Procurement Officer Mock Test

SIBA Testing Services (STS) / Sukkur IBA University

Official syllabus, paper pattern and past papers for the Sukkur IBA Community Colleges & Schools (SIBA Testing Services (STS) / Sukkur IBA University) test.

Practice for the Procurement Officer mock test based on the exam conducted by SIBA Testing Services (STS) / Sukkur IBA University. This free mock test follows the official syllabus and prepares you with realistic, exam-style multiple-choice questions written in simple Pakistani exam English. Use it to build speed, check your weak areas, and improve your score before the real test.

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Test Pattern

  • Duration: 90 minutes
  • Questions: 100
  • Subjects: 4

Official Syllabus & Weightage

The Procurement Officer test by SIBA Testing Services (STS) / Sukkur IBA University covers English, Reasoning / Aptitude, Computer / MS Office, Procurement.

SubjectWeightageApprox. Questions
English20%20
Reasoning / Aptitude10%10
Computer / MS Office10%10
Procurement60%60

Procurement Officer Past Papers Pattern

Past papers of the Procurement Officer test follow the official syllabus above. The practice questions on this page are built subject-by-subject on that same pattern, so the balance of English, computer, mathematics, general knowledge and reasoning items matches what candidates report seeing in previous papers.

  • English — about 20 of 100 questions (20%)
  • Reasoning / Aptitude — about 10 of 100 questions (10%)
  • Computer / MS Office — about 10 of 100 questions (10%)
  • Procurement — about 60 of 100 questions (60%)

Questions Preview

Real, exam-style multiple-choice questions already prepared for this mock test. Correct answers and detailed explanations are unlocked inside the test.

Q1. What is the primary objective of a 'vendor evaluation' process in procurement?

  1. A. To penalize underperforming suppliers
  2. B. To assess a supplier's capability, reliability, and past performance
  3. C. To reduce the number of suppliers arbitrarily
  4. D. To increase the cost of goods purchased

Subject: Procurement

Q2. Which of the following sentences has the correct punctuation and grammar?

  1. A. The speaker concluded by saying, that peace is essential for progress.
  2. B. The speaker concluded by saying that peace is essential for progress.
  3. C. The speaker concluded by saying; that peace is essential for progress.
  4. D. The speaker concluded by saying, 'peace is essential for progress'.

Subject: English

Q3. What is the final stage in the purchase order lifecycle after goods are received and inspected?

  1. A. Vendor selection
  2. B. Payment processing
  3. C. Requisition creation
  4. D. Bid evaluation

Subject: Procurement

Q4. Regarding advertisement of tenders under PPRA Rules, which statement is generally true for open competitive bidding?

  1. A. The procuring agency must advertise the tender on its website and PPRA website.
  2. B. The advertisement period should be at least 15 calendar days for national tenders.
  3. C. The procuring agency can directly contact a single supplier without advertisement.
  4. D. Both A and B are correct.

Subject: Procurement

Q5. What is a 'Tender Document' in the context of procurement?

  1. A. A document inviting bids from suppliers
  2. B. An internal budget allocation statement
  3. C. A supplier's marketing brochure
  4. D. A financial audit report

Subject: Procurement

Q6. Fill in the blank with the correct idiom: 'The official was caught _______ accepting the bribe.'

  1. A. The official was caught red-handed accepting the bribe.
  2. B. The official was caught red-faced accepting the bribe.
  3. C. The official was caught red-taped accepting the bribe.
  4. D. The official was caught red-zoned accepting the bribe.

Subject: English

Q7. Choose the antonym for the word 'Exacerbate'.

  1. A. mitigate
  2. B. aggravate
  3. C. alleviate
  4. D. ameliorate

Subject: English

Q8. Which tendering procedure involves submission of a single envelope containing both technical and financial proposals?

  1. A. Single Stage - Two Envelope procedure
  2. B. Two Stage - Two Envelope procedure
  3. C. Single Stage - One Envelope procedure
  4. D. Two Stage - One Envelope procedure

Subject: Procurement

Q9. Under PPRA Rules, what is the standard minimum bidding period for open competitive bidding?

  1. A. 7 days
  2. B. 15 days
  3. C. 30 days
  4. D. 45 days

Subject: Procurement

Q10. The government has imposed a ban ______ public gatherings due to security concerns in Islamabad.

  1. A. on
  2. B. for
  3. C. with
  4. D. at

Subject: English

Q11. Under SPPRA Rules, what is the primary condition for using 'Direct Contracting' as a procurement method?

  1. A. The procurement value exceeds PKR 50 million.
  2. B. There is an urgent need due to unforeseen events, and no time for competitive bidding.
  3. C. The procuring agency wants to favor a specific local vendor.
  4. D. The goods are readily available from multiple suppliers.

Subject: Procurement

Q12. Choose the correct passive voice for the sentence: 'The government is initiating several development projects in the region.'

  1. A. The government is initiating several development projects in the region.
  2. B. Several development projects are initiated by the government in the region.
  3. C. Several development projects were initiated by the government in the region.
  4. D. Several development projects have been initiated by the government in the region.

Subject: English

Q13. Under PPRA Rules, 2004, what is the maximum value for direct contracting without competitive bidding?

  1. A. PKR 50,000
  2. B. PKR 100,000
  3. C. PKR 25,000
  4. D. PKR 500,000

Subject: Procurement

Q14. As per SPPRA Rules 2010, within how many working days must a procuring agency generally respond to a complaint?

  1. A. Within 7 working days from the date of issuance
  2. B. Within 15 working days from the date of issuance
  3. C. Within 30 working days from the date of issuance
  4. D. Within 3 working days from the date of issuance

Subject: Procurement

Q15. Which of the following is a core objective of the Public Procurement Regulatory Authority (PPRA) Rules in Pakistan?

  1. A. To ensure transparency and fairness in public purchases
  2. B. To promote competition among suppliers
  3. C. To achieve value for money for the public exchequer
  4. D. All of the above

Subject: Procurement

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Frequently Asked Questions

What subjects are included in the Procurement Officer test?

The official syllabus for the Procurement Officer test by SIBA Testing Services (STS) / Sukkur IBA University covers: English, Reasoning / Aptitude, Computer / MS Office, Procurement.

How long is the Procurement Officer mock test?

This mock test is set to 90 minutes with 100 multiple-choice questions, matching the official pattern.

Is the Procurement Officer mock test free?

Yes. You can practice the Procurement Officer mock test for free on MCQsAI. Questions are generated in simple Pakistani exam English from the official syllabus.

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