NIGP CPP ACTUAL EXAM PAPER 2026
QUESTIONS AND SOLUTIONS GRADED A
PLUS
◉ A buyer for a governmental entity ran into the IT director in the
break room while having a cup of coffee. The IT director is a new
hire from the private sector. He indicated that he was planning a
large purchase of external hard drives for use in the various offices.
What should the buyer do with this information?
Answer: Go back to his office and send the IT director an email
recapping the discussion and requesting that he send a requisition
with specifications.
◉ Off-the-shelf, commercially available and ready-made are all
terms associated with:
Answer: Standard Specification
◉ Which of the following options describes an important
consideration when developing a strategic plan?
Answer: Each element is aligned with and supports the other
elements
,◉ The four steps for the strategic planning development include:
Answer: 1. Outline the entity's mission, programs, resources, and
support systems.
2. Identify what works well and what needs improved.
3. Identify how improvements should be made and then determine
the best method to make improvements.
4. Include the improvements as strategies in the strategic plan and
connect to the alignment path.
◉ A school district buyer has a mandate from the Board to increase
SWMBE (small, woman-owned, minority-owned business
enterprise) opportunities. Which of the following would be the best
step for her to take in order to do so.
Answer: Engage DBEs in procurements which require little or no
competition
◉ LEED provides a point rating system to score green building
design and construction and points are distributed across eight
credit categories:
Answer: Sustainable Sites - This category measures the extent to
which the entire property is used to mitigate the project's impact on
the site.
Water Efficiency - This category is evaluated by the level in which
the construction project includes water conservation strategies,
which may be inside or outside and build into the structure.
, Energy and Atmosphere - This category evaluates the measures
taken to optimize energy efficiency and use of efficient HVAC
systems.
Materials and Resources - This category measures the means by
which the amount of wastes may be reduced during the building of
the structure; and selection of sustainable materials.
Indoor Environmental Quality - This category evaluates the planning
of optimal indoor air quality through the planned reduction of air
pollution using energy-efficient appliances and other ventilation
measures.
Innovation in Design - This category includes the use of innovative
measures in design and performance through collaborations by all
stakeholders in the building process.
Regional Priority - This category provides credits for construction
planning which addresses challenges, which may be predetermined
to be unique to the region in which the construction is located.
Location and Transportation - This category evaluates the location
of the project and the ease by which stakeholders may travel to and
from the facility once it is completed.
◉ A Procurement Specialist in a large city is in the planning stages of
a waste management contract in a municipality in which labor
unions are prevalent. Which is a concern that may be addressed in
the solicitation?
Answer: Workers safety, The labor movement is often tied to worker
safety. The International Labor Rights Forum works with networks
around the world to address working conditions.
QUESTIONS AND SOLUTIONS GRADED A
PLUS
◉ A buyer for a governmental entity ran into the IT director in the
break room while having a cup of coffee. The IT director is a new
hire from the private sector. He indicated that he was planning a
large purchase of external hard drives for use in the various offices.
What should the buyer do with this information?
Answer: Go back to his office and send the IT director an email
recapping the discussion and requesting that he send a requisition
with specifications.
◉ Off-the-shelf, commercially available and ready-made are all
terms associated with:
Answer: Standard Specification
◉ Which of the following options describes an important
consideration when developing a strategic plan?
Answer: Each element is aligned with and supports the other
elements
,◉ The four steps for the strategic planning development include:
Answer: 1. Outline the entity's mission, programs, resources, and
support systems.
2. Identify what works well and what needs improved.
3. Identify how improvements should be made and then determine
the best method to make improvements.
4. Include the improvements as strategies in the strategic plan and
connect to the alignment path.
◉ A school district buyer has a mandate from the Board to increase
SWMBE (small, woman-owned, minority-owned business
enterprise) opportunities. Which of the following would be the best
step for her to take in order to do so.
Answer: Engage DBEs in procurements which require little or no
competition
◉ LEED provides a point rating system to score green building
design and construction and points are distributed across eight
credit categories:
Answer: Sustainable Sites - This category measures the extent to
which the entire property is used to mitigate the project's impact on
the site.
Water Efficiency - This category is evaluated by the level in which
the construction project includes water conservation strategies,
which may be inside or outside and build into the structure.
, Energy and Atmosphere - This category evaluates the measures
taken to optimize energy efficiency and use of efficient HVAC
systems.
Materials and Resources - This category measures the means by
which the amount of wastes may be reduced during the building of
the structure; and selection of sustainable materials.
Indoor Environmental Quality - This category evaluates the planning
of optimal indoor air quality through the planned reduction of air
pollution using energy-efficient appliances and other ventilation
measures.
Innovation in Design - This category includes the use of innovative
measures in design and performance through collaborations by all
stakeholders in the building process.
Regional Priority - This category provides credits for construction
planning which addresses challenges, which may be predetermined
to be unique to the region in which the construction is located.
Location and Transportation - This category evaluates the location
of the project and the ease by which stakeholders may travel to and
from the facility once it is completed.
◉ A Procurement Specialist in a large city is in the planning stages of
a waste management contract in a municipality in which labor
unions are prevalent. Which is a concern that may be addressed in
the solicitation?
Answer: Workers safety, The labor movement is often tied to worker
safety. The International Labor Rights Forum works with networks
around the world to address working conditions.
