CPPB Prep Guide Quizzes, CPPB Exam 2023-2024
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Quiz :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 -
Answer :standardization
Quiz :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 - Answer :decline the supplier's offer and
suggest a meeting in the office
Quiz :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 -
Answer :explain that agency procedures require that all bids be electronically
posted to allow for open and fair competition
Quiz :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 - Answer :efficiency
Quiz :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 - Answer :recycled
paper
Quiz :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 - Answer :gate keeper
Quiz :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 - Answer :pcard
Quiz :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 - Answer :determine if there is legal
authority to do this
Quiz :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 -
Answer :express authority
Quiz :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? - Answer :B $49,150
Quiz :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 -
Answer :drives a decision based on price
, Quiz :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 - Answer :helps determine the supplier's costs actually incurred for
the nonstandard items
Quiz :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 - Answer :$29,000
Quiz :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 - Answer :schedule a
pre-bid conference
Quiz :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 - Answer :life cycle cost analysis
Quiz :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
- Answer :$199,100
Quiz :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 to no deviation from this list
will be allowed. Under the circumstances, what is the most appropriate type of
, specifications taht the buyer should use? A. combination B. design C. brand
name or approved equal D. performan - Answer :brand name or approved
Quiz :A Dept Manager has requested that the Procurement Dept issue a
request for bids for their yearly supply of pipe and fittings. The buyer
researched the market and found pricing for pipe and fittings remained
relatively stable. What type of contract should the buyer recommend? A.
definite quantity term contract B. spot purchase C. time and materials contract
D. term contract - Answer :definite quantity term contract
Quiz :The Corrections Dept has a budget of $1,000,000 annually for the
purchase of frozen vegetables. The buyer will issue an invitation for bids. How
should the budget value be handled in the solicitation? A. should be included
to help the bidders understand their effort or quality B. should be included to
create a level playing field which enhances the quality and competitiveness of
responses C. it is nonessential information for formulating a bid for this type of
procurement D. including the budget - Answer :should be included to create a
level playing field which enhances the quality and competitiveness of
responses
Quiz :An agency issued an invitation to tender with the lowest responsive and
responsible bidder as criteria for award. Four contractors submitted bids. The
low bidder was a contractor with whom the entity had documented
performance issues in the past. The last contract had ended with a show cause
letter for poor performance when the contract term ended. What would be
the most appropriate step for the entity to take to ensure the project will be
completed on time and within budget? A. bypass the low b - Answer :conduct
a post award startup and conference
Quiz :The procurement professional was tasked with organizing a negotiation
with a new contractor for a long term contract for the supply of widgets.
Neither side will budge on some moderate issues. What planning activity could
the official have put more effort into to avoid this impasse? A. conducting a
mock negotiation B. analyzing the other side's tactics C. generating a variety of
options D. designing optimal solutions - Answer :generating a variety of
options
Quiz :During the negotiation, it may be necessary to do which of the
following? A. hide your intentions from the other team B. rigidly adhere to
specific details C. anticipate the other party's tactics and plan counter-tactics
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