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NCMA CPCM Quiz 2025/2026- Contract
Management Body of Knowledge (CMBOK)
Full Study Guide |Actual Exam with 100%
verified Questions and correct Answers|
grade A+
Recommended basic types of feedback - Correct-answer-Corrective,
confirmatory, motivating
A decisive leader is - Correct-answer-Confident and effective
Which of the following is a leadership process competency? (-a.
Character, -b. Credibility, -c. Confidence, -d. Cooperation) - Correct-
answer-Character
Which of the following is not a step in the 6-step Decision-Making
process to decisive decision making? (-a. Provide feedback, -b.
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Implement the decision, -c. Collect internal and external opinions , -d.
Pre-plan strategies to make the decision) - Correct-answer-Collect
internal and external opinions
What can reduce or even eliminate the creative process? - Correct-
answer-Forced consensus
In which decision-making step should one create objectives and goals? -
Correct-answer-Pre-plan strategies
An integrative thinker is: - Correct-answer-able to create innovative
solutions to problems
Step 4 of the 6-step Decision-Making Process advises leaders to create
a written plan that: - Correct-answer-Details the problem, determines
the root cause, and lists criteria to help choose a solution
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What reflects a leadership activity for a contract manager? (-a.
Resolving a dispute with a supplier., -b. Quoting the Federal Acquisition
Regulation., -c. Promptly responding to seller inquiries., -d. Developing
questions in response to a solicitation.) - Correct-answer-Resolving a
dispute with a supplier.
Which of the following describes a leader who is developing new
leaders? -a. Develops the bottom 20% of the workforce, -b. Treats
everyone the same, -c. Grows the organization by addition, -d. Focuses
on individual strengths) - Correct-answer-Focuses on individual
strengths
What best reflects the relationship between the leader and vision? -
Correct-answer-Leader + vision = result
Employee __________ is a major component of organizational success.
- Correct-answer-Motivation
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_________ and _________ competencies support the technical
application of contract management.. - Correct-answer-Leadership and
Management
Assuring your organization adheres to high ethical standards is an
example of what? - Correct-answer-A leader's focus on character
Which of the following can impede leaders from developing a vision?
(Failing to consult others, Focusing on the day-to-day, Being inflexible,
Living in the past) - Correct-answer-Living in the past
When a leader in your organization insists that you accomplish
something that you believe is unethical, it likely reflects what? -
Correct-answer-Abuse of power
Why would contract managers need vision? - Correct-answer-To drive
behaviors that achieve the mission
NCMA CPCM Quiz 2025/2026- Contract
Management Body of Knowledge (CMBOK)
Full Study Guide |Actual Exam with 100%
verified Questions and correct Answers|
grade A+
Recommended basic types of feedback - Correct-answer-Corrective,
confirmatory, motivating
A decisive leader is - Correct-answer-Confident and effective
Which of the following is a leadership process competency? (-a.
Character, -b. Credibility, -c. Confidence, -d. Cooperation) - Correct-
answer-Character
Which of the following is not a step in the 6-step Decision-Making
process to decisive decision making? (-a. Provide feedback, -b.
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Implement the decision, -c. Collect internal and external opinions , -d.
Pre-plan strategies to make the decision) - Correct-answer-Collect
internal and external opinions
What can reduce or even eliminate the creative process? - Correct-
answer-Forced consensus
In which decision-making step should one create objectives and goals? -
Correct-answer-Pre-plan strategies
An integrative thinker is: - Correct-answer-able to create innovative
solutions to problems
Step 4 of the 6-step Decision-Making Process advises leaders to create
a written plan that: - Correct-answer-Details the problem, determines
the root cause, and lists criteria to help choose a solution
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What reflects a leadership activity for a contract manager? (-a.
Resolving a dispute with a supplier., -b. Quoting the Federal Acquisition
Regulation., -c. Promptly responding to seller inquiries., -d. Developing
questions in response to a solicitation.) - Correct-answer-Resolving a
dispute with a supplier.
Which of the following describes a leader who is developing new
leaders? -a. Develops the bottom 20% of the workforce, -b. Treats
everyone the same, -c. Grows the organization by addition, -d. Focuses
on individual strengths) - Correct-answer-Focuses on individual
strengths
What best reflects the relationship between the leader and vision? -
Correct-answer-Leader + vision = result
Employee __________ is a major component of organizational success.
- Correct-answer-Motivation
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_________ and _________ competencies support the technical
application of contract management.. - Correct-answer-Leadership and
Management
Assuring your organization adheres to high ethical standards is an
example of what? - Correct-answer-A leader's focus on character
Which of the following can impede leaders from developing a vision?
(Failing to consult others, Focusing on the day-to-day, Being inflexible,
Living in the past) - Correct-answer-Living in the past
When a leader in your organization insists that you accomplish
something that you believe is unethical, it likely reflects what? -
Correct-answer-Abuse of power
Why would contract managers need vision? - Correct-answer-To drive
behaviors that achieve the mission
