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1. The Procurement Manager has just returned form a Departmental Strategic Planning session. He
meets with his staff to create an action plan to complete activities within the next year that will allow
the procurement function to support the Departmental Strategic Plan Goals and Objectives. Which of
the following types of activities occur during the implementation of the action plan?
A) Strategic Planning
B) Tactical
C) Mission Control
D) Deliverable ✔Correct Answer-Tactical
The Province of Quebec has a Mission statement that includes an expression of support for citizen
health through recreation as: "One of the best places in the world for access to the top recreational
fitness facilities." Indeed, the Provincial Legislature has budgeted several million dollars for that
purpose and their Recreation Department has engaged with the Procurement Function to spend
their budget for these facilities prudently. To align with this mission, what should the procurement
function include in their annual strategic buying plan?
A) Several pre-bid conferences throughout the year.
B) Time allotted to tear down old facilities.
C) A tour of fitness facilities in Victoria in order to see what they have.
D) Conducting a procurement engagement for fitness facilities. ✔Correct Answer-Conducting a
procurement engagement for fitness facilities.
Which of the following activities best describe the Public Procurement Value and Guiding Principle of
"Service"?
A) Procuring in accordance with the Entity's policies.
B) Respond to personal e-mail efficiently, with due diligence.
C) Maximize the public trust and avoid participation in any investigation of the actions of entity
employees with regard to procurement.
D) Maintain a customer focus wile meeting the needs and protecting the interests of the organization
and the public. ✔Correct Answer-Maintain a customer focus wile meeting the needs and
protecting the interests of the organization and the public.
Which of the following options describes an important consideration when developing a strategic
plan?
A) Only upper management should develop long range plans.
B) Mission statement is specific and detailed.
C) Goals and objectives should be long term.
D) Each element is aligned with and supports the other elements. ✔Correct Answer-Each element
is aligned with and supports the other elements.
Tu wants to ensure her team has a smooth transition to instituting a new policy. Which of the
following is an appropriate strategy to use?
A) Brief the entity's upper management with end user stakeholders
B) Maintain aloof relationship with entity stakeholders
C) Request end user feedback on new policy prior to instituting it
D) Provide training to the entity's managers and staff members ✔Correct Answer-Provide training
to the entity's managers and staff members
,Tyrell is comparing the fiscal impact of processing purchase orders vs. the amount it takes to use the
pCard. What is Tyrell reviewing?
A) Inventory Key Performance Indicators
B) Delivery Key Performance Indicators
C) Quality Key Performance Indicators
D) Cost Key Performance Indicators ✔Correct Answer-Cost Key Performance Indicators
An entity recently lost an important court case in the State Supreme Court. The court decision will
now impact every entity in the state, and the decision may be used to argue other causes as well in
other jurisdictions in the future. What type of law does this example demonstrate?
A) Administrative Law
B) Common Law
C) Statutory Law
D) Contract Enforcement ✔Correct Answer-Common Law
Which of the following statements about The ABA Model Procurement Code for State and Local
Governments is true?
A) It is a uniform law that has been adopted by all 50 states.
B) It is an annex to international agreements.
C) It can serve as a guide even where not adopted by a state or local government.
D) It is adopted in Canada by provinces and municipalities. ✔Correct Answer-It can serve as a guide
even where not adopted by a state or local government.
Select the Correct Answer to complete the following sentence: The Federal Uniform Guidance in the
Code of Federal Regulations _____.
A) Do not impose legal requirements that auditors can check for compliance.
B) Are model regulations to implement the Model Procurement Code.
C) Are implementing regulations for the Uniform Commercial Code.
D) Are federal regulations applicable to state and local government procurements using federal
funds. ✔Correct Answer-Are federal regulations applicable to state and local government
procurements using federal funds.
Which of the following solicitation formats does the UN Model Procurement Law recognize as the
appropriate default format for the procurement of goods and construction?
A) Request for Quotes
B) Invitation to Tender
C) Request for Information
D) Request for Proposals ✔Correct Answer-Invitation to Tender
Bobbye has recently been promoted to procurement director at her entity and is looking to
implement a new supplier engagement program. Which strategy below is more likely to result in
successful change management?
A) Hold group meeting with team members.
B) Align the program to the overall strategic direction of the organization.
C) Move through the process quickly before the momentum wanes.
D) Work independently of other stakeholders to mitigate conflicts. ✔Correct Answer-Align the
program to the overall strategic direction of the organization.
