CPPB PREP COURSE - PRACTICE
TEST QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
D) FORMING - ANSWER-The members of the team are getting to know one another
and learning about the knowledge and skills that each brings to the team. At what
phase of development is this team? A) Performing, B) Norming, C) Storming, D)
Forming
B) ISSUE A CHANGE ORDER UNDER THE EXISTING CONTRACT - ANSWER-A
supplier has completed the work identified in the specifications, but the govt agency
has determined that addtl work is required to complete the project. What should the
buyer do to get this work done? A) Inspect and reject the work, B) Issue a change
order under the existing contract, C) Let the contractor perform the additional work
and then determine a fair & reasonable price for that work, D) Withhold final
acceptance of the project until the supplier completes the additional work.
D) COST AVOIDANCE - ANSWER-A procurement dept is diligent to ensure that a
solicitation does not have to be cancelled and re-completed. This activity achieves
what organizational goal? A) Value Analysis, B) Cost Reduction, C) Efficiency, D)
Cost Avoidance
C) PROVIDES A COMMON REPOSITORY FOR DATA - ANSWER-Which of the
following is a benefit of an automated procurement system? A) Reduces
communication entering the system from outside of the organization, B) Prevents
incorrect information being shared among stakeholders, C) Provides a common
repository for data, D) Ensures purchasing controls all information and decisions.
B) COOPERATIVE CONTRACT - ANSWER-The agency would like to "piggyback"
its purchases with other agencies that are participating in cooperative purchasing.
When using a "piggyback" method, what would the arrangement be called? A)
Cooperative Solicitation, B) Cooperative Contract, C) Cooperative Organization, D)
Piggyback RFP
B) RECORDER - ANSWER-On the team Susan writes down key points on a flip
chart pad. What team role is Susan playing? A) Leader, B) Recorder, C) Facilitator,
D) Time Keeper
B) CAPITAL FUND - ANSWER-A govt agency processed a purchase requisition for
the purchase of 250 street lights with new LED light fixtures. Which fund should a
purchasing agent check to confirm that the money was available for this purchase?
A) Fiduciary Fund, B) Capital Fund, C) Operating Fund, D) Debt Service Fund
C) IMPLIED WARRANTY - ANSWER-A building contract to do certain work,
contains within itself an unwritten customer expectation that the work shall be done
in a professional manner is representative of which of the following: A) Full Warranty,
B) Express Warranty, C) Implied Warranty, D) Implied Authority
, B) DETERMINE IF THE ITEM IS AVAILABLE IN SURPLUS STOCK - ANSWER-
Upon receipt of a Purchase Requisition for a small buy commodity, what is the first
step the buyer should take? A) Issue a solicitation, as appropriate to the dollar
threshold established by the entity, B) Determine if the item is available in surplus
stock, C) Determine if there are other rqmts within the ITB that could be combined
for a larger quantity, D) Solicit at least three quotes from valid sources
C) INVENTORY MANAGEMENT - ANSWER-The county garage manager is
responsible for maintaining stock of often-used commodities such as air filters,
engine oil, and brake pads. In order not to overstock, he forecasts the anticipated
need based on historical data and making an analysis to determine if any changes in
future requirements are anticipated. This analysis is a key function of what process?
A) Future usage, B) JIT delivery, C) Inventory Management, D) Supplier Managed
Inventory
B) MANY LEASE AGREEMENTS WILL NOT PERMIT MODIFICATIONS OF ANY
KIND TO THE LEASED EQUIPMENT - ANSWER-An agency mgr submitted a
request for a 5yr lease on a special tractor that he plans to modify and use for raking
the beach during summer. He has money in his budget to cover the lease cost.
What's the most important thing to consider before going forward with the leasing
process? A) The monthly cost of the lease may go up in the 2nd yr if it is not priced
into the original lease agreement B) Many lease agreements will not permit
modifications of any kind to the leased equipment, C) Check the lease agreement for
cancellation provisions D) This decision is not a function of procurement & should be
made by the user dept
B) TRANSFORMING MISSION, GOALS AND OBJECTIVES INTO MEASURABLE
ACTIVITIES - ANSWER-Strategic procurement planning (SP2) involves: A)
Allocating limited resources among different priorities, B) Transforming mission,
goals and objectives into measurable activities, C) Using SWOT to identify strategic
barriers & opportunities, D) Planning to take advantage of political changes
B) CONTACT ALL OTHER BIDDERS TO DETERMINE WHY THEY DID NOT BID
ON THE AGENCY'S REQUIREMENTS - ANSWER-Over the last six years, a buyer
has been responsible for soliciting bids and making awards for purchases of milk for
each of the 12 schools in his district. Although he has solicited more than four
different milk providers during this time, a well known supplier is the only one that
provides a bid response & the bid prices increase by 1.5% each year. Based on this
pattern of bidding, what action should the buyer take? A) Stop sending IFBs to the
well known supplier, B) Contact all other bidders to determine why they did not bid
on the agency's requirements, C) Report the well-known supplier to the State
Auditors for violation of anti-competition laws, D) Report the well-known supplier to
the State Inspector General for violation of anti-competition laws
A) DELAY START OF THE PROJECT - ANSWER-When an award protest is filed
with your agency, the procurement professional should: A) Delay start of the project,
B) Start the project since time is on the essence, C) Decide whether or not to start
the project based on funding source for the project D) Seek a judicial decision
TEST QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
D) FORMING - ANSWER-The members of the team are getting to know one another
and learning about the knowledge and skills that each brings to the team. At what
phase of development is this team? A) Performing, B) Norming, C) Storming, D)
Forming
B) ISSUE A CHANGE ORDER UNDER THE EXISTING CONTRACT - ANSWER-A
supplier has completed the work identified in the specifications, but the govt agency
has determined that addtl work is required to complete the project. What should the
buyer do to get this work done? A) Inspect and reject the work, B) Issue a change
order under the existing contract, C) Let the contractor perform the additional work
and then determine a fair & reasonable price for that work, D) Withhold final
acceptance of the project until the supplier completes the additional work.
