NIGP-CPP PRACTICE EXAM
QUESTIONS WITH VERIFIED ANSWERS
Debra, a buyer for Chicago, has been tasked with ensuring the city gets the best value
for a large procurement. The first step she should take to identify cost, price, and value
elements is to:
A) Identify stakeholder needs.
B) Conduct market research.
C) Identify possible suppliers.
D) Verify the budget is reasonable. - ANSWER-Identify stakeholder needs.
Which statement below best describes the role of an end user when initiating a new
program?
A) Helps the program manager build the program and ensure the implementation's
success.
B) Keeps everyone abreast on legal changes that affect the implementation.
C) Tell the program manager where the key challenges and obstacles to
implementation will be.
D) Supports the strategic direction during the implementation. - ANSWER-Tell the
program manager where the key challenges and obstacles to implementation will be.
Mary Margaret realized she needs to identify at least one end user who is "on the hook"
for buy-in regarding a make or buy determination for the entity. It is important that this
person have a background in all of the following, EXCEPT:
A) Large-scale program management.
B) Human resources.
C) Employee communication.
D) Change management. - ANSWER-Human resources
Jack has just received a purchase requisition from one of his entity's departments for
the replacement of their computers. He should do all the following EXCEPT:
A) Reject things within the purchase request that are nonconforming.
B) Identify a preferred, local supplier.
C) Evaluate potential suppliers.
D) Determine the potential to bundle. - ANSWER-Identify a preferred, local supplier
John has been assigned a solicitation for office supplies and is considering developing
a forecast to assist him in all of the following areas EXCEPT:
A) Strategizing about product supply and timing.
B) Determining what could go wrong and the probability of that occurring.
C) Planning procurement activities.
D) Anticipating needs of the organization. - ANSWER-Determining what could go wrong
and the probability of that occurring.
Mary is the buyer assigned to solicit bids for a new contract for peripheral computer
accessories such as monitors and keyboards. Her manager has instructed her to
conduct a spend analysis before she begins putting together a procurement plan that
will provide her with information necessary to:
,A) Determine if the entity is losing money in a certain area.
B) Anticipate potential opportunities for litigation against the entity in the future.
C) Determine which items may require more in-depth market research.
D) Anticipate uncertain harm or loss in the future. - ANSWER-Determine which items
may require more in-depth market research.
Terry has completed a quantitative forecast for an upcoming solicitation for automotive
repair parts but feels that developing a qualitative forecast might be beneficial. To
facilitate this process, Terry will need to:
A) Calculate the number of purchases made in the past two years.
B) Total the entity's expenditures made over the past three years.
C) Research industry estimates on the availability of supply.
D) Meet with a focus group of experts who discuss and come to consensus on the
forecast. - ANSWER-Meet with a focus group of experts who discuss and come to
consensus on the forecast.
Michelle has been asked to conduct a "make or buy" analysis for her entity. She has
created performance specifications to describe the standard for the goods and services
and computer the total cost to "make" or maintain the goods and services using internal
organizational resources. What step(s) should she take next?
A) Compute the cost of contracting from the private sector and conduct a sensitivity
analysis.
B) Conduct a sensitivity analysis and make a decision based on intangible factors
important to the entity.
C) Compute the cost of contracting from the private sector and make a decision with no
consideration of intangible factors.
D) Compute the cost of contracting from the private sector and compare the difference
in net cost. - ANSWER-Compute the cost of contracting from the private sector and
compare the difference in net cost.
John is the procurement professional for his entity and has been asked to assist with
gathering information necessary to determine whether the entity should continue
leasing its copiers or purchase instead. Which critical factor should be considered?
A) Only maintenance and service costs and all up-front costs associated with the lease
or purchase.
B) Management preference for leasing or purchasing copiers.
C) Past funding sources.
D) Maintenance and service costs, life expectancy of the equipment, obsolescence, and
interest rates - ANSWER-Maintenance and service costs, life expectancy of the
equipment, obsolescence, and interest rates
An entity recently lost an important court case in the State Supreme Court. The court
decision will now impact every entity in the state, and the decision may be used to
argue other causes as well in other jurisdictions in the future. What type of law does this
example demonstrate?
A) Administrative Law
B) Common Law
C) Statutory Law
D) Contract Enforcement - ANSWER-Common Law
, Which of the following statements about The ABA Model Procurement Code for State
and Local Governments is true?
