CPPB Prep Guide Quizzes, CPPB Exam – Questions
With Objective Answers
An entity purchases several different types of mobile phones to
meet employees' preferences. This is causing inefficiencies. What
action can be taken to address and correct the inefficiencies? A.
creation of performance specifications B. sole sourcing C.
benchmarking D. standardization Correct Answer -
standardization
A buyer has been invited to join a supplier account rep for lunch to
discuss the performance of a contract. How should the buyer
respond to the invitation? A. decline the supplier's offer and suggest
a meeting in the office B. join the supplier for lunch, but pay for
himself C. ask the end user to join the supplier and the buyer for
lunch anc count it as a business meeting D. report the supplier to the
supervisor Correct Answer - decline the supplier's offer and
suggest a meeting in the office
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
suppliers. How should the buyer respond to this request? Add
language to the bid that only local suppliers 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 Correct
Answer - explain that agency procedures require that all bids be
electronically posted to allow for open and fair competition
The ratio between inputs such as staff hours or salary and outputs is
a way of measuring what attribute? A. efficiency B. effectiveness C.
contributions D. progress Correct Answer - efficiency
,Legislation enacting a sustainable procurement initiative was
passed during this legislative session. The agency has a limited staff
and resources with which to implement the legislation. What type of
program would be most easily implemented? A. alternative fuel
vehicles B. energy efficient equipment C. recycled paper D.
comprehensive recycling program Correct Answer - recycled
paper
At an entity hosted small business educational and outreach
workshop, the entity small business program coordinator noticed
that only a few suppliers are actively participating in asking
questions and discussion. In reaction, she works diligently to engage
other suppliers who are not contributing. What role is she
assuming? A. encourager B. observer C. information seeker D. gate
keeper Correct Answer - gate keeper
The city's IT dept has a need to purchase 20 copies of a how-to-use
over-the-counter software book for various user departments
within the agency. The book is commonly available and it is
estimated that the total cost would be $900, which is below the
established bid threshold. The buyer has confirmed that the book is
not currently on any agency contracts. Which type of purchase is
considered most economical in this case? A. emergency B. sole
source C. pcard D. invitation for bids Correct Answer - pcard
A buyer wishes to enter into a cooperative purchase with a regional
alliance that could save a great deal of money. What is the buyer's
first step? A. Determine if there is legal authority to do this B.
Determine if the cost is advantageous C. Determine if local suppliers
are impacted D. Determine if your terms and conditions are in
compliance Correct Answer - determine if there is legal
authority to do this
,While on vacation the Chief Procurement Officer left a Procurement
Manager in charge of operations via an interoffice memo. The
Procurement Manager was faced with an emergency purchase that
needed signature for $50K. What gives him the authority to sign for
this emergency purchase? A. apparent authority B. express authority
C. the Procurement Manager has authority to sign because it is an
emergency purchase D. implied authority Correct Answer -
express authority
An agency with a local small business preference program is
accepting bids for a roofing project. Only Company C is in the local
jurisdiction. Businesses located outside the local jurisdiction will
have 5% of the bid amount added to their total bid amount.
Company A bids $49,300. Company B bids $49,150. Company C bids
$51,650. Company D bids $51,640. Which company should receive
the award based on total low bid? Correct Answer - B $49,150
When all mandatory requirements of a bid are met, what is the value
of competitive quotes and competitive sealed bids? A. drives a
decision based on price B. provides evaluation guidelines on which
to base the award C. provides a reliable indicator of a robust
supplier market D. it has no value Correct Answer - drives a
decision based on price
What is the purpose of a cost analysis? A. compares each price
quoted the entity as a result of the bid process B. an attempt to
protect reasonable cost in a cost benefit analysis C. helps determine
the supplier's costs actually incurred for the nonstandard items D.
helps determine functional requirements at the lowest possible cost
without impacting need and suitability Correct Answer - helps
determine the supplier's costs actually incurred for the nonstandard
items
, The Sherriff's Dept is planning on acquiring a scanner to be used on
work release inmates entering and leaving the jail. The scanner will
have a lifespan of 10 years. The price for the scanner is $11,000.
Maintenance must be performed on this machine monthly to ensure
accuracy. Monthly maintenance will be $150. What is the life cycle
cost for this entire purchase? A. $11,000 B. $29,000 C. $18,000 D.
$36,000 Correct Answer - $29,000
Dept of Water Resources is preparing a bid document for a new and
complex composite water meter. What action should the buyer take
to better ensure responsive bids? A. use brand name or equivalent
specifications B. determine the industry standards for meter
suppliers C. determine the life cycle cost of the meter D. schedule a
pre-bid conference Correct Answer - schedule a pre-bid
conference
An agency is deciding whether to purchase new or used riding
mowers. What is the most appropriate analysis method to use to
make this decision? A. historical price analysis B. life cycle cost
analysis C. cost analysis D. price analysis Correct Answer - life
cycle cost analysis
Five entity owned buildings are under renovation and the parts of
these renovations incude replacing the flooring. Each building has
an estimated 4400 sq ft of floor surface that will require new
flooring. 65% will be tile and 35% will be hardwood. If the tile is
$8.00 per sq ft for the supply and install, what is the estimated cost
of this project? A. $39,820 B. $418,000 C. $218,900 D. $199,100
Correct Answer - $199,100
The Sherriff's Dept is requesting that a solicitation be put out for
commissary items for the county jail. To assist in maintaining order
and for the safety of county employees and the inmates, the dept is
providing the buyer with a list of specific items to be procured. Little
With Objective Answers
An entity purchases several different types of mobile phones to
meet employees' preferences. This is causing inefficiencies. What
action can be taken to address and correct the inefficiencies? A.
