CPPO PRACTICE TEST COMPILATION
BUNDLE 2026 QUESTIONS WITH
COMPLETE SOLUTIONS GRADED A+
⩥In preparing to write a specification or scope of work, we may want to
consider one of two methods of gathering facts or details from potential
vendors. We can invite several of them to come to our agency and make
a presentation or we can cast a wider net with this technique
A. Request for qualifications
B. Request for proposals
C. Request for information
D. Request for exemption
Answer: C. Request for information
⩥This seller pricing strategy, in which prices are defined by the range of
products offered, is known as:
A. Market-oriented
B. Cost-based
C. Market-based
D. Value-based
Answer: A. Market-oriented
,⩥The common law rule that prevents extrinsic evidence of past
agreements or terms from being considered when interpreting an
existing contract is known as the _____________
A. Parole Evidence Rule
B. Parol Evidence Rule
C. Petrol Evidence Rule
D. Payroll Evidence Rule
Answer: B. Parol Evidence Rule
⩥This item in a strategic plan describes the agency's purpose for
existing.
Answer: Mission Statement.
⩥Why is the Request for Proposal (RFP) process often perceived as
problematic by an agency's leadership?
A. The award decision is very quantifiable.
B. The award decision is based on qualitative variables.
C. The price is rarely known on award.
D. The outcome of the RFP process is difficult to justify.
Answer: B. The award decision is based on qualitative variables.
⩥A university is prepared to sign a contract to add 10 classrooms for a
new program. Registration for the program will begin in 9 months if the
project is completed on time and 6 months if the contractor completes
,the project early. During the negotiations, the university offered the
contractor an additional $50,000 to complete the project in six months.
What type of contract pricing is the university using?
A. Fixed-price with redetermination
B. Fixed-price incentive
C. Cost sharing
D. Cost plus fixed fee
Answer: B. Fixed-price incentive
⩥Laws governing public records, open meetings and freedom of
information are known by this illuminating phrase.
Answer: The Sunshine Law
⩥Which of the following analysis methods looks at the availability of
competition and alternative products?
A. Demand analysis
B. Market analysis
C. Supplier analysis
D. Value analysis
Answer: C. Supplier analysis
⩥The ABA Model Procurement Code lists six methods of source
selection
, Answer: Competitive Sealed Bids
Competitive Sealed Proposals
Small Purchases
Sole Source Procurement
Emergency Procurement
Competitive Selection for Services or Architect-Engineer and Land
Surveying Services.
⩥Unity of command; equality of authority & responsibility; and span of
control & delegation are three essential principles of which aspect of
management?
A. Staffing
B. Planning
C. Directing
D. Organizing
Answer: D. Organizing
⩥Strategies identify methods to achieve specific goals. Goals identify
what the organization wants to achieve and objectives identify...
A. When the goals will be carried out.
B. Where the goals will take place.
C. How the goals are to be carried out.
D. How the goals will improve the budget.
BUNDLE 2026 QUESTIONS WITH
COMPLETE SOLUTIONS GRADED A+
⩥In preparing to write a specification or scope of work, we may want to
consider one of two methods of gathering facts or details from potential
vendors. We can invite several of them to come to our agency and make
a presentation or we can cast a wider net with this technique
A. Request for qualifications
B. Request for proposals
C. Request for information
D. Request for exemption
Answer: C. Request for information
⩥This seller pricing strategy, in which prices are defined by the range of
products offered, is known as:
A. Market-oriented
B. Cost-based
C. Market-based
D. Value-based
Answer: A. Market-oriented
,⩥The common law rule that prevents extrinsic evidence of past
agreements or terms from being considered when interpreting an
existing contract is known as the _____________
A. Parole Evidence Rule
B. Parol Evidence Rule
C. Petrol Evidence Rule
D. Payroll Evidence Rule
Answer: B. Parol Evidence Rule
⩥This item in a strategic plan describes the agency's purpose for
existing.
Answer: Mission Statement.
⩥Why is the Request for Proposal (RFP) process often perceived as
problematic by an agency's leadership?
A. The award decision is very quantifiable.
B. The award decision is based on qualitative variables.
C. The price is rarely known on award.
D. The outcome of the RFP process is difficult to justify.
Answer: B. The award decision is based on qualitative variables.
⩥A university is prepared to sign a contract to add 10 classrooms for a
new program. Registration for the program will begin in 9 months if the
project is completed on time and 6 months if the contractor completes
,the project early. During the negotiations, the university offered the
contractor an additional $50,000 to complete the project in six months.
What type of contract pricing is the university using?
A. Fixed-price with redetermination
B. Fixed-price incentive
C. Cost sharing
D. Cost plus fixed fee
Answer: B. Fixed-price incentive
⩥Laws governing public records, open meetings and freedom of
information are known by this illuminating phrase.
Answer: The Sunshine Law
⩥Which of the following analysis methods looks at the availability of
competition and alternative products?
A. Demand analysis
B. Market analysis
C. Supplier analysis
D. Value analysis
Answer: C. Supplier analysis
⩥The ABA Model Procurement Code lists six methods of source
selection
, Answer: Competitive Sealed Bids
Competitive Sealed Proposals
Small Purchases
Sole Source Procurement
Emergency Procurement
Competitive Selection for Services or Architect-Engineer and Land
Surveying Services.
⩥Unity of command; equality of authority & responsibility; and span of
control & delegation are three essential principles of which aspect of
management?
A. Staffing
B. Planning
C. Directing
D. Organizing
Answer: D. Organizing
⩥Strategies identify methods to achieve specific goals. Goals identify
what the organization wants to achieve and objectives identify...
A. When the goals will be carried out.
B. Where the goals will take place.
C. How the goals are to be carried out.
D. How the goals will improve the budget.
