Name: _________________________________ Position: ______________________

Office: _________________________________ Date: _________________________

Instructions: Below are questions on the Government Procurement Reform Act (Republic
Act No. 9184), its revised Implementing Rules and Regulations and other pertinent policies
by the Government Procurement and Policy Board (GPPB). Please encircle the best
answer.

SECTIONS 1-29
1. When is the effectivity date of Republic Act No. 9184?
a. January 25, 2003
b. January 26, 2003
c. January 25, 2004
d. January 26, 2004

2. Republic Act No. 9184 entitled “An Act Providing for the Modernization,
Standardization and Regulation of the Procurement Activities of the Government
and for other Purposes,” is otherwise known as:
a. Government Procurement Law
b. Government Property and Bids Act
c. Government Procurement Act
d. Government Property and Bids Law

2. It is the policy of the GoP that procurement of Goods, Infrastructure Projects and
Consulting Services shall be competitive and transparent, and therefore shall
undergo _______________.
a. Small Value Procurement
b. Competitive Bidding
c. Direct Contracting
d. Negotiated Procurement

3. _____________ is the government procurement principle where both the public

officials directly or indirectly involved in the procurement process as well as in the
implementation of procurement contracts and the private parties that deal with GoP
are, when warranted by circumstances, investigated and held liable for their actions
relative thereto.
a. Transparency
b. Competitiveness
c. System of Accountability
d. Public Monitoring of Procurement Process
4. Which among the following is not a governing principle in government
procurement?
a. Competitiveness
b. Transparency
c. Cooperation
d. System of Accountability

5. The following are not procurement activities under R.A. 9184 and its IRR, except:
a. Hiring of Job Order Workers
b. Lease of government-owned property as lessor for private use
c. All procurement of any branch, agency, department, bureau, office, or
instrumentality of the Government of the Philippines
d. Disposal of Property and Other Assets of the Government

6. For Foreign-funded Procurement, the __________ refers to the cost estimate

prepared by the Procuring Entity and approved by the foreign government/foreign or
international financing institution as specified in the Treaty or International or
Executive Agreement
e. Approved Budget for the Contract
f. Approved Corporate Budget
g. General Appropriations
h. General Approved Appropriations

7. _____ refers to a signed offer or proposal to undertake a contract submitted by a

bidder in response to and in consonance with the requirements of the Bidding
Documents.
a. Offer
b. Bid
c. Solicitation
d. Proposition

8. _______ refers to the documents issued by the Procuring Entity as the basis for
bids, furnishing all information necessary for a prospective bidder to prepare a bid for
the Goods, Infrastructure Projects and/or Consulting Services required by the
Procuring Entity.
e. Bidding Documents
f. Proposal Documents
g. Proposition Documents
h. Procurement Documents

9. ________ refers to a method of procurement which is open to participation by any

interested party and which consists of the following processes: advertisement, pre-
bid conference, eligibility screening of prospective bidders, receipt and opening of
bids, evaluation of bids, post-qualification, and award of contract.
i. Competitive Bidding
j. Public Procurement
k. Negotiated Procurement
l. Direct Contracting

10. ________ refers to any person or entity offering unmanufactured articles,

materials or supplies of the growth or production of the Philippines, or manufactured
articles, materials, or supplies manufactured or to be manufactured in the Philippines
substantially from articles, materials, or supplies of the growth, production, or
manufacture, as the case may be, of the Philippines.
a. Domestic Entity
b. Domestic Corporation
c. Domestic Bidder
d. Foreign Bidder

11. Domestic Entity refers to an individual or a sole proprietor who is a citizen of the
Philippines or a partnership, corporation, cooperative, or association duly organized
under the laws of the Philippines and of which at least ______ of the interest or
outstanding capital stock belongs to citizens of the Philippines, habitually established
in business and habitually engaged in the manufacture or sale of the merchandise
covered by his bid, and the business has been in existence for at least five (5)
consecutive years prior to the advertisement and/or posting of the Invitation to Bid.
a. 70%
b. 65%
c. 60%
d. 75%

12. _______ refers to International Agreements except that they do not require
legislative ratification.
a. Executive Orders
b. Foreign Contracts
c. Executive Agreements
d. Foreign Memorandums

13. ________ refers to the acquisition of goods, consulting services, and the
contracting for infrastructure projects by the GoP which are wholly or partly funded
by Foreign Loans or Grants pursuant to a Treaty or International or Executive
Agreement.
e. Foreign-Funded Procurement
f. International Grants
g. International-Funded Procurement
h. Foreign Grants

14. ________ refer to grants with no repayment obligations and are provided in
monetary form, goods, works, and consultancy services, among others.
i. Foreign Grants
j. Foreign-Funded Procurement
k. International Grants
l. Foreign Loans

15. Which among the following does not refer to Head of the Procuring Entity
(HoPE):
a. the head of the agency or body, or his duly authorized official, for NGAs and the
constitutional commissions or offices, and other branches of government
b. the governing board or its duly authorized official, for GOCCs, GFIs and SUCs
c. the local chief executive, for LGUs
d. the chief executive officer of the Philippines, for the executive departments

16. ________ refers to the acquisition of goods, consulting services, and the
contracting for infrastructure projects by the Procuring Entity.
a. Proprietorship
b. Procurement
c. Bidding
d. Buying

17. _______ refers to any branch, constitutional commission or office, agency,

department, bureau, office, or instrumentality of the GoP (NGA), including GOCC,
GFI, SUC and LGU procuring goods, infrastructure projects and consulting services.
e. Procuring Entity
f. Bids and Awards Committee
g. Domestic Corporation
h. Head of Procuring Entity

18. What is the PhilGEPS feature wherein it ensures the privacy of parties
transacting with it.
a. Integrity
b. Confidentiality
c. Security
d. Performance Tracking

19. What is the PhilGEPS feature wherein it ensures that no person, including the
system administrators and chairperson and members of the BAC, shall be able to
alter the contents of bids submitted through the system or read the same ahead of
the stipulated time for the decryption or opening of bids.
a. Integrity
b. Confidentiality
c. Security
d. Performance Tracking

20. What is the PhilGEPS feature wherein it protects from unauthorized access or
interference through the incorporation of security features such as, but not limited to,
firewalls.
a. Integrity
b. Confidentiality
c. Security
d. Performance Tracking

21. The HoPE shall designate _____________________ members to the BAC of

unquestionable integrity and procurement proficiency.
a. at least three (3) but not more than seven (7)
b. at least five (5) but not more than nine (9)
c. at least seven (7) but not more than nine (9)
d. at least five (5) but not more than seven (7)

22. Chairperson of the regular member of the BAC must be at least a third ranking
___________ of the Procuring Entity.
e. Permanent official
f. Temporary official
g. Contractual official
h. Consultant

23. Which among the following is not a function of the BAC:

a. advertise and/or post the invitation to bid/request for expressions of interest
b. conduct post-procurement and post-bid conferences
c. determine the eligibility of prospective bidders
d. receive and open bids

24. The presence of the _________ or _________ shall be required when a majority
of the total BAC composition as designated by the HoPE constituting a quorum for
the transaction of business.
e. Chairperson or Vice-Chairperson
f. Chairperson or Secretary
g. Vice-Chairperson or Secretary
h. Chairperson or any member
25. The Secretariat shall have the following functions and responsibilities, except:
a. Assist in managing the procurement processes
b. Prepare minutes of meetings and resolutions of the BAC
c. Provide managerial support to the BAC and the TWG
d. Monitor procurement activities and milestones for proper reporting to relevant
agencies when required

26. The Procuring Entity may grant payment of honoraria to the BAC members in an
amount not to exceed ________ of their respective basic monthly salary subject to
availability of funds.
e. 25%
f. 30%
g. 35%
h. 20%

27. The Bidding Documents shall include the following, except:

a. Invitation to Bid / Request for Expression of Interest
b. Delivery Time or Completion Schedule
c. Form of Contract and General and Special Conditions of Contract
d. Technicality Requirements

28. In procurements involving and affecting _________ , the disclosure of the

specific components of the procurement documents, such as, the technical
specifications, requirements and components, shall be dependent upon the HoPE
having due regard to the nature, classification, sensitivity and confidentiality of the
relevant documents vis-à-vis the purpose and reason for the request.
e. National Security
f. National Defense
g. Defense Security
h. Defense

29. Specifications for the procurement of Goods shall be based on the following,
except:
a. Relevant Characteristics
b. Functionality
c. Performance Requirements
d. Financial Requirements

30. Observers shall be allowed access to or be provided with the following

documents free of charge upon their request, except:
a. Minutes of BAC meetings
b. Abstract of Bids
c. Pre-qualification summary report
d. Opened Proposals

31. A ______________ is called by the BAC, through its Secretariat, prior to the
advertisement or the issuance of the Invitation to Bid/Request for Expression of
Interest for each procurement undertaken through a competitive bidding.
a. Publication

b. Pre-bid Conference

c. Pre-procurement Conference

d. Face to Face Meeting

32. The Invitation to Bid/Request for Expression of Interest shall be posted at any
conspicuous place reserved for the purpose in the premises of the Procuring Entity
concerned for _____________.

a. Thirty (30) calendar days

b. Seven (7) calendar days

c. Thirty (30) working days

d. Seven (7) working days

33. The BAC shall respond to the procuring entities’ requests for clarifications on any
part of the bidding documents or for an interpretation through a ______________.

a. Supplemental/Bid Bulletins

b. Memorandum

c. Letter

d. Announcement

34. Which of the following is considered as a Class “B” Document for purposes of
determining the eligibility of bidders?

a. Registration Certificate from the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC)

b. Financial Statements of the prospective bidder

c. Valid Joint Venture Agreement

d. Valid Philippine Contractors Acrreditation Board (PCAB) License

35. In case of foreign bidders, the eligibility requirements or statements, the bids,
and all other documents to be submitted to the BAC must be in ___________.

a. Any language understandable by the bidder

b. Tagalog

c. Official language of the foreign bidder’s country

d. English

36. For purposes of computing the foreign bidder’s Net Financial Contracting
Capacity (NFCC), the value of the current assets and current liabilities shall be
based on their ______________ prepared in accordance with international financial
reporting standards.

a. Financial Records

b. Audited Financial Statements

c. Balance Sheet

d. Annual Report

37. Partnerships duly organized under the laws of the Philippines and of which at
least ____ of the interest belongs to citizens of the Philippines may be allowed to
participate in the bidding for Infrastructure Projects.

a. Majority

b. Forty percent (40%)

c. One hundred percent (100%)

d. Sixty percent (60%)

38. ____________ may be eligible to participate in competitive bidding only if they

can establish that they (a) are legally and financially autonomous; (b) operate under
commercial law; and (c) are not attached agencies of the procuring entity.

a. Local Government Units (LGUs)

b. Government Owned and Controlled Corporations (GOCCs)

c. Private Entities

d. Foreign Bidders

39. For goods, a period of ______ from the last day of posting of the Invitation to
Bid/Request for Expression of Interest up to the submission and receipt of bids shall
be observed.

a. Forty five (45) calendar days

b. Thirty (30) calendar days

c. Six (6) months

d. Sixty (60) days

40. When the eligibility requirements are submitted after the deadline, the BAC shall
____________ the bidder’s name, its representative, and the time the late bid was
submitted.

a. Reject outright

b. Accept with reservations

c. Record the submission in the minutes

d. Reprimand

41. A bidder may, through a ________, withdraw its bid before the deadline for the
receipt of bids.

a. Letter

b. Phone call

c. E-mail

d. Verbal conversation

42. All bids shall be accompanied by a _____________, payable to the Procuring

Entity concerned as a guaranteed that the successful bidder shall, within ten (10)
calendar days from receipt of the notice of award, enter into contract with the
Procuring Entity and furnish the performance security required, except when a longer
period is allowed.
a. Audited Financial Statement

b. Memorandum of Agreement

c. Bid Security

d. Publication

43. Bids and bid securities shall be valid for a reasonable period as determined by
the HoPE concerned, which shall be indicated in the Bidding Documents, but in no
case shall the period exceed ___________ from the date of the opening bids.

a. Thirty (30) days

b. One hundred twenty (120) days

c. Ninety (90) days

d. Sixty (60) days

44. The BAC shall open the bids _________ after the deadline for the submission
and receipt of bids.

a. Immediately

b. A week

c. A year

d. A month

45. The abstract of bids as read and the minutes of the bid opening shall be made
available to the public ____________ and payment of a specified fee to recover cost
of materials.

a. As a matter of right

b. After publication

c. Upon written request

d. Upon verbal request

46. Should the Bid Security be in the form of a cash or cashier’s/manager’s check or
a bank draft/guarantee or irrevocable letter of credit issued by a Universal or
Commercial Bank, the amount should not be less than ______ of the Approved
Budget of the Contract (ABC).

a. Ten percent (10%)

b. Six percent (6%)

c. Twenty percent (20%)

d. Two percent (2%)

47. With respect to a particular contract for Contracting Services to be bid, the
concerned Procuring Entity shall only consider for short listing those consultants
whose contracts, as identified in the eligibility documents submitted for registration,
are similar in nature and complexity to the contract to be bid, based on the
__________________.

a. Bidding Documents

b. Request for Expression of Interest

c. Executive Agreements

d. Approved Budget for the Contract

48. For contracts to be bid with an Approved Budget for the Contract (ABC) of one
million pesos (P1,000,000.00) or more, the BAC shall convene at least ____ pre-bid
conference to clarify and/or explain any of the requirements, terms, conditions, and
specifications stipulated in the Bidding Documents.

a. Two (2)

b. Three (3)

c. One (1)

d. Five (5)

49. For biddings conducted by LGUs, bank draft/guarantee, or irrevocable letter of

credit may be issued by other banks ____________ as authorized to issue such
financial instrument.

a. organized by cooperatives

b. certified by the BSP

c. thrift banks
d. rural banks

50. In case the bids cannot be opened as scheduled due to justifiable reasons, the
BAC shall take custody of the bids submitted and reschedule the opening of bids
______________.

a. on the next working day

b. after seven (7) calendar days

c. on the next available schedule

d. after thirty (30) calendar days

SECTIONS 30-47 (with some questions from other

sections)
51. Which of the following statement/s is / are correct?

a. If the first bid envelope is found compliant and responsive, the BAC shall
forthwith open the second bid envelope of said eligible bidder.
b. In all instances, the second bid envelope of each complying bidder shall
be opened within the same day.
c. Both statements are correct.
d. Both statements are wrong.

ANSWER: B

52. Which of the following characterize a “failed” second bid envelope? Or leads
to the BAC rating the bid concerned as “failed”?

a. If any of the requirements of a particular bid is missing, inconsistent or

patently insufficient, and/or if the submitted total bid price exceeds the
ABC;
b. If any of the requirements of a particular bid is missing, incomplete or
patently insufficient, and/or if the submitted total bid price is equal to
the ABC;
c. If any of the requirements of a particular bid is missing, complete or
patently insufficient, and/or if the submitted total bid price exceeds the
ABC;
d. In case any of the requirements in the second envelope of a particular
bid is missing, incomplete or patently insufficient, and/or if the
submitted total bid price exceeds the ABC.

ANSWER: D
 53. Which of the following statement/s is/are true?

a. The Approved Budget of the Contract (ABC) shall be the upper limit or
ceiling for acceptable bid prices
b. There may be a lower limit or floor on the amount of the award.
c. Both statements are correct.
d. Both statements are wrong.
ANSWER: A

54. In case of discrepancies in the bid offers, which shall prevail?

a. between total price per item and unit price for the item as extended or
multiplied by the quantity of that item, the latter shall prevail;
b. between unit cost in the detailed estimate and unit cost in the bill of
quantities, the latter shall prevail;
c. between bid prices in words and in figures, the latter shall prevail;
d. stated actual sum of prices of component items and the total price, the
latter shall prevail.
ANSWER: C

55. Which of the following is NOT included among the Class “A” eligibility
documents?

a)Registration Certificate;
b)Mayor’s/Business Permit or its Equivalent Document;
c)Unaudited financial statement of the current year
d)Philippine Contractors Accreditation Board (PCAB) license and registration
ANSWER: C

56. Early procurement is allowed for this kind of Alternative Mode of Procurement:

a. Negotiated Procurement – Emergency Cases

b. Negotiated Procurement – Take-Over of Contracts
c. Negotiated Procurement – Small Value Procurement
d. Negotiated Procurement – Highly Technical Consultants
ANSWER: D

57. At present, for the procurement through competitive bidding, the following are
required except:

a. Publication in a newspaper of general publication

b. Posting in the PhilGEPS website for seven (7) calendar days
c. Posting in the Procuring Entity’s website, and conspicuous place for at
least 3 calendar days.
d. All a to C are required

ANSWER: A
 58. Manufacturers, suppliers, distributors, contractors, and/or consultants are
mandated to register with the PhilGEPS and provide a PhilGEPS Registration
number in the following alternative methods of procurement, EXCEPT:

a. Emergency Cases
b. Direct Contracting;
c. Scientific, Scholarly or Artistic Work, Exclusive Technology and Media
Services;
d. Highly Technical Consultants;
ANSWER: A

59. When shall the BAC not declare a failure of bidding?

a. No bids are received;

b. All prospective bidders are declared eligible;
c. All bids fail to comply with all the bid requirements or fail post-qualification
d. The bidder with the LCRB, HRRB, SCRB or SRRB refuses, without justifiable
cause, to accept the award of contract, and no award is made.
ANSWER: B.

