Question 1
Under the ANSI-approved Contract Management Standard (CMS), the contract life cycle is divided into three sequential phases. Which set correctly lists those three phases?
Correct Answer:
Pre-Award, Award, Post-Award
Question 2
The CCMA is described by NCMA as the global entry-level credential aligned to which standard?
Correct Answer:
The ANSI-approved Contract Management Standard (CMS), the basis of the CMBOK
Question 3
Within the CMS, the Guiding Principles domain includes a competency that addresses the ethical obligations and integrity expectations of contract professionals. Which CMS Guiding Principle competency is this?
Correct Answer:
Standards of Conduct
Question 4
A contract manager must determine whether a particular procurement should follow competitive or sole-source methods given budget, urgency, and market conditions. Which CMS Guiding Principle best captures this judgment about the contracting context?
Correct Answer:
Situational Assessment
Question 5
The CMS distinguishes the activities performed by the buyer from those performed by the seller. In the Pre-Award phase, which domain contains the BUYER competencies 'Plan Solicitation' and 'Request Offers'?
Correct Answer:
Develop Solicitation
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