Guide questions with answers \| \| \|
NIGP-CPP - CORRECT ANSWERS ✔✔National Institute of Governmental
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Purchasing Certification Program
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Cumulative Average Pass Rate - CORRECT ANSWERS ✔✔71.6% of candidates
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pass the exam
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Cumulative Average Fail Rate - CORRECT ANSWERS ✔✔28.4% of
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candidates fail the exam \| \| \|
Knowledge-Based Exam - CORRECT ANSWERS ✔✔Tests clear knowledge
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through direct questions
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Competency-Based Exam - CORRECT ANSWERS ✔✔Assesses real-life \| \| \| \| \| \| \|
scenario handling and skills
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Procurement Best Practices - CORRECT ANSWERS ✔✔Guidelines for
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effective procurement decision-making
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Course Design Focus - CORRECT ANSWERS ✔✔Engagement and
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competency, not exam preparation \| \| \|
,Strategic Goals - CORRECT ANSWERS ✔✔Align procurement objectives
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with entity-wide plans
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Procurement Mission - CORRECT ANSWERS ✔✔Purpose of procurement
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within the organization
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Strategic Plan Components - CORRECT ANSWERS ✔✔Mission, vision,
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values, and execution plan
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Process Mapping - CORRECT ANSWERS ✔✔Visual tool to identify gaps in
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procurement processes \|
Flowchart - CORRECT ANSWERS ✔✔Diagram representing a process's steps
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and decisions
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Cross-Functional Flowchart - CORRECT ANSWERS ✔✔Flowchart showing \| \| \| \| \| \| \|
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Policy & Legislation Focus - CORRECT ANSWERS ✔✔Creating fair and
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transparent procurement policies \| \|
Authority to Contract - CORRECT ANSWERS ✔✔Legal power granted by
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, Engaging Legislative Process - CORRECT ANSWERS ✔✔Involvement in
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legislation to support procurement interests
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Procurement Values - CORRECT ANSWERS ✔✔Principles guiding
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procurement policies and practices \| \| \|
Strategic vs Tactical Planning - CORRECT ANSWERS ✔✔Strategic focuses on
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long-term; tactical on short-term actions
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Risk Management in Procurement - CORRECT ANSWERS ✔✔Identifying and
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mitigating potential procurement risks
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Maximizing Competition - CORRECT ANSWERS ✔✔Encouraging multiple
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bids for better procurement outcomes
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Integrity and Transparency - CORRECT ANSWERS ✔✔Ensuring honesty and
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openness in procurement processes
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Social and Economic Objectives - CORRECT ANSWERS ✔✔Goals that
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support community and economic development
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Enabling legislation - CORRECT ANSWERS ✔✔Law granting authority to an
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entity.
Dillon Rule - CORRECT ANSWERS ✔✔Narrow interpretation of local
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government authority. \|