CPPB Prep | 165 Questions With 100% Correct Answers.

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 - 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. - 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 - 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 - 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. - 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 - B. Cost plus percentage of cost