CPPB EXAM PREP 435 2026 GOVERNMENT
PROCUREMENT DRILL PACK ANSWER SHEET
◉ The agency team is anticipating a tough negotiation. What action
should they take to ensure that they are protecting themselves from
making a bad agreement? A. conduct a mock negotiation B. establish
a bottom line C. develop a BATNA D. bring in a mediator.
Answer: develop a BATNA
◉ A team is trying to reach an amicable agreement with a supplier.
On what should they focus? A. the positions of both sides B. mutual
interests C. the bottom line D. the problem.
Answer: mutual interests
◉ An agency is about to enter the negotiation of a complex
agreement. What guidelines should be used to choose the team? A.
high profile managers who will stand up to the other side B. a team
member to match each of the members on the other side's team C. a
team of lawyers and financial analysis D. those who have essential
skills and knowledge relevant to the negotiation.
Answer: those who have essential skills and knowledge relevant to
the negotiation
,◉ What signals the completion of the negotiation? A. an agreement
reached at the negotiation table B. a written and executed contract C.
finalized negotiation documentation D. selection of the type of
contract to be used.
Answer: a written and executed contract
◉ After the negotiation team is chosen what important preparatory
step should be taken next? A. establish the ground rules B. conduct a
mock negotiation C. agree on the goal of the negotiation D.
determine who will document the negotiation.
Answer: establish the ground rules
◉ A contractor has appealed a decision rendered by the authorities.
What determines if the contractor must continue working? A.
contract termination clause B. contract terms and conditions C.
contractor's scope of work D. request for equitable adjustment
(REA).
Answer: contract terms and conditions
◉ An agency's warehouse operator received a shipment of 50 boxes
of screws. After a cursory expection, the operator begins using the
screws immediately. After using about twenty of the screws over the
next two days, the operator is disturbed by the fact that 8 of the 20
screws used, cracked after about six hours of use. At that point, the
operator started to inspect the remaining boxes and realized that
several screws in each box appeared to have a crack or had what
,looked dlike a weak spot in the middle, concluding that the screws
were defective. The operator calls the seller and lets him know he is
revoking acceptance of the shipment. The seller says he cannot
revoke the shipment because the goods were accepted 2 days ago.
Legally, what is the best explanation of this situation? A. Within a
reasonable amount of time, the agency has a right to revoke
acceptance when they become aware of a latent defect. B. Because
the.
Answer: within a reasonable amount of time, the agency has a right
to revoke acceptance when they become aware of a latent defent
◉ An award for a large construction contract has been made and the
post-award conference has taken place. What should the contract
office do next? A. make sure the contractor understands the
technical requirements B. produce a formal report summarizing the
major issues and identify issues not resolved C. discuss payment
proceedings D. schedule a follow up meeting to monitor
performance.
Answer: produce a formal report summarizing the major issues and
identify issues not resolved
◉ An agency purchases color toner for their printers from a supplier
through a bid process. The delivery of the toner has been an issue
and recently the cartridges have been malfunctioning in the printers.
What should the buyer do first? A. terminate the contract for non-
performance B. document the performance in the supplier file and
notify the supplier for corrective action C. purchase the toner from
, the next low bidder D. finish the contract and remove the supplier
from the next bid.
Answer: document the performance in the supplier file and notify
the supplier for corrective action
◉ A buyer was informed that the roof of a new building delivered for
official occupancy six months ago was leaking. A third party roof
engineer hired by the agency determined that the leaking was due to
the inconsistent mil thickness of the roofing membrane material.
The buyer can request the roofing manufacturer to compensate
them for what reason? A. latent defect B. patent defect C. substantial
completion D. acceptance of minor nonconformities.
Answer: latent defect
◉ A contract is issued for a road resurfacing project. The contractor
commences the work but after a day, phones the buyer to say that
the project will be delayed. The contractor states the specifications
were not accurate and there is a requirement to add aggregate to
raise the road level. What is the buyer's first step? A. issue a
purchase order for the additional aggregate B. phone the project
authority to find out when the contractor started C. contact the legal
dept D. review the contract with the project authority and the
contractor to determine the problem.
