CPPB - Certified Professional Public Buyer Contract Development and Administration Questions and Answers

Question 1

A construction contract includes a clause that requires the contractor to pay the public agency a predetermined amount of $1,000 for each day that completion is late.
This contract clause is best described as:

Accepted Answer

A liquidated damages clause

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A punitive penalty

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An insurance bond

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An advance payment recovery

Question 2

A vendor under contract with a public agency has consistently failed to meet critical delivery schedules, and a formal cure notice has not resolved the issue. The agency decides to terminate the contract due to the vendor's non-performance. This type of action is known as a:

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Termination for Default

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Termination for Convenience

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Contract Cancellation

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Bilateral Agreement

Question 3

During a multi-year IT services contract, the agency and the contractor mutually agree to add a new, related service that was not in the original scope of work. This requires an increase in the contract price. Which of the following is the proper instrument to formalize this change?

Accepted Answer

A bilateral modification

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A unilateral change order

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A constructive change notice

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A cure notice

Question 4

Which of the following is a primary responsibility of a contract administrator during the post-award phase of a contract?

Accepted Answer

Monitoring the contractor's performance to ensure compliance with contract terms.

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Developing the initial solicitation document.

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Evaluating bids and proposals from vendors.

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Determining the appropriate sourcing method for the procurement.

Question 5

Upon successful completion of a construction project, the procurement officer must perform several key activities to formally close the contract. Which of the following is a critical step in the contract closeout process?

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Obtaining a final release of claims from the contractor.

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Issuing the initial notice to proceed.

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Conducting a pre-bid conference.

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Publishing the award notice to the public.

Question 6

A public agency's IT department needs to add 50 more user licenses to an existing software contract. The contract contains a clause that allows the agency to purchase additional licenses at pre-negotiated prices. What is the most appropriate action for the procurement officer to take?

Accepted Answer

Exercise an option clause via a unilateral modification.

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Issue a new competitive solicitation for the licenses.

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Negotiate a new sole-source contract with the vendor.

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Issue a termination for convenience for the old contract.