowledge management strategy.
Which of the following steps support the introduction of a knowledge management strategy? (Choose all that apply.)

A. JJJ should convince staff of the benefits of sharing their tacit knowledge.
B. Z should set a target for reported profit.
C. JJJ needs to acquire and install appropriate hardware and software.
D. JJJ should unfreeze current habits and standard operating procedures.
E. JJJ should integrate knowledge management and management accounting.
F. Z should gain the support of the Board of Directors.

Solutions: