CPPB FULL PREP EXAMPREP 436
QUESTIONS COMPLETE SOLUTIONS 2026
GRADED A+
⩥INSTITUTING A PURCHASING CARD PROGRAM.
Answer: A Govt agency with a centralized purchasing dept. has a
threshold for small purchases of $1000 and three quotes are required
above that figure. There has been a steady increase in the number of
requisitions along with recent complaints from internal customers about
it taking too long to buy what they need. Which of the following action
is most likely to have the biggest impact on reducing costs and saving
time in the long run?
⩥ADDRESS W/ ON-SITE SUPVSR/CONTRACTOR.
Answer: A Govt agency has been having problems with a supplier's
performance and may terminate their contract with the supplier. Which
of the following would be the best first step in addressing the issue with
the supplier?
⩥LINE ITEM BUDGET.
Answer: An agency uses a budget in which appropriations are approved
for different classes of expenditures. Each class is broken into subclasses
against which funding for svcs and commodities can be applied. This
budget approach maximizes control & ensures financial accountability.
What type of budget is this?
,⩥B) $268,000.
Answer: The procurement dept. is considering the acquisition of 10 high
volume multi-function printers at a unit cost of $20,000. The printers
have an estimated useful life of 8 yrs and require the following annual
costs per printer: Consumable Supplies $350; Electricity $150; and
Maintenance $350. What is the total cost of ownership of the printers?
A) $264,000, B) $268,000, C) $256,000, D) $260,000
⩥USE THE "CURE NOTICE" PROCEDURES AND GIVE NOTICE
OF THE FAILURES TO THE SUPPLIER.
Answer: The supplier of a performance based contract that has a initial 3
yr term w/ two one-yr extensions upon satisfactory performance, has
failed to perform in accordance w/ specified delivery schedules. They
also do not respond to quality issues in a timely manner. The supplier
has not been given formal notice of the problems. The internal user does
not want the contract extended for the remaining two one-yr periods, and
wants to terminate the contract immediately for cause. What should the
contract administrator do?
⩥D) FORMING.
Answer: The members of the team are getting to know one another and
learning about the knowledge and skills that each brings to the team. At
what phase of development is this team? A) Performing, B) Norming, C)
Storming, D) Forming
, ⩥B) ISSUE A CHANGE ORDER UNDER THE EXISTING
CONTRACT.
Answer: A supplier has completed the work identified in the
specifications, but the govt agency has determined that addtl work is
required to complete the project. What should the buyer do to get this
work done? A) Inspect and reject the work, B) Issue a change order
under the existing contract, C) Let the contractor perform the additional
work and then determine a fair & reasonable price for that work, D)
Withhold final acceptance of the project until the supplier completes the
additional work.
⩥D) COST AVOIDANCE.
Answer: A procurement dept is diligent to ensure that a solicitation does
not have to be cancelled and re-completed. This activity achieves what
organizational goal? A) Value Analysis, B) Cost Reduction, C)
Efficiency, D) Cost Avoidance
⩥C) PROVIDES A COMMON REPOSITORY FOR DATA.
Answer: Which of the following is a benefit of an automated
procurement system? A) Reduces communication entering the system
from outside of the organization, B) Prevents incorrect information
being shared among stakeholders, C) Provides a common repository for
data, D) Ensures purchasing controls all information and decisions.
⩥B) COOPERATIVE CONTRACT.
QUESTIONS COMPLETE SOLUTIONS 2026
GRADED A+
⩥INSTITUTING A PURCHASING CARD PROGRAM.
Answer: A Govt agency with a centralized purchasing dept. has a
threshold for small purchases of $1000 and three quotes are required
above that figure. There has been a steady increase in the number of
requisitions along with recent complaints from internal customers about
it taking too long to buy what they need. Which of the following action
is most likely to have the biggest impact on reducing costs and saving
time in the long run?
⩥ADDRESS W/ ON-SITE SUPVSR/CONTRACTOR.
Answer: A Govt agency has been having problems with a supplier's
performance and may terminate their contract with the supplier. Which
of the following would be the best first step in addressing the issue with
the supplier?
⩥LINE ITEM BUDGET.
Answer: An agency uses a budget in which appropriations are approved
for different classes of expenditures. Each class is broken into subclasses
against which funding for svcs and commodities can be applied. This
budget approach maximizes control & ensures financial accountability.
What type of budget is this?
,⩥B) $268,000.
Answer: The procurement dept. is considering the acquisition of 10 high
volume multi-function printers at a unit cost of $20,000. The printers
have an estimated useful life of 8 yrs and require the following annual
costs per printer: Consumable Supplies $350; Electricity $150; and
Maintenance $350. What is the total cost of ownership of the printers?
A) $264,000, B) $268,000, C) $256,000, D) $260,000
⩥USE THE "CURE NOTICE" PROCEDURES AND GIVE NOTICE
OF THE FAILURES TO THE SUPPLIER.
Answer: The supplier of a performance based contract that has a initial 3
yr term w/ two one-yr extensions upon satisfactory performance, has
failed to perform in accordance w/ specified delivery schedules. They
also do not respond to quality issues in a timely manner. The supplier
has not been given formal notice of the problems. The internal user does
not want the contract extended for the remaining two one-yr periods, and
wants to terminate the contract immediately for cause. What should the
contract administrator do?
⩥D) FORMING.
Answer: The members of the team are getting to know one another and
learning about the knowledge and skills that each brings to the team. At
what phase of development is this team? A) Performing, B) Norming, C)
Storming, D) Forming
, ⩥B) ISSUE A CHANGE ORDER UNDER THE EXISTING
CONTRACT.
Answer: A supplier has completed the work identified in the
specifications, but the govt agency has determined that addtl work is
required to complete the project. What should the buyer do to get this
work done? A) Inspect and reject the work, B) Issue a change order
under the existing contract, C) Let the contractor perform the additional
work and then determine a fair & reasonable price for that work, D)
Withhold final acceptance of the project until the supplier completes the
additional work.
⩥D) COST AVOIDANCE.
Answer: A procurement dept is diligent to ensure that a solicitation does
not have to be cancelled and re-completed. This activity achieves what
organizational goal? A) Value Analysis, B) Cost Reduction, C)
Efficiency, D) Cost Avoidance
⩥C) PROVIDES A COMMON REPOSITORY FOR DATA.
Answer: Which of the following is a benefit of an automated
procurement system? A) Reduces communication entering the system
from outside of the organization, B) Prevents incorrect information
being shared among stakeholders, C) Provides a common repository for
data, D) Ensures purchasing controls all information and decisions.
⩥B) COOPERATIVE CONTRACT.
