# Quiz: Check your understanding
*Activity type: quiz*

Select if the procurement activity is circular or linear.

## Questions


### Question 1: 1
*Type: multichoice*

·         A council buys 100% recycled-content plastic kerbside bollards that can be returned to the manufacturer for re-grinding and re-moulding at end-of-life.

**Answers:**
- [x] Circular
- [ ] Linear


### Question 2: 1
*Type: multichoice*

·         A council buys 100% recycled-content plastic kerbside bollards that can be returned to the manufacturer for re-grinding and re-moulding at end-of-life.

**Answers:**
- [x] Circular
- [ ] Linear


### Question 3: a
*Type: multichoice*

·         A council buys 100% recycled-content plastic kerbside bollards that can be returned to the manufacturer for re-grinding and re-moulding at end-of-life.

**Answers:**
- [x] Circular
- [ ] Linear


### Question 4: 1
*Type: multichoice*

·         A council buys 100% recycled-content plastic kerbside bollards that can be returned to the manufacturer for re-grinding and re-moulding at end-of-life.

**Answers:**
- [x] Circular
- [ ] Linear


### Question 5: Select if these activities use a circular or linear approach
*Type: multichoice*

·         A council buys 100% recycled-content plastic kerbside bollards that can be returned to the manufacturer for re-grinding and re-moulding at end-of-life.

**Answers:**
- [x] Circular
- [ ] Linear


### Question 6: Select if these activities use a circular or linear approach
*Type: multichoice*

·         A council buys 100% recycled-content plastic kerbside bollards that can be returned to the manufacturer for re-grinding and re-moulding at end-of-life.

**Answers:**
- [x] Circular
- [ ] Linear


### Question 7: Select if these activities use a circular or linear approach
*Type: multichoice*

A council buys 100% recycled-content plastic kerbside bollards that can be returned to the manufacturer for re-grinding and re-moulding at end-of-life.

**Answers:**
- [x] Circular
- [ ] Linear


### Question 8: Select if this activity uses a circular or linear approach
*Type: multichoice*

A council buys 100% recycled-content plastic kerbside bollards that can be returned to the manufacturer for re-grinding and re-moulding at end-of-life.

**Answers:**
- [x] Circular
- [ ] Linear

*General feedback: The answer is 'Circular'.

This approach keeps materials circulating at the end-of-life through a take-back and recycling loop, consistent with circular procurement principles of recycled content and closed-loop material flows.*


### Question 9: Select if this activity uses a circular or linear procurement approach
*Type: multichoice*

A council buys 100% recycled-content plastic kerbside bollards that can be returned to the manufacturer for re-grinding and re-moulding at end-of-life.

**Answers:**
- [x] Circular
- [ ] Linear

*General feedback: The answer is 'Circular'.

This approach keeps materials circulating at the end-of-life through a take-back and recycling loop, consistent with circular procurement principles of recycled content and closed-loop material flows.*


### Question 10: Select if this activity uses a circular or linear procurement approach
*Type: multichoice*

A council buys 100% recycled-content plastic kerbside bollards that can be returned to the manufacturer for re-grinding and re-moulding at end-of-life.

**Answers:**
- [x] Circular
- [ ] Linear

*General feedback: This approach keeps materials circulating at the end-of-life through a take-back and recycling loop, consistent with circular procurement principles of recycled content and closed-loop material flows.*


### Question 11: 2
*Type: multichoice*

·         Parks & Recreation issues a one-off tender for virgin steel picnic settings, with no take-back or recovery clause in the specification.

**Answers:**
- [ ] Circular
- [x] Linear


### Question 12: Select if these activities use a circular or linear approach
*Type: multichoice*

·         Parks & Recreation issues a one-off tender for virgin steel picnic settings, with no take-back or recovery clause in the specification.

