,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 - CORRECT ANSWERS-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 - CORRECT
ANSWERS-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 - CORRECT ANSWERS-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 -
CORRECT ANSWERS-efficiency
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 - CORRECT ANSWERS-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 - CORRECT ANSWERS-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 - CORRECT ANSWERS-
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 -
CORRECT ANSWERS-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 - CORRECT ANSWERS-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? - CORRECT ANSWERS-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 - CORRECT ANSWERS-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 - CORRECT ANSWERS-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 -
CORRECT ANSWERS-$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
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