The buyer opened four proposals in response to the entity's request for proposals for
a survey of land erosion. In the scope of work, the entity clearly requested that the
proposals must include the cost for the survey plus 4 years of annual visual
inspections. The two lowest-priced proposals only mentioned the survey being
included in the price and no mention was made of the visual inspections. The other
two proposers clearly defined that their proposals included the visual inspections.
What should the buyer do? A) Automatically disqualify the proposers who submitted
the lowest-priced proposals for failing to provide a complete proposal B) Meet
individually with all four proposers and then them to submit a BAFO C) Select the
lowest responsive and responsible proposer and make the award D) Conduct a cost
and price analysis to determine the awardee
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A) Automatically disqualify the proposers who submitted the lowest-priced
proposals for failing to provide a complete proposal
The procurement official has assembled a team to negotiate a contract. What steps
should the team take to prepare? A) Study the RFP, and determine tactics B) Study the
RFP, set the agenda, brainstorm options, establish roles C) Study the RFP and prepare
questions for the supplier D) Study the RFP, review similar negotiations, anticipate the
supplier's goals and determine tactics
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B) Study the RFP, set the agenda, brainstorm options, establish roles
A buyer who is looking for proven specifications for a product that has been
purchased in the past. What source should he use? A) NIGP Specification B) Library
Brand Names C) The American National Standards Institute (ANSI) D) The Approved
Products List
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D) The Approved Products List
The negotiation team has developed its goals and options and assessed the other
side's probable position. What else can it do to prepare? A) Plan diversions to distract
the other side B) Plan quid pro quo tactics C) Conduct a mock negotiation D) Review
Pareto negotiation principles
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C) Conduct a mock negotiation
The mayor needs a new copier. Procurement is working with the receptionist who
says, "The copier should collate and staple." Absent any further discussion with the
receptionist, what kind of requirement is this if we put it in a solicitation exactly this
way? A) Formal requirement B) Advantageous requirement C) Mandatory requirement
D) Non-mandatory requirement
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D) Non-mandatory requirement
Ethical procurement prohibits conflict of interest, favoritism, and corrupt practices.
Which is the most frequently encountered ethical problem? A) Theft B) Bribery C)
Appearance of impropriety D) Violation of supplier confidentiality
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C) Appearance of impropriety
The procurement office has been asked to reduce the number of Maintenance,
Repair, Operating (MRO) items in the central warehouse. The warehouse manager has
identified a number of small dollar commodity items that are currently kept in stock
for facilities repair. What is the best alternative to keeping these items in stock while
maintaining control? A) Allow end-users to get petty cash for these purchases B) Issue
procurement cards to the appropriate personnel C) Issue blanket purchase orders to
a survey of land erosion. In the scope of work, the entity clearly requested that the
proposals must include the cost for the survey plus 4 years of annual visual
inspections. The two lowest-priced proposals only mentioned the survey being
included in the price and no mention was made of the visual inspections. The other
two proposers clearly defined that their proposals included the visual inspections.
What should the buyer do? A) Automatically disqualify the proposers who submitted
the lowest-priced proposals for failing to provide a complete proposal B) Meet
individually with all four proposers and then them to submit a BAFO C) Select the
lowest responsive and responsible proposer and make the award D) Conduct a cost
and price analysis to determine the awardee
,Give this one a try later!
A) Automatically disqualify the proposers who submitted the lowest-priced
proposals for failing to provide a complete proposal
The procurement official has assembled a team to negotiate a contract. What steps
should the team take to prepare? A) Study the RFP, and determine tactics B) Study the
RFP, set the agenda, brainstorm options, establish roles C) Study the RFP and prepare
questions for the supplier D) Study the RFP, review similar negotiations, anticipate the
supplier's goals and determine tactics
Give this one a try later!
B) Study the RFP, set the agenda, brainstorm options, establish roles
A buyer who is looking for proven specifications for a product that has been
purchased in the past. What source should he use? A) NIGP Specification B) Library
Brand Names C) The American National Standards Institute (ANSI) D) The Approved
Products List
Give this one a try later!
D) The Approved Products List
The negotiation team has developed its goals and options and assessed the other
side's probable position. What else can it do to prepare? A) Plan diversions to distract
the other side B) Plan quid pro quo tactics C) Conduct a mock negotiation D) Review
Pareto negotiation principles
, Give this one a try later!
C) Conduct a mock negotiation
The mayor needs a new copier. Procurement is working with the receptionist who
says, "The copier should collate and staple." Absent any further discussion with the
receptionist, what kind of requirement is this if we put it in a solicitation exactly this
way? A) Formal requirement B) Advantageous requirement C) Mandatory requirement
D) Non-mandatory requirement
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D) Non-mandatory requirement
Ethical procurement prohibits conflict of interest, favoritism, and corrupt practices.
Which is the most frequently encountered ethical problem? A) Theft B) Bribery C)
Appearance of impropriety D) Violation of supplier confidentiality
Give this one a try later!
C) Appearance of impropriety
The procurement office has been asked to reduce the number of Maintenance,
Repair, Operating (MRO) items in the central warehouse. The warehouse manager has
identified a number of small dollar commodity items that are currently kept in stock
for facilities repair. What is the best alternative to keeping these items in stock while
maintaining control? A) Allow end-users to get petty cash for these purchases B) Issue
procurement cards to the appropriate personnel C) Issue blanket purchase orders to
