CPPB TEST #2 QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS
The contract should be negotiated with the supplier - ANSWER-The buyer has been
working closely with the Department of Public Works Director to acquire an upgrade
to existing proprietary software used with the waste water treatment plant operating
equipment. When purchasing this software, what would be the most appropriate
method of acquisition?
Define its mission and strategic goals - ANSWER-An agency wishes to improve its
service to its stakeholders and its productivity. What is the first step it should take?
Allows ordering items, or services on an "as needed" basis - ANSWER-What is the
purpose of a blanket contract?
Fidelity Bond - ANSWER-A buyer is tendering security guard services. The buyer
wants to protect the agency from security guards stealing expensive equipment while
on shift. Which is the most appropriate item to require of the successful bidder in
order to mitigate this risk?
Monitoring the desired outcomes defined in the Statement of Work - ANSWER-The
governmental agency has entered into a performance-based contract with a local
cleaning service to clean the offices at the county government center. What should
the buyer focus on to ensure supplier compliance?
Value engineering - ANSWER-A general contractor (GC) received the Notice to
Proceed from a government agency for a building construction project. After
analyzing the plans and specifications, the GC proposed a substitute material that
would save the agency 20% of the material cost with better performance. What type
of process is this?
Describes the standard of quality and performance with a unique qualifier. -
ANSWER-Which of the following statements best describes a brand name
specification?
Cost avoidance - ANSWER-A procurement department is diligent to ensure that a
solicitation does not have to be cancelled and re-competed. This activity achieves
what organizational goals?
Provides a common repository for data - ANSWER-Which of the following is a
benefit of an automated procurement system?
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?
Recorder - ANSWER-On the team Susan writes down key points on a flip chart pad.
What team role is Susan playing?
ANSWERS
The contract should be negotiated with the supplier - ANSWER-The buyer has been
working closely with the Department of Public Works Director to acquire an upgrade
to existing proprietary software used with the waste water treatment plant operating
equipment. When purchasing this software, what would be the most appropriate
method of acquisition?
Define its mission and strategic goals - ANSWER-An agency wishes to improve its
service to its stakeholders and its productivity. What is the first step it should take?
Allows ordering items, or services on an "as needed" basis - ANSWER-What is the
purpose of a blanket contract?
Fidelity Bond - ANSWER-A buyer is tendering security guard services. The buyer
wants to protect the agency from security guards stealing expensive equipment while
on shift. Which is the most appropriate item to require of the successful bidder in
order to mitigate this risk?
Monitoring the desired outcomes defined in the Statement of Work - ANSWER-The
governmental agency has entered into a performance-based contract with a local
cleaning service to clean the offices at the county government center. What should
the buyer focus on to ensure supplier compliance?
Value engineering - ANSWER-A general contractor (GC) received the Notice to
Proceed from a government agency for a building construction project. After
analyzing the plans and specifications, the GC proposed a substitute material that
would save the agency 20% of the material cost with better performance. What type
of process is this?
Describes the standard of quality and performance with a unique qualifier. -
ANSWER-Which of the following statements best describes a brand name
specification?
Cost avoidance - ANSWER-A procurement department is diligent to ensure that a
solicitation does not have to be cancelled and re-competed. This activity achieves
what organizational goals?
Provides a common repository for data - ANSWER-Which of the following is a
benefit of an automated procurement system?
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?
Recorder - ANSWER-On the team Susan writes down key points on a flip chart pad.
What team role is Susan playing?