D) COST AVOIDANCE - ANSWER-A procurement dept is diligent to ensure that a
solicitation does not have to be cancelled and re-completed. This activity achieves
what organizational goal? A) Value Analysis, B) Cost Reduction, C) Efficiency, D)
Cost Avoidance
C) PROVIDES A COMMON REPOSITORY FOR DATA - ANSWER-Which of the
following is a benefit of an automated procurement system? A) Reduces
communication entering the system from outside of the organization, B) Prevents
incorrect information being shared among stakeholders, C) Provides a common
repository for data, D) Ensures purchasing controls all information and decisions.
B) COOPERATIVE CONTRACT - ANSWER-The agency would like to "piggyback"
its purchases with other agencies that are participating in cooperative purchasing.
When using a "piggyback" method, what would the arrangement be called? A)
Cooperative Solicitation, B) Cooperative Contract, C) Cooperative Organization, D)
Piggyback RFP
B) RECORDER - ANSWER-On the team Susan writes down key points on a flip
chart pad. What team role is Susan playing? A) Leader, B) Recorder, C) Facilitator,
D) Time Keeper
B) CAPITAL FUND - ANSWER-A govt agency processed a purchase requisition for
the purchase of 250 street lights with new LED light fixtures. Which fund should a
purchasing agent check to confirm that the money was available for this purchase?
A) Fiduciary Fund, B) Capital Fund, C) Operating Fund, D) Debt Service Fund
C) IMPLIED WARRANTY - ANSWER-A building contract to do certain work,
contains within itself an unwritten customer expectation that the work shall be done
in a professional manner is representative of which of the following: A) Full Warranty,
B) Express Warranty, C) Implied Warranty, D) Implied Authority
, B) DETERMINE IF THE ITEM IS AVAILABLE IN SURPLUS STOCK - ANSWER-
Upon receipt of a Purchase Requisition for a small buy commodity, what is the first
step the buyer should take? A) Issue a solicitation, as appropriate to the dollar
threshold established by the entity, B) Determine if the item is available in surplus
stock, C) Determine if there are other rqmts within the ITB that could be combined
for a larger quantity, D) Solicit at least three quotes from valid sources
C) INVENTORY MANAGEMENT - ANSWER-The county garage manager is
responsible for maintaining stock of often-used commodities such as air filters,
engine oil, and brake pads. In order not to overstock, he forecasts the anticipated
need based on historical data and making an analysis to determine if any changes in
future requirements are anticipated. This analysis is a key function of what process?
A) Future usage, B) JIT delivery, C) Inventory Management, D) Supplier Managed
Inventory
B) MANY LEASE AGREEMENTS WILL NOT PERMIT MODIFICATIONS OF ANY
KIND TO THE LEASED EQUIPMENT - ANSWER-An agency mgr submitted a
request for a 5yr lease on a special tractor that he plans to modify and use for raking
the beach during summer. He has money in his budget to cover the lease cost.
What's the most important thing to consider before going forward with the leasing
process? A) The monthly cost of the lease may go up in the 2nd yr if it is not priced
into the original lease agreement B) Many lease agreements will not permit
modifications of any kind to the leased equipment, C) Check the lease agreement for
cancellation provisions D) This decision is not a function of procurement & should be
made by the user dept
B) TRANSFORMING MISSION, GOALS AND OBJECTIVES INTO MEASURABLE
ACTIVITIES - ANSWER-Strategic procurement planning (SP2) involves: A)
Allocating limited resources among different priorities, B) Transforming mission,
goals and objectives into measurable activities, C) Using SWOT to identify strategic
barriers & opportunities, D) Planning to take advantage of political changes
B) CONTACT ALL OTHER BIDDERS TO DETERMINE WHY THEY DID NOT BID
ON THE AGENCY'S REQUIREMENTS - ANSWER-Over the last six years, a buyer
has been responsible for soliciting bids and making awards for purchases of milk for
each of the 12 schools in his district. Although he has solicited more than four
different milk providers during this time, a well known supplier is the only one that
provides a bid response & the bid prices increase by 1.5% each year. Based on this
pattern of bidding, what action should the buyer take? A) Stop sending IFBs to the
well known supplier, B) Contact all other bidders to determine why they did not bid
on the agency's requirements, C) Report the well-known supplier to the State
Auditors for violation of anti-competition laws, D) Report the well-known supplier to
the State Inspector General for violation of anti-competition laws
A) DELAY START OF THE PROJECT - ANSWER-When an award protest is filed
with your agency, the procurement professional should: A) Delay start of the project,
B) Start the project since time is on the essence, C) Decide whether or not to start
the project based on funding source for the project D) Seek a judicial decision