**Answers:**
- [ ] Circular
- [x] Linear


### Question 13: Select if these activities use a circular or linear approach
*Type: multichoice*

Parks & Recreation issues a one-off tender for virgin steel picnic settings, with no take-back or recovery clause in the specification.

**Answers:**
- [ ] Circular
- [x] Linear


### Question 14: Select if these activities use a circular or linear approach
*Type: multichoice*

Parks & Recreation issues a one-off tender for virgin steel picnic settings, with no take-back, recovery or repair clause in the specification.

**Answers:**
- [ ] Circular
- [x] Linear

*General feedback: The answer is "Linear".

This approach follows a linear "take-make-dispose" model using virgin materials with no plan for reuse, repair, or material recovery at end-of-life.*


### Question 15: Select if these activities use a circular or linear approach
*Type: multichoice*

Parks & Recreation issues a one-off tender for virgin steel picnic settings, with no take-back, recovery or repair clause in the specification.

**Answers:**
- [ ] Circular
- [x] Linear

*General feedback: The answer is 'Linear'.

This approach follows a linear "take-make-dispose" model using virgin materials with no plan for reuse, repair, or material recovery at end-of-life.*


### Question 16: Select if this activity uses a circular or linear approach
*Type: multichoice*

Parks & Recreation issues a one-off tender for virgin steel picnic settings, with no take-back, recovery or repair clause in the specification.

**Answers:**
- [ ] Circular
- [x] Linear

*General feedback: The answer is 'Linear'.

This approach follows a linear "take-make-dispose" model using virgin materials with no plan for reuse, repair, or material recovery at end-of-life.*


### Question 17: Select if this activity uses a circular or linear procurement approach
*Type: multichoice*

Parks & Recreation issues a one-off tender for virgin steel picnic settings, with no take-back, recovery or repair clause in the specification.

**Answers:**
- [ ] Circular
- [x] Linear

*General feedback: The answer is 'Linear'.

This approach follows a linear "take-make-dispose" model using virgin materials with no plan for reuse, repair, or material recovery at end-of-life.*


### Question 18: Select if this activity uses a circular or linear procurement approach
*Type: multichoice*

Parks & Recreation issues a one-off tender for virgin steel picnic settings, with no take-back, recovery or repair clause in the specification.

**Answers:**
- [ ] Circular
- [x] Linear

*General feedback: This approach follows a linear "take-make-dispose" model using virgin materials with no plan for reuse, repair, or material recovery at end-of-life.*


### Question 19: 3
*Type: multichoice*

Fleet Services replaces light vehicles every five years and auctions the old fleet to the highest-bidder scrap yard without requiring parts harvesting.

**Answers:**
- [ ] Circular
- [x] Linear


### Question 20: 3
*Type: multichoice*

Fleet Services replaces light vehicles every five years and auctions the old fleet to the highest-bidder scrap yard without requiring parts harvesting.

**Answers:**
- [ ] Circular
- [x] Linear


### Question 21: 3
*Type: multichoice*

Fleet Services replaces light vehicles every five years and auctions the old fleet to the highest-bidder scrap yard without requiring parts harvesting.

**Answers:**
- [ ] Circular
- [x] Linear


### Question 22: Select if these activities use a circular or linear approach
*Type: multichoice*

Fleet Services replaces light vehicles every five years and auctions the old fleet to the highest-bidder scrap yard without requiring parts harvesting.

**Answers:**
- [ ] Circular
- [x] Linear


### Question 23: Select if this activity uses a circular or linear approach
*Type: multichoice*

Fleet Services replaces light vehicles every five years and auctions the old fleet to the highest-bidder scrap yard without requiring parts harvesting.

**Answers:**
- [ ] Circular
- [x] Linear

*General feedback: The answer is 'Linear'.

While some recovery may occur downstream through the scrap yard, the procurement approach itself does not specify reuse, refurbishment, or structured recovery where value retention is prioritised.*


### Question 24: Select if this activity uses a circular or linear procurement approach
*Type: multichoice*

Fleet Services replaces light vehicles every five years and auctions the old fleet to the highest-bidder scrap yard without requiring parts harvesting.

