CPPB Domain 1 Procurement Administration Practice Test

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• Solicitation files serve as which of the following?
• Statutes or ordinances allowing cooperative procurement should authorize which provision regarding fees?
• A product diverted from discarded materials by refurbishing and marketing said product without substantial change to its original form is categorized as which?
• Which term refers to adjusting organization size to fit current needs without necessarily reducing capacity?
• Initial Training is typically provided to whom?
• Which feature distinguishes zero-based budgeting from line-item budgeting?
• Which is listed as a common performance indicator in procurement?
• Which option is not a listed metric category?
• In which stage do members agree on a common goal and assign tasks?
• Which statement correctly identifies cost considerations for an automated procurement system?
• Value-added activities are defined as
• Which statement best describes a budget’s function?
• Value Engineering (VE) is defined as:
• What does EAP stand for?
• Materials left over in manufacturing processes and then reused in a consumer product describe which concept?
• Post procurement audits are conducted primarily for what purpose?
• Piggybacking is defined as:
• Which statement best describes piggybacking?
• Which statement best defines ethics in procurement?
• ERP stands for which of the following?
• What determines legal authority to engage in cooperative procurement?
• Cooperative procurement refers to efforts that may result in contracts upon which other entities may 'piggyback'.
• Electronic Commerce (eCommerce) in procurement is best described as...
• Economy and efficiency audits examine a governmental unit's managerial and administrative practices for economy and cost efficiency.
• Pcard programs are designed to
• What are joint-use ventures?
• Operational forms such as requisitions and purchase orders serve to
• Which item would not typically be found in contract files?
• Cooperative procurement refers to the action taken when two or more entities combine their requirements to obtain advantages of volume purchases including administrative savings and other benefits.
• When evaluating an automated procurement system, which element is explicitly listed as a consideration?
• Pre-consume materials are those that are left over in manufacturing processes and then reused in a consumer product. Which option best describes this concept?
• Why is ethics essential in public procurement?
• Life Cycle Costing is defined as:
• Which sequence correctly represents the order of the four development stages described?
• Electronic Commerce (eCommerce) in procurement is defined as...
• Which budgeting approach links resource allocation decisions to performance criteria including both outputs and outcomes?
• Inputs measure resources used. They include which items?
• Line item budgets are best described as:
• Which activity would most likely be considered value-added in a procurement process?
• Total Cost of Ownership and Life Cycle Costing are used synonymously; both provide the true cost of a product rather than just the purchase price and allow for better cost cutting decisions. Two approaches to cutting cost are:
• What do Efficiency Measures represent?
• Implied Authority is defined as authority that is not defined expressly but is only determined by the inferences and reasonable deductions arising out of the conduct of the principal toward the agent and the agent's actions. Which option best describes this concept?
• Which term emphasizes using less hazardous, more environmentally preferable commodities whenever possible?
• Express Authority is defined as:
• Total Cost of Ownership is defined as:
• Statutes or ordinances allowing cooperative procurement should define cooperative procurement how?
• Program audits or evaluations primarily focus on which aspect?
• What is the primary purpose of standardized forms in procurement?
• Which option is NOT listed as a type of team in the material?
• What defines a joint-use venture in the public sector?
• Which factors are basic to consider regarding procurement records retention?
• Which is a clear benefit of a standardization program?
• Which of the following is NOT one of the seven rights of procurement?
• Which budgeting form is the oldest and still the predominant form in the public sector?
• Inter-sector efficiency determines whether a government activity yields greater net societal benefits than if the activity were left to the private sector. Which option best captures this concept?
• Why should performance measures be stated in terms of higher-level objectives of the central procurement office?
• Checklists in procurement are best described as
• The Uniform Commercial Code was developed to facilitate which of the following?
• Policy Manuals are centrally written, controlled and used to guide behavior toward specific organizational objectives. What best describes their purpose?
• The ABA Model is intended for procurement in which sector?
• Not typically included in Inputs?
• Non-value-added activities are defined as
• How is Customer Satisfaction measured in this framework?
• In the progressive discipline sequence, which action directly precedes removal?
• Performance audits review all the operations of a governmental unit.
• Which categories are typically considered to have the most complicated cooperative procurement requirements?
• Value Analysis is usually a cross-functional team effort conducted by which groups?