creation of performance specifications B. sole sourcing C.
benchmarking D. standardization Correct Answer -
standardization
A buyer has been invited to join a supplier account rep for lunch to
discuss the performance of a contract. How should the buyer
respond to the invitation? A. decline the supplier's offer and suggest
a meeting in the office B. join the supplier for lunch, but pay for
himself C. ask the end user to join the supplier and the buyer for
lunch anc count it as a business meeting D. report the supplier to the
supervisor Correct Answer - decline the supplier's offer and
suggest a meeting in the office
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
suppliers. How should the buyer respond to this request? Add
language to the bid that only local suppliers 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 Correct
Answer - explain that agency procedures require that all bids be
electronically posted to allow for open and fair competition
The ratio between inputs such as staff hours or salary and outputs is
a way of measuring what attribute? A. efficiency B. effectiveness C.
contributions D. progress Correct Answer - efficiency
,Legislation enacting a sustainable procurement initiative was
passed during this legislative session. The agency has a limited staff
and resources with which to implement the legislation. What type of
program would be most easily implemented? A. alternative fuel
vehicles B. energy efficient equipment C. recycled paper D.
comprehensive recycling program Correct Answer - recycled
paper
At an entity hosted small business educational and outreach
workshop, the entity small business program coordinator noticed
that only a few suppliers are actively participating in asking
questions and discussion. In reaction, she works diligently to engage
other suppliers who are not contributing. What role is she
assuming? A. encourager B. observer C. information seeker D. gate
keeper Correct Answer - gate keeper
The city's IT dept has a need to purchase 20 copies of a how-to-use
over-the-counter software book for various user departments
within the agency. The book is commonly available and it is
estimated that the total cost would be $900, which is below the
established bid threshold. The buyer has confirmed that the book is
not currently on any agency contracts. Which type of purchase is
considered most economical in this case? A. emergency B. sole
source C. pcard D. invitation for bids Correct Answer - pcard
A buyer wishes to enter into a cooperative purchase with a regional
alliance that could save a great deal of money. What is the buyer's
first step? A. Determine if there is legal authority to do this B.
Determine if the cost is advantageous C. Determine if local suppliers
are impacted D. Determine if your terms and conditions are in
compliance Correct Answer - determine if there is legal
authority to do this
,While on vacation the Chief Procurement Officer left a Procurement
Manager in charge of operations via an interoffice memo. The
Procurement Manager was faced with an emergency purchase that
needed signature for $50K. What gives him the authority to sign for
this emergency purchase? A. apparent authority B. express authority
C. the Procurement Manager has authority to sign because it is an
emergency purchase D. implied authority Correct Answer -
express authority
An agency with a local small business preference program is
accepting bids for a roofing project. Only Company C is in the local
jurisdiction. Businesses located outside the local jurisdiction will
have 5% of the bid amount added to their total bid amount.
Company A bids $49,300. Company B bids $49,150. Company C bids
$51,650. Company D bids $51,640. Which company should receive
the award based on total low bid? Correct Answer - B $49,150
When all mandatory requirements of a bid are met, what is the value
of competitive quotes and competitive sealed bids? A. drives a
decision based on price B. provides evaluation guidelines on which
to base the award C. provides a reliable indicator of a robust
supplier market D. it has no value Correct Answer - drives a
decision based on price
What is the purpose of a cost analysis? A. compares each price
quoted the entity as a result of the bid process B. an attempt to
protect reasonable cost in a cost benefit analysis C. helps determine
the supplier's costs actually incurred for the nonstandard items D.
helps determine functional requirements at the lowest possible cost
without impacting need and suitability Correct Answer - helps
determine the supplier's costs actually incurred for the nonstandard
items
, The Sherriff's Dept is planning on acquiring a scanner to be used on
work release inmates entering and leaving the jail. The scanner will
have a lifespan of 10 years. The price for the scanner is $11,000.
Maintenance must be performed on this machine monthly to ensure
accuracy. Monthly maintenance will be $150. What is the life cycle
cost for this entire purchase? A. $11,000 B. $29,000 C. $18,000 D.
$36,000 Correct Answer - $29,000
Dept of Water Resources is preparing a bid document for a new and
complex composite water meter. What action should the buyer take
to better ensure responsive bids? A. use brand name or equivalent
specifications B. determine the industry standards for meter
suppliers C. determine the life cycle cost of the meter D. schedule a
pre-bid conference Correct Answer - schedule a pre-bid
conference
An agency is deciding whether to purchase new or used riding
mowers. What is the most appropriate analysis method to use to
make this decision? A. historical price analysis B. life cycle cost
analysis C. cost analysis D. price analysis Correct Answer - life
cycle cost analysis
Five entity owned buildings are under renovation and the parts of
these renovations incude replacing the flooring. Each building has
an estimated 4400 sq ft of floor surface that will require new
flooring. 65% will be tile and 35% will be hardwood. If the tile is
$8.00 per sq ft for the supply and install, what is the estimated cost
of this project? A. $39,820 B. $418,000 C. $218,900 D. $199,100
Correct Answer - $199,100
The Sherriff's Dept is requesting that a solicitation be put out for
commissary items for the county jail. To assist in maintaining order
and for the safety of county employees and the inmates, the dept is
providing the buyer with a list of specific items to be procured. Little