60. Which of the following is true?

a. In order to determine the reason for the failed bidding after two
biddings, the BAC shall conduct a mandatory review and evaluation of
the terms, conditions, and specifications in the Bidding Documents,
including its cost estimates.
b. Based on the BAC’s findings, it shall revise the terms, conditions, and
specifications, and if necessary, adjust the quoted ABC
c. Should there occur a second failure of bidding, the Procuring Entity
should resort to negotiated procurement
d. All bidders who have initially responded to the Invitation to Bid/Request
for Expression of Interest and have been declared eligible or short
listed in the previous biddings shall be allowed to submit new bids.
ANSWER: D

61. Which of the following statements is NOT true?

a. The BAC, through the Secretariat, shall post, within three (3) calendar days
from its issuance, the Notice of Award in the PhilGEPS, the website of the
Procuring Entity, if any, and any conspicuous place in the premises of the
Procuring Entity.
b. The winning bidder shall post the required Performance Security and enter
into contract with the Procuring Entity within ten (10) calendar days from
receipt by the winning bidder of the Notice of Award.
c. The Procuring Entity shall enter into contract with the winning bidder within
ten (10) working days, provided that all the documentary requirements are
complied with.
d. The following documents, among others, shall form part of the contract:
Contract Agreement, Bidding Documents, Performance Security and Notice of
Award of Contract;
ANSWER: C

62. When is the Notice to Proceed effective?

a. Within seven (7) calendar days from the date of approval of the
contract
b. Upon receipt by the bidder of the copy of the Notice to Proceed
c. Upon posting a copy of the Notice to Proceed in the PhilGEPS and the
website of the Procuring Entity
d. Upon notarization of the Contract and Notice to Proceed
ANSWER: B

63. Up to when is the performance security valid?

a. Upon the Procuring Entity’s payment of final billing

b. Until the Procuring Entity’s issuance of Certificate of Final Acceptance
c. When the winning bidder’s security is to be forfeited upon establishing
that it is in default in any of its obligations;
d. None of the above.
ANSWER: B

64. Which of the following is included among the justifiable and reasonable
grounds where the award of the contract will not redound to the benefit of the
Government of the Philippines:

a. if the economic and financial conditions have significantly changed so

as to render the project no longer economically, financially, or
technically feasible, as determined by the BAC
b. if the project is currently not necessary as determined by the HoPE
c. there is no longer source of funds by the Philippine Government
d. the source of funds for the project has been withheld or reduced
through no fault of the Procuring Entity
ANSWER: D

65. No government Procurement shall be undertaken unless it is in accordance

with the _______________________
a. Awarded Contract by the Head of Procuring Entity
b. Technical Specifications prepared by the end-user
c. Post-qualifications conducted by the BAC
d. Approved Annual Procurement Plan of the Procuring Entity
ANSWER: D

66. Specifications for the procurement of Goods shall be based on the following,
EXCEPT:
a. relevant characteristics
 b. functionality
c. Approved budget of the Contract
d. performance requirements.
ANSWER: B

67. Failure to comply with the submission of a sworn affidavit of the bidder that it
is not related to the HoPE, members of the BAC, the TWG, and the BAC
Secretariat, the head of the PMO or the end-user or implementing unit, and
the project consultants, by consanguinity or affinity up to the third civil degree
shall be a ground for the _____________________.

a. automatic disqualification of the bid

b. non-acceptance of the bid
c. “failed” bidding
d. Blacklisting of the contractor / supplier / consultant
ANSWER: A

68. The provision on Joint disclosure is applicable to the following except:

a. If the bidder is an individual or a sole proprietorship, to the bidder
himself;
b. If the bidder is a partnership, to the bidder himself;
c. If the bidder is a corporation, to all its officers, directors, and
employees;
d. If the bidder is a cooperative, to all its officers, directors, and
shareholders or members; and
ANSWER: A

SECTIONS 48-78
69. Under Negotiated Procurement under Emergency Cases, the following are
types of Procurement Projects where Negotiated Procurement can be applied,
except:
a. Goods
b. Civil Works projects
c. Consulting Services
d. All of the above
e. None of the above
Answer: D

70. The following are the mandatory documentary requirements for Negotiated
Procurement (Emergency Cases) in a case of procurement of goods:
a. Mayor’s or Business Permit
b. OSS
c. PCAB License
d. Both A and B
e. All of the above
Answer: D
71. The documentary requirements for Negotiated Procurement (Emergency
Cases) shall be submitted
a. After the Contract has been awarded
b. At any time before the award of the contract.
c. Before the start of the Project
d. After the issuance of the NOA
Answer: B

72. In case of Negotiated Procurement (Emergency Cases), warranty security

SHALL NOT be required in procurement of:
a. Goods
b. Consulting Services
c. Infrastructure Projects
d. Not required for all
e. Required for all
Answer: B