A) It is a uniform law that has been adopted by all 50 states.
B) It is an annex to international agreements.
C) It can serve as a guide even where not adopted by a state or local government.
D) It is adopted in Canada by provinces and municipalities. - ANSWER-It can serve as
a guide even where not adopted by a state or local government.
Select the correct answer to complete the following sentence: The Federal Uniform
Guidance in the Code of Federal Regulations _____.
A) Do not impose legal requirements that auditors can check for compliance.
B) Are model regulations to implement the Model Procurement Code.
C) Are implementing regulations for the Uniform Commercial Code.
D) Are federal regulations applicable to state and local government procurements using
federal funds. - ANSWER-Are federal regulations applicable to state and local
government procurements using federal funds.
Which of the following solicitation formats does the UN Model Procurement Law
recognize as the appropriate default format for the procurement of goods and
construction?
A) Request for Quotes
B) Invitation to Tender
C) Request for Information
D) Request for Proposals - ANSWER-Invitation to Tender
Bobbye has recently been promoted to procurement director at her entity and is looking
to implement a new supplier engagement program. Which strategy below is more likely
to result in successful change management?
A) Hold group meeting with team members.
B) Align the program to the overall strategic direction of the organization.
C) Move through the process quickly before the momentum wanes.
D) Work independently of other stakeholders to mitigate conflicts. - ANSWER-Align the
program to the overall strategic direction of the organization.
Art is the senior buyer for his entity and is assigned to implement a new pCard program.
As he is developing his strategies and plans, he decides to ask for input from several of
the client departments to:
A) Limit the scope and create ownership
B) Build a rapport and limit the scope and time commitment from client departments
C) Limit the scope and time commitment from client departments
D) Build rapport, create ownership, and increase engagement - ANSWER-Build rapport,
create ownership, and increase engagement
Lin is the procurement supervisor at her entity. She has an idea for a new program that
she thinks will elevate the service level her team provides to the client departments. To
validate her idea, she begins by conducting a need's assessment. Which of the
following is NOT a primary step in the needs assessment process?
A) Create an action plan.
B) Explore concerns.
C) Gather and analyze data.
QUESTIONS WITH VERIFIED ANSWERS
Debra, a buyer for Chicago, has been tasked with ensuring the city gets the best value
for a large procurement. The first step she should take to identify cost, price, and value
elements is to:
A) Identify stakeholder needs.
B) Conduct market research.
C) Identify possible suppliers.
D) Verify the budget is reasonable. - ANSWER-Identify stakeholder needs.
Which statement below best describes the role of an end user when initiating a new
program?
A) Helps the program manager build the program and ensure the implementation's
success.
B) Keeps everyone abreast on legal changes that affect the implementation.
C) Tell the program manager where the key challenges and obstacles to
implementation will be.
D) Supports the strategic direction during the implementation. - ANSWER-Tell the
program manager where the key challenges and obstacles to implementation will be.
Mary Margaret realized she needs to identify at least one end user who is "on the hook"
for buy-in regarding a make or buy determination for the entity. It is important that this
person have a background in all of the following, EXCEPT:
A) Large-scale program management.
B) Human resources.
C) Employee communication.
D) Change management. - ANSWER-Human resources
Jack has just received a purchase requisition from one of his entity's departments for
the replacement of their computers. He should do all the following EXCEPT:
A) Reject things within the purchase request that are nonconforming.
B) Identify a preferred, local supplier.
C) Evaluate potential suppliers.
D) Determine the potential to bundle. - ANSWER-Identify a preferred, local supplier
John has been assigned a solicitation for office supplies and is considering developing
a forecast to assist him in all of the following areas EXCEPT:
A) Strategizing about product supply and timing.
B) Determining what could go wrong and the probability of that occurring.
C) Planning procurement activities.
D) Anticipating needs of the organization. - ANSWER-Determining what could go wrong
and the probability of that occurring.
Mary is the buyer assigned to solicit bids for a new contract for peripheral computer
accessories such as monitors and keyboards. Her manager has instructed her to
conduct a spend analysis before she begins putting together a procurement plan that
will provide her with information necessary to:
,A) Determine if the entity is losing money in a certain area.
B) Anticipate potential opportunities for litigation against the entity in the future.
C) Determine which items may require more in-depth market research.
