CPPB TEST QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS
(VERIFIED ANSWERS) PLUS RATIONALES Q &A 2026
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1. Which of the following are considered key principles of
public procurement?
A. Transparency
B. Fairness
C. Profit maximization
D. Accountability
Rationale: Public procurement is governed by principles that
ensure ethical and legal acquisition of goods and services. Profit
maximization is not a public procurement principle.
Correct Answer: A, B, D
2. Which procurement method is most appropriate for highly
specialized goods or services?
A. Open bidding
B. Request for Proposal (RFP)
C. Sole sourcing
D. Informal quotations
,Rationale: Sole sourcing is used when only one supplier can
meet the technical or specialized requirements. RFPs are more
competitive but still allow technical evaluation.
Correct Answer: B, C
3. What are common elements of a well-structured
solicitation document?
A. Scope of work
B. Evaluation criteria
C. Payment terms
D. Supplier marketing strategy
Rationale: Solicitation documents must provide clear
specifications, criteria for evaluation, and contractual terms.
Supplier marketing strategies are irrelevant.
Correct Answer: A, B, C
4. Which actions help prevent conflicts of interest in public
procurement?
A. Disclosure of financial interests
B. Recusal from decision-making
C. Allowing relatives to bid
D. Establishing ethics codes
,Rationale: Public procurement ethics require transparency and
avoidance of conflicts; allowing relatives to bid could create
bias.
Correct Answer: A, B, D
5. Which factors are considered when evaluating supplier
proposals?
A. Price
B. Past performance
C. Delivery schedule
D. Personal preference of buyer
Rationale: Evaluations are based on measurable criteria like
price, performance, and timelines. Personal preference is not
allowed.
Correct Answer: A, B, C
6. Which of the following are common types of public
contracts?
A. Fixed-price contracts
B. Cost-reimbursement contracts
C. Time and materials contracts
D. Employee contracts
, Rationale: Public procurement uses fixed-price, cost-
reimbursement, and time-and-materials contracts for
goods/services. Employee contracts are HR matters.
Correct Answer: A, B, C
7. What is the purpose of a pre-bid conference?
A. To discuss the solicitation and clarify requirements
B. To negotiate prices with bidders
C. To award the contract immediately
D. To provide an opportunity for questions
Rationale: Pre-bid conferences ensure all bidders understand
requirements and can ask questions; they do not involve
awarding contracts.
Correct Answer: A, D
8. Which are typical risk factors in public procurement?
A. Supplier default
B. Budget overrun
C. Political interference
D. Market competition
Rationale: Risk factors include supplier failures, budget issues,
and political pressures; competition is a standard process, not a
risk.
(VERIFIED ANSWERS) PLUS RATIONALES Q &A 2026
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1. Which of the following are considered key principles of
public procurement?
A. Transparency
B. Fairness
C. Profit maximization
D. Accountability
Rationale: Public procurement is governed by principles that
ensure ethical and legal acquisition of goods and services. Profit
maximization is not a public procurement principle.
Correct Answer: A, B, D
2. Which procurement method is most appropriate for highly
specialized goods or services?
A. Open bidding
B. Request for Proposal (RFP)
C. Sole sourcing
D. Informal quotations
,Rationale: Sole sourcing is used when only one supplier can
meet the technical or specialized requirements. RFPs are more
competitive but still allow technical evaluation.
Correct Answer: B, C
3. What are common elements of a well-structured
solicitation document?
A. Scope of work
B. Evaluation criteria
C. Payment terms
D. Supplier marketing strategy
Rationale: Solicitation documents must provide clear
specifications, criteria for evaluation, and contractual terms.
Supplier marketing strategies are irrelevant.
Correct Answer: A, B, C
4. Which actions help prevent conflicts of interest in public
procurement?
A. Disclosure of financial interests
B. Recusal from decision-making
C. Allowing relatives to bid
D. Establishing ethics codes
,Rationale: Public procurement ethics require transparency and
avoidance of conflicts; allowing relatives to bid could create
bias.
Correct Answer: A, B, D
5. Which factors are considered when evaluating supplier
proposals?
A. Price
B. Past performance
C. Delivery schedule
D. Personal preference of buyer
Rationale: Evaluations are based on measurable criteria like
price, performance, and timelines. Personal preference is not
allowed.
Correct Answer: A, B, C
6. Which of the following are common types of public
contracts?
A. Fixed-price contracts
B. Cost-reimbursement contracts
C. Time and materials contracts
D. Employee contracts
, Rationale: Public procurement uses fixed-price, cost-
reimbursement, and time-and-materials contracts for
goods/services. Employee contracts are HR matters.
Correct Answer: A, B, C
7. What is the purpose of a pre-bid conference?
A. To discuss the solicitation and clarify requirements
B. To negotiate prices with bidders
C. To award the contract immediately
D. To provide an opportunity for questions
Rationale: Pre-bid conferences ensure all bidders understand
requirements and can ask questions; they do not involve
awarding contracts.
Correct Answer: A, D
8. Which are typical risk factors in public procurement?
A. Supplier default
B. Budget overrun
C. Political interference
D. Market competition
Rationale: Risk factors include supplier failures, budget issues,
and political pressures; competition is a standard process, not a
risk.