73. Taking into consideration the nature of the emergency sought to be

addressed, and the imminent danger to life and property it poses and
depending on the nature and requirements of their Procurement Projects, the
PEs shall have the option to require or dispense with the posting of
Performance Security in case of Negotiated Procurement (Emergency Cases)
of:
a. Goods
b. Consulting Services
c. Infrastructure Projects
d. Both A and B
e. Both B and C
f. All of the above
Answer: D

74. In cases of procurement of Goods under Negotiated Procurement

(Emergency Cases), can PEs can make advance payments?
a. No, the PEs are not allowed to make advance payments in all cases of
procurement of goods.
b. No, the PEs are not allowed to make advance payments unless the
Contract amount of goods does not exceed Php 500,000 and the required
approval from the Council is obtained
c. Yes, the PEs are allowed to make advance payments without any
requirement of approval from the President but such shall not to exceed
15% of the contract amount for procurement of Goods required to address
contingencies arising from natural or man-made calamities in areas where
a “State of Calamity” has been declared
 d. Yes, the PEs are allowed to make advance payments but such is subject
to the submission of an irrevocable standby letter of credit or bank
guarantee or surety bond
Answer: C

75. In cases of procurement of Infrastructure Projects under Negotiated

Procurement (Emergency Cases), can PEs can make advance payments?
a. No, the PEs are not allowed to make advance payments in all cases of
procurement.
b. No, the PEs are not allowed to make advance payments unless the
Contract amount does not exceed Php 1M
c. Yes, the PEs are allowed to make advance payments but such shall not to
exceed 15% of the contract amount for procurement of Goods required to
address contingencies arising from natural or man-made calamities in
areas where a “State of Calamity” has been declared
d. Yes, the PEs are allowed to make advance payments but such be in a
lump sum or at most two installments not to exceed 15% of the contract
amount as mobilization cost and subject to the submission of an
irrevocable standby letter of credit or bank guarantee or surety bond
Answer: D

76. In a case of procurement of goods with an ABC of Php 10,000 under

Negotiated Procurement (Emergency Cases), the BAC, through the
Secretariat, SHOULD post for information purposes the Notice of Award,
contract or purchase order, including the Notice to Proceed, if necessary, in:
a. the PhilGEPS website
b. the website of the PE or its electronic procurement service provider
c. All of the above
d. None of the above
Answer: D

77. Can PEs procure from foreign bidders under Negotiated Procurement
(Emergency Cases)?
a. No. Under Negotiated Procurement (Emergency Cases), PEs are not
allowed to procure from foreign bidders in all cases.
b. No. Under Negotiated Procurement (Emergency Cases), PEs are not
allowed to procure from foreign bidders except if approved by the HOPE
and is listed in the authorized foreign bidders issued by the President of
the Philippines.
c. No. Under Negotiated Procurement (Emergency Cases), PEs can only
procure from foreign bidders if such is a previous bidder.
d. Yes, provided that the PE determined that the foreign bidder is legally,
technically, and financially capable to undertake the procurement at hand
and has submitted the mandatory documentary requirements and has
 complied with the technical specifications set by the PEs or has submitted
the financial requirements of the project
Answer: D

78. The method of procurement to be used shall be as indicated in the approved

APP. However, what is the remedy if the original method of procurement
recommended in the APP cannot be ultimately pursued?
a. The approved APP cannot be amended in all cases except when there is a
recommendation from the President of the Philippines (e.g. Negotiated
Procurement in Emergency cases)
b. The BAC, through a resolution, shall justify and recommend the change in
the method of procurement to be approved by the HoPE. Such changes
must be reflected in the APP to be submitted to the GPPB.
c. The BAC, through a resolution, shall justify and recommend the change in
the method of procurement to be approved by the HoPE. Such changes
must be reflected in the APP to be submitted to the HoPE and approved
by the President of the Philippines.
d. The approved APP can be amended only if the amount involved does not
exceed Php 500,000 and the required approval from the President of the
Philippines, through the GPPB is acquired.
Answer: C

79. What is Limited Source bidding?

a. a method of procurement of Goods and Consulting Services that involves
direct invitation to bid by the Procuring Entity from the list of pre-selected
suppliers or consultants with known experience and proven capability on
the requirements of the particular contract.
b. a method of procurement where pre-selected suppliers or consultants shall
be those appearing in a list maintained by the relevant government
authority that has expertise in the type of procurement concerned.
c. a method where All other procedures for competitive bidding shall be
undertaken, except for the advertisement of Invitation to Bid/Request for
Expression of Interest
d. All of the above
e. None of the above.
Answer: D

80. Pursuant to Section 49.2 of the Revised Implementing Rules and Regulations
of RA 9184, a list of pre-selected suppliers or consultants shall be for
selective biddings. Such list shall be submitted to, and maintained updated
with:
a. GPPB
b. The President of the Philippines
c. The relevant authority (ie. the NFA Council)
 d. The HoPE
Answer: A

81. Direct Contracting is also known as:

a. single source procurement
b. straight source procurement
c. single contracting project
d. straight contracting project
Answer: A

82. Direct Contracting may be had in case of procurement of:

a. Goods
b. Infrastructure
c. Consulting Services
d. All of the above
Answer: A

83. Direct contracting may be resorted to by concerned Procuring Entities under

any of the following conditions:
a. When patents, trade secrets, and copyrights does not prohibit others
from manufacturing the same item
b. When the procurement of critical components from a specific supplier
is a condition precedent to hold a contractor to guarantee its project
performance, in accordance with the provisions of its contract
c. Those sold by common dealers or manufacturers with sub-dealers
selling at higher prices
d. All of the above
Answer: B

