CPPB FULL PREP 436 QUESTIONS
2026 GOVERNMENT SCRIPT SOLVED
QUESTIONS VERIFIED ANSWERS A+
◉ According to the seven business models of strategic sourcing, which
supplier would likely have the most complex supplier relationship?
A. Landscape maintenance supplier
B. Hardware and fasteners supplier
C. Performing arts center management
D. Fleet parts shop management and supply.
Answer: C. Performing arts center management
◉ A Buyer negotiated the agreement for a new design-build selected
through an RFP. The engineer's estimate for the project was $43 million
dollars based on a typical 12% profit. The design-builder proposed $54
million dollars and a 15% profit. The Buyer negotiated a cost a $47
million and 13% profit. What is the best KPI measurement for this
accomplishment?
A. Customer Satisifaction
B. Supplier Performance
C. Cost Avoidance
D. Cost Savings.
Answer: C. Cost Avoidance
, ◉ A Buyer is reviewing a spend-by-contract report. The report provides
the contract number, supplier name, maximum agreed amount, and the
amount spent to date. What other data is needed to identify contracts that
have the immediate risk of being overspent?
A. Contract description
B. Expiration date
C. Matched invoices
D. General Ledger account.
Answer: B. Expiration date
◉ A Buyer is assisting in research for potential outsourcing of the city's
printing services, as output volume has been steadily decreasing. Which
expenses are the most important to compare?
A. Cost of paper versus electronic posting
B. Salaries of internal versus external staff
C. Internal versus external annual printing cost
D. Internal versus external maintenance cost.
Answer: C. Internal versus external annual printing cost
◉ A Buyer is using the total cost of ownership in a solicitation for five
60 HP industrial pumps for a processing plant. All responses met
minimum qualification. How will they determine the successful bidder?
2026 GOVERNMENT SCRIPT SOLVED
QUESTIONS VERIFIED ANSWERS A+
◉ According to the seven business models of strategic sourcing, which
supplier would likely have the most complex supplier relationship?
A. Landscape maintenance supplier
B. Hardware and fasteners supplier
C. Performing arts center management
D. Fleet parts shop management and supply.
Answer: C. Performing arts center management
◉ A Buyer negotiated the agreement for a new design-build selected
through an RFP. The engineer's estimate for the project was $43 million
dollars based on a typical 12% profit. The design-builder proposed $54
million dollars and a 15% profit. The Buyer negotiated a cost a $47
million and 13% profit. What is the best KPI measurement for this
accomplishment?
A. Customer Satisifaction
B. Supplier Performance
C. Cost Avoidance
D. Cost Savings.
Answer: C. Cost Avoidance
, ◉ A Buyer is reviewing a spend-by-contract report. The report provides
the contract number, supplier name, maximum agreed amount, and the
amount spent to date. What other data is needed to identify contracts that
have the immediate risk of being overspent?
A. Contract description
B. Expiration date
C. Matched invoices
D. General Ledger account.
Answer: B. Expiration date
◉ A Buyer is assisting in research for potential outsourcing of the city's
printing services, as output volume has been steadily decreasing. Which
expenses are the most important to compare?
A. Cost of paper versus electronic posting
B. Salaries of internal versus external staff
C. Internal versus external annual printing cost
D. Internal versus external maintenance cost.
Answer: C. Internal versus external annual printing cost
◉ A Buyer is using the total cost of ownership in a solicitation for five
60 HP industrial pumps for a processing plant. All responses met
minimum qualification. How will they determine the successful bidder?
