Practice LEAD Exam Online

Question 1

A junior buyer joins a procurement organization and spends the first month observing a seniorbuyer conduct various sourcing events. This is an example of what type of training delivery method?

A : Learn-by-domg

B : One-on-one

C : Shadowing

D : Mentoring

Answer: C

Question 2

Which of the following requires a working knowledge of payback and net present value?

A : Indirect (MRO) budget

B : Direct materials and services budget

C : Purchasing and supply operating budget

D : Capital expenditures budget

Answer: D

Question 3

Which of the following is the FIRST step that a supply manager should take to ensure proper social responsibility in the management of regulated materials?

A : Embed contract language with criteria to handle disposal of regulated materials

B : Determine the relevant regulatory agency criteria to follow

C : Select only certified suppliers for sourcing events

D : Implement a proactive approach when considering regulated materials

Answer: B

Question 4

A U.S. company wants to expand its business and market to the government. This will requiregovernment approval of a small business plan, encompassing proposed spend with several categories of small businesses. The firm’s supply manager has been asked to investigate the requirements to comply with this new market. Which of the following is the BEST course of action for the supply manager to take in this situation?

A : Contact the National Bureau of Labor Standards

B : Contact the Library of Congress and use one of its small business lists

C : Benchmark the best practices of several leading competitors

D : Review Federal Acquisition Regulations Part 19

Answer: D

Question 5

MNO, Inc. hires a contractor to renovate its office space. The firm pays a deposit for new countertops for the office’s cafeteria, but the contractor states that it will not be able to install the new countertops by the agreed upon date. The space needs to be completed on time for a planned grand opening event. Which of the following is the BEST course of action for MNO to take?

A :

Withhold further payment to the contractor until the contractor makes arrangements to complete the contract as negotiated

B :

Seek remedy from the contractor for the uncompleted portion of the contract and award the remaining portion to another supplier

C :

Dismiss the contractor, request a refund of all deposits, and hire the second best contractor from the bid process

D :

Determine when the contractor can complete the cafeteria space, and schedule the event for one week later

Answer: B

Name:	Leadership and Transformation in Supply Management Certification
Exam Code:	LEAD
Certification:	CPSM
Vendor:	ISM
Total Questions:	166
Last Updated:	Sep 03, 2026

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