84. Procurement of Goods of proprietary nature can be obtained only from the
proprietary source when:
a. when patents, trade secrets, and copyrights prohibit others from
manufacturing the same item
b. when the capability and resources of the bidders to perform the
contract taking into account their experience and past performance on
similar contracts, capabilities with respect to personnel equipment or
manufacturing facilities, and financial position can be determined
c. when the BAC of the concerned PE has directly invited all the suppliers
or consultants appearing in the pre-selected list and none of them has
qualified
d. only when the source is a previous winning bidder
Answer: A
85. Repeat Order, as a method of procurement, may be had in case of
procurement of:
a. Goods
b. Infrastructure
c. Consulting Services
d. All of the above
Answer: A

86. Repeat Orders may be had when provided for in the APP. Which of the
following conditions is true in case of repeat orders?
a. Total prices of the repeat order must be the same as the original
contract
b. The repeat order may result in splitting of contracts, requisitions, or
purchase orders, as long as provided for in the contract and previously
agreed by the parties
c. The repeat orders shall be availed of only within 6 months from the
date of the Notice to Proceed arising from the original contract except
in cases duly approved by the GPPB and provided that there has been
a partial delivery, inspection and acceptance of the goods within the
same 6-month period
d. The repeat orders shall be availed of only within 12 months from the
date of the Notice to Proceed arising from the original contract except
in cases duly approved by the BAC and provided that there has been a
partial delivery, inspection and acceptance of the goods within the
same 12-month period
Answer: C

87. Repeat orders shall not exceed ___ % of the quantity of each item in the
original contract.
a. 25
b. 30
c. 50
d. 75
Answer: A

88. In order not to exceed the Repeat order threshold, the goods under the
original contract must be Quantifiable, Divisible and
a. Non-consumable
b. Shall only consist of ordinary or regular office supplies and equipment
c. Consisting of at least 4 units per item
d. Consisting of at least 2 units per item
Answer: C
89. Shopping, as a method of procurement of Goods, shall be employed in ANY
of the following cases:
a. When there is an unforeseen contingency requiring immediate
purchase, even if such exceeds the prescribed thresholds
b. When there is an unforeseen contingency requiring immediate
purchase, provided however, that the amount shall not exceed the
prescribed thresholds
c. Procurement of ordinary or regular office supplies and equipment not
available in the Procurement Service involving an amount not
exceeding the thresholds
d. A and B
e. B and C
Answer: E

90. In case of Shopping as a method of procurement of Goods, how many price

quotations from bona fide suppliers should be obtained?
a. Five (5)
b. Four (4)
c. Three (3)
d. Two (2)
Answer: C

91. In relation to the Alternative Methods of procurement, “Splitting of

Government Contracts” means the division or breaking up of GoP contracts
into smaller quantities and amounts. Splitting of Government Contracts are
allowed in the following instances:
a. Negotiated procurement under emergency cases
b. When authorized by GPPB
c. When indicated in the approved APP
d. All of the above
e. None of the above
Answer: E

92. The BAC, through its Secretariat, shall post the invitation or request for
submission of price quotations/proposals in the PhilGEPS website, the
website of the Procuring Entity concerned, if available, and at any
conspicuous place reserved for this purpose in the premises of the Procuring
Entity for the following modalities:
a. Limited Source Bidding
b. Two Failed Biddings
c. Small Value Procurement
d. All of the above
Answer: D
93. Decisions of the BAC at any stage of the procurement process may be
questioned by filing a request for reconsideration within:
a. three calendar days upon receipt of written notice or upon verbal
notification
b. four calendar days upon receipt of written notice or upon verbal
notification
c. three calendar days upon receipt of written notice and upon verbal
notification
d. four calendar days upon receipt of written notice and upon verbal
notification
Answer: A

94. The BAC shall decide on the request for reconsideration within:
a. seven (7) calendar days from receipt thereof
b. five (5) calendar days from receipt thereof
c. five (5) working days from receipt thereof
d. seven (7) working days from receipt thereof
Answer: A

95. In the event that the request for reconsideration is denied, decisions of the
BAC may be protested in writing to:
a. GPPB
b. HoPE
c. TWG
d. The President of the Philippines
Answer: B

96. The protest fee for an ABC of Php 50 Million and below shall be:
a. 0.75% of the ABC
b. ₱500,000.00
c. 0.5% of the ABC
d. 0.1 % of the ABC
Answer: A

97. The protest fee for an ABC of more than ₱50 million to ₱100 million shall be:
a. 0.75% of the ABC
b. ₱500,000.00
c. 0.5% of the ABC
d. 0.1 % of the ABC
Answer: B

98. The protest fee for an ABC of more than ₱100 million to ₱500 million shall be:
a. 0.75% of the ABC
b. ₱500,000.00
 c. 0.5% of the ABC
d. 0.1 % of the ABC
Answer: C

99. The position paper is verified by an affidavit that the affiant has read and
understood the contents thereof and that the allegations therein are true and
correct of his personal knowledge or based on authentic records. If the
position paper is unverified,
___________________________________________.
a. such shall be considered unsigned, produces no legal effect, and
results to the outright dismissal of the protest
b. such should be called upon to the attention of the bidder within 3
calendar days for the submission of an amended position paper within
3 calendar days requiring an explanation for such unverified affidavit.
c. shall be brought to the attention of the HoPE, seeking for his/her
recommendation on the proper resolution over the same
d. may be allowed provided that such is indicated in the approved APP
Answer: A

