Task 5 Identify Sustainable Procurement Practices for a Given Scenario CSPP Practice Questions (Page 6)

Questions 26–29

1. 26foundation · easy

   A project manager discovers that a potential supplier operates in a country with weak labor laws and has been accused of using forced labor. Which ethical issue in procurement does this scenario primarily illustrate?

   • AConflict of interest
   • BLack of fair trade certification
   • CCorruption and bribery
   • DHuman rights violations in the supply chain
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2. 27foundation · easy

   Which of the following is an example of an ethical consideration in supplier relationships?

   • ARequiring suppliers to use a specific logistics provider.
   • BEnsuring suppliers comply with anti-corruption laws and fair labor practices.
   • CChoosing suppliers that offer the fastest delivery times.
   • DSelecting suppliers based solely on the lowest bid price.
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4. 28application · medium

   A company is at the contract closeout stage of a procurement for construction services. The contract included sustainability requirements, such as using recycled materials and minimizing waste. What should the company do during closeout to support sustainability?

   • AConduct a final review to confirm that all sustainability requirements were met, and document lessons learned.
   • BDispose of all project documentation to save storage space.
   • CPay the final invoice without review, as the contract is ending.
   • DImmediately start a new procurement process for the next project.
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5. 29expert · hard

   A company is procuring goods from a supplier that has a history of using forced labor. The company has a strict policy against forced labor and is under public scrutiny. The supplier is the only one that can meet the company's tight deadline. What should the company do?

   • AAsk the supplier to sign a document stating it will not use forced labor for this order.
   • BUse the supplier but keep the relationship confidential to avoid public scrutiny.
   • CUse the supplier for this one-time order to meet the deadline, and then switch to a different supplier for future orders.
   • DRefuse to use the supplier and find an alternative, even if it means missing the deadline.
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