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NIGP CPP MODULE A EXAM 2025 BRAND
NEW ACTUAL EXAM WITH ANSWERS.
1. Blanket Contracts -correct answer -An agreement to purchase
a given quantity of specific goods over a specified period of
time, usually one year. Establishes price, terms, conditions and
period covered.
2. Term Contracts -correct answer -A source of supply is
established for a specified period of time for specified goods or
supplies. usually with a specified minimum quantity and a
specified time frame. "Forward buying". Can obtain better terms
in exchange for the longer-term commitment.
3. Schedule Contracts -correct answer -Consolidates entity
requirements by pre-establishing a bid opening date and
requiring using entities to submit requirements by a specified
time.
4. Systems Contract -correct answer -A contract that establishes
a source of supply for a specified period for a large group or
related family of materials.
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5. Requirement Contracts -correct answer -A form of indefinite-
delivery/indefinite-quantity contract where all actual purchase
requirements for specific supplies or services during the
contract period are filled by the selected supplier
6. Open End Contracts -correct answer -A contract that sets forth
the general provision of supplies and services that may be
delivered or performed within a given period of time, but in
which quantity or duration is not specified.
7. Just-in-Time Contracts -correct answer -A variation of volume
purchase contracts is the Just-in-Time contract. Based on no
activity takes place within the supply chain until the need is
actually identified.
8. Spot Purchases -correct answer -One time purchase that when
properly timed can take advantage of favorable market
conditions and advantageous pricing.
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9. Price Analysis -correct answer -The process of examining and
evaluating a prospective price without performing cost analysis.
The result is to ensure fair and reasonable pricing of a good or
service. (Comparing bid prices on a bid tabulation sheet)
10. Total Cost of Ownership -correct answer -Provides
comprehensive costs information that can feed into a Costs-
Benefits analysis. Can be used as alternatives during the Make
or Buy decision stage.
11. Cost Analysis -correct answer -An evaluation of actual and
anticipated components that comprise price. Includes direct
costs, labor and materials, indirect costs. Generally associated
with competitive sealed proposal methods.
12. Cost-Benefit Analysis -correct answer -Looks at alternatives
during the Make or Buy stage. Determine which is most
advantageous.
13. Negotiation Planning -correct answer -1. Conducting
research on offerors
14. 2. Identifying potential issues.
15. 3. setting targets for the negotiations
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16. 4. Establishing a negotiation plan/strategy
17. 5. Developing a Best Alternative to a Negotiated Agreement
(BATNA)
18. Negotiations -correct answer -Can clarify price, terms and
conditions, quality, the performance of the contract or any other
aspect of procurement.
19. Protest -correct answer -Written objection by an interested
party to a solicitation or award with the intention of receiving a
remedial result.
20. Dispute -correct answer -A contractual disagreement or
misunderstanding between contracting parties specific to
contract provisions or language.
21. How to help avoid protest -correct answer -1. Pre-bid and
Pre-proposal conferences
22. 2. Offering debriefing meetings
NIGP CPP MODULE A EXAM 2025 BRAND
NEW ACTUAL EXAM WITH ANSWERS.
1. Blanket Contracts -correct answer -An agreement to purchase
a given quantity of specific goods over a specified period of
time, usually one year. Establishes price, terms, conditions and
period covered.
2. Term Contracts -correct answer -A source of supply is
established for a specified period of time for specified goods or
supplies. usually with a specified minimum quantity and a
specified time frame. "Forward buying". Can obtain better terms
in exchange for the longer-term commitment.
3. Schedule Contracts -correct answer -Consolidates entity
requirements by pre-establishing a bid opening date and
requiring using entities to submit requirements by a specified
time.
4. Systems Contract -correct answer -A contract that establishes
a source of supply for a specified period for a large group or
related family of materials.
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5. Requirement Contracts -correct answer -A form of indefinite-
delivery/indefinite-quantity contract where all actual purchase
requirements for specific supplies or services during the
contract period are filled by the selected supplier
6. Open End Contracts -correct answer -A contract that sets forth
the general provision of supplies and services that may be
delivered or performed within a given period of time, but in
which quantity or duration is not specified.
7. Just-in-Time Contracts -correct answer -A variation of volume
purchase contracts is the Just-in-Time contract. Based on no
activity takes place within the supply chain until the need is
actually identified.
8. Spot Purchases -correct answer -One time purchase that when
properly timed can take advantage of favorable market
conditions and advantageous pricing.
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9. Price Analysis -correct answer -The process of examining and
evaluating a prospective price without performing cost analysis.
The result is to ensure fair and reasonable pricing of a good or
service. (Comparing bid prices on a bid tabulation sheet)
10. Total Cost of Ownership -correct answer -Provides
comprehensive costs information that can feed into a Costs-
Benefits analysis. Can be used as alternatives during the Make
or Buy decision stage.
11. Cost Analysis -correct answer -An evaluation of actual and
anticipated components that comprise price. Includes direct
costs, labor and materials, indirect costs. Generally associated
with competitive sealed proposal methods.
12. Cost-Benefit Analysis -correct answer -Looks at alternatives
during the Make or Buy stage. Determine which is most
advantageous.
13. Negotiation Planning -correct answer -1. Conducting
research on offerors
14. 2. Identifying potential issues.
15. 3. setting targets for the negotiations
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16. 4. Establishing a negotiation plan/strategy
17. 5. Developing a Best Alternative to a Negotiated Agreement
(BATNA)
18. Negotiations -correct answer -Can clarify price, terms and
conditions, quality, the performance of the contract or any other
aspect of procurement.
19. Protest -correct answer -Written objection by an interested
party to a solicitation or award with the intention of receiving a
remedial result.
20. Dispute -correct answer -A contractual disagreement or
misunderstanding between contracting parties specific to
contract provisions or language.
21. How to help avoid protest -correct answer -1. Pre-bid and
Pre-proposal conferences
22. 2. Offering debriefing meetings