• Which outcome best describes the standardization program benefits?
• Which term describes actions taken to avoid having to pay some sort of cost?
• What are team norms?
• Pcards are
• What should contract files contain?
• Which sequence correctly lists the phases of a team?
• Which step is described as part of the benchmarking process?
• How do Pcards differ from pcard programs?
• Which activity defines benchmarking?
• The Reduce concept in sustainability procurement is about...
• Which budgeting type focuses on achieving the best use of resources to meet public goals?
• Three kinds of audit reports: Intradepartmental, interdepartmental and higher level management.
• Performance measure activities must be measured against a metric. Which of the following are included as metrics?
• Codes of ethics are based on which concepts?
• What is a primary benefit of cooperative procurement?
• Statutes or ordinances allowing cooperative procurement should authorize cooperative procurement between and among which entities?
• The basic purpose of public budgeting: is the efficient attainment of governmental goals. Which statement best reflects this purpose?
• Procedures Manuals are written at a finer level of detail and set out processes, forms and steps. Which statement best describes their purpose?
• Which term describes training aimed at broadening an employee's skill base?
• Which pair is commonly cited as components of process improvement programs?
• What is a critical function of managing the procurement process?
• Which outcome best describes the administrative impact of cooperative procurement?
• Budget: A financial statement that projects income and/or expenditures over a specified period, sometimes referred to as a fiscal year. What does a budget primarily represent?
• Which manual would you consult to learn how to interact with suppliers and what is expected of them?
• Employee evaluation trends include which methods?
• Value Analysis can be applied to which areas?
• Which training is utilized to improve employee job performance?
• In progressive discipline, which action directly follows an oral warning?
• What framework element underpins good record keeping?
• Which of the following is one of the four phases of the budget cycle?
• In cooperative procurement, entities may purchase from the same supplier or multiple suppliers using what instrument?
• Which evaluation item is explicitly listed as part of evaluation trends when including multi-source feedback (the term in parentheses)?
• The procurement concept advocating using less hazardous, more environmentally preferable commodities whenever possible is called:
• Program budgeting relates expenditures and revenues to what?
• Procurement Cards (pCards) are best described as...
• Which training prepares the employee for revisions in current processes and procedures?
• What is a characteristic of benchmarking?
• Which statement about governmental contracting power is generally true?
• Cooperative procurement refers to a variety of arrangements whereby two or more public procurement units purchase from the same supplier or multiple suppliers using a single IFB or RFP.
• At which stage does the team begin accomplishing its goals?
• The ABA Model is primarily for procurement in which sector?
• Reuse in procurement refers to...
• Automated Procurement Systems are best described as...
• Cooperative agreements between various governmental entities and non-profit organizations are essential to:
• Which program provides confidential counseling and resources for employees and their families?
• Which of the following is a typical role in the budget cycle?
• A procurement card (pcard) is
• Audits commonly involve confirmation by whom?
• OJT stands for?
• What form can a standardization committee take?
• Performance budgeting relates expenditures and revenues to what?
• Which document is centralized to guide behavior toward specific organizational objectives?
• Three phases to any evaluation process: Planning, data collecting and decision making based on findings.
• Process improvement is best described as
• Which stage of team development involves members getting acquainted?
• Remanufactured Product: is any product diverted from the supply of discarded materials by refurbishing and marketing said product without substantial change to its original form. Which option best defines this?
• Commodities that cannot be reused in their present form (paper, cans, toner cartridges). Which term defines this concept?
• During which stage are goals clarified and the team's functioning addressed?
• During which phase do teams perform most effectively?
• To improve procurement efficiency, non-value-added activities should be
• What does a simplification program involve?
• In cooperative procurement, entities may purchase from the same supplier or multiple suppliers using what instrument?
• Which of the following is an example of an operational form used in procurement?
• Public Procurement is responsible for which of the following?
• Which describes the types of teams mentioned in the material?
• Cost Reduction occurs when:
• What is the purpose of aligning performance measures with central procurement office objectives?
• Zero-based budgeting organizes budget presentations according to what?
• Which action is the final step in the described progressive discipline sequence?
• Results-oriented budgeting links resource allocation decisions to which of the following?
• Which type of audit focuses on management and operational practices for economy and cost efficiency?
