CPPB Full Prep Questions And Answers
1. An entity purchases several different types of mobile phones to meet em-
ployees' preferences. This is causing inefficiencies. What action can be taken
to address and correct the inefficiencies? A. creation of performance specifi-
cations B. sole sourcing C. benchmarking D. standardization: standardization
2. A buyer has been invited to join a supplier account rep for lunch to discuss
the performance of a contract. How should the buyer respond to the invitation?
A. decline the supplier's offer and suggest a meeting in the office B. join the
supplier for lunch, but pay for himself C. ask the end user to join the supplier
and the buyer for lunch anc count it as a business meeting D. report the
supplier to the supervisor: decline the supplier's offer and suggest a meeting in
the office
3. A buyer has been working on a solicitation for several days. Now the end
users have requested that the buyer mail the bid only to local suppliers. How
should the buyer respond to this request? Add language to the bid that only lo-
cal suppliers can submit proposals B. explain that agency procedures require
that all bids be electronically posted to allow for open and fair competition C.
explain that he can only put "Buy America" language in bid specifications: -
explain that agency procedures require that all bids be electronically posted to allow
for open and fair competition
4. The ratio between inputs such as staff hours or salary and outputs is a way
of measuring what attribute? A. efficiency B. effectiveness C. contributions D.
progress: efficiency
5. Legislation enacting a sustainable procurement initiative was passed dur-
ing this legislative session. The agency has a limited staff and resources with
which to implement the legislation. What type of program would be most easily
implemented? A. alternative fuel vehicles B. energy efficient equipment C.
recycled paper D. comprehensive recycling program: recycled paper
6. At an entity hosted small business educational and outreach workshop, the
entity small business program coordinator noticed that only a few suppliers
are actively participating in asking questions and discussion. In reaction, she
works diligently to engage other suppliers who are not contributing. What role
is she assuming? A. encourager B. observer C. information seeker D. gate
keeper: gate keeper
7. The city's IT dept has a need to purchase 20 copies of a how-to-use
over-the-counter software book for various user departments within the
agency. The book is commonly available and it is estimated that the total cost
would be $900, which is below the established bid threshold. The buyer has
confirmed that the book is not currently on any agency contracts. Which type
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of purchase is considered most economical in this case? A. emergency B.
sole source C. pcard D. invitation for bids: pcard
8. A buyer wishes to enter into a cooperative purchase with a regional alliance
that could save a great deal of money. What is the buyer's first step? A.
Determine if there is legal authority to do this B. Determine if the cost is
advantageous C. Determine if local suppliers are impacted D. Determine if your
terms and conditions are in compliance: determine if there is legal authority to
do this
9. While on vacation the Chief Procurement Officer left a Procurement Manag-
er in charge of operations via an interoffice memo. The Procurement Manager
was faced with an emergency purchase that needed signature for $50K. What
gives him the authority to sign for this emergency purchase? A. apparent
authority B. express authority C. the Procurement Manager has authority
to sign because it is an emergency purchase D. implied authority: express
authority
10. An agency with a local small business preference program is accepting
bids for a roofing project. Only Company C is in the local jurisdiction. Busi-
nesses located outside the local jurisdiction will have 5% of the bid amount
added to their total bid amount. Company A bids $49,300. Company B bids
$49,150. Company C bids $51,650. Company D bids $51,640. Which company
should receive the award based on total low bid?: B $49,150
11. When all mandatory requirements of a bid are met, what is the value of
competitive quotes and competitive sealed bids? A. drives a decision based
on price B. provides evaluation guidelines on which to base the award C. pro-
vides a reliable indicator of a robust supplier market D. it has no value: drives
a decision based on price
12. What is the purpose of a cost analysis? A. compares each price quoted
the entity as a result of the bid process B. an attempt to protect reasonable
cost in a cost benefit analysis C. helps determine the supplier's costs actually
incurred for the nonstandard items D. helps determine functional require-
ments at the lowest possible cost without impacting need and suitability: helps
determine the supplier's costs actually incurred for the nonstandard items
13. The Sherriff's Dept is planning on acquiring a scanner to be used on
work release inmates entering and leaving the jail. The scanner will have a
lifespan of 10 years. The price for the scanner is $11,000. Maintenance must be
performed on this machine monthly to ensure accuracy. Monthly maintenance
will be $150. What is the life cycle cost for this entire purchase? A. $11,000 B.
