CPPB Exam Prep: Comprehensive D – Questions
With Logical Solutions
What is the primary goal of administrative public procurement
processes? A) Provide opportunities to historically underutilized
businesses (HUB) B) Award contracts based on previous history
relationships with specific suppliers C) Have an open, fair,
transparent, and equitable solicitation and award process D)
Centralize authority with a specific operational group Correct
Answer - C) Have an open, fair, transparent, and equitable
solicitation and award process
What is the generalized function of the public procurement sector?
A) Evaluate bids from lowest responsive/responsible bidders B)
Identify roles and responsibilities of key stakeholders C) Obtain
goods and services according to state policies D) Establish mutual
trust and confidence between the buyer and the jurisdiction
Correct Answer - C) Obtain goods and services according to state
policies
An agency manager submitted a request for a five-year lease on a
special tractor that he plans to modify and use for raking the beach
during the summer. He has money in his budget to cover the lease
cost. What's the most important thing to consider before going
forward with the leasing process? A) The monthly cost of the lease
may go up in the second year if it is not priced into the original lease
agreement B) Many lease agreements will not permit modifications
of any kind to the leased equipment C) Check the lease agreement
for cancellation provisions D) This decision is not a function of
procurement and should be made by the user department Correct
Answer - B) Many lease agreements will not permit
modifications of any kind to the leased equipment
, A buyer/procurement professional placed an order for the purchase
of circuit breakers which will be installed in a new substation. The
supplier was unsure when the goods would be available for delivery.
What would be the most appropriate action for the procurement
professional to take to ensure the goods arrive on time? A) Follow-
up B) ExpediteChange C) F.O.B. point D) Accept a substitution
offered by the supplier Correct Answer - A) Follow up
A government agency has been having problems with a supplier's
performance and may terminate their contract with the supplier.
Which of the following would be the best first step in addressing the
issue with the supplier? A) Address with on-site
supervisor/contractor B) In-person meeting with all parties C)
Consideration for reduced services D) Issue a change order
Correct Answer - A) Address with on-site supervisor/contractor
A buyer has been working on a solicitation for several days. Now the
end users have requested that the buyer mail the bid only to local
vendors. How should the buyer respond to this request? A) Add
language to the bid that only local vendors can submit proposals B)
Explain that agency procedures require that all bids be
electronically posted to allow for open and fair competition C)
Explain that he can only put "Buy America" language in bid
specifications D) State that the WTO requires the agency to support
the NAFTA program Correct Answer - B) Explain that agency
procedures require that all bids be electronically posted to allow for
open and fair competition
An agency uses a budget in which appropriations are approved for
different classes of expenditures. Each class is broken into
subclasses against which funding for services and commodities can
be applied. This budget approach maximizes control and ensures
financial accountability. What type of budget is this? A) Performance
With Logical Solutions
What is the primary goal of administrative public procurement
processes? A) Provide opportunities to historically underutilized
businesses (HUB) B) Award contracts based on previous history
relationships with specific suppliers C) Have an open, fair,
transparent, and equitable solicitation and award process D)
Centralize authority with a specific operational group Correct
Answer - C) Have an open, fair, transparent, and equitable
solicitation and award process
What is the generalized function of the public procurement sector?
A) Evaluate bids from lowest responsive/responsible bidders B)
Identify roles and responsibilities of key stakeholders C) Obtain
goods and services according to state policies D) Establish mutual
trust and confidence between the buyer and the jurisdiction
Correct Answer - C) Obtain goods and services according to state
policies
An agency manager submitted a request for a five-year lease on a
special tractor that he plans to modify and use for raking the beach
during the summer. He has money in his budget to cover the lease
cost. What's the most important thing to consider before going
forward with the leasing process? A) The monthly cost of the lease
may go up in the second year if it is not priced into the original lease
agreement B) Many lease agreements will not permit modifications
of any kind to the leased equipment C) Check the lease agreement
for cancellation provisions D) This decision is not a function of
procurement and should be made by the user department Correct
Answer - B) Many lease agreements will not permit
modifications of any kind to the leased equipment
, A buyer/procurement professional placed an order for the purchase
of circuit breakers which will be installed in a new substation. The
supplier was unsure when the goods would be available for delivery.
What would be the most appropriate action for the procurement
professional to take to ensure the goods arrive on time? A) Follow-
up B) ExpediteChange C) F.O.B. point D) Accept a substitution
offered by the supplier Correct Answer - A) Follow up
A government agency has been having problems with a supplier's
performance and may terminate their contract with the supplier.
Which of the following would be the best first step in addressing the
issue with the supplier? A) Address with on-site
supervisor/contractor B) In-person meeting with all parties C)
Consideration for reduced services D) Issue a change order
Correct Answer - A) Address with on-site supervisor/contractor
A buyer has been working on a solicitation for several days. Now the
end users have requested that the buyer mail the bid only to local
vendors. How should the buyer respond to this request? A) Add
language to the bid that only local vendors can submit proposals B)
Explain that agency procedures require that all bids be
electronically posted to allow for open and fair competition C)
Explain that he can only put "Buy America" language in bid
specifications D) State that the WTO requires the agency to support
the NAFTA program Correct Answer - B) Explain that agency
procedures require that all bids be electronically posted to allow for
open and fair competition
An agency uses a budget in which appropriations are approved for
different classes of expenditures. Each class is broken into
subclasses against which funding for services and commodities can
be applied. This budget approach maximizes control and ensures
financial accountability. What type of budget is this? A) Performance