**Answers:**
- [ ] Circular
- [x] Linear

*General feedback: The answer is 'Linear'.

While some recovery may occur downstream through the scrap yard, the procurement approach itself does not specify reuse, refurbishment, or structured recovery where value retention is prioritised.*


### Question 25: Select if this activity uses a circular or linear procurement approach
*Type: multichoice*

Fleet Services replaces light vehicles every five years and auctions the old fleet to the highest-bidder scrap yard without requiring parts harvesting.

**Answers:**
- [ ] Circular
- [x] Linear

*General feedback: While some recovery may occur downstream through the scrap yard, the procurement approach itself does not specify reuse, refurbishment, or structured recovery where value retention is prioritised.*


### Question 26: Select if this activity uses a circular or linear procurement approach
*Type: multichoice*

Fleet Services replaces light vehicles every five years and auctions the old fleet to the highest-bidder scrap yard without requiring parts harvesting.

**Answers:**
- [ ] Circular
- [x] Linear

*General feedback: While some recovery may occur downstream through the scrap yard, the procurement approach itself does not specify reuse, refurbishment, or structured recovery where value retention is prioritised.*


### Question 27: 4
*Type: multichoice*

·         The IT unit leases laptops under a three-year “device-as-a-service” contract that includes manufacturer refurbishment and redeployment to schools at lease-end.

**Answers:**
- [x] Circular
- [ ] Linear


### Question 28: Select if these activities use a circular or linear approach
*Type: multichoice*

·         The IT unit leases laptops under a three-year “device-as-a-service” contract that includes manufacturer refurbishment and redeployment to schools at lease-end.

**Answers:**
- [x] Circular
- [ ] Linear


### Question 29: Select if these activities use a circular or linear approach
*Type: multichoice*

The IT unit leases laptops under a three-year “device-as-a-service” contract that includes manufacturer refurbishment and redeployment to schools at lease-end.

**Answers:**
- [x] Circular
- [ ] Linear


### Question 30: Select if this activity uses a circular or linear approach
*Type: multichoice*

The IT unit leases laptops under a three-year “device-as-a-service” contract that includes manufacturer refurbishment and redeployment to schools at lease-end.

**Answers:**
- [x] Circular
- [ ] Linear

*General feedback: The answer is 'Circular'.

This approach uses a "product-as-a-service" contract with refurbishment and redeployment to extend laptop life and retain value.*


### Question 31: Select if this activity uses a circular or linear procurement approach
*Type: multichoice*

The IT unit leases laptops under a three-year “device-as-a-service” contract that includes manufacturer refurbishment and redeployment to schools at lease-end.

**Answers:**
- [x] Circular
- [ ] Linear

*General feedback: The answer is 'Circular'.

This approach uses a "product-as-a-service" contract with refurbishment and redeployment to extend laptop life and retain value.*


### Question 32: Select if this activity uses a circular or linear procurement approach
*Type: multichoice*

The IT unit leases laptops under a three-year “device-as-a-service” contract that includes manufacturer refurbishment and redeployment to schools at lease-end.

**Answers:**
- [x] Circular
- [ ] Linear

*General feedback: This approach uses a "product-as-a-service" contract with refurbishment and redeployment to extend laptop life and retain value.*


### Question 33: Select if this activity uses a circular or linear procurement approach
*Type: multichoice*

The IT unit leases laptops under a three-year “device-as-a-service” contract that includes manufacturer refurbishment and redeployment to schools at lease-end.

**Answers:**
- [x] Circular
- [ ] Linear

*General feedback: This approach uses a "product-as-a-service" contract with refurbishment and redeployment to extend laptop life and retain value.*


### Question 34: Select if these activities use a circular or linear procurement approach
*Type: multichoice*

·         The library buys cheap USB cables in bulk, packaged in single-use plastic, with no information about supplier take-back.