$29,000 C. $18,000 D. $36,000: $29,000
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14. Dept of Water Resources is preparing a bid document for a new and
complex composite water meter. What action should the buyer take to better
ensure responsive bids? A. use brand name or equivalent specifications B.
determine the industry standards for meter suppliers C. determine the life
cycle cost of the meter D. schedule a pre-bid conference: schedule a pre-bid
conference
15. An agency is deciding whether to purchase new or used riding mowers.
What is the most appropriate analysis method to use to make this decision?
A. historical price analysis B. life cycle cost analysis C. cost analysis D. price
analysis: life cycle cost analysis
16. Five entity owned buildings are under renovation and the parts of these
renovations incude replacing the flooring. Each building has an estimated
4400 sq ft of floor surface that will require new flooring. 65% will be tile and
35% will be hardwood. If the tile is $8.00 per sq ft for the supply and install,
what is the estimated cost of this project? A. $39,820 B. $418,000 C. $218,900
D. $199,100: $199,100
17. The Sherriff's Dept is requesting that a solicitation be put out for commis-
sary items for the county jail. To assist in maintaining order and for the safety
of county employees and the inmates, the dept is providing the buyer with a
list of specific items to be procured. Little to no deviation from this list will
be allowed. Under the circumstances, what is the most appropriate type of
specifications taht the buyer should use? A. combination B. design C. brand
name or approved equal D. performance: brand name or approved
18. A Dept Manager has requested that the Procurement Dept issue a request
for bids for their yearly supply of pipe and fittings. The buyer researched the
market and found pricing for pipe and fittings remained relatively stable. What
type of contract should the buyer recommend? A. definite quantity term con-
tract B. spot purchase C. time and materials contract D. term contract: definite
quantity term contract
19. The Corrections Dept has a budget of $1,000,000 annually for the purchase
of frozen vegetables. The buyer will issue an invitation for bids. How should
the budget value be handled in the solicitation? A. should be included to
help the bidders understand their effort or quality B. should be included to
create a level playing field which enhances the quality and competitiveness
of responses C. it is nonessential information for formulating a bid for this
type of procurement D. including the budget will tend to push up the bid
values: should be included to create a level playing field which enhances the quality
and competitiveness of responses
1. An entity purchases several different types of mobile phones to meet em-
ployees' preferences. This is causing inefficiencies. What action can be taken
to address and correct the inefficiencies? A. creation of performance specifi-
cations B. sole sourcing C. benchmarking D. standardization: standardization
2. A buyer has been invited to join a supplier account rep for lunch to discuss
the performance of a contract. How should the buyer respond to the invitation?
A. decline the supplier's offer and suggest a meeting in the office B. join the
supplier for lunch, but pay for himself C. ask the end user to join the supplier
and the buyer for lunch anc count it as a business meeting D. report the
supplier to the supervisor: decline the supplier's offer and suggest a meeting in
the office
3. A buyer has been working on a solicitation for several days. Now the end
users have requested that the buyer mail the bid only to local suppliers. How
should the buyer respond to this request? Add language to the bid that only lo-
cal suppliers can submit proposals B. explain that agency procedures require
that all bids be electronically posted to allow for open and fair competition C.
explain that he can only put "Buy America" language in bid specifications: -
explain that agency procedures require that all bids be electronically posted to allow
for open and fair competition
4. The ratio between inputs such as staff hours or salary and outputs is a way
of measuring what attribute? A. efficiency B. effectiveness C. contributions D.
progress: efficiency
5. Legislation enacting a sustainable procurement initiative was passed dur-
ing this legislative session. The agency has a limited staff and resources with
which to implement the legislation. What type of program would be most easily
implemented? A. alternative fuel vehicles B. energy efficient equipment C.
recycled paper D. comprehensive recycling program: recycled paper
6. At an entity hosted small business educational and outreach workshop, the
entity small business program coordinator noticed that only a few suppliers
are actively participating in asking questions and discussion. In reaction, she
works diligently to engage other suppliers who are not contributing. What role
is she assuming? A. encourager B. observer C. information seeker D. gate
keeper: gate keeper
7. The city's IT dept has a need to purchase 20 copies of a how-to-use
over-the-counter software book for various user departments within the
agency. The book is commonly available and it is estimated that the total cost
would be $900, which is below the established bid threshold. The buyer has
confirmed that the book is not currently on any agency contracts. Which type
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of purchase is considered most economical in this case? A. emergency B.
sole source C. pcard D. invitation for bids: pcard
8. A buyer wishes to enter into a cooperative purchase with a regional alliance
that could save a great deal of money. What is the buyer's first step? A.
