NIGP CPP CERTIFICATION 73 QUESTIONS
2026 CERTIFICATION EVALUATION WITH
FULL SOLUTION GUIDE GRADED A+
⩥ A buyer for a governmental entity ran into the IT director in the break
room while having a cup of coffee. The IT director is a new hire from
the private sector. He indicated that he was planning a large purchase of
external hard drives for use in the various offices. What should the buyer
do with this information?
Answer: Go back to his office and send the IT director an email
recapping the discussion and requesting that he send a requisition with
specifications.
⩥ Off-the-shelf, commercially available and ready-made are all terms
associated with:
Answer: Standard Specification
⩥ Which of the following options describes an important consideration
when developing a strategic plan?
Answer: Each element is aligned with and supports the other elements
⩥ The four steps for the strategic planning development include:
Answer: 1. Outline the entity's mission, programs, resources, and
support systems.
,2. Identify what works well and what needs improved.
3. Identify how improvements should be made and then determine the
best method to make improvements.
4. Include the improvements as strategies in the strategic plan and
connect to the alignment path.
⩥ A school district buyer has a mandate from the Board to increase
SWMBE (small, woman-owned, minority-owned business enterprise)
opportunities. Which of the following would be the best step for her to
take in order to do so.
Answer: Engage DBEs in procurements which require little or no
competition
⩥ LEED provides a point rating system to score green building design
and construction and points are distributed across eight credit categories:
Answer: Sustainable Sites - This category measures the extent to which
the entire property is used to mitigate the project's impact on the site.
Water Efficiency - This category is evaluated by the level in which the
construction project includes water conservation strategies, which may
be inside or outside and build into the structure.
Energy and Atmosphere - This category evaluates the measures taken to
optimize energy efficiency and use of efficient HVAC systems.
Materials and Resources - This category measures the means by which
the amount of wastes may be reduced during the building of the
structure; and selection of sustainable materials.
, Indoor Environmental Quality - This category evaluates the planning of
optimal indoor air quality through the planned reduction of air pollution
using energy-efficient appliances and other ventilation measures.
Innovation in Design - This category includes the use of innovative
measures in design and performance through collaborations by all
stakeholders in the building process.
Regional Priority - This category provides credits for construction
planning which addresses challenges, which may be predetermined to be
unique to the region in which the construction is located.
Location and Transportation - This category evaluates the location of the
project and the ease by which stakeholders may travel to and from the
facility once it is completed.
⩥ A Procurement Specialist in a large city is in the planning stages of a
waste management contract in a municipality in which labor unions are
prevalent. Which is a concern that may be addressed in the solicitation?
Answer: Workers safety, The labor movement is often tied to worker
safety. The International Labor Rights Forum works with networks
around the world to address working conditions.
⩥ An entity would like to invite more participation by local businesses.
What strategy may the Procurement Officer use in order to do so?
Answer: Speaking at local Chamber of Commerce meetings; Building
relationships with suppliers through their organizations is a great way to
show genuine interest in doing business with them and is the best choice.
2026 CERTIFICATION EVALUATION WITH
FULL SOLUTION GUIDE GRADED A+
⩥ A buyer for a governmental entity ran into the IT director in the break
room while having a cup of coffee. The IT director is a new hire from
the private sector. He indicated that he was planning a large purchase of
external hard drives for use in the various offices. What should the buyer
do with this information?
Answer: Go back to his office and send the IT director an email
recapping the discussion and requesting that he send a requisition with
specifications.
⩥ Off-the-shelf, commercially available and ready-made are all terms
associated with:
Answer: Standard Specification
⩥ Which of the following options describes an important consideration
when developing a strategic plan?
Answer: Each element is aligned with and supports the other elements
⩥ The four steps for the strategic planning development include:
Answer: 1. Outline the entity's mission, programs, resources, and
support systems.
,2. Identify what works well and what needs improved.
3. Identify how improvements should be made and then determine the
best method to make improvements.
4. Include the improvements as strategies in the strategic plan and
connect to the alignment path.
⩥ A school district buyer has a mandate from the Board to increase
SWMBE (small, woman-owned, minority-owned business enterprise)
opportunities. Which of the following would be the best step for her to
take in order to do so.
Answer: Engage DBEs in procurements which require little or no
competition
⩥ LEED provides a point rating system to score green building design
and construction and points are distributed across eight credit categories:
Answer: Sustainable Sites - This category measures the extent to which
the entire property is used to mitigate the project's impact on the site.
Water Efficiency - This category is evaluated by the level in which the
construction project includes water conservation strategies, which may
be inside or outside and build into the structure.
Energy and Atmosphere - This category evaluates the measures taken to
optimize energy efficiency and use of efficient HVAC systems.
Materials and Resources - This category measures the means by which
the amount of wastes may be reduced during the building of the
structure; and selection of sustainable materials.
, Indoor Environmental Quality - This category evaluates the planning of
optimal indoor air quality through the planned reduction of air pollution
using energy-efficient appliances and other ventilation measures.
Innovation in Design - This category includes the use of innovative
measures in design and performance through collaborations by all
stakeholders in the building process.
Regional Priority - This category provides credits for construction
planning which addresses challenges, which may be predetermined to be
unique to the region in which the construction is located.
Location and Transportation - This category evaluates the location of the
project and the ease by which stakeholders may travel to and from the
facility once it is completed.
⩥ A Procurement Specialist in a large city is in the planning stages of a
waste management contract in a municipality in which labor unions are
prevalent. Which is a concern that may be addressed in the solicitation?
Answer: Workers safety, The labor movement is often tied to worker
safety. The International Labor Rights Forum works with networks
around the world to address working conditions.
⩥ An entity would like to invite more participation by local businesses.
What strategy may the Procurement Officer use in order to do so?
Answer: Speaking at local Chamber of Commerce meetings; Building
relationships with suppliers through their organizations is a great way to
show genuine interest in doing business with them and is the best choice.
