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CPPB Exam Prep: Comprehensive BQuizzes & Correct Verified Answers
All of the following are considered standard terms and conditions with the exception of:
A) Contract acceptance B) Force majeure C) Contract termination D) Insurance terms
D) Insurance Terms
During the evaluation process a buyer discovers that one of the evaluators had worked for
an offeror prior to coming to the agency 6 years ago. What is the best course of action for the
buyer to take? A) Report the evaluator's attempt to join the committee to the jurisdiction's
ethics board or committee B) Remove the evaluator from the evaluation committee for a
conflict of interest C) Do nothing since the evaluator has not worked for that offeror in over 5
years D) Review the conflict of interest statement signed by the evaluator and investigate
the situation to determine if there is actual bias
D) Review the conflict of interest statement signed by the evaluator and investigate
the situation to determine if there is actual bias
A team of buyers within the procurement office is charged with researching the rationale for
acquiring an eProcurement system for the procurement entity which will be presented to
the Legislature for consideration. The Legislature is concerned about how such a system
would create additional bidding opportunities for out of state bidders. What key benefits of
eProcurement should the research group include in their report to counter this concern? A)
eProcurement systems reduce cost through increased competition by allowing more vendors
into the bidding pool thus driving small businesses to lower their costs to compete B)
,eProcurement systems increase access for all bidders including local small, women-owned
and minority businesses by providing cost effective access to bidding opportunities that
these businesses may not have otherwise C) eProcurement systems leverage buying power
and increase the effectiveness of strategic sourcing and spend management to reduce costs
D) eProcurement provides greater administrative efficiency by increasing the operational
speed of the procurement entity as well as lowering transactional costs
B) eProcurement systems increase access for all bidders including local small, women-owned
and minority businesses by providing cost effective access to bidding opportunities that
these businesses may not have otherwise
The fiscal year has ended and the procurement office has begun the process of auditing the
budget. The comptroller has begun program audits which includes: A) Providing objective
analysis to assist management and those charged with governance and oversight in using the
information to improve program operations, reduce cost, and facilitate decision making B)
Examining a governmental unit's managerial and administrative practices for economy and
cost efficiency and strive to identify the cause of any cost inefficiencies C) An assessment of
compliance with criteria established by provisions of laws, regulations, contracts or grant
agreements or other requirements that could affect the acquisition, protection, use and
disposition of the entity's resources and quantity, quality, timeliness, and cost of services the
entity produces and delivers. Compliance requirements can be either financial or non-
financial D) Monitoring results to determine the extent to which a governmental unit has
achieved program objectives
D) Monitoring results to determine the extent to which a governmental unit has
achieved program objectives
The Buyer receives feedback from a supplier complaining the entity's online procurement
process was cumbersome. What action should the Buyer take? A) Inform the supplier that the
system is designed "as-is" and they must learn to work within the constraints of the system
and bid on entity work B) Note receipt of complaint to the Supplier and indicate it has been
passed on for review C) Call the Supplier and explain the complexities and cumbersome
, nature of the Buyer's work in the system D) Request feedback from the Supplier related
to their experience. Recommend any necessary improvements to the Buyer's supervisor
D) Request feedback from the Supplier related to their experience. Recommend any
necessary improvements to the Buyer's supervisor
An end user identifies a bulldozer which is reaching the end of its useful life. What action
should the Buyer take? A) Fill in missing specification information based on last order and
issue a PO to an existing cooperative contractor B) Review the requisition and call the end
user to discuss the procurement method options prior to taking next steps C) Use the
available information on the requisition to purchase the replacement using a cooperative
contract D) Create an IFB and solicit based on the information provided on the requisition
and award to the lowest price
B) Review the requisition and call the end user to discuss the procurement method
options prior to taking next steps
The extent to which the procurement function provided the needed goods and services
within acceptable quality standards is known as: A) Efficiency B) Effectiveness C)
Procedural compliance D) Economy
B) Effectiveness
The Dept. of Disability Services is negotiating the procurement of a newly developed
manufactured product. Which of the following persons should be involved on the team to
assure that the product meets the prerequisites of the item to be purchased? A)
Procurement Officer B) Contractor C) Legal Counsel D) Certified Engineer
D) Certified Engineer
During a negotiation, a vendor becomes unruly and insults one of the negotiation team
members. What is the best response? A) Insult the vendor B) Focus on the facts not
emotion C) Take a break D) End the negotiation
B) Focus on the facts not emotion
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