Determine if there is legal authority to do this B. Determine if the cost is
advantageous C. Determine if local suppliers are impacted D. Determine if your
terms and conditions are in compliance: determine if there is legal authority to
do this
9. While on vacation the Chief Procurement Officer left a Procurement Manag-
er in charge of operations via an interoffice memo. The Procurement Manager
was faced with an emergency purchase that needed signature for $50K. What
gives him the authority to sign for this emergency purchase? A. apparent
authority B. express authority C. the Procurement Manager has authority
to sign because it is an emergency purchase D. implied authority: express
authority
10. An agency with a local small business preference program is accepting
bids for a roofing project. Only Company C is in the local jurisdiction. Busi-
nesses located outside the local jurisdiction will have 5% of the bid amount
added to their total bid amount. Company A bids $49,300. Company B bids
$49,150. Company C bids $51,650. Company D bids $51,640. Which company
should receive the award based on total low bid?: B $49,150
11. When all mandatory requirements of a bid are met, what is the value of
competitive quotes and competitive sealed bids? A. drives a decision based
on price B. provides evaluation guidelines on which to base the award C. pro-
vides a reliable indicator of a robust supplier market D. it has no value: drives
a decision based on price
12. What is the purpose of a cost analysis? A. compares each price quoted
the entity as a result of the bid process B. an attempt to protect reasonable
cost in a cost benefit analysis C. helps determine the supplier's costs actually
incurred for the nonstandard items D. helps determine functional require-
ments at the lowest possible cost without impacting need and suitability: helps
determine the supplier's costs actually incurred for the nonstandard items
13. The Sherriff's Dept is planning on acquiring a scanner to be used on
work release inmates entering and leaving the jail. The scanner will have a
lifespan of 10 years. The price for the scanner is $11,000. Maintenance must be
performed on this machine monthly to ensure accuracy. Monthly maintenance
will be $150. What is the life cycle cost for this entire purchase? A. $11,000 B.
$29,000 C. $18,000 D. $36,000: $29,000
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14. Dept of Water Resources is preparing a bid document for a new and
complex composite water meter. What action should the buyer take to better
ensure responsive bids? A. use brand name or equivalent specifications B.
determine the industry standards for meter suppliers C. determine the life
cycle cost of the meter D. schedule a pre-bid conference: schedule a pre-bid
conference
15. An agency is deciding whether to purchase new or used riding mowers.
What is the most appropriate analysis method to use to make this decision?
A. historical price analysis B. life cycle cost analysis C. cost analysis D. price
analysis: life cycle cost analysis
16. Five entity owned buildings are under renovation and the parts of these
renovations incude replacing the flooring. Each building has an estimated
4400 sq ft of floor surface that will require new flooring. 65% will be tile and
35% will be hardwood. If the tile is $8.00 per sq ft for the supply and install,
what is the estimated cost of this project? A. $39,820 B. $418,000 C. $218,900
D. $199,100: $199,100
17. The Sherriff's Dept is requesting that a solicitation be put out for commis-
sary items for the county jail. To assist in maintaining order and for the safety
of county employees and the inmates, the dept is providing the buyer with a
list of specific items to be procured. Little to no deviation from this list will
be allowed. Under the circumstances, what is the most appropriate type of
specifications taht the buyer should use? A. combination B. design C. brand
name or approved equal D. performance: brand name or approved
18. A Dept Manager has requested that the Procurement Dept issue a request
for bids for their yearly supply of pipe and fittings. The buyer researched the
market and found pricing for pipe and fittings remained relatively stable. What
type of contract should the buyer recommend? A. definite quantity term con-
tract B. spot purchase C. time and materials contract D. term contract: definite
quantity term contract
19. The Corrections Dept has a budget of $1,000,000 annually for the purchase
of frozen vegetables. The buyer will issue an invitation for bids. How should
the budget value be handled in the solicitation? A. should be included to
help the bidders understand their effort or quality B. should be included to
create a level playing field which enhances the quality and competitiveness
of responses C. it is nonessential information for formulating a bid for this
type of procurement D. including the budget will tend to push up the bid
values: should be included to create a level playing field which enhances the quality
and competitiveness of responses
