CPPB EXAMINATION Q&A DOCUMENT
2026 PRACTICE GUIDE TESTED
QUESTIONS COMPLETE ANSWERS
GUARANTEED PASS
The Materials Manager for the Utility department has to keep parts
and materials in stock to maintain all 42 pump stations as well as all
the infrastructure to keep the town citizens supplied with clean, pure,
well water. This service has to be provided 24/7, and all essential
maintenance, repair parts, and pumps must be readily available. These
deep well pumps cost tens of thousands of dollars, but if they are
maintained correctly, they can last over 10 years. What should be
done with a decommissioned pump?
A. Sell is as scrap metal
B. Transfer it to another entity
C. Sell it via an electronic auction
D. Cannibalize it for parts Answer: D. Cannibalize it for parts
◍ There are about 20 negotiation tactics named in the literature and
prep guides such as win/win and good cop/bad cop. Other than these
two, name three others and what they mean. Answer: Changing of
position - formulate the proposals in a different way, without
changing the final result.
Gathering information - Ask for information form the other party to
clarify their position.
,Making the cake bigger - offer alternatives that may be agreeable to
the other party, without changing the terms
◍ What can a procurement official learn from looking at an entity's
strategic plan?
A. How to allocate procurement resources
B. How to respond to technology changes
C. How to respond to political changes
D. Guidance in handling a current crisis Answer: A. How to allocate
procurement resources
◍ During the planning stage of a procurement engagement, an entity
client wanted to buy a mid range printer. They then decided that a
printer/copier/scanner/fax might be better, but they aren't sure if it's
worth the price. What tool can help make the determination?
A. Value analysis
B. Market survey
C. Price analysis
D. Cost analysis Answer: A. Value analysis
◍ During the negotiation process, it may be necessary to:
A. Hide your intentions from the other team.
,B. Rigidly adhere to specific details.
C. Anticipate the other party's tactics and plan counter-tactics.
D. Conduct brainstorming sessions to develop team options. Answer:
C. Anticipate the other party's tactics and plan counter-tactics.
◍ The use of which cost-type contract is prohibited in most
jurisdictions and by the Federal government?
A. Cost plus incentive fee
B. Cost plus percentage of cost
C. Cost without fee
D. Cost sharing Answer: B. Cost plus percentage of cost
◍ Which of the following types of contracts establishes a source of
supply and pricing for specified items or services for a specified
period?
A. Competitive price contract
B. Fixed price contract
C. Term contract
D. Service contract Answer: C. Term contract
◍ Privity of contract deals with:
A. The parties to a contract having the right to enforce it
, B. A party having the right to submit a bid
C. A party having a right to reject an offer
D. Any parties having the right to cancel a contract Answer: A. The
parties to a contract having the right to enforce it
◍ An agency is revising its document retention schedule. Where
should the government entity look for guidance?
A. The Federal Acquisition Requirements.
B. Legal or statutory requirements.
C. The Universal Commercial Code
D. Common Law Answer: B. Legal or statutory requirements.
◍ In public contracting, competency refers to:
A. Persons representing the vendor.
B. Persons of any age entering into a contract.
C. Only procurement officials.
D. Persons mentally capable and of the age as allowed by law.
Answer: D. Persons mentally capable and of the age as allowed by
law.
◍ Five (5) days after posting a Notice of Intent to Award, a protest is
received from another responder who states that his proposal is the
best value for the agency. The protester provides comprehensive,
detailed information to support his position and requests that the
2026 PRACTICE GUIDE TESTED
QUESTIONS COMPLETE ANSWERS
GUARANTEED PASS
The Materials Manager for the Utility department has to keep parts
and materials in stock to maintain all 42 pump stations as well as all
the infrastructure to keep the town citizens supplied with clean, pure,
well water. This service has to be provided 24/7, and all essential
maintenance, repair parts, and pumps must be readily available. These
deep well pumps cost tens of thousands of dollars, but if they are
maintained correctly, they can last over 10 years. What should be
done with a decommissioned pump?
A. Sell is as scrap metal
B. Transfer it to another entity
C. Sell it via an electronic auction
D. Cannibalize it for parts Answer: D. Cannibalize it for parts
◍ There are about 20 negotiation tactics named in the literature and
prep guides such as win/win and good cop/bad cop. Other than these
two, name three others and what they mean. Answer: Changing of
position - formulate the proposals in a different way, without
changing the final result.
Gathering information - Ask for information form the other party to
clarify their position.
,Making the cake bigger - offer alternatives that may be agreeable to
the other party, without changing the terms
◍ What can a procurement official learn from looking at an entity's
strategic plan?
A. How to allocate procurement resources
B. How to respond to technology changes
C. How to respond to political changes
D. Guidance in handling a current crisis Answer: A. How to allocate
procurement resources
◍ During the planning stage of a procurement engagement, an entity
client wanted to buy a mid range printer. They then decided that a
printer/copier/scanner/fax might be better, but they aren't sure if it's
worth the price. What tool can help make the determination?
A. Value analysis
B. Market survey
C. Price analysis
D. Cost analysis Answer: A. Value analysis
◍ During the negotiation process, it may be necessary to:
A. Hide your intentions from the other team.
,B. Rigidly adhere to specific details.
C. Anticipate the other party's tactics and plan counter-tactics.
D. Conduct brainstorming sessions to develop team options. Answer:
C. Anticipate the other party's tactics and plan counter-tactics.
◍ The use of which cost-type contract is prohibited in most
jurisdictions and by the Federal government?
A. Cost plus incentive fee
B. Cost plus percentage of cost
C. Cost without fee
D. Cost sharing Answer: B. Cost plus percentage of cost
◍ Which of the following types of contracts establishes a source of
supply and pricing for specified items or services for a specified
period?
A. Competitive price contract
B. Fixed price contract
C. Term contract
D. Service contract Answer: C. Term contract
◍ Privity of contract deals with:
A. The parties to a contract having the right to enforce it
, B. A party having the right to submit a bid
C. A party having a right to reject an offer
D. Any parties having the right to cancel a contract Answer: A. The
parties to a contract having the right to enforce it
◍ An agency is revising its document retention schedule. Where
should the government entity look for guidance?
A. The Federal Acquisition Requirements.
B. Legal or statutory requirements.
C. The Universal Commercial Code
D. Common Law Answer: B. Legal or statutory requirements.
◍ In public contracting, competency refers to:
A. Persons representing the vendor.
B. Persons of any age entering into a contract.
C. Only procurement officials.
D. Persons mentally capable and of the age as allowed by law.
Answer: D. Persons mentally capable and of the age as allowed by
law.
◍ Five (5) days after posting a Notice of Intent to Award, a protest is
received from another responder who states that his proposal is the
best value for the agency. The protester provides comprehensive,
detailed information to support his position and requests that the
