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Specification Development (2022) Quiz
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1.
Which of the following statements about using minimums and maximums in specification development is correct?
A. Minimums and maximums are not mutually exclusive.
B. Using minimums and maximums can ensure that a product that is unsuitably large or small does not meet specifications.
C. Using minimums and maximums usually results in unnecessarily restrictive specifications.
D. A and B
E. None of the above
2.
Primary objective for any procurement is to provide best value for the State.
False
True
3.
True or False: When writing specifications, the same information should be repeated in different ways.
False
True
4.
Using an incumbent vendor’s product details to write specifications for a new solicitation is considered a best practice.
False
True
5.
Using clear terms like “must”, “shall”, and “will” is one way to avoid developing ambiguous specifications in a solicitation.
False
True
6.
Which of the following is NOT a major category in conducting specification research?
Established Standards
Market Research
Purchasing Considerations
Measurements
Industry Standards
7.
A Scope of Work usually includes:
Deliverables and Milestones
Established Standards
Specifications
Monitoring Activities
All of the above
8.
A construction of an industrial pumping system that is required to have a pumping rate of 500 gals/minute and a required pressure of 20psi is an example of which type of specification?
Design-based
Performance-based
Mixed
9.
True or False: Specifications should be drafted to reflect fair competition, procuring the best value for the State and should not restrict the vendor pool.
False
True
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