**Answers:**
- [ ] Circular
- [x] Linear


### Question 35: Select if these activities use a circular or linear procurement approach
*Type: multichoice*

The library buys cheap USB cables in bulk, packaged in single-use plastic, with no information about supplier take-back.

**Answers:**
- [ ] Circular
- [x] Linear


### Question 36: Select if this activity uses a circular or linear procurement approach
*Type: multichoice*

The library buys cheap USB cables in bulk, packaged in single-use plastic, with no information about supplier take-back.

**Answers:**
- [ ] Circular
- [x] Linear

*General feedback: The answer is 'Linear'.

This approach prioritises low upfront cost, uses unnecessary single-use packaging and lacks specification for durability, reuse, and end-of-life recovery.*


### Question 37: Select if this activity uses a circular or linear procurement approach
*Type: multichoice*

The library buys cheap USB cables in bulk, packaged in single-use plastic, with no information about supplier take-back.

**Answers:**
- [ ] Circular
- [x] Linear

*General feedback: This approach prioritises low upfront cost, uses unnecessary single-use packaging and lacks specification for durability, reuse, and end-of-life recovery.*


### Question 38: Select if this activity uses a circular or linear procurement approach
*Type: multichoice*

The library buys cheap USB cables in bulk, packaged in single-use plastic, with no information about supplier take-back.

**Answers:**
- [ ] Circular
- [x] Linear

*General feedback: This approach prioritises low upfront cost, uses unnecessary single-use packaging and lacks specification for durability, reuse, and end-of-life recovery.*


### Question 39: Select if these activities use a circular or linear procurement approach
*Type: multichoice*

The city’s events team hires marquees, lighting and sound equipment from company that reuses the same gear for multiple festivals before major refurbishment.

**Answers:**
- [x] Circular
- [ ] Linear


### Question 40: Select if these activities use a circular or linear procurement approach
*Type: multichoice*

The city’s events team hires marquees, lighting and sound equipment from company that reuses the same gear for multiple festivals before major refurbishment.

**Answers:**
- [x] Circular
- [ ] Linear


### Question 41: Select if these activities use a circular or linear procurement approach
*Type: multichoice*

The city’s events team hires marquees, lighting and sound equipment from company that reuses the same gear for multiple festivals before major refurbishment.

**Answers:**
- [x] Circular
- [ ] Linear

*General feedback: The answer is 'Circular'.

Hiring and shared-use models with repeated reuse and refurbishment of equipment extends asset life and reduces new material demand, aligning with circular economy principles.*


### Question 42: Select if these activities use a circular or linear procurement approach
*Type: multichoice*

The city’s events team hires marquees, lighting and sound equipment from company that reuses the same gear for multiple festivals before major refurbishment.

**Answers:**
- [x] Circular
- [ ] Linear

*General feedback: Hiring and shared-use models with repeated reuse and refurbishment of equipment extends asset life and reduces new material demand, aligning with circular economy principles.*


### Question 43: Select if these activities use a circular or linear procurement approach
*Type: multichoice*

The city’s events team hires marquees, lighting and sound equipment from company that reuses the same gear for multiple festivals before major refurbishment.

**Answers:**
- [x] Circular
- [ ] Linear

*General feedback: Hiring and shared-use models with repeated reuse and refurbishment of equipment extends asset life and reduces new material demand, aligning with circular economy principles.*


### Question 44: 1
*Type: multichoice*

What are the five key principles represented in the circularity deck?

**Answers:**
- [x] Narrow, Slow, Close, Regenerate, Inform
- [ ] Reduce, Reuse, Recycle, Repair, Replace
- [ ] Design, Build, Use, Maintain, Dispose
- [ ] Plan, Implement, Monitor, Evaluate, Improve


### Question 45: 1)	You want to start applying circular procurement principles in your day-to-day procurement decisions. What should you do first? (Select one)
*Type: multichoice*

You want to start applying circular procurement principles in your day-to-day procurement decisions. What should you do first?

