CPPS Module 1 Exam Questions and
Receiving Personnel - ✔✔Document receipt, inspect for damage or errors, tag if appropriate or
otherwise identify, create documentation to establish custody and accountability. Timeliness is key.
Should deliver to user within 24 hours if centralized.
Payment Authorization - ✔✔Three way match made of the PO, receiving documentation, and invoice
Receiving Voucher Log - ✔✔History of receiving activity; generally includes shipping tracing number,
date of receipt, shipper's document number of PO, carrier name and freight bill number, line items and
quantity received, part or identification numbers, description of items, account contract or project
numbers, number items boxes or packages received and weight, delivery information.
Receiving Classified Items - ✔✔Ensure personnel handling the items have property clearance, maintain
continuous control of the items, initiate signature receipts, secure items during the absence of
personnel.
Receiving Process - ✔✔1) Delivery 2) inspection and acceptance 3) documentation 4) routing to end
user or designated storage
Identification - ✔✔The marking of property or, in some cases, its container, by which one or more of the
following can be ascertained: ownership, part number, serial number, model number, description,
contractor number, unique organization designation.
, Methods of Identification - ✔✔Bar coding or some other unique identification label or decal, stamping,
marking, etching, network pinging, radio frequency identification
Storage and Warehousing - ✔✔The process of retaining and protecting property while not in active use.
Includes the determination of storage methods and space allocation.
Warehouse - ✔✔To ensure that all property is accounted for, must have a good management and
control system.
Warehouse - ✔✔Help organizations by holding equipment and material in support of project, schedules
delivery of goods to end users or ships finished good.
Warehouse Responsibilities - ✔✔1) Storage, receipt, issue and distribution of material and equipment,
2) protection from loss, damage, destruction, or deterioration 3) ensure property is available when
required 4) ensure the storage of property is justified 5) ensure property is issued for valid, approved
purposes 6) maintain documentation to support property control records.
Storage - ✔✔Primary function is to protect property from loss, damage, degradation, or theft until
required.
Most Important Aspects of Storage - ✔✔1) Proper selection of storage locations 2) Item separation 3) In-
storage maintenance 4) Efficient locating and movement of items.
Issue - ✔✔Manufacturing, facilities, and administration expect warehouse to issue materials and
equipment when needed, proper control is essential for the accountability of property.
Four Types of Storage Facilities - ✔✔1. Building 2. Environmentally controlled building 3. Yard 4. Special
storage; may be classified into two major categories: covered storage or open storage.
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Accountability - ✔✔To possess and have use of the property of another with delegated duties and
responsibilities, subject to penalty in case of default. Note those "accountable do not have legal or
rightful title to the property.