, Art is the senior buyer for his entity and is assigned to implement a new pCard program. As he is
developing his strategies and plans, he decides to ask for input from several of the client
departments to:
A) Limit the scope and create ownership
B) Build a rapport and limit the scope and time commitment from client departments
C) Limit the scope and time commitment from client departments
D) Build rapport, create ownership, and increase engagement ✔Correct Answer-Build rapport,
create ownership, and increase engagement
Lin is the procurement supervisor at her entity. She has an idea for a new program that she thinks
will elevate the service level her team provides to the client departments. To validate her idea, she
begins by conducting a need's assessment. Which of the following is NOT a primary step in the needs
assessment process?
A) Create an action plan.
B) Explore concerns.
C) Gather and analyze data.
D) Assess the effectiveness of the action plan. ✔Correct Answer-Assess the effectiveness of the
action plan.
The difference between a program and a project is:
A) Success for programs is determined by measures such as customer satisfaction, enhanced quality,
or timeliness.
B) A Program is long-term and strategic in nature.
C) A project involved multiple programs.
D) Programs involve more day-to-day tasks. ✔Correct Answer-A Program is long-term and strategic
in nature.
Joan is the Chief Procurement Officer at her entity and will be meeting with stakeholders regarding a
new program that procurement is developing. When gathering input from stakeholders, which of the
following is a best practice?
A) Keep a record of every interview or survey response.
B) Refrain from documenting and recording answers due to legal reasons.
C) Focus primarily on how to handle feedback she will have to reject.
D) Disregard topics that come up repeatedly. ✔Correct Answer-Keep a record of every interview or
survey response.
Debra, a buyer for Chicago, has been tasked with ensuring the city gets the best value for a large
procurement. The first step she should take to identify cost, price, and value elements is to:
A) Identify stakeholder needs.
B) Conduct market research.
C) Identify possible suppliers.
D) Verify the budget is reasonable. ✔Correct Answer-Identify stakeholder needs.
Which statement below best describes the role of an end user when initiating a new program?
A) Helps the program manager build the program and ensure the implementation's success.
B) Keeps everyone abreast on legal changes that affect the implementation.
C) Tell the program manager where the key challenges and obstacles to implementation will be.
D) Supports the strategic direction during the implementation. ✔Correct Answer-Tell the program
manager where the key challenges and obstacles to implementation will be.
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1. The Procurement Manager has just returned form a Departmental Strategic Planning session. He
meets with his staff to create an action plan to complete activities within the next year that will allow
the procurement function to support the Departmental Strategic Plan Goals and Objectives. Which of
the following types of activities occur during the implementation of the action plan?
A) Strategic Planning
B) Tactical
C) Mission Control
D) Deliverable ✔Correct Answer-Tactical
The Province of Quebec has a Mission statement that includes an expression of support for citizen
health through recreation as: "One of the best places in the world for access to the top recreational
fitness facilities." Indeed, the Provincial Legislature has budgeted several million dollars for that
purpose and their Recreation Department has engaged with the Procurement Function to spend
their budget for these facilities prudently. To align with this mission, what should the procurement
function include in their annual strategic buying plan?
A) Several pre-bid conferences throughout the year.
B) Time allotted to tear down old facilities.
C) A tour of fitness facilities in Victoria in order to see what they have.
D) Conducting a procurement engagement for fitness facilities. ✔Correct Answer-Conducting a
procurement engagement for fitness facilities.
Which of the following activities best describe the Public Procurement Value and Guiding Principle of
"Service"?
A) Procuring in accordance with the Entity's policies.
B) Respond to personal e-mail efficiently, with due diligence.
C) Maximize the public trust and avoid participation in any investigation of the actions of entity
employees with regard to procurement.
D) Maintain a customer focus wile meeting the needs and protecting the interests of the organization
and the public. ✔Correct Answer-Maintain a customer focus wile meeting the needs and
protecting the interests of the organization and the public.
Which of the following options describes an important consideration when developing a strategic
plan?
A) Only upper management should develop long range plans.
B) Mission statement is specific and detailed.
C) Goals and objectives should be long term.
D) Each element is aligned with and supports the other elements. ✔Correct Answer-Each element
is aligned with and supports the other elements.
Tu wants to ensure her team has a smooth transition to instituting a new policy. Which of the
following is an appropriate strategy to use?
A) Brief the entity's upper management with end user stakeholders
B) Maintain aloof relationship with entity stakeholders
C) Request end user feedback on new policy prior to instituting it
D) Provide training to the entity's managers and staff members ✔Correct Answer-Provide training
to the entity's managers and staff members
,Tyrell is comparing the fiscal impact of processing purchase orders vs. the amount it takes to use the
pCard. What is Tyrell reviewing?