Answer: review the contract with the project authority and the
contractor to determine the problem
PROCUREMENT DRILL PACK ANSWER SHEET
◉ The agency team is anticipating a tough negotiation. What action
should they take to ensure that they are protecting themselves from
making a bad agreement? A. conduct a mock negotiation B. establish
a bottom line C. develop a BATNA D. bring in a mediator.
Answer: develop a BATNA
◉ A team is trying to reach an amicable agreement with a supplier.
On what should they focus? A. the positions of both sides B. mutual
interests C. the bottom line D. the problem.
Answer: mutual interests
◉ An agency is about to enter the negotiation of a complex
agreement. What guidelines should be used to choose the team? A.
high profile managers who will stand up to the other side B. a team
member to match each of the members on the other side's team C. a
team of lawyers and financial analysis D. those who have essential
skills and knowledge relevant to the negotiation.
Answer: those who have essential skills and knowledge relevant to
the negotiation
,◉ What signals the completion of the negotiation? A. an agreement
reached at the negotiation table B. a written and executed contract C.
finalized negotiation documentation D. selection of the type of
contract to be used.
Answer: a written and executed contract
◉ After the negotiation team is chosen what important preparatory
step should be taken next? A. establish the ground rules B. conduct a
mock negotiation C. agree on the goal of the negotiation D.
determine who will document the negotiation.
Answer: establish the ground rules
◉ A contractor has appealed a decision rendered by the authorities.
What determines if the contractor must continue working? A.
contract termination clause B. contract terms and conditions C.
contractor's scope of work D. request for equitable adjustment
(REA).
Answer: contract terms and conditions
◉ An agency's warehouse operator received a shipment of 50 boxes
of screws. After a cursory expection, the operator begins using the
screws immediately. After using about twenty of the screws over the
next two days, the operator is disturbed by the fact that 8 of the 20
screws used, cracked after about six hours of use. At that point, the
operator started to inspect the remaining boxes and realized that
several screws in each box appeared to have a crack or had what
,looked dlike a weak spot in the middle, concluding that the screws
were defective. The operator calls the seller and lets him know he is
revoking acceptance of the shipment. The seller says he cannot
revoke the shipment because the goods were accepted 2 days ago.
Legally, what is the best explanation of this situation? A. Within a
reasonable amount of time, the agency has a right to revoke
acceptance when they become aware of a latent defect. B. Because
the.
Answer: within a reasonable amount of time, the agency has a right
to revoke acceptance when they become aware of a latent defent
◉ An award for a large construction contract has been made and the
post-award conference has taken place. What should the contract
office do next? A. make sure the contractor understands the
technical requirements B. produce a formal report summarizing the
major issues and identify issues not resolved C. discuss payment
proceedings D. schedule a follow up meeting to monitor
performance.
Answer: produce a formal report summarizing the major issues and
identify issues not resolved
◉ An agency purchases color toner for their printers from a supplier
through a bid process. The delivery of the toner has been an issue
and recently the cartridges have been malfunctioning in the printers.
What should the buyer do first? A. terminate the contract for non-
performance B. document the performance in the supplier file and
notify the supplier for corrective action C. purchase the toner from
, the next low bidder D. finish the contract and remove the supplier
from the next bid.
Answer: document the performance in the supplier file and notify
the supplier for corrective action
◉ A buyer was informed that the roof of a new building delivered for
official occupancy six months ago was leaking. A third party roof
engineer hired by the agency determined that the leaking was due to
the inconsistent mil thickness of the roofing membrane material.
The buyer can request the roofing manufacturer to compensate
them for what reason? A. latent defect B. patent defect C. substantial
completion D. acceptance of minor nonconformities.
Answer: latent defect
◉ A contract is issued for a road resurfacing project. The contractor
commences the work but after a day, phones the buyer to say that
the project will be delayed. The contractor states the specifications
were not accurate and there is a requirement to add aggregate to
raise the road level. What is the buyer's first step? A. issue a
purchase order for the additional aggregate B. phone the project
authority to find out when the contractor started C. contact the legal
dept D. review the contract with the project authority and the
contractor to determine the problem.
Answer: review the contract with the project authority and the
contractor to determine the problem
