Question 1
A sourcing manager is considering suppliers for a new category and wants to understand which vendors can meet technical requirements before asking for pricing. Which document should be issued first?
Correct Answer:
RFI
Question 2
Two suppliers offer the same item, but one has a lower unit price while the other has lower freight costs, better payment terms, and fewer defects. Which evaluation method BEST compares the offers?
Correct Answer:
Total cost of ownership analysis
Question 3
A buyer is sourcing a custom component that is critical to production. One supplier is slightly cheaper, but two qualified suppliers are available. Which sourcing strategy BEST balances cost and continuity?
Correct Answer:
Split the award between both qualified suppliers
Question 4
During a complex source selection, stakeholders care about quality, innovation, implementation speed, and price. Which evaluation approach MOST reduces bias and supports a defensible award?
Correct Answer:
Use a weighted scoring model agreed before proposals are reviewed
Question 5
Specifications are complete and the buyer expects award to be based primarily on price and commercial terms. Which sourcing document is MOST appropriate?
Correct Answer:
RFQ
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Prepare with the CPSM Practice Questions - CPSM Certified Professional in Supply Management Exam practice quiz. This question bank includes 100 questions covering supplier, buyer, sourcing, price, and procurement. Use it to review important concepts, identify knowledge gaps, and build confidence for the related exam, course, or assessment.

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