100. The verified position paper shall certify under oath that:
a. The bidder has not theretofore commenced any action or filed any
claim involving the different issues in any court, tribunal or quasi-
judicial agency and, he is likewise sure under oath that such different
issue may be pending therein; and that he is including a complete
statement shall be reported within five (5) days from the date of
submission of the position paper to the HoPE wherein his protest is
filed.
b. The bidder has not theretofore commenced any action or filed any
claim involving the same issues in any court, tribunal or quasi-judicial
agency and, to the best of his knowledge, no such other action or claim
is pending therein; if there is such other pending action or claim, he is
including a complete statement of the present status thereof; and if he
should thereafter learn that the same or similar action or claim has
been filed or is pending, he shall report that fact within five (5) days
therefrom to the HoPE wherein his protest is filed.
c. The bidder has commenced the action with the GPPB but is no longer
pending and, to the best of his knowledge such is no longer subject of
the jurisdiction of the HoPE wherein his protest is filed.
d. None of the above
e. All of the above
Answer: B
101. The protests shall be resolved strictly on the basis of records of the
BAC. The HoPE shall resolve the protest within _____________ days from
receipt thereof.
a. seven (7) calendar
b. seven (7) working
c. five (5) working
d. five (5) calendar
Answer: A

102. Which of the following statements is TRUE?

a. In no case shall any protest taken from any decision treated under the
Rules on Protest stay or delay the bidding process. Provided, however,
that protests must first be resolved before any award is made.
b. Any protest taken from any decision treated under the Rules on Protest
shall stay or delay the bidding process for a maximum period of five (5)
calendar days. Provided, however, that protests must first be resolved
before any award is made.
c. Any protest taken from any decision treated under the Rules on Protest
shall stay or delay the bidding process for a maximum period of five (5)
calendar days. Provided, however, that protests may still be resolved
after an award is made under exceptional circumstances determined
by the BAC
d. None of the above
Answer: A

103. Which of the following statements is FALSE?

a. The head of the BAC Secretariat of the Procuring Entity concerned
shall ensure that the GPPB shall be furnished a copy of the cases filed
in accordance with the provisions of the Rules on Protests.
b. The head of the BAC Secretariat of the Procuring Entity concerned
shall ensure that the HoPE shall be furnished a copy of the cases filed
in accordance with the provisions of the Rules on Protests.
c. The HoPE concerned shall ensure that the Department to which it is
attached (i.e. Department of Agriculture), or the President of the
Philippines if the PE is an LGU, shall be furnished a copy of the cases
filed in accordance with the provisions of the Rules on Protests.
d. All of the above
Answer: A

104. Which of the following statements is TRUE?

a. Any and all disputes arising from the implementation of a contract
covered by the Act and this IRR shall be submitted to court processes
within a reasonable period of time as may be determined by the HoPE,
upon recommendation of the BAC Secretariat
 b. All contracts shall in all cases be denominated and payable in
Philippine currency. However, if the Procuring Entity receive bids
denominated in foreign currency, the same shall be converted to
Philippine currency based on the exchange rate prevailing on the day
of payment.
c. For the given scope of work in the contract as awarded, all bid prices
shall be considered as fixed prices, and therefore not subject to price
adjustment and escalation during contract implementation, except
under extraordinary circumstances and upon prior approval of the
GPPB, or when a Treaty or International or Executive Agreement
expressly allows the same.
d. All of the above
e. None of the above
Answer: C

105. For the procurement of Goods, a warranty security shall be required

from the contract awardee for a minimum period of__________, in the case of
Expendable Supplies, or a minimum period of __________, in the case of
Non-expendable Supplies, after acceptance by the Procuring Entity of the
delivered supplies.
a. three (3) months; one (1) year
b. six (6) months; three (3) years
c. one (1) month; three (3) months
d. two (2) months; six (6) months
Answer: A

106. The obligation for the warranty shall be covered by either retention
money in an amount equivalent to at least
________________________________________ of every progress
payment, or a special bank guarantee equivalent to at least
_____________________________________of the total contract price.

a. 1% but not to exceed 5%; 5% but not to exceed 10%

b. 1% but not to exceed 5%; 1% but not to exceed 5%
c. 3% but not to exceed 5%; 3% but not to exceed 5%
d. 5% but not to exceed 10%; 5% but not to exceed 10%
Answer: B

107. For the procurement of Infrastructure Projects, the contractor shall

make a warranty from the time project construction commenced up to final
acceptance for:
a. any damage or destruction of the works except those occasioned by
force majeure
 b. safety, protection, security, and convenience of his personnel, third
parties, and the public at large, as well as the works, equipment,
installation and the like to be affected by his construction work
c. All of the above
d. None of the above
Answer: C

108. Without prejudice to the provisions of R.A. 3019 and other penal laws,
public officers who commit any of the following acts shall suffer the penalty of
imprisonment of not less than six (6) years and one (1) day, but not more than
fifteen (15) years:
a. Opening any sealed bid including but not limited to Bids that may have
been submitted through the electronic system and any and all
documents required to be sealed or divulging their contents, prior to the
appointed time for the public opening of Bids or other documents.
b. Delaying, without justifiable cause, the screening for eligibility, opening
of bids, evaluation and post evaluation of bids, and awarding of
contracts beyond the prescribed periods of action.
c. Splitting of contracts which exceed procedural purchase limits to avoid
competitive bidding or to circumvent the limits of approving or
procurement authority.
d. All of the above
e. None of the above
Answer: D

109. All contracts executed shall contain a provision on liquidated damages

which shall be payable by the contractor in case of breach thereof. For the
procurement of Goods, Infrastructure Projects and Consulting Services, the
amount of the liquidated damages shall be at least equal to
____________________ of the cost of the unperformed portion for every day
of delay.
a. one-tenth of one percent
b. one fourth of one percent
c. one percent (1%)
d. ten percent (10%)
Answer: A

110. The services to be provided by consultants can be divided into the

following broad categories, EXCEPT:
a. advisory and review services
b. legal and accounting services
c. pre-investment or feasibility studies
d. design
e. construction supervision
 f. management and related services
g. other technical services or special studies.
Answer: B

