Top MCQs on Purchasing Principles | SAP MM and Procurement Best Practices for Private & Public Sectors

Master the Principles of Purchasing in Private and Public and for Profit and Non-Profit Organizations

Learn the core principles of purchasing that are important for both private and public sector and for profit and non-profit Organizations. Discover how these purchasing principles such as

Value for money

Transparency

Quality

Supplier relationship management are applied to effective procurement strategies.

Whether you are managing inventory and handling supplier diversity, overseeing contract management.

Test your knowledge with the following multiple-choice questions (MCQs) to assess your understanding of key purchasing principles in private and public and for profit and non-profit organizations. Learn how SAP MM (Materials Management) integrates these principles to optimize procurement strategies, streamline operations and improve efficiency in the purchasing process.

Question 1: What is the primary goal of purchasing in both private and public sector organizations?

To acquire the highest quantity of goods

To acquire goods and services at the lowest possible price

To ensure cost-effectiveness while maintaining quality and value

To purchase goods only from local suppliers

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Question 2: Which of the following is considered a key principle of purchasing?

Increasing company profits at any cost

Encouraging transparency and open communication in the process

Focusing solely on price with no regard to supplier relationships

Avoiding competition in the supplier selection process

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Question 3: In the context of purchasing, what does the term 'value for money' mean?

The lowest price for a product or service

A combination of quality, price, and supplier reliability

Selecting the most expensive supplier to ensure quality

Focusing on quantity rather than quality

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Question 4: Which of the following is NOT a principle of purchasing?

Ethical and fair treatment of suppliers

Maintaining long-term relationships with suppliers

Focusing on immediate cost reduction at the expense of quality

Encouraging competition among suppliers

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Question 5: What role does sustainability play in modern purchasing?

It has no role in purchasing decisions.

Ensuring that suppliers meet ethical, environmental, and social standards.

Ensuring only the cheapest goods are bought.

Focusing solely on maximizing profit without considering environmental impact.

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Question 6: Which of the following principles emphasizes the need for clear and justifiable decisions in purchasing?

Timeliness

Transparency

Risk Management

Supplier Relationship Management

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Question 7: What is the key factor when ensuring purchases meet organizational needs?

Price

Quality

Delivery time

All of the above

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Question 8: Which of the following is a method to manage risks in the purchasing process?

Ignoring supplier failures

Identifying risks and creating strategies to minimize them

Paying suppliers in advance

Avoiding supplier negotiations

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Question 9: Which principle involves purchasing decisions that optimize overall costs?

Transparency

Cost-effectiveness

Ethical Practices

Supplier Diversity

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Question 10: Which purchasing principle is focused on ensuring the goods and services conform to required specifications?

Right price

Right supplier

Right quality

Right time

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Question 11: The principle of 'Right Supplier' in purchasing ensures

The supplier is geographically located close to the buyer

The supplier offers the lowest price

The supplier is capable of delivering quality goods on time

The supplier offers the most variety of goods

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Question 12: Which transaction is used to record goods receipt when products are received from a supplier?

MB01

ME21N

MIGO

MIRO

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Question 13: Which document is created after the request for quotation (RFQ) has been sent to suppliers

Purchase Order

Purchase Requisition

Vendor Quotation

Goods Receipt

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Question 14: Why is supplier diversity an important principle in purchasing?

To increase costs

To ensure a broader range of products is available

To promote fair competition and inclusion of different suppliers

To limit the number of suppliers

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Question 15: What is the primary goal of ethical purchasing practices?

To maximize supplier profit

To ensure fair treatment of suppliers and stakeholders

To reduce supplier diversity

To lower the price of goods purchased

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Question 16: Which principle of purchasing focuses on minimizing the risks associated with suppliers, contracts, and procurement processes?

Supplier Diversity

Risk Management

Transparency

Cost-effectiveness

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