CON3910 Practice Test 1

Question 1

Market research is conducted during which phase of acquisition?
-When requirements are being developed
-All phases of the acquisition
-After award to ensure that a contractor’s product or service is sufficient
-During negotiations to ensure that a contractor’s proposal is fair and reasonable

Answer 1

All phases of the acquisition

Question 2

What is the use of a procedure that is inconsistent with the FAR?
-Extraordinary action
-Exception
-Deviation
-Abnormal action

Answer 2

Deviation

Question 3

Simplified Acquisition Procedures (SAP) should:
-Promote competition to the maximum extent practicable
-Consider all quotations or offers, regardless of the time they are received, if they are the most reasonable
-Promote the use of current vendors for time-saving purposes
-Equally consider all businesses, large or small

Answer 3

Promote competition to the maximum extent practicable

Question 4

What is the tool (form) used by DoD to apply a structured profit/fee?
-DD Form 1202, Guidelines for Profit Method
-DD Form 1701, Structured Analogy Method
-DD Form 1547, Weighted Guidelines Method
-DD Form 1861, Weighted Profit Analogy

Answer 4

DD Form 1547, Weighted Guidelines Method

Question 5

What type(s) of contracts can be awarded when acquiring commercial items of supply?
-Only firm-fixed-price contracts or fixed-price contracts with economic price adjustment
-Any contract type that does not have an incentive
-Any fixed-price contract type
-Any type or combination of types as determined necessary by the contracting officer

Answer 5

Only firm-fixed-price contracts or fixed-price contracts with economic price adjustment

Question 6

When using invitations for bids (IFBs), what type(s) of contracts can be awarded?
-Any contract type that does not have an incentive
-Any fixed-price contract type
-Any type or combination of types as determined necessary by the contracting officer
-Only firm-fixed-price contracts or fixed-price contracts with economic price adjustment

Answer 6

Only firm-fixed-price contracts or fixed-price contracts with economic price adjustment

Question 7

Which of the following is correct regarding the DFARS Procedures Guidance and Information (PGI)?
-There is no such thing as a DFARS PGI
-The DFARS PGI is a companion resource to the DFARS
-The DFARS PGI is not numbered similarly to the DFARS
-The DFARS PGI is only used by DCMA and DCAA

Answer 7

The DFARS PGI is a companion resource to the DFARS

Question 8

Which of the following statements is accurate regarding the Government’s policy on contract modifications?
-It is preferred that program managers sign modifications in lieu of the contracting officer
-Any contract specialist can direct a contractor to perform work before the execution of the contract modification
-A contracting officer representative is authorized to execute contract modifications on behalf of the Government
-Only contracting officers acting within the scope of their authority are authorized to execute contract modifications on behalf of the Government

Answer 8

Only contracting officers acting within the scope of their authority are authorized to execute contract modifications on behalf of the Government

Question 9

Which of the following is accurate about unilateral modifications?
-Are only signed by a Government contracting officer, not the contractor
-Can be signed by the contract specialist
-Are used to definitize contracts with price changes
-Are used to add scope to a contract

Answer 9

Are only signed by a Government contracting officer, not the contractor

Question 10

Except when authorized otherwise, a Government contract:
-Need not be in writing
-Must be in writing
-Must be presented as a “hard copy” on paper
-Must have oral confirmation

Answer 10

Must be in writing

Question 11

Which is NOT a type of contracting officer?
-Contracting officer
-Administrative contracting officer
-Terminating contracting officer
-Executive contracting officer

Answer 11

Executive contracting officer

Question 12

With respect to the requirements of law, executive orders, regulations, and all other applicable procedures, prior to signing a contract, a contracting officer must:
-Document noncompliance
-Ensure that each has been met
-Obtain legal validation that each has been met
-Ensure that all statutory requirements have been met and try to ensure all regulations or applicable procedures have been followed

Answer 12

Ensure that each has been met

Question 13

Joan stated that she was working on selecting solicitation provisions. With this in mind, you know the contract:
-Is ready for closeout
-Was recently awarded
-Is nearing completion
-Has not been awarded

Answer 13

Has not been awarded

Question 14

A program manager asked John whether a contract clause is only used in the contract or if it applies to the solicitation as well. John correctly answered by replying with which of the following statements?
-A contract clause only applies after contract award
-A contract clause applies unless superseded by a solicitation provision
-A contract clause is a term or condition used in contracts, or in both solicitations and contracts, that applies after contract award or both before and after award
-A contract clause is a term or condition used in contracts and solicitations unless the resulting contract is for a commercial item

Answer 14

A contract clause is a term or condition used in contracts, or in both solicitations and contracts, that applies after contract award or both before and after award

Question 15

A contractor failed to deliver a commercial item within the time specified by the contract. As the Government contracting officer, you plan to terminate the contract. What type of termination would you proceed with?
-Termination for Convenience
-Termination for Default
-Termination for Cause
-Termination for Late Deliveries – Commercial/Noncommercial

Answer 15

Termination for Cause

Question 16

Which FAR part sets forth the basic policies and general information about the Federal Acquisition Regulations System?
-FAR part 1
-FAR part 2
-FAR part 52
-FAR part 53

Answer 16

FAR part 1

Question 17

Which of the following statements best conveys the convention at FAR 1.108(b), delegation of authority?
-Authority is not delegable
-Each authority is delegable down to no lower than one level above the contracting officer
-No authority is delegable unless specifically stated otherwise
-Each authority is delegable unless specifically stated otherwise

