NASPO CPPB PREP EXAM WITH CORRECT ACTUAL QUESTIONS AND
CORRECTLY WELL DEFINED ANSWERS LATEST ALREADY GRADED A+
2025 – 2026||CURRENT UPDATE!
Apparent authority occurs when?
a) An individual functions in the capacity that leads others to believe he/she is an authorized
agent of the principle.
b) Explicit language grants authority.
c) A logical extension of expression authority conferred upon a given party.
d) Codified language delegating responsibility and authority to a given party. - CORRECT
ANSWER-a) An individual functions in the capacity that leads others to believe he/she is an
authorized agent of the principle.
What is the purpose of a performance audit?
a) To review only the financial stability of the government unit and cut budgetary funding when
needed
b) To provide independent, unbiased, objective review of a governmental unit as a collective
whole and identify and review vulnerable areas
c) To examine all procurement transactions and bring legal action against the procurement
entity for any wrongdoings
d) To examine what goods and services are being procured by the state and how they are used
within agencies - CORRECT ANSWER-b) To provide independent, unbiased, objective review of
a governmental unit as a collective whole and identify and review vulnerable areas
The procurement entity is exploring a new eProcurement system which includes an
administration fee to awardees on all contracts. What should the procurement officer do to
explore possible concerns from awardees on the new fee?
a) Request input from other entities using eProcurement systems
,b) Create and administer a vendor survey
c) Create and administer an agency survey
d) Request input from internal system users about their experience - CORRECT ANSWER-b)
Create and administer a vendor survey
A centralized government agency purchasing department has a small purchasing threshold of
$1,000 and requires three quotes on all purchases above the threshold. With an increase in the
Implied authority occurs when?
a) Inferences and reasonable deductions based on conduct are made.
b) Explicit language grants authority;
c) Codified language is used to delegate responsibility and authority to a given party;
d) The illusion of authority is allowed - CORRECT ANSWER-a) Inferences and reasonable
deductions based on conduct are made.
number of requisitions and complaints from customers about purchases taking too long, which
of following would have the largest impact on reducing costs and time savings?
a) Raising the small purchase threshold
b) Reducing the number of quotes required
c) Hiring more staff
d) Establishing a purchasing card program - CORRECT ANSWER-d) Establishing a purchasing
card program
What concept is based on the idea that nothing happens in a supply chain until a need is
identified?
a) First In, First Out (FIFO)
b) Just in Time (JIT)
c) Last In, First Out (LIFO)
d) Re-Order Point - CORRECT ANSWER-b) Just in Time (JIT)
,Procurement officials acting within the scope of their authority have what type of authority to
legally bind the government?
a) Apparent Authority
b) Actual Authority
c) Implied Authority
d) Express Authority - CORRECT ANSWER-b) Actual Authority
In 1890, Congress passed this Antitrust Act. It has been the linchpin of antitrust law. In Section 1
of this Act, it states: Every contract, combination in the form of trust or otherwise, or
conspiracy, in restraint of trade or commerce among the several States, or with foreign nations,
is declared to be illegal. Every person who shall make any contract or engage in any combination
or conspiracy hereby declared to be illegal shall be deemed guilty of a felony, and, on conviction
thereof, shall be punished by fine not exceeding $100,000,000 if a corp., or, if any person,
$1,000,000, or by imprisonment not exceeding 10 years, or by both said punishments, in the
discretion of the court. Section 2 of this Act, makes interstate monopolies a felony. This Act is:
a) The Clayton Act
b) The Federal Trade Commission Act
c) The Sherman Act
d) The Robinson-Patman Price Discrimination Act - CORRECT ANSWER-c) The Sherman Act
The procurement officer has noticed several suspicious pricing patterns and supplier behaviors,
including identical bids and a lack of bids from some expected bidders for an open solicitation.
On detecting this suspicous activity, the procurement officer should immediately:
a) alert all suppliers that the solicitation will be canceled and resolicited
b) alert their superiors and the antitrust lawyers in the state attorney general's office
c) alert the suppliers in question about potential violations
, d) alert the DOJ about potential antitrust violations - CORRECT ANSWER-b) alert their
superiors and the antitrust lawyers in the state attorney general's office
Which of the following procurement laws are not considered one of the primary sources used in
governmental jurisdictions?
a) Administrative Law
d) Federal Law
c) Common Law
d) Legislative Law - CORRECT ANSWER-d) Federal Law
Socioeconomic goals, such as "set-asides", can come with a variety of benefits; however, there
are also challenges associated with the use of "set-asides". These challenges may include which
of the following:
a) Lack of supply management training;
b) Reduced open competition;
c) Decreased pricing.
d) Prejudicial attitudes; - CORRECT ANSWER-b) Reduced open competition;
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) states an environmental marketing claim should do all of
the following except:
a) Have qualifications and disclosures that are clear enough to prevent deception.
b) Include a statement that makes the basis of comparison clear so that the consumer should be
able to understand the claim.
c) Not overstate the environmental attribute or benefit, expressly or by implication.
d) Include eco-labels issued by an independent third party. - CORRECT ANSWER-d) Include
eco-labels issued by an independent third party.
