CPPB Exam Prep Comprehensive C Final State Questions and Answers
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CPPB Exam Prep Comprehensive C
Final State Questions and Answers
One limitation to the government's right to reject is: A) Failure by the government to
make an inspection B) Minimal completion of the contract
C) Substantial completion of the contract D) A latent defect in the product ...
CPPB Exam Prep Comprehensive C
Final State Questions and Answers
One limitation to the government's right to reject is: A) Failure by the government to
make an inspection B) Minimal completion of the contract
C) Substantial completion of the contract D) A latent defect in the product - CORRECT
ANSWER-A) Failure by the government to make an inspection
Changes to the contract may be requested by the government or by the contractor
under what condition? A) The contract does not cover any provision for change B) The
change is within the scope of the contract C) The contract has not been signed by either
party D) The contract does not contain the budgeted amount for a change - CORRECT
ANSWER-B) The change is within the scope of the contract
Which of the following is a valid method of contract monitoring? A) Letters of inquiry B)
Closeout file reports C) Sampling D) Payment schedules - CORRECT ANSWER-C)
Sampling
A supplier has completed the work identified in the specifications, but the entity has
determined that additional work is required to complete the project. What should the
procurement professional do? A) Enter into negotiations with the supplier B) Issue a
change order under the existing contract
C) Withhold final acceptance of the project until the supplier completes the additional
work D) Inspect and reject the work - CORRECT ANSWER-B) Issue a change order
under the existing contract
A supplier has been awarded a contract to manufacture a cube truck with a specified
'extruded aluminum' floor which is significantly stronger than a regular aluminum floor
and allows for easy panel changes should one be damaged. The user-department has
been waiting 6 months for this vehicle and its on-time delivery is crucial since their
current unit has transmission failure and will cost too much to fix. The vehicle is
delivered after six (6) months of production and upon inspection they notice that the
supplier has not manufactured the vehicle with the requested 'extruded aluminum' and
instead has just bolted on a regular piece of aluminum for the flooring. The remainder of
the vehicle meets specifications. What is the best option? A) Accept the vehicle with no
demands due to the urgency B) Reject the vehicle, cancel the order, and start the
procurement process again C) Demand a credit for the difference between th -
CORRECT ANSWER-C) Demand a credit for the difference between the 'extruded' and
regular floor and accept the vehicle
The entity has contracted for new ERP software. To ensure that the software performs
as specified and is delivered on time, what should the buyer require of the supplier? A)
,Quality assurance B) Site visits C) End user testing D) Quality control - CORRECT
ANSWER-A) Quality assurance
If the termination for default appears appropriate, the contract administrator should, if
practical, notify the contractor in writing of the possibility of the termination. This notice
would discuss the contractual liabilities if the contract is terminated and request the
contractor to explain why the contract should not be terminated for default. The notice
may further state that failure of the contractor to present an explanation may be taken
as an admission that no valid explanation exists. What is this notice called? A)
Termination notice B) Amendment notice C) Show-cause notice D) Cure notice -
CORRECT ANSWER-C) Show-cause notice
The relationship between the procurement department and an end-user group has
deteriorated over time. The end users disagree with how recent procurement requests
have been processed. How should the two groups proceed to resolve the differences?
A) Listen B) Identify errors C) Identify win-win solutions D) Clarify issues - CORRECT
ANSWER-C) Identify win-win solutions
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 D) Adjourn and conduct
brainstorming sessions to develop team options - CORRECT ANSWER-C) Anticipate
the other party's tactics and plan counter tactics
What is the purpose of a value analysis? A) Review the contractor's methods of
performance to ensure economic value B) Ensure the lowest possible cost without
impacting functional need and suitability C) Enable procurement to stay abreast of the
current market conditions D) Validate and ensure that the low bid is the best bid -
CORRECT ANSWER-B) Ensure the lowest possible cost without impacting functional
need and suitability
The corrections department 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 budgeted
amount be handled in the solicitation? A) Should be included to create a level playing
field which enhances the quality and competitiveness of responses B) Should be
included to help the bidders understand their effort or quality C) Including the budget will
tend to push up the bid values D) It is non-essential information for formulating a bid for
this type of procurement - CORRECT ANSWER-D) It is non-essential information for
formulating a bid for this type of procurement
Every three years, the purchasing agent issues a new competitive sealed bid for office
supplies. Why does the purchasing agent use this particular source selection method?
A) Promotes fair and reasonable price competition B) Encourages consideration of new
products C) Accommodates traditional method utilized by the agency D) Allows for
subjectivity in the evaluation process and is easier to use - CORRECT ANSWER-A)
Promotes fair and reasonable price competition
, When an entity expects to suffer a possible loss because of breach of contract, what
clause should be included in the solicitation? A) Liquidated damages clause B) Penalty
clause C) Insurance clause D) Dispute clause - CORRECT ANSWER-A) Liquidated
damages clause
Which statement best describes a Time and Materials contract? A) Allows the provider
to be reimbursed for costs plus be paid a fee independent of the costs B)Provides
items, or services on an "as needed" basis C) Allows for specified items or services to
be delivered within a specific time frame
D) Specifies fixed hourly rates for labor and parts at the stated contractor cost -
CORRECT ANSWER-D) Specifies fixed hourly rates for labor and parts at the stated
contractor cost
A department has sent the buyer a requisition for two (2) new trailer mounted solar
powered message signs. The only specification provided is a copy of a quotation from a
local supplier that only sells message signs from a single supplier. What should the
buyer do? A) Request that the department provide a sole source justification letter B)
Place the order with the local supplier because they will be able to better provide
warranty service C) Reject the requisition and request that the department provide a
performance specification D) Request that the department obtain two competitive bids -
CORRECT ANSWER-C) Reject the requisition and request that the department provide
a performance specification
A buyer has been asked to procure a part needed to repair a copier. What should the
buyer do first? A) Order part from original supplier B) Check warranty or guarantee
provisions C) Request quotes based on specifications
D) Perform market research to see if generic equivalent is available - CORRECT
ANSWER-B) Check warranty or guarantee provisions
Upon opening a supplier's RFP proposal, the buyer notes that the supplier submitted
the required paper copies but did not submit the required electronic copy of the
proposal. What should the buyer do? A) Determine this as a late proposal and reject it
B) Determine that the proposal is non-responsive and reject it C) Determine this as a
minor irregularity and ask the supplier to submit the electronic copy D) Determine that
the supplier is not responsible, and reject the proposal - CORRECT ANSWER-C)
Determine this as a minor irregularity and ask the supplier to submit the electronic copy
An entity is in the process of privatizing its EMT services. After researching the issue,
the county decided to divide the services into several services (by the type of call)
because service segmentation leads to: A) In-house interest
B) Fewer Proposal protests C) Bundled procurements D) More competition - CORRECT
ANSWER-D) More competition
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