Annual Opportunity Sizing - State Procurement - State of Ohio

APPENDIX C
CANDIDATE TIPS AND SAMPLE QUESTIONS
RELAX! Have confidence in yourself and your abilities.
Remember… you have met eligibility requirements, now demonstrate your knowledge.
Maintain a positive attitude.
Get a good night’s sleep and have a nourishing protein-filled breakfast.
Arrive early at the test site.
Immediately identify any inappropriate conditions to the test center administrator.
Read all exam questions carefully.
Identify and answer all easier and understandable questions first.
Do not spend too much time on any one specific difficult question.
Skip questions that are unclear or are ones that you are unsure of and return to them later.
Eliminate any incorrect answer choices from the potential options.
Translate words and substitute terms to simplify the questions.
Apply practical reasoning to determine the correct answers.
Divide the question into manageable and understandable parts.
Keep the intent of the question and basic subject matter in mind.
If two choices seem correct, choose the BEST or MOST correct answer.
Don’t second-guess yourself — your first instinct is usually correct.
Don't read too much into questions and over-anticipate the answers.
Answer what is asked for and not what you feel should be asked.
Estimate time required to answer remaining questions.
Return to previously marked difficult questions to select an option.
Plan time effectively. If you comment on a question, get to the point quickly.
SAMPLE QUESTIONS
Sample Question #1:
A recently rebuilt pump at a public entity's water reclamation
facility has failed due to a valve that was not part of the
written service warranty in the agency's contract with
PumtUp Engineering, Inc. The entity's facility manager has
stated that the service representative told him that they
would "take care of it at no charge." PumtUp management
will not agree to this oral term from the service
representative and plans to invoice for the repair. The oral
statement made by the vendor with regard to the repair of
the valve which is not stated in the written service warranty
is an example of:
a. Implied Warranty
b. Express Warranty
c. Parol Evidence
d. Breach of Contract
Sample Question #2:
UPPCC Official Candidate Handbook for Certification
2008 Edition • Page 24 of 26
As the purchasing agency, you have set up an agreement for
new software. It is important that the agency be able to
continue using the software for a specific period of time.
Which of the following should be added to the licensing
agreement term to ensure coverage of this need?
a. Transferable
b. Service
c. Perpetual
d. Subsidiary
Answer Key: #1) c; #2) c