BICSI RCDDv14.1 Exam - Topic 5 Question 62 Discussion

Actual exam question for BICSI's RCDDv14.1 exam

Question #: 62
Topic #: 5

During a program's definition phase, it is determined that the best approach for delivering the programs intended benefits is to supplement corporate resources with the procurement of specific products and services from external suppliers. The program manager should use which of the following to determine and/or document the results of the program procurement planning activity?

AMake of buy decisions, alternatives analyses approach to competition, and best mix of contract types

BRequests for proposals (RFPs), proposal evaluation criteria, contract management and best mix of contract types

CRFPs. alternatives analyses, approach to competition, and requests for quotes (RFQs)

DMake-or-buy decisions, proposal evaluation criteria contract management, and RFQs

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Brandon

9 hours ago

Surprised that D isn't the top choice, RFQs are key too!

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Dulce

6 days ago

I think B is better, RFPs are crucial for evaluation.

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Iluminada

11 days ago

D) Make-or-buy decisions, proposal evaluation criteria contract management, and RFQs. Wait, is this a trick question or something? I'm so confused.

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Jarvis

16 days ago

I'm going with B) because it's the only answer that mentions both RFPs and contract management. Can't go wrong with that!

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Raylene

21 days ago

C) RFPs. alternatives analyses, approach to competition, and requests for quotes (RFQs). Sounds like the most logical choice to me.

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Chandra

26 days ago

B) Requests for proposals (RFPs), proposal evaluation criteria, contract management and best mix of contract types. This is the way to go, no doubt about it.

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Brande

1 month ago

D) Make-or-buy decisions, proposal evaluation criteria contract management, and RFQs. Hmm, not sure about this one.

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Rosendo

1 month ago

C) RFPs. alternatives analyses, approach to competition, and requests for quotes (RFQs). I'm pretty sure this is the correct answer.

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Vernell

1 month ago

A) Make of buy decisions, alternatives analyses approach to competition, and best mix of contract types. Seems like the most comprehensive answer.

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Whitley

2 months ago

B) Requests for proposals (RFPs), proposal evaluation criteria, contract management and best mix of contract types. This covers all the key elements of the procurement planning activity.

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Joni

2 months ago

I keep mixing up the options, but D sounds familiar. It has make-or-buy decisions and RFQs, which we covered in our last session.

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Xuan

2 months ago

I feel like C could be relevant too, especially with alternatives analyses and RFQs. We practiced a similar question in class.

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Cassie

2 months ago

I prefer B. RFPs help clarify needs.

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Leah

2 months ago

I think it's A. Make-or-buy decisions are crucial.

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Jacinta

3 months ago

Definitely A, makes the most sense for procurement planning.

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Paulina

3 months ago

D is my choice. RFQs are essential for pricing.

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Vicki

3 months ago

I'm not really sure, but I remember something about RFPs being important. Maybe B is the right choice since it includes RFPs and evaluation criteria.

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Marsha

3 months ago

I think the answer might be A because it mentions make-or-buy decisions, which we discussed as crucial in procurement planning.

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Thurman

4 months ago

I'd probably go with D. The question is asking about documenting the results of the procurement planning, and D seems to hit the key elements like make-or-buy, proposal evaluation, and RFQs.

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Ngoc

4 months ago

Option C looks good to me - it covers RFPs, alternatives analysis, and RFQs, which seem relevant for the procurement planning. I'm a bit hesitant about option B since it mentions contract management, which might be outside the scope of just the planning activity.

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Harrison

4 months ago

Hmm, I'm a bit unsure on this one. The question mentions "best approach for delivering the program's intended benefits," so I'm wondering if option A might be better since it talks about make-or-buy decisions and the approach to competition.

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Tawna

4 months ago

I think the key here is to focus on the program procurement planning activity, so I'd go with option B. That covers the main elements like RFPs, proposal evaluation, and contract management.

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Kallie

2 months ago

I see your point about option B. It really does cover the essentials.

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