RA 9184 Day 1

RA 9184 is also known as the:

• Transparency in Government Act

• Government Reform and Efficiency Act

• Anti-Corruption and Procurement Act

• Government Procurement Reform Act

Answer explanation

RA 9184 is also known as the Government Procurement Reform Act, making it the correct choice among the options provided.

What is the main objective of RA 9184?

• To promote corruption in public procurement

• To promote transparency, accountability, and efficiency in public procurement

• To promote overpricing in public procurement

• To eliminate the need for public procurement

Answer explanation

The main objective of RA 9184 is to promote transparency, accountability, and efficiency in public procurement.

What does the second P in GPPB stand for?

Answer explanation

The second P in GPPB stands for Policy.

Unscramble the words:
CPICATAY DEMEVNPLOET

Hint: It is a function of the GPPB

Answer explanation

The unscrambled words are CAPACITY DEVELOPMENT.

The functions of the GPPB are:
Policy-Making
Capacity Development
Monitoring

Unscramble the word:
AONBIITCTLUACY

Hint: It is one of the governing principle of public procurement

Answer explanation

The unscrambled word is ACCOUNTABILITY, which is one of the governing principles of public procurement along with:

Public Monitoring
Competitiveness
Transparency
Streamlined Process

Refers to the acquisition of goods, consulting services and the contracting for infrastructure projects by the Procuring Entity (PE). It shall also include the lease of goods and real estate.

Answer explanation

Procurement refers to the acquisition of goods, consulting services, infrastructure projects, and the lease of goods and real estate by the Procuring Entity (PE).

Which is not an alternative method of Procurement?

• Shopping

• Repeat Order

• Competitive Bidding

• Negotiated Procurement

Answer explanation

The correct choice is Competitive Bidding because it is not an alternative method of Procurement.

Shopping, Repeat Order, and Negotiated Procurement, Direct Contracting, and Limited Source Bidding are alternative methods of Procurement.

Under RA 9184, what is the primary method of procurement?

• Direct Contracting

• Competitive Bidding

• Limited Source Bidding

• Negotiated Procurement

Answer explanation

Under RA 9184, the primary method of procurement is Competitive Bidding, where bids are solicited from potential suppliers and the contract is awarded to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder.

What is the purpose of the Bids and Awards Committee under RA 9184?

• To ensure all procurement activities are done in secret

• To ensure all procurement activities are done in accordance with the law

• To ensure all procurement activities are overpriced

• To ensure all procurement activities are done without bidding

Answer explanation

The purpose of the Bids and Awards Committee under RA 9184 is to ensure all procurement activities are done in accordance with the law.

Unscramble the word:
DENEURSS

Hint: Origin of all procurement requests and prepares actual requirements of the procurement project

Answer explanation

The unscrambled word is 'End-Users'.

The end-users are the origin of all procurement requests and prepares the actual requirements of the procurement projects. They are also responsible for planning, preparing, and revising their PPMPs.