CPPO Test questions with correct
answers
When is it most appropriate to use reverse auctions? - correct answer -For products with a well-qualified
and established base of suppliers
Prior to the beginning of the new fiscal year, the City's Purchasing Manager was able to identify his
departmental budget goals; however, he had a difficult time defining his objective measures because his
agency operates under which type of budget? - correct answer -Program Budget
A procurement officer is preparing to develop a forecast for school bus tires based on purchases of the
past 10 years. Where would he obtain this information? - correct answer -Procurement profile
Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs states all human being ha needs that require satisfaction. Which of the
following represents the highest level of needs? - correct answer -Admitting wrongdoing
A procurement department is in the process of putting all your forms and manuals online starting with a
vendor manual. What should the vendor manual include? - correct answer -The standards of conduct
expected of the procurement staff and vendors
A city council member owns the only lumber store in town and gets city orders for small projects that
are under the competitive bid requirements. Last year he did over $50,000 of business with the city and
you are concerned about the appearance of a conflict of interest. As the procurement manager how
have you decided to handle the situation: - correct answer -Set up a term contract for lumber for small
projects by conducting a competitive solicitation.
The city would like to offer internal access to all of the taxpayers at a reasonable cost, but does not have
the funding to begin the project. You have suggested the city consider partnering with a supplier and
recommend they: - correct answer -Perform a competitive solicitation that spells out and identifies all
the technical and economic outcomes for both the city and the vendor
The new purchasing director wants to motivate the department and has determined that the Theory Y
management style would work best with the current staff. At the next staff meeting he asks the
answers
When is it most appropriate to use reverse auctions? - correct answer -For products with a well-qualified
and established base of suppliers
Prior to the beginning of the new fiscal year, the City's Purchasing Manager was able to identify his
departmental budget goals; however, he had a difficult time defining his objective measures because his
agency operates under which type of budget? - correct answer -Program Budget
A procurement officer is preparing to develop a forecast for school bus tires based on purchases of the
past 10 years. Where would he obtain this information? - correct answer -Procurement profile
Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs states all human being ha needs that require satisfaction. Which of the
following represents the highest level of needs? - correct answer -Admitting wrongdoing
A procurement department is in the process of putting all your forms and manuals online starting with a
vendor manual. What should the vendor manual include? - correct answer -The standards of conduct
expected of the procurement staff and vendors
A city council member owns the only lumber store in town and gets city orders for small projects that
are under the competitive bid requirements. Last year he did over $50,000 of business with the city and
you are concerned about the appearance of a conflict of interest. As the procurement manager how
have you decided to handle the situation: - correct answer -Set up a term contract for lumber for small
projects by conducting a competitive solicitation.
The city would like to offer internal access to all of the taxpayers at a reasonable cost, but does not have
the funding to begin the project. You have suggested the city consider partnering with a supplier and
recommend they: - correct answer -Perform a competitive solicitation that spells out and identifies all
the technical and economic outcomes for both the city and the vendor
The new purchasing director wants to motivate the department and has determined that the Theory Y
management style would work best with the current staff. At the next staff meeting he asks the
