CPPB EXAM PREP 435 2026 CONTRACT
MANAGEMENT REVIEW QUESTIONS ANSWERS
VERIFIED GUIDE
◉ 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
MANAGEMENT REVIEW QUESTIONS ANSWERS
VERIFIED GUIDE
◉ 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
