10 Questions
What is the primary role of a procuring entity?
To engage and be responsible for the procurement and awarding of contracts for goods, services and works
What is the key distinction between consultancy services and non-consultancy services?
Consultancy services are usually intellectual in nature, while non-consultancy services involve the use of equipment and specific methodologies
What is the key difference between a supplier and a service provider?
A supplier provides goods, while a service provider provides services
What are the main categories of goods referred to in the text?
Both a and b
Which of the following is NOT a type of consultancy service mentioned in the text?
Equipment maintenance
Which of the following statements best describes the difference between purchasing and procurement?
Procurement is a broader process that includes purchasing as one of its activities.
What is the primary role of a buyer in the context of procurement?
To make purchases on behalf of an entity, which is one aspect of the procurement process.
Which of the following activities is not considered part of the procurement process?
Manufacturing or producing the required goods in-house.
Which of the following statements about procurement is incorrect?
Procurement is limited to acquiring goods and services from external third-party providers only.
Which of the following activities is not included in the definition of purchasing provided in the text?
Conducting market surveys and preparing specifications.
Test your understanding of the basic principles of procurement with this quiz covering topics such as definitions of purchasing and procurement, procurement-related terms, categories of procurement, and the roles of the procurement function.
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