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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  s...

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CPPB Prep Guide Quizzes, CPPB Exam Questions and Answers 2024/2025

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

 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

 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

 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

 efficiency




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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


 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

 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

 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




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 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


 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?

 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

 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


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 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


 $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


 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

 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




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