CPPB Exam Prep: Comprehensive C Quizzes & Correct Verified Answers
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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 c...
CPPB Exam Prep: Comprehensive C
Quizzes & Correct Verified Answers
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
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
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
,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
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
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
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
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
D) More competition
When is a latent defect usually detected? A) At the time of receipt B) At the time of
payment C) While in use D) At the time of purchase
C) While in use
A contract is issued for a road resurfacing project. The contractor commences the work but
after a day, phones the buyer to say that the project will be delayed. The contractor states
the specifications were not accurate and there is a requirement to add aggregate to raise the
road level. What is the buyer's first step? A) Review the contract with the project authority
and the contractor to determine the problem B) Issue a purchase order for the additional
aggregate C) Contact the legal department D) Phone the project authority to find out when
the contractor started
A) Review the contract with the project authority and the contractor to determine the problem
The contract management cycle consists of: A) Contract formation and contract
administration B) Selection of contract type and contract analysis C) Identification of
contract risks and performance monitoring D) Specification development and selection of
contract type
, A) Contract formation and contract administration
A contract that is not written but rather inferred as a matter of reason and justice from the
parties' act or conduct is called a(n): A) Invalid contract B) Operating contract C) Implied
contract D) Common law contract
C) Implied contract
When does performance monitoring occur? A) When making a request for an equitable
adjustment B) During the pre-solicitation phase C) During the post award phase
C) During the post award phase
Several months after the County's final acceptance of the renovation of the multi-level
County courthouse, the Facilities Department discovered that the County owned scaffolding
which was used for the second level renovation was missing. The Project Manager confirmed
that the Contractor had not returned the scaffolding however, the Contractor stated that he
had no County owned equipment. Final payment has been made to the Contractor. What
could have been done to avoid this problem? A) Facilities should have re-purchased
scaffolding to replace the missing item B) The Project Manager and Facilities staff should have
visited the Contractor's workplace to see if the scaffolding was there C) A record of the
County's inventory should have been included in the contract file D) The County should not
have agreed to the Contractor's use of the scaffolding
C) A record of the County's inventory should have been included in the contract file
Contract administration must focus on: A) The community goals and procurement's strategic
plan B) The stated goals and objectives of the contract C) The end users' needs assessment in
the contract D) The requirements and specifications outlined in the solicitation document
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