A) Inventory Key Performance Indicators
B) Delivery Key Performance Indicators
C) Quality Key Performance Indicators
D) Cost Key Performance Indicators ✔Correct Answer-Cost Key Performance Indicators
An entity recently lost an important court case in the State Supreme Court. The court decision will
now impact every entity in the state, and the decision may be used to argue other causes as well in
other jurisdictions in the future. What type of law does this example demonstrate?
A) Administrative Law
B) Common Law
C) Statutory Law
D) Contract Enforcement ✔Correct Answer-Common Law
Which of the following statements about The ABA Model Procurement Code for State and Local
Governments is true?
A) It is a uniform law that has been adopted by all 50 states.
B) It is an annex to international agreements.
C) It can serve as a guide even where not adopted by a state or local government.
D) It is adopted in Canada by provinces and municipalities. ✔Correct Answer-It can serve as a guide
even where not adopted by a state or local government.
Select the Correct Answer to complete the following sentence: The Federal Uniform Guidance in the
Code of Federal Regulations _____.
A) Do not impose legal requirements that auditors can check for compliance.
B) Are model regulations to implement the Model Procurement Code.
C) Are implementing regulations for the Uniform Commercial Code.
D) Are federal regulations applicable to state and local government procurements using federal
funds. ✔Correct Answer-Are federal regulations applicable to state and local government
procurements using federal funds.
Which of the following solicitation formats does the UN Model Procurement Law recognize as the
appropriate default format for the procurement of goods and construction?
A) Request for Quotes
B) Invitation to Tender
C) Request for Information
D) Request for Proposals ✔Correct Answer-Invitation to Tender
Bobbye has recently been promoted to procurement director at her entity and is looking to
implement a new supplier engagement program. Which strategy below is more likely to result in
successful change management?
A) Hold group meeting with team members.
B) Align the program to the overall strategic direction of the organization.
C) Move through the process quickly before the momentum wanes.
D) Work independently of other stakeholders to mitigate conflicts. ✔Correct Answer-Align the
program to the overall strategic direction of the organization.
, Art is the senior buyer for his entity and is assigned to implement a new pCard program. As he is
developing his strategies and plans, he decides to ask for input from several of the client
departments to:
A) Limit the scope and create ownership
B) Build a rapport and limit the scope and time commitment from client departments
C) Limit the scope and time commitment from client departments
D) Build rapport, create ownership, and increase engagement ✔Correct Answer-Build rapport,
create ownership, and increase engagement
Lin is the procurement supervisor at her entity. She has an idea for a new program that she thinks
will elevate the service level her team provides to the client departments. To validate her idea, she
begins by conducting a need's assessment. Which of the following is NOT a primary step in the needs
assessment process?
A) Create an action plan.
B) Explore concerns.
C) Gather and analyze data.
D) Assess the effectiveness of the action plan. ✔Correct Answer-Assess the effectiveness of the
action plan.
The difference between a program and a project is:
A) Success for programs is determined by measures such as customer satisfaction, enhanced quality,
or timeliness.
B) A Program is long-term and strategic in nature.
C) A project involved multiple programs.
D) Programs involve more day-to-day tasks. ✔Correct Answer-A Program is long-term and strategic
in nature.
Joan is the Chief Procurement Officer at her entity and will be meeting with stakeholders regarding a
new program that procurement is developing. When gathering input from stakeholders, which of the
following is a best practice?
A) Keep a record of every interview or survey response.
B) Refrain from documenting and recording answers due to legal reasons.
C) Focus primarily on how to handle feedback she will have to reject.
D) Disregard topics that come up repeatedly. ✔Correct Answer-Keep a record of every interview or
survey response.
Debra, a buyer for Chicago, has been tasked with ensuring the city gets the best value for a large
procurement. The first step she should take to identify cost, price, and value elements is to:
A) Identify stakeholder needs.
B) Conduct market research.
C) Identify possible suppliers.
D) Verify the budget is reasonable. ✔Correct Answer-Identify stakeholder needs.
Which statement below best describes the role of an end user when initiating a new program?
A) Helps the program manager build the program and ensure the implementation's success.
B) Keeps everyone abreast on legal changes that affect the implementation.
C) Tell the program manager where the key challenges and obstacles to implementation will be.
D) Supports the strategic direction during the implementation. ✔Correct Answer-Tell the program
manager where the key challenges and obstacles to implementation will be.
