2026-2027 CPPO PREP EXAM –
CERTIFIED PUBLIC PROCUREMENT
OFFICER STUDY GUIDE WITH
PROCUREMENT PRACTICE QUESTIONS
AND ANSWERS (COVERS ALL
CHAPTERS)
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.
C. How the goals are to be carried out.
Which of the following is an alternative to using bidder/sourcing lists?
A. Pre-qualification of vendors.
B. Past qualification of vendors.
C. Sole source purchasing
D. Electronic bid boards
D. Electronic bid boards
1. Good negotiated agreements are based on:
A. The interests of both parties
,B. A balance of power
C. The positions of both parties
D. Good friendships between the parties
A. The interests of both parties
In the risk control element of risk management, what is the difference between
avoidance and loss control? Give an example, if necessary.
Risk avoidance is a conscious decision not to expose the entity to a particular risk
of loss.
Loss Control is making a loss less likely to occur and less damaging when they do
occur.
What part of public contracting law does "collusion" represent?
A. Administrative Law
B. Law of Agency
C. Tort Law
D. Criminal Law
D. Criminal Law
Internal resistance, current crisis and political windows are all limitations primarily
of:
A. Creating good solicitations
B. Planning
,C. Changing our procurement rules
D. Conducting RFP evaluations
B. Planning
1. When procurement folks claim that we add value to the process of obtaining
needed goods and services, that means:
A. We do more than just issue solicitations.
B. We use value analysis techniques exclusively.
C. Our services are more valuable than other departments in the organization.
D. The dollar value of what we buy is the most important criteria by which to
judge us.
A. We do more than just issue solicitations.
1. There are six delays listed in the literature that are considered non-excusable
when it comes to contract performance.
Financial Difficulties
Lack of Materials
Labor Problems, excluding strikes
Lack of Equipment and Facilities
Lack of Knowledge
Reasonable Delays preceding award
Express, implied, inherent and apparent are all types of:
, A. Warranties
B. FOB delivery terms
C. Authority
D. Contracts
C. Authority
Constructive suspensions occur when a public agency is found to be responsible
for a work stoppage and yet they did not actually issue a suspension of work to the
contractor. There are seven examples noted in the literature
Agency Convenience,
Funding Delays,
Delays that include issuance of the notice to proceed
Delays that include issuance of change orders,
Site Availability,
Inspection,
Approvals
A medium-sized city has had a term contract in place for two years. The original
term of the contract was for up to three years. Usage of the contract has declined to
almost nothing and the purchasing manager has decided to cancel the contract.
Which of the following methods best addresses this action?
A. Termination for default
B. Issue a show cause notice
C. Termination for convenience
D. Issue notice of suspension
C. Termination for convenience
CERTIFIED PUBLIC PROCUREMENT
OFFICER STUDY GUIDE WITH
PROCUREMENT PRACTICE QUESTIONS
AND ANSWERS (COVERS ALL
CHAPTERS)
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.
C. How the goals are to be carried out.
Which of the following is an alternative to using bidder/sourcing lists?
A. Pre-qualification of vendors.
B. Past qualification of vendors.
C. Sole source purchasing
D. Electronic bid boards
D. Electronic bid boards
1. Good negotiated agreements are based on:
A. The interests of both parties
,B. A balance of power
C. The positions of both parties
D. Good friendships between the parties
A. The interests of both parties
In the risk control element of risk management, what is the difference between
avoidance and loss control? Give an example, if necessary.
Risk avoidance is a conscious decision not to expose the entity to a particular risk
of loss.
Loss Control is making a loss less likely to occur and less damaging when they do
occur.
What part of public contracting law does "collusion" represent?
A. Administrative Law
B. Law of Agency
C. Tort Law
D. Criminal Law
D. Criminal Law
Internal resistance, current crisis and political windows are all limitations primarily
of:
A. Creating good solicitations
B. Planning
,C. Changing our procurement rules
D. Conducting RFP evaluations
B. Planning
1. When procurement folks claim that we add value to the process of obtaining
needed goods and services, that means:
A. We do more than just issue solicitations.
B. We use value analysis techniques exclusively.
C. Our services are more valuable than other departments in the organization.
D. The dollar value of what we buy is the most important criteria by which to
judge us.
A. We do more than just issue solicitations.
1. There are six delays listed in the literature that are considered non-excusable
when it comes to contract performance.
Financial Difficulties
Lack of Materials
Labor Problems, excluding strikes
Lack of Equipment and Facilities
Lack of Knowledge
Reasonable Delays preceding award
Express, implied, inherent and apparent are all types of:
, A. Warranties
B. FOB delivery terms
C. Authority
D. Contracts
C. Authority
Constructive suspensions occur when a public agency is found to be responsible
for a work stoppage and yet they did not actually issue a suspension of work to the
contractor. There are seven examples noted in the literature
Agency Convenience,
Funding Delays,
Delays that include issuance of the notice to proceed
Delays that include issuance of change orders,
Site Availability,
Inspection,
Approvals
A medium-sized city has had a term contract in place for two years. The original
term of the contract was for up to three years. Usage of the contract has declined to
almost nothing and the purchasing manager has decided to cancel the contract.
Which of the following methods best addresses this action?
A. Termination for default
B. Issue a show cause notice
C. Termination for convenience
D. Issue notice of suspension
C. Termination for convenience