(Select one)

**Answers:**
- [ ] Start by adding circularity questions into the tender/RFQ process
  *Feedback: test*
- [ ] Start by changing the evaluation scoring approaches to include circular criteria
- [x] Start by clarifying your organisation's circular/sustainable procurement targets and priorities
- [ ] Start by updating contract templates to include circular KPIs and end-of-life requirements


### Question 46: You want to start applying circular procurement principles in your day-to-day procurement decisions. What should you do first? (Select one)
*Type: multichoice*

You want to start applying circular procurement principles in your day-to-day procurement decisions. What should you do first?

(Select one)

**Answers:**
- [ ] Start by adding circularity questions into the tender/RFQ process
  *Feedback: test*
- [ ] Start by changing the evaluation scoring approaches to include circular criteria
- [x] Start by clarifying your organisation's circular/sustainable procurement targets and priorities
- [ ] Start by updating contract templates to include circular KPIs and end-of-life requirements


### Question 47: In the Procurement Planning stage, which actions below are most appropriate?
*Type: multichoice*

In the Procurement Planning stage, which actions below are most appropriate?

(Select all that apply)

**Answers:**
- [ ] Finalise contract KPIs and reporting schedule
- [x] Challenge whether the purchase is necessary
- [x] Set two to three circular priorities (e.g. durability/repairability, recycled content, etc.)
- [ ] Score tender submissions using a circular evaluation rubric
- [x] Identify the right internal stakeholders to involve early


### Question 48: Scenario
*Type: multichoice*

Scenario: You’re at the procurement planning stage for new street furniture. The project team plans to purchase quickly using the usual supplier. You want to incorporate circular priorities adding major delays.

(Select one)

**Answers:**
- [ ] Proceed with the usual supplier to save time, then add circular requirements later during contract management.
- [ ] Skip the planning step and focus on market engagement by adding a few circular questions into the tender to see what suppliers can offer.
- [ ] Keep the scope the same but adjust the evaluation approach to include circularity scoring, without changing planning or specifications.
- [x] Set 2–3 circular priorities now (e.g., durability/repairability, recycled content, take‑back) and bring in the right internal stakeholders early, then build these into the specification and tender.


### Question 49: Scenario
*Type: multichoice*

Scenario: You’re at the procurement planning stage for new street furniture. The project team plans to purchase quickly using the usual supplier. You want to incorporate circular priorities adding major delays.

Question: What's the best next step?

(Select one)

**Answers:**
- [ ] Proceed with the usual supplier to save time, then add circular requirements later during contract management.
- [ ] Skip the planning step and focus on market engagement by adding a few circular questions into the tender to see what suppliers can offer.
- [ ] Keep the scope the same but adjust the evaluation approach to include circularity scoring, without changing planning or specifications.
- [x] Set 2–3 circular priorities now (e.g., durability/repairability, recycled content, take‑back) and bring in the right internal stakeholders early, then build these into the specification and tender.


### Question 50: End of life
*Type: multichoice*

Why should you consider end‑of‑life (take‑back or recovery) during procurement planning, rather than at the end of the process?

(Select one)

**Answers:**
- [ ] To maximise disposal flexibility at end‑of‑life
- [ ] Because end‑of‑life is an operations issue, not a procurement planning issue
- [x] It avoids unnecessary disposal and supports circular outcomes
- [ ] It speeds up the tender evaluation process


### Question 51: Instructions
*Type: description*

In this activity, please select if the procurement activity in each question is circular or linear,


### Question 52: Instructions
*Type: description*

##### In this activity, please select if the procurement activity in each question is circular or linear,


### Question 53: Instructions
*Type: description*

##### In this activity, please select if the procurement activity in each question is circular or linear.
