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1. An entity purchases several different types of mobile phones to meet employ-
ees' preferences. This is causing inefficiencies. What action can be taken to ad-
dress and correct the inefficiencies? A. creation of performance specifications
B. sole sourcing C. benchmarking D. standardization: standardization
2. 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: decline the supplier's offer and suggest a meeting in the office
3. 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: explain
that agency procedures require that all bids be electronically posted to allow for open and fair competition
4. 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: efficiency
5. 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: recycled paper
6. 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: gate
keeper
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7. 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: pcard
8. 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: determine if there is legal authority to do this
9. 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: express authority
10. 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?: B $49,150
11. 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: drives a decision
based on price
12. 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
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for the nonstandard items D. helps determine functional requirements at the
lowest possible cost without impacting need and suitability: helps determine the
supplier's costs actually incurred for the nonstandard items
13. 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: $29,000
14. 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 standards for meter suppliers C. determine the life cycle cost of
the meter D. schedule a pre-bid conference: schedule a pre-bid conference
15. An agency is deciding whether to purchase new or used riding mowers.
What is the most appropriate analysis method to use to make this decision?
A. historical price analysis B. life cycle cost analysis C. cost analysis D. price
analysis: life cycle cost analysis
16. Five entity owned buildings are under renovation and the parts of these
renovations incude replacing the flooring. Each building has an estimated 4400
sq ft of floor surface that will require new flooring. 65% will be tile and 35%
will be hardwood. If the tile is $8.00 per sq ft for the supply and install, what
is the estimated cost of this project? A. $39,820 B. $418,000 C. $218,900 D.
$199,100: $199,100
17. The Sherriff's Dept is requesting that a solicitation be put out for commissary
items for the county jail. To assist in maintaining order and for the safety of
county employees and the inmates, the dept is providing the buyer with a list of
specific items to be procured. Little to no deviation from this list will be allowed.
Under the circumstances, what is the most appropriate type of specifications
taht the buyer should use? A. combination B. design C. brand name or approved
equal D. performance: brand name or approved
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18. A Dept Manager has requested that the Procurement Dept issue a request
for bids for their yearly supply of pipe and fittings. The buyer researched
the market and found pricing for pipe and fittings remained relatively stable.
What type of contract should the buyer recommend? A. definite quantity term
contract B. spot purchase C. time and materials contract D. term contract: definite
quantity term contract
19. The Corrections Dept 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
budget value be handled in the solicitation? A. should be included to help the
bidders understand their effort or quality B. should be included to create a level
playing field which enhances the quality and competitiveness of responses C. it
is nonessential information for formulating a bid for this type of procurement
D. including the budget will tend to push up the bid values: should be included to create
a level playing field which enhances the quality and competitiveness of responses
20. An agency issued an invitation to tender with the lowest responsive and re-
sponsible bidder as criteria for award. Four contractors submitted bids. The low
bidder was a contractor with whom the entity had documented performance
issues in the past. The last contract had ended with a show cause letter for poor
performance when the contract term ended. What would be the most appro-
priate step for the entity to take to ensure the project will be completed on time
and within budget? A. bypass the low bid and award to the next responsive and
responsible bidder B. conduct a post award startup and conference C. conduct
a briefing D. issue a conditional award subject to contractor submitting a larger
performance bond than originally requested: conduct a post award startup and conference
21. The procurement professional was tasked with organizing a negotiation with
a new contractor for a long term contract for the supply of widgets. Neither
side will budge on some moderate issues. What planning activity could the
official have put more effort into to avoid this impasse? A. conducting a mock
negotiation B. analyzing the other side's tactics C. generating a variety of
options D. designing optimal solutions: generating a variety of options
22. During the negotiation, it may be necessary to do which of the following? A.
hide your intentions from the other team B. rigidly adhere to specific details
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1. An entity purchases several different types of mobile phones to meet employ-
ees' preferences. This is causing inefficiencies. What action can be taken to ad-
dress and correct the inefficiencies? A. creation of performance specifications
B. sole sourcing C. benchmarking D. standardization: standardization
2. 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: decline the supplier's offer and suggest a meeting in the office
3. 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: explain
that agency procedures require that all bids be electronically posted to allow for open and fair competition
4. 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: efficiency
5. 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: recycled paper
6. 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: gate
keeper
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7. 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: pcard
8. 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: determine if there is legal authority to do this
9. 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: express authority
10. 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?: B $49,150
11. 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: drives a decision
based on price
12. 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
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for the nonstandard items D. helps determine functional requirements at the
lowest possible cost without impacting need and suitability: helps determine the
supplier's costs actually incurred for the nonstandard items
13. 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: $29,000
14. 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 standards for meter suppliers C. determine the life cycle cost of
the meter D. schedule a pre-bid conference: schedule a pre-bid conference
15. An agency is deciding whether to purchase new or used riding mowers.
What is the most appropriate analysis method to use to make this decision?
A. historical price analysis B. life cycle cost analysis C. cost analysis D. price
analysis: life cycle cost analysis
16. Five entity owned buildings are under renovation and the parts of these
renovations incude replacing the flooring. Each building has an estimated 4400
sq ft of floor surface that will require new flooring. 65% will be tile and 35%
will be hardwood. If the tile is $8.00 per sq ft for the supply and install, what
is the estimated cost of this project? A. $39,820 B. $418,000 C. $218,900 D.
$199,100: $199,100
17. The Sherriff's Dept is requesting that a solicitation be put out for commissary
items for the county jail. To assist in maintaining order and for the safety of
county employees and the inmates, the dept is providing the buyer with a list of
specific items to be procured. Little to no deviation from this list will be allowed.
Under the circumstances, what is the most appropriate type of specifications
taht the buyer should use? A. combination B. design C. brand name or approved
equal D. performance: brand name or approved
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18. A Dept Manager has requested that the Procurement Dept issue a request
for bids for their yearly supply of pipe and fittings. The buyer researched
the market and found pricing for pipe and fittings remained relatively stable.
What type of contract should the buyer recommend? A. definite quantity term
contract B. spot purchase C. time and materials contract D. term contract: definite
quantity term contract
19. The Corrections Dept 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
budget value be handled in the solicitation? A. should be included to help the
bidders understand their effort or quality B. should be included to create a level
playing field which enhances the quality and competitiveness of responses C. it
is nonessential information for formulating a bid for this type of procurement
D. including the budget will tend to push up the bid values: should be included to create
a level playing field which enhances the quality and competitiveness of responses
20. An agency issued an invitation to tender with the lowest responsive and re-
sponsible bidder as criteria for award. Four contractors submitted bids. The low
bidder was a contractor with whom the entity had documented performance
issues in the past. The last contract had ended with a show cause letter for poor
performance when the contract term ended. What would be the most appro-
priate step for the entity to take to ensure the project will be completed on time
and within budget? A. bypass the low bid and award to the next responsive and
responsible bidder B. conduct a post award startup and conference C. conduct
a briefing D. issue a conditional award subject to contractor submitting a larger
performance bond than originally requested: conduct a post award startup and conference
21. The procurement professional was tasked with organizing a negotiation with
a new contractor for a long term contract for the supply of widgets. Neither
side will budge on some moderate issues. What planning activity could the
official have put more effort into to avoid this impasse? A. conducting a mock
negotiation B. analyzing the other side's tactics C. generating a variety of
options D. designing optimal solutions: generating a variety of options
22. During the negotiation, it may be necessary to do which of the following? A.
hide your intentions from the other team B. rigidly adhere to specific details