D) Anticipate uncertain harm or loss in the future. - ANSWER-Determine which items
may require more in-depth market research.
Terry has completed a quantitative forecast for an upcoming solicitation for automotive
repair parts but feels that developing a qualitative forecast might be beneficial. To
facilitate this process, Terry will need to:
A) Calculate the number of purchases made in the past two years.
B) Total the entity's expenditures made over the past three years.
C) Research industry estimates on the availability of supply.
D) Meet with a focus group of experts who discuss and come to consensus on the
forecast. - ANSWER-Meet with a focus group of experts who discuss and come to
consensus on the forecast.
Michelle has been asked to conduct a "make or buy" analysis for her entity. She has
created performance specifications to describe the standard for the goods and services
and computer the total cost to "make" or maintain the goods and services using internal
organizational resources. What step(s) should she take next?
A) Compute the cost of contracting from the private sector and conduct a sensitivity
analysis.
B) Conduct a sensitivity analysis and make a decision based on intangible factors
important to the entity.
C) Compute the cost of contracting from the private sector and make a decision with no
consideration of intangible factors.
D) Compute the cost of contracting from the private sector and compare the difference
in net cost. - ANSWER-Compute the cost of contracting from the private sector and
compare the difference in net cost.
John is the procurement professional for his entity and has been asked to assist with
gathering information necessary to determine whether the entity should continue
leasing its copiers or purchase instead. Which critical factor should be considered?
A) Only maintenance and service costs and all up-front costs associated with the lease
or purchase.
B) Management preference for leasing or purchasing copiers.
C) Past funding sources.
D) Maintenance and service costs, life expectancy of the equipment, obsolescence, and
interest rates - ANSWER-Maintenance and service costs, life expectancy of the
equipment, obsolescence, and interest rates
An entity recently lost an important court case in the State Supreme Court. The court
decision will now impact every entity in the state, and the decision may be used to
argue other causes as well in other jurisdictions in the future. What type of law does this
example demonstrate?
A) Administrative Law
B) Common Law
C) Statutory Law
D) Contract Enforcement - ANSWER-Common Law
, Which of the following statements about The ABA Model Procurement Code for State
and Local Governments is true?
A) It is a uniform law that has been adopted by all 50 states.
B) It is an annex to international agreements.
C) It can serve as a guide even where not adopted by a state or local government.
D) It is adopted in Canada by provinces and municipalities. - ANSWER-It can serve as
a guide even where not adopted by a state or local government.
Select the correct answer to complete the following sentence: The Federal Uniform
Guidance in the Code of Federal Regulations _____.
A) Do not impose legal requirements that auditors can check for compliance.
B) Are model regulations to implement the Model Procurement Code.
C) Are implementing regulations for the Uniform Commercial Code.
D) Are federal regulations applicable to state and local government procurements using
federal funds. - ANSWER-Are federal regulations applicable to state and local
government procurements using federal funds.
Which of the following solicitation formats does the UN Model Procurement Law
recognize as the appropriate default format for the procurement of goods and
construction?
A) Request for Quotes
B) Invitation to Tender
C) Request for Information
D) Request for Proposals - ANSWER-Invitation to Tender
Bobbye has recently been promoted to procurement director at her entity and is looking
to implement a new supplier engagement program. Which strategy below is more likely
to result in successful change management?
A) Hold group meeting with team members.
B) Align the program to the overall strategic direction of the organization.
C) Move through the process quickly before the momentum wanes.
D) Work independently of other stakeholders to mitigate conflicts. - ANSWER-Align the
program to the overall strategic direction of the organization.
Art is the senior buyer for his entity and is assigned to implement a new pCard program.
As he is developing his strategies and plans, he decides to ask for input from several of
the client departments to:
A) Limit the scope and create ownership
B) Build a rapport and limit the scope and time commitment from client departments
C) Limit the scope and time commitment from client departments
D) Build rapport, create ownership, and increase engagement - ANSWER-Build rapport,
create ownership, and increase engagement
Lin is the procurement supervisor at her entity. She has an idea for a new program that
she thinks will elevate the service level her team provides to the client departments. To
validate her idea, she begins by conducting a need's assessment. Which of the
following is NOT a primary step in the needs assessment process?
A) Create an action plan.
B) Explore concerns.
C) Gather and analyze data.