CORRECTLY WELL DEFINED ANSWERS LATEST ALREADY GRADED A+
2025 – 2026||CURRENT UPDATE!
Apparent authority occurs when?
a) An individual functions in the capacity that leads others to believe he/she is an authorized
agent of the principle.
b) Explicit language grants authority.
c) A logical extension of expression authority conferred upon a given party.
d) Codified language delegating responsibility and authority to a given party. - CORRECT
ANSWER-a) An individual functions in the capacity that leads others to believe he/she is an
authorized agent of the principle.
What is the purpose of a performance audit?
a) To review only the financial stability of the government unit and cut budgetary funding when
needed
b) To provide independent, unbiased, objective review of a governmental unit as a collective
whole and identify and review vulnerable areas
c) To examine all procurement transactions and bring legal action against the procurement
entity for any wrongdoings
d) To examine what goods and services are being procured by the state and how they are used
within agencies - CORRECT ANSWER-b) To provide independent, unbiased, objective review of
a governmental unit as a collective whole and identify and review vulnerable areas
The procurement entity is exploring a new eProcurement system which includes an
administration fee to awardees on all contracts. What should the procurement officer do to
explore possible concerns from awardees on the new fee?
a) Request input from other entities using eProcurement systems
,b) Create and administer a vendor survey
c) Create and administer an agency survey
d) Request input from internal system users about their experience - CORRECT ANSWER-b)
Create and administer a vendor survey
A centralized government agency purchasing department has a small purchasing threshold of
$1,000 and requires three quotes on all purchases above the threshold. With an increase in the
Implied authority occurs when?
a) Inferences and reasonable deductions based on conduct are made.
b) Explicit language grants authority;
c) Codified language is used to delegate responsibility and authority to a given party;
d) The illusion of authority is allowed - CORRECT ANSWER-a) Inferences and reasonable
deductions based on conduct are made.
number of requisitions and complaints from customers about purchases taking too long, which
of following would have the largest impact on reducing costs and time savings?
a) Raising the small purchase threshold
b) Reducing the number of quotes required
c) Hiring more staff
d) Establishing a purchasing card program - CORRECT ANSWER-d) Establishing a purchasing
card program
What concept is based on the idea that nothing happens in a supply chain until a need is
identified?
a) First In, First Out (FIFO)
b) Just in Time (JIT)
c) Last In, First Out (LIFO)
d) Re-Order Point - CORRECT ANSWER-b) Just in Time (JIT)
,Procurement officials acting within the scope of their authority have what type of authority to
legally bind the government?
a) Apparent Authority
b) Actual Authority
c) Implied Authority
d) Express Authority - CORRECT ANSWER-b) Actual Authority
In 1890, Congress passed this Antitrust Act. It has been the linchpin of antitrust law. In Section 1
of this Act, it states: Every contract, combination in the form of trust or otherwise, or
conspiracy, in restraint of trade or commerce among the several States, or with foreign nations,
is declared to be illegal. Every person who shall make any contract or engage in any combination
or conspiracy hereby declared to be illegal shall be deemed guilty of a felony, and, on conviction
thereof, shall be punished by fine not exceeding $100,000,000 if a corp., or, if any person,
$1,000,000, or by imprisonment not exceeding 10 years, or by both said punishments, in the
discretion of the court. Section 2 of this Act, makes interstate monopolies a felony. This Act is:
a) The Clayton Act
b) The Federal Trade Commission Act
c) The Sherman Act
d) The Robinson-Patman Price Discrimination Act - CORRECT ANSWER-c) The Sherman Act
The procurement officer has noticed several suspicious pricing patterns and supplier behaviors,
including identical bids and a lack of bids from some expected bidders for an open solicitation.
On detecting this suspicous activity, the procurement officer should immediately:
a) alert all suppliers that the solicitation will be canceled and resolicited
b) alert their superiors and the antitrust lawyers in the state attorney general's office
c) alert the suppliers in question about potential violations
, d) alert the DOJ about potential antitrust violations - CORRECT ANSWER-b) alert their
superiors and the antitrust lawyers in the state attorney general's office
Which of the following procurement laws are not considered one of the primary sources used in
governmental jurisdictions?
a) Administrative Law
d) Federal Law
c) Common Law
d) Legislative Law - CORRECT ANSWER-d) Federal Law
Socioeconomic goals, such as "set-asides", can come with a variety of benefits; however, there
are also challenges associated with the use of "set-asides". These challenges may include which
of the following:
a) Lack of supply management training;
b) Reduced open competition;
c) Decreased pricing.
d) Prejudicial attitudes; - CORRECT ANSWER-b) Reduced open competition;
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) states an environmental marketing claim should do all of
the following except:
a) Have qualifications and disclosures that are clear enough to prevent deception.
b) Include a statement that makes the basis of comparison clear so that the consumer should be
able to understand the claim.
c) Not overstate the environmental attribute or benefit, expressly or by implication.
d) Include eco-labels issued by an independent third party. - CORRECT ANSWER-d) Include
eco-labels issued by an independent third party.
