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An entity purchases several different types of mobile phones to meet employees'
preferences. This is causing inefficiencies. What action can be taken to address
and correct the inefficiencies? A. creation of performance specifications B. sole
sourcing C. benchmarking D. standardization - (ANSWER)standardization
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 - (ANSWER)decline the supplier's offer and suggest a meeting in the
office
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 local 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 - (ANSWER)explain that
agency procedures require that all bids be electronically posted to allow for open
and fair competition
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 - (ANSWER)efficiency
,Legislation enacting a sustainable procurement initiative was passed during 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 - (ANSWER)recycled paper
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 - (ANSWER)gate
keeper
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 of purchase is considered most
economical in this case? A. emergency B. sole source C. pcard D. invitation for
bids - (ANSWER)pcard
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 - (ANSWER)determine if there is legal authority to
do this
,While on vacation the Chief Procurement Officer left a Procurement Manager 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 - (ANSWER)express authority
An agency with a local small business preference program is accepting bids for a
roofing project. Only Company C is in the local jurisdiction. Businesses 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? - (ANSWER)B $49,150
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. provides a
reliable indicator of a robust supplier market D. it has no value - (ANSWER)drives
a decision based on price
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 requirements at the lowest
possible cost without impacting need and suitability - (ANSWER)helps determine
the supplier's costs actually incurred for the nonstandard items
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 - (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 - (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 -
(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 -
(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
verified detailed solutions (MULTIPLE CHOICES)
|complete solutions |A+ GRADED |100% CORRECT!!
An entity purchases several different types of mobile phones to meet employees'
preferences. This is causing inefficiencies. What action can be taken to address
and correct the inefficiencies? A. creation of performance specifications B. sole
sourcing C. benchmarking D. standardization - (ANSWER)standardization
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 - (ANSWER)decline the supplier's offer and suggest a meeting in the
office
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 local 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 - (ANSWER)explain that
agency procedures require that all bids be electronically posted to allow for open
and fair competition
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 - (ANSWER)efficiency
,Legislation enacting a sustainable procurement initiative was passed during 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 - (ANSWER)recycled paper
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 - (ANSWER)gate
keeper
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 of purchase is considered most
economical in this case? A. emergency B. sole source C. pcard D. invitation for
bids - (ANSWER)pcard
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 - (ANSWER)determine if there is legal authority to
do this
,While on vacation the Chief Procurement Officer left a Procurement Manager 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 - (ANSWER)express authority
An agency with a local small business preference program is accepting bids for a
roofing project. Only Company C is in the local jurisdiction. Businesses 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? - (ANSWER)B $49,150
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. provides a
reliable indicator of a robust supplier market D. it has no value - (ANSWER)drives
a decision based on price
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 requirements at the lowest
possible cost without impacting need and suitability - (ANSWER)helps determine
the supplier's costs actually incurred for the nonstandard items
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 - (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 - (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 -
(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 -
(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
