CPPB PREP GUIDE QUIZZES (NEWEST)
WITH COMPLETE QUESTIONS AND
CORRECT ANSWERS RATED A+
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 Correct 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
Correct 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) Correct 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
Correct Answer within a reasonable amount of time, the
agency has a right to revoke acceptance when they become
aware of a latent defect
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 Correct 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 Correct Answer document the
performance in the supplier file and notify the supplier for
corrective action
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 Correct Answer $29,000
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 Correct Answer schedule a pre-
bid conference
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 Correct Answer life
cycle cost analysis
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 Correct Answer $199,100
The Sherriff's Dept is requesting that a solicitation be put out for
commissary 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 Correct
Answer brand name or approved
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 contract B. spot
purchase C. time and materials contract D. term contract Correct
Answer definite quantity term contract
WITH COMPLETE QUESTIONS AND
CORRECT ANSWERS RATED A+
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 Correct 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
Correct 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) Correct 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
Correct Answer within a reasonable amount of time, the
agency has a right to revoke acceptance when they become
aware of a latent defect
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 Correct 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 Correct Answer document the
performance in the supplier file and notify the supplier for
corrective action
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 Correct Answer $29,000
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 Correct Answer schedule a pre-
bid conference
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 Correct Answer life
cycle cost analysis
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 Correct Answer $199,100
The Sherriff's Dept is requesting that a solicitation be put out for
commissary 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 Correct
Answer brand name or approved
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 contract B. spot
purchase C. time and materials contract D. term contract Correct
Answer definite quantity term contract
