Certified Professional Public Buyer (CPPB) Practice Test

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What issue arises from a late or missed delivery?

The shipment arrives ahead of schedule
There is an increase in shipping costs
The contractor fails to deliver as required by contract
The delivered items are damaged

The correct answer is: The contractor fails to deliver as required by contract

A late or missed delivery primarily indicates that the contractor has not fulfilled their contractual obligations timely. In public procurement, contracts often specify delivery dates, and failing to meet those deadlines constitutes a breach of contract. This failure can lead to significant consequences for the purchasing entity, as they might need to source the goods or services from another provider at potentially higher costs or face delays in their operations. The other choices do relate to delivery issues but do not encapsulate the fundamental problem of contractual non-compliance as effectively. If a shipment arrives ahead of schedule, it may actually benefit the purchasing entity, while an increase in shipping costs doesn't necessarily stem from late or missed deliveries. Similarly, damaged items represent a separate problem, specifically addressing the quality of the goods rather than their timely delivery. Thus, the core issue stemming from a late or missed delivery is that it signifies the contractor's failure to deliver as required by the contract.