QPA EXAM PREP QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
LATEST UPDATE 2025/2026
proprietary
goods or services of a specialized nature, that may be made or marketed
by a person or persons having the exclusive right to make or sell them.
mistake
for a public works project, a clerical error that is an unintentional and
substantial computational error or an unintentional omission of a substantial quantity of labor,
material, or both, from the final bid computation
responsive
conforming in all material respects to the terms and conditions, specifications, legal
requirements, and other provisions of the request.
responsible
able to complete the contract in accordance with its requirements,
including but not limited to requirements pertaining to experience, moral integrity, operating
capacity, financial capacity, credit, and workforce, equipment, and facilities availability
lowest price
the least possible amount that meets all requirements of the request
of a contracting agent.
concession
,the granting of a license or right to act for or on behalf of the contracting
unit, or to provide a service requiring the approval or endorsement of the contracting
unit, and which may or may not involve a payment or exchange, or provision of services by or
to the contracting unit.
Green product
commodity that has a lesser or reduced negative effect on human health and the environment
when compared with competing commodities
remaining amount
the value of similar goods and services that are needed for the remainder of the current contract
year, plus those similar goods and services to be needed in the subsequent contract year
encumbrance
Reserving the money in the budget
contract year
the period of 12 consecutive months following the award of a contract
Market Division
selling in an assigned area
Tie-ins
requiring the purchase of additional items
FOB Destination
, Seller pays shipping
6 Rs
The Right
Quantity
Quality
Time
Price
Manner
Source
3 Cs
Cooperation, Coordination, Coordination
3 Es
Economy, Efficiency, Effectiveness
What are the 5 set asides
Minority Group Members
Qualified Women's Business Enterprise
Qualified Minority Business Enterprise
Qualified Small Business Enterprise
Qualified Veteran Business Enterprise
Is competition among set-asides allowed?
Yes
LATEST UPDATE 2025/2026
proprietary
goods or services of a specialized nature, that may be made or marketed
by a person or persons having the exclusive right to make or sell them.
mistake
for a public works project, a clerical error that is an unintentional and
substantial computational error or an unintentional omission of a substantial quantity of labor,
material, or both, from the final bid computation
responsive
conforming in all material respects to the terms and conditions, specifications, legal
requirements, and other provisions of the request.
responsible
able to complete the contract in accordance with its requirements,
including but not limited to requirements pertaining to experience, moral integrity, operating
capacity, financial capacity, credit, and workforce, equipment, and facilities availability
lowest price
the least possible amount that meets all requirements of the request
of a contracting agent.
concession
,the granting of a license or right to act for or on behalf of the contracting
unit, or to provide a service requiring the approval or endorsement of the contracting
unit, and which may or may not involve a payment or exchange, or provision of services by or
to the contracting unit.
Green product
commodity that has a lesser or reduced negative effect on human health and the environment
when compared with competing commodities
remaining amount
the value of similar goods and services that are needed for the remainder of the current contract
year, plus those similar goods and services to be needed in the subsequent contract year
encumbrance
Reserving the money in the budget
contract year
the period of 12 consecutive months following the award of a contract
Market Division
selling in an assigned area
Tie-ins
requiring the purchase of additional items
FOB Destination
, Seller pays shipping
6 Rs
The Right
Quantity
Quality
Time
Price
Manner
Source
3 Cs
Cooperation, Coordination, Coordination
3 Es
Economy, Efficiency, Effectiveness
What are the 5 set asides
Minority Group Members
Qualified Women's Business Enterprise
Qualified Minority Business Enterprise
Qualified Small Business Enterprise
Qualified Veteran Business Enterprise
Is competition among set-asides allowed?
Yes
