NIGP-CPP Exam Practice Questions and
Answers
Question 1
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,Terry has completed a quantitative forecast for an upcoming solicitation for
automotive repair parts but feels that developing a qualitative forecast might be
beneficial. To facilitate this process, Terry will need to:
A) Calculate the number of purchases made in the past two years.
B) Total the entity's expenditures made over the past three years.
C) Research industry estimates on the availability of supply.
D) Meet with a focus group of experts who discuss and come to consensus on
the forecast.
Correct Answer
Meet with a focus group of experts who discuss and come to consensus on the
forecast.
Question 2
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 vendors. How should the
buyer respond to this request?
A. Add language to the bid that only local vendors 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
D. State that the WTO requires the agency to support the NAFTA program
Correct Answer
Explain that agency procedures require that all bids be electronically posted to
allow for open and fair competition
Question 3
The evaluation committee notices that a proposal does not meet a requirement
of the solicitation that is not material to technical responsiveness. What should
the committee do?
A) Determine the proposal is non-responsive.
B) Determine the issue as a negotiable flaw.
C) Determine the issue as a minor informality.
D) Determine the issue as a secondary shortcoming.
Correct Answer
Determine the issue as a minor informality.
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,Question 4
Agencies not following their process, lack of clarity in bid documents and a
perception of not being fair are some of the reasons vendors give for:
A) Not registering with the agency
B) Not responding to solicitations
C) Ignoring phone calls and emails
D) Filing protests of awards
Correct Answer
Filing protests of awards
Question 5
Joan is the Chief Procurement Officer at her entity and will be meeting with
stakeholders regarding a new program that procurement is developing. When
gathering input from stakeholders, which of the following is a best practice?
A) Keep a record of every interview or survey response.
B) Refrain from documenting and recording answers due to legal reasons.
C) Focus primarily on how to handle feedback she will have to reject.
D) Disregard topics that come up repeatedly.
Correct Answer
Keep a record of every interview or survey response.
Question 6
If considering contract termination, the agency should first:
A) Take punitive action against the contractor
B) Stop accepting delivered products or services offered by the contractor
C) Start a file that documents the conflicts
D) Notify the authorities
Correct Answer
Start a file that documents the conflicts
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, Question 7
Which of the following responses best describes "Acceptance?"
A) Acceptance does not mean that the entity must release payment to the
contractor
B) Acceptance is only achieved by the contractor conforming entirely with all
specifications
C) Acceptance signifies to the contractor that the goods/services conform to
entity requirements
D) Acceptance is the last step of a procurement and signifies that a contract may
be closed out
Correct Answer
Acceptance signifies to the contractor that the goods/services conform to entity
requirements
Question 8
Paul a new contractor with the County has not started off his contract performing
as well as Jim, the contract administrator would like. Jim has spoken with Paul
several times about his expectations and reviewed his contract as well as the CAP
and PAP plans that were included. Paul assures Jim he will do better. After several
weeks, Jim sees no difference in Paul's work. Which strategy should Jim use next
to find a resolution?
A) Send Paul a letter of Cure that notifies him that he has 10 days to remedy the
situation
B) Terminate the contract with Paul immediately due to there being no difference
after several weeks
C) Deduct a portion of the payment until the work has been properly performed
D) Send Paul notification that if the work is not performed properly, deductions
will be applied and termination of the contract will be the next step
Correct Answer
Send Paul notification that if the work is not performed properly, deductions
will be applied and termination of the contract will be the next step
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Answers
Question 1
Page 1 of 100
,Terry has completed a quantitative forecast for an upcoming solicitation for
automotive repair parts but feels that developing a qualitative forecast might be
beneficial. To facilitate this process, Terry will need to:
A) Calculate the number of purchases made in the past two years.
B) Total the entity's expenditures made over the past three years.
C) Research industry estimates on the availability of supply.
D) Meet with a focus group of experts who discuss and come to consensus on
the forecast.
Correct Answer
Meet with a focus group of experts who discuss and come to consensus on the
forecast.
Question 2
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 vendors. How should the
buyer respond to this request?
A. Add language to the bid that only local vendors 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
D. State that the WTO requires the agency to support the NAFTA program
Correct Answer
Explain that agency procedures require that all bids be electronically posted to
allow for open and fair competition
Question 3
The evaluation committee notices that a proposal does not meet a requirement
of the solicitation that is not material to technical responsiveness. What should
the committee do?
A) Determine the proposal is non-responsive.
B) Determine the issue as a negotiable flaw.
C) Determine the issue as a minor informality.
D) Determine the issue as a secondary shortcoming.
Correct Answer
Determine the issue as a minor informality.
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,Question 4
Agencies not following their process, lack of clarity in bid documents and a
perception of not being fair are some of the reasons vendors give for:
A) Not registering with the agency
B) Not responding to solicitations
C) Ignoring phone calls and emails
D) Filing protests of awards
Correct Answer
Filing protests of awards
Question 5
Joan is the Chief Procurement Officer at her entity and will be meeting with
stakeholders regarding a new program that procurement is developing. When
gathering input from stakeholders, which of the following is a best practice?
A) Keep a record of every interview or survey response.
B) Refrain from documenting and recording answers due to legal reasons.
C) Focus primarily on how to handle feedback she will have to reject.
D) Disregard topics that come up repeatedly.
Correct Answer
Keep a record of every interview or survey response.
Question 6
If considering contract termination, the agency should first:
A) Take punitive action against the contractor
B) Stop accepting delivered products or services offered by the contractor
C) Start a file that documents the conflicts
D) Notify the authorities
Correct Answer
Start a file that documents the conflicts
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, Question 7
Which of the following responses best describes "Acceptance?"
A) Acceptance does not mean that the entity must release payment to the
contractor
B) Acceptance is only achieved by the contractor conforming entirely with all
specifications
C) Acceptance signifies to the contractor that the goods/services conform to
entity requirements
D) Acceptance is the last step of a procurement and signifies that a contract may
be closed out
Correct Answer
Acceptance signifies to the contractor that the goods/services conform to entity
requirements
Question 8
Paul a new contractor with the County has not started off his contract performing
as well as Jim, the contract administrator would like. Jim has spoken with Paul
several times about his expectations and reviewed his contract as well as the CAP
and PAP plans that were included. Paul assures Jim he will do better. After several
weeks, Jim sees no difference in Paul's work. Which strategy should Jim use next
to find a resolution?
A) Send Paul a letter of Cure that notifies him that he has 10 days to remedy the
situation
B) Terminate the contract with Paul immediately due to there being no difference
after several weeks
C) Deduct a portion of the payment until the work has been properly performed
D) Send Paul notification that if the work is not performed properly, deductions
will be applied and termination of the contract will be the next step
Correct Answer
Send Paul notification that if the work is not performed properly, deductions
will be applied and termination of the contract will be the next step
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