Which term represents the duties of the buyer in acquiring equipment?

• A. Preservice test
• B. Pressure governor
• C. Responsibility of purchaser
• D. Pump and roll

Answer: (C)

In procurement, the duties tied to the buyer are labeled by a term that explicitly names the purchaser’s responsibilities. The phrase that fits best is the one that directly describes the buyer’s role in obtaining equipment, covering tasks like specifying needs, evaluating options, ensuring the equipment meets requirements, arranging delivery, training, and warranties. That is why the “responsibility of purchaser” is the best choice—it mirrors the actual duties the buyer holds in the acquisition process.

The other terms don’t express the buyer’s duties. A preservice test refers to testing equipment before it goes into service, not to who is responsible for the purchase. A pressure governor is a device that regulates pressure, not a procurement term. Pump and roll describes a tactical operation, unrelated to the duties of acquiring equipment.