NPMA - CPPS MODULE 2 2023/2024 with Complete Solutions

MOVEMENT - ANSWER-(1) The act or process of moving. (2) A change of place or position. (3) The physical relocation of property from one area to another. MOVEMENT - ANSWER-The primary concerns are ensuring the move is completed without damage to the asset and the property record reflects an accurate location. THE PROCESS OF MOVEMENT - ANSWER-When items are requisitioned from inventories held at a warehouse or storage facility, the requisition is approved by an appropriate member of management and forwarded manually or electronically to the warehouse supervisor. OFF-SITE MOVEMENTS - ANSWER-General Policy: property is not to be removed from authorized locations. However, to facilitate the continuous flow of activities in support of organizational objectives. Policy permits home or other off-site use of equipment. PROPERTY MOVEMENT DOCUMENTS - ANSWER-The movement of property must be authorized and documentation generated to show changes in quantities and location. Movement documents or electronic transactions must be posted to the property record and retained in the property management files for audit purposes. EQUIPMENT LOG OUT FORM - ANSWER-This form is used to track the short-term movement of equipment from an established equipment pool for multiple users. EQUIPMENT LOG OUT FORM contents - ANSWER-Contains the user's name, time out and time in, the item description, quantity, tag number and serial number. SHIPPING - ANSWER-Is the movement of property from one geographical area to another, usually via commercial carrier. PACKAGING ECONOMY - ANSWER-Means obtaining the maximum output of adequately-protected items at minimum cost. Management must ensure under or over packing do not occur. UNDER PACKING - ANSWER-Providing inadequate protection. OVER PACKING - ANSWER-The excessive application of preservatives, packaging, or packing materials. (Preservatives include dry ice desiccants (a substance that absorbs water) and coatings.