Free COS-FP Practice Questions

Question 1

A sourcing team needs a structured way to compare keeping a process internally versus outsourcing it. Which tool is most appropriate?

Accepted Answer

A sourcing decision matrix addressing make-versus-buy factors

Answer

A provider reputation ranking

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A contract termination checklist

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A transition communication plan

Question 2

An organization uses three specialized providers for different parts of its technology services. Which sourcing model is this?

Accepted Answer

Multi-sourcing

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Single sourcing

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Shared services

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Vertical integration

Question 3

Before seeking proposals, a team documents current costs, processes, environment, and performance, then compares these with desired future performance. What has been completed?

Accepted Answer

Current-state baseline and gap analysis

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Provider due diligence

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Contract negotiation

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Vendor disengagement

Question 4

A provider selection committee wants a consistent evaluation method. Which practice best supports that goal?

Accepted Answer

Use agreed criteria with weighting and scoring

Answer

Select the most recognizable provider

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Choose the lowest initial price only

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Avoid comparing providers until after signing

Question 5

Which information belongs in an outsourcing financial business case?

Accepted Answer

Current costs, future costs, and expected benefits

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Only supplier pricing

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Only transition expenses

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Only organizational revenue

Question 6

Which sections are core elements of an outsourcing contract structure?

Accepted Answer

Term, scope of services, and pricing

Answer

Marketing, hiring, and training

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Risk, issues, and meeting notes

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Benchmarking, maturity, and strategy

Question 7

An organization wants an option if an outsourcing relationship ends. What should be planned?

Accepted Answer

A transition-back plan

Answer

Removal of governance activities

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Permanent provider dependency

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Delay of all planning

Question 8

Evaluating an existing provider against changing capabilities and organizational needs is commonly called what?

Accepted Answer

Vendor management

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Provider discovery

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Requirements definition

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Process mapping

Question 9

A leader explains an outsourcing decision to employees and shareholders. Which information is most important?

Accepted Answer

Business drivers, timeframes, and anticipated benefits

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Only supplier marketing information

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Only contract clauses

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Only technical specifications

Question 10

Before outsourcing a regulated process, what should the organization consider?

Accepted Answer

Applicable business regulations and statutes

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Ignoring regulations because providers manage them

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Removing compliance requirements

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Signing before reviewing obligations

Free COS-FP Practice Questions

Domain 1: Ability and Knowledge of Outsourcing Management Practice

Question 1

Domain 2: Ability to Understand an Organization's End-to-End Process for Outsourcing

Question 2

Domain 3: Ability to Understand Integrating Outsourcing into an Organization's Business Strategy

Question 3

Question 4

Domain 5: Ability to Understand Outsourcing Business Requirements

Question 5

Domain 6: Ability to Understand Selecting Outsourcing Service Providers

Question 6

Domain 7: Ability to Understand the Need to Develop the Financial Analysis and Pricing an Outsourcing Opportunity

Question 7

Domain 8: Ability to Understand the Need for Developing and Negotiating the Contract for an Outsourcing Agreement

Question 8

Domain 9: Ability to Understand the Need for Managing the Transition to an Outsourced Environment, Including Outsourcing's Impact on Employees and Communities

Question 9

Domain 10: Ability to Understand the Need for Outsourcing Governance

Question 10

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