111. Which of the following statements is TRUE?

a. In all cases, amendments to order may be issued at any time by the PE
through the HoPE, upon recommendation by the BAC Secretariat
b. An amendment to order may be issued only in emergency cases or
during fortuitous events requiring trivial adjustments within the general
scope of the contract.
c. An amendment to order may be issued by the concerned procuring
entity where there are additional items needed and necessary for the
protection of the goods, which were not included in the original
contract.
d. None of the above
Answer: C

112. For additional/extra works duly covered by Extra Work Orders involving
new work items that are not in the original contract in case of infrastructure
projects, the unit prices of the new work items shall be based on the
a. fixed prices provided for by GPPB
b. recommendation of the BAC Secretariat to the HoPE
c. direct unit costs used in the original contract
d. approved ABC
Answer: C

113. In relation to the contract implementation guidelines for the

procurement of infrastructure projects, the procuring entity shall, upon a
written request of the contractor which shall be submitted as a contract
document, make an advance payment to the contractor in an amount not
exceeding _______________ of the total contract price, to be made in lump
sum or, at the most, two installments according to a schedule specified in the
Instructions to Bidders and other relevant Tender Documents.
a. fifteen percent (15%)
b. ten percent (10%)
c. five percent (5%)
d. ten percent (10%)
e. fifty percent (50%)
Answer: A

114. The method of procurement, e.g., competitive bidding or any of the

alternative methods of procurement, to be utilized by the Procuring Entity shall
be indicated in the APP to be approved by the HOPE. If the original mode of
 procurement in the APP cannot be ultimately pursued,
__________________________________.
a. the BAC assisted by its Secretariat, the Technical Working Group, and
by the appropriate End User or relevant office, as the case may be,
shall justify and recommend through a BAC Resolution such change in
the mode of procurement to be approved by the HoPE
b. the HoPE, upon recommendation of the BAC shall justify such change
in the mode of procurement to be approved by the GPPB
c. the bidders, shall justify and recommend to the BAC such change in
the mode of procurement for its approval
d. the TWG shall recommend to the HoPe directly to seek the approval of
the GPPB for the change in the mode of procurement to take effect.
Answer: A

115. Which of the following statements is TRUE?

a. For alternative methods of procurement, the Procuring Entity cannot
dispense with the advertisement in the newspaper and posting
requirement
b. For alternative methods of procurement, the Procuring Entity may
dispense with the advertisement in the newspaper and posting
requirement
c. For alternative methods of procurement, the Procuring Entity should
dispense with the advertisement in the newspaper and posting
requirement
d. None of the above
Answer: B

116. Manufacturers, suppliers, distributors, contractors, and/or consultants

are mandated to register with the PhilGEPS and provide a PhilGEPS
Registration number in the following alternative methods of procurement,
EXCEPT:
a. Shopping for ordinary office supplies and equipment not available in
DBM-PS;
b. Take Over of Contracts
c. Small Value Procurement
d. Lease of Real Property and Venue
e. None of the above
Answer: E

117. Except in_________________________, the procedures in the

issuance of the Notice of Award (NOA), Contract/Purchase Order (PO) and
Notice to Proceed (NTP) for the Alternative Methods of Procurement are the
same:
a. Shopping
 b. Negotiated Procurement through Emergency Cases,
c. Agency-to-Agency
d. Small Value Procurement
e. All of the above
Answer: E

118. In the alternative methods of procurement, bid security may be

dispensed with. However, performance and/or warranty securities are
required for:
a. Direct contracting
b. Repeat order
c. Take-over of Contracts
d. Adjacent/Contiguous
e. All of the above
f. None of the above
Answer: E

119. There is Two Failed biddings where there has been failure of
competitive bidding or Limited Source Bidding for the second time, when:
a. No bids are received;
b. All prospective bidders are declared ineligible;
c. All bids fail to comply with all the bid requirements or fail post
qualification, or, in the case of consulting services, there is no
successful negotiation
d. The bidder with the Lowest/Single Calculated Responsive Bid or
Highest/Single Rated Responsive Bid refuses, without justifiable cause,
to accept the award of contract, and no award is made in accordance
with Section 40 of RA 9184 and its IRR.
e. All of the above
f. None of the above
Answer: E

120. In cases of take-over of contracts, the BAC shall post-qualify and

negotiate with the second lowest calculated/highest rated bidder for the
project under consideration at the said bidder’s own original bid price,
applicable to the remaining works to be done. Authority to negotiate contracts
for projects under the foregoing exceptional cases shall be subject to prior
approval by the HOPE concerned, within their respective limits of approving
authority. What happens if negotiation fails the first time?

a. The BAC shall post-qualify and negotiate with the next lowest
calculated/highest rated bidder at the said bidder’s own original bid
price.
 b. The BAC shall report the matter to the HoPE for his/her proper
recommendation
c. The BAC, through the Secretariat, shall consult with the TWG for its
recommendation
d. The BAC shall simply repeat the bidding process
Answer: A

121. The following are included in the procedure in case of Agency to

Agency Procurements, EXCEPT:
a. The End-User unit shall justify to the BAC that the resort to Agency to-
Agency is more efficient and economical to the government.
b. The End-User unit shall secure a certificate from the relevant officer of
the Servicing Agency that the latter complies with all the conditions.
c. The BAC shall issue a Resolution recommending the use of Agency-to-
Agency Agreement to the HOPE.
d. In case of approval, the HOPE shall accept the sign the letter-offer of
the Servicing Agency and issue a Notice to Proceed, as prepared by
BAC.
e. None of the above.
Answer: D