PMP Procurement Management 5

Question 1

A project manager receives a change request from the seller claiming scope was unclear in the original SOW. What is the FIRST step?

Accepted Answer

Review the original SOW and contract to assess if the claim is valid

Answer

Reviewing the original SOW and contract terms is the first step to determine whether the claimed ambiguity actually exists before taking any action.

Question 2

Which of the following is an example of a NON-competitive procurement method?

Accepted Answer

Sole source procurement from a single vendor

Answer

Sole source procurement bypasses competition by directly selecting a single vendor, typically justified by unique expertise, urgency, or proprietary requirements.

Question 3

What does 'privity of contract' mean in project procurement?

Accepted Answer

The direct legal relationship between the contracting parties, excluding third parties

Answer

Privity of contract means only the parties directly named in the contract have legal rights and obligations under it, which is why PMs manage vendor-to-vendor interfaces.

Question 4

A contract includes a clause that allows either party to terminate the agreement with 30 days written notice. This is BEST described as:

Accepted Answer

A termination for convenience clause

Answer

Termination for convenience allows either party to end the contract without cause by providing the required notice period.

Question 5

A project manager is using a weighting system to evaluate proposals. Vendor A scores 85 on technical merit and 70 on price; Vendor B scores 70 on technical merit and 90 on price. Technical merit is weighted 60% and price 40%. Which vendor scores higher overall?

Accepted Answer

Vendor A with a score of 79

Answer

Vendor A: (85×0.6)+(70×0.4)=51+28=79; Vendor B: (70×0.6)+(90×0.4)=42+36=78; Vendor A scores higher at 79.

PMP - Project Management Professional Practice Test

PMP - Project Management Professional Practice Test

PMP Procurement Management 5