• Financial and compliance audits are normally performed by an independent accounting firm. They determine if financial transactions are recorded and to verify their accuracy.
• Which form can a standardization committee take in practice?
• Value Engineering is usually applied to which type of projects?
• SOPs stand for?
• Electronic Sourcing (eSourcing) focuses on...
• Smart Cards in procurement are described as...
• What is the primary purpose of Standard Operating Procedures in an organization?
• Cross training is defined as training an employee to do a different part of the organization's work.
• Which statement best contrasts eProcurement and eSourcing?
• What phenomenon occurs when a team's desire to agree overrides proper assessment?
• Which of the following is an example of an Output metric?
• Which manual addresses regulations, policies, and procedures related to purchasing decisions?
• Governmental power to contract is generally inherent in the powers a constitution or charter grants. Which option expresses this concept?
• Cycle time metrics typically measure which of the following?
• Budgeting is defined as what?
• Supplier Diversity Programs primarily focus on...
• A key advantage of cooperative purchasing is the ability to:
• In performance measures, what do outputs represent?
• Which statement best describes initial training?
• Which of the following is a common procurement performance indicator?
• A company wants to source bids from multiple suppliers via a single online portal. Which technology is this?
• Procurement Manuals address: Regulations, policies and procedures. Which option best describes their scope?
• Value Analysis is best described as:
• What type of training is specialized, in-depth training on specific topics to prepare the employee for upward mobility?
• Which term best describes commodities that cannot be reused in their present form?
• Cooperative procurement: 2 or more public entities combining orders to achieve volume discounts is an example of which practice?
• Which statement correctly lists the seven rights of procurement?
• What do Outcomes assess?
• Inter-program efficiency judges competing programs and allocates resources to the program that produces the greatest net benefits. Which statement best describes this concept?
• Electronic Procurement (eProcurement) primarily involves...
• Between pCards and Smart Cards, which statement is accurate?
• Supplier Manuals provide information for suppliers so they know how to do business with the agency. Who are they intended for?
• Which statement is correct about inherent contracting power?
• The Uniform Commercial Code was developed to facilitate which of the following?
• Which stakeholder is most likely to approve the budget in the budget cycle?
• The Reduce concept in procurement sustainability aims to...
• Intra-program efficiency determines within each program if resources should be combined to maximize the net benefits from any given expenditure increment. Which description is most accurate?
• Boilerplate in procurement refers to
• What is the goal of a standardization program?
• A financial and compliance audit is normally performed by an independent accounting firm. Which statement is true?
• A cooperative purchasing program provides which of the following benefits?
• Apparent Authority occurs when a principal allows a person to function in a capacity that creates the illusion of being an authorized agent. Which scenario best illustrates apparent authority?
• Post-consume materials are defined as materials from commodities that have been used by consumers, recycled and reprocessed back into a consumer product. Which option best defines this concept?
• Which stage emphasizes establishing norms and roles after storming?
• Which documentation is included to monitor contract performance?
• Which of the following is a typical team role?
• Which of the following best describes the characteristics of good performance measures?
• Which manual is primarily used to provide step-by-step procedures for processes?
• Which budgeting approach organizes budget presentations by cost centers with alternative service levels?
• Which evaluation method is described as a 360-degree evaluation?
• Process improvement involves which actions?
• Program audits or evaluations monitor results to determine the extent to which a governmental unit has achieved program objectives.
• A buyer routinely performs pre-bid activities not explicitly described in the job duties because such tasks are commonly expected in the role. This illustrates which authority?
• Which best defines a team?
• Good performance measures should be meaningful for all participants including which groups?
• After the planning phase in an evaluation process, which phase comes next?
• Which statement best describes standardization programs?
• What is a critical function of managing the procurement process?
• What type of training is described as broad base training to develop employee diversification and focus on special skills?
• Solicitation files serve as which of the following types of records?
• What is the primary objective of Value Analysis?
• How is performance incentive contracting defined?
• Which of the following is NOT one of the four types of audits mentioned?
• Which is an example of an Output metric?
• Which of the following is a use for a budget?
• Statutes or ordinances allowing cooperative procurement should require which item?
• An Audit is a detailed review and examination of records, documents and the business processes with the confirmation by outside experts