PMP PROJECT PROCUREMENT MANAGEMENT REV. 2019

196. All of the following are inputs to the Plan Procurement Management process, EXCEPT:

• Risk register.

• Stakeholder register.

• Procurement strategy.

• Enterprise environmental factors.

197. Generally, a bid differs from a proposal in that the term:

• Bid is used when the seller selection decision will be based on price.

• Bid is used when technical capability or technical approach are paramount.

• Proposal is used when the selection decision will be based on price.

• Proposal is used when the project time frame is limited.

198. The buyer structures procurement documents, which include all of the following EXCEPT:

• Procurement statement of work.

• Bid documents

• Source selection criteria and independent cost estimates.

• Control procurement documents.

199. Approved change requests can generally include all of the following EXCEPT:

• Modifications to the terms and conditions of the contract.

• Modification to pricing.

• Seller invoices.

• Modification to descriptions of the products, services, or results to be provided.

200. Which of the following is FALSE about advertising as one of the tools and techniques of the Conduct Procurement's process?

• Some government jurisdictions require public advertising of certain types of procurement items.

• Advertisements in general circulation publications and using online resources can cause public pressure, resulting in bid disputes.

• Advertising can often be used to expand existing lists of potential sellers.

• Advertisements can be placed in general circulation publications such as selected newspapers or in specialty trade publications.

201. The buyer, usually through its authorized procurement administrator, provides the seller with ______________as an output of the Control Procurement process.

• Formal written notice that the contract has been completed

• Letters of commendation to all project team members

• Informal notice of acceptance of the deliverables

• A copy of the internal notice of completion provided to senior management

202. In which type of contracts do buyers need to precisely specify the product or services being procured?

• Cost plus award fee contracts.

• Fixed-price contracts.

• Cost-reimbursable contracts.

• Partnership contracts

203. Which of the following is one of the terms used to describe contested changes and potential constructive changes where the buyer and seller cannot reach an agreement on compensation for the change or cannot agree that a change has occurred?

• Forcing.

• Mediation

• Complaints.

• Claims

204. Constructive changes are:

• Postponed as long as possible to protect the budget.

• Viewed as negative, quantified, and tabulated.

• Uniquely identified and documented by project correspondence.

• Submitted for bids to the relevant vendor list.

205. All legal contractual relationships generally fall into one of the following broad categories EXCEPT:

• Request for proposal (RFP).

• Fixed-price contracts.

• Cost-reimbursable contracts.

• Time and material contracts (T&M).