Answer 17

Each authority is delegable unless specifically stated otherwise

Question 18

How many parts are there in the FAR?
-52
-53
-2
-10

Answer 18

53

Question 19

What is a Procurement Instrument Identifier (PIID)?
-A unique number identifying a contract
-A unique number identifying a policy to a contract clause
-A unique number identifying a funding document
-A unique number identifying each solicitation, contract, agreement, or order and related procurement instrument

Answer 19

A unique number identifying each solicitation, contract, agreement, or order and related procurement instrument

Question 20

The DoD Procurement Instrument Identifier (PIID) is 13 positions long. Position 9 identifies the type of instrument. If position 9 is a “D”, which of the following types of instruments is representative?
-Indefinite-delivery contracts to include IDIQs and requirements contracts
-Contracts of all types except indefinite-delivery contracts
-Invitations for bids (IFBs)
-Blanket purchase agreements (BPAs)

Answer 20

Indefinite-delivery contracts to include IDIQs and requirements contracts

Question 21

You are reviewing a contract that utilizes the uniform contract format. In Section J you see an exhibit. How will the exhibit be displayed?
-With one or two numeric characters (e.g., Exhibit 1)
-With one or two alpha characters (e.g., Exhibit AA)
-With one alpha and one numeric character (e.g., Exhibit A1)
-Utilizing only Roman numerals (e.g., Exhibit XI)

Answer 21

With one or two alpha characters (e.g., Exhibit AA)

Question 22

Your customer comes to you anticipating a new requirement, one that has not been purchased recently. You’d like to refer them to the FAR part dealing specifically with market research. Which FAR part do you refer them to?
-FAR part 7
-FAR part 8
-FAR part 9
-FAR part 10

Answer 22

FAR part 10

Question 23

Of the following types of contracts, which shall not be used in Government contracting?
-Cost-plus-fixed-fee
-Cost-plus-a-percentage-of-cost
-Cost-plus-award-fee
-Cost-reimbursement

Answer 23

Cost-plus-a-percentage-of-cost

Question 24

When can a time-and-materials (T&M) contract be used?
-A T&M contract is best used on construction projects that require extensive materials
-A T&M contract shall be used only when DCAA has conducted an audit of the labor and material for the acquisition
-A T&M contract may be used only when it is not possible at the time of placing the contract to estimate accurately the extent or duration of the work or to anticipate costs
-A T&M contract shall only be used on personal service contracts

Answer 24

A T&M contract may be used only when it is not possible at the time of placing the contract to estimate accurately the extent or duration of the work or to anticipate costs

Question 25

What underlying principle should the contracting officer follow to avoid organizational conflicts of interest?
-Prevent sole source follow-on acquisitions
-Prevent contractor teaming arrangements
-Prevent the use of proprietary information in award considerations
-Prevent unfair competitive advantage

Answer 25

Prevent unfair competitive advantage

Question 26

Terms that address specific types of exchanges with offerors after receipt of proposals include:
-Communications, discussions, and clarifications
-Discussions, explanations, and communications
-Clarifications, discussions, and explanations
-Conversations, clarifications, and discussions

Answer 26

Communications, discussions, and clarifications

Question 27

With limited exceptions as authorized by agency regulations, what does the FAR say about Government employees soliciting and accepting gifts from contractors? Government employees:
-May solicit and accept gifts if in accordance with commercial business practices
-May solicit and accept gifts in overseas countries where bribery is legal
-May not solicit or accept gifts
-May not solicit gifts, but may accept gifts if their performance exceeded standards

Answer 27

May not solicit or accept gifts

Question 28

What is the general guidance provided by the FAR for contractor bid or proposal information?
-It may not be disclosed to anyone unless they are authorized to receive it
-It may only be disclosed to those authorized to receive it and their supervisors
-It may be disclosed to anyone with the appropriate security clearance level
-It may not be disclosed to anyone outside the agency

Answer 28

It may not be disclosed to anyone unless they are authorized to receive it

Question 29

With few exceptions, which one of the following statements is true regarding awarding contracts to U.S. Government employees?
-A contracting officer shall not knowingly award a contract to a Government employee unless the purchase amount is less than the micro-purchase threshold
-A Government employee can receive a Government contract
-A Government employee can receive a Government contract as long as they have incorporated
-A contracting officer shall not knowingly award a contract to a Government employee

Answer 29

A contracting officer shall not knowingly award a contract to a Government employee

Question 30

Which of the following would represent, or potentially represent, an organizational conflict of interest (OCI)?
-A contractor (contractor X) is hired to develop and produce a particular product for the Government that currently does not exist. In developing the product, the contractor uses its own proprietary methods.
-An engineering support contractor (contractor A) is hired to assist in the development of Government specifications for a new requirement. Contractor A writes the specifications in such a way as to require the Government’s use of contractor A’s proprietary processes even though there are other solutions.
-A contractor (contractor X) is hired to fill an order of 50 widgets. In filling the order, the contractor supplies its own proprietary product.
-An engineering support contractor (contractor A) is hired to develop specifications for a new requirement. Contractor A writes the specifications and does not later submit a proposal in response to an RFP for the new requirement.

Answer 30

An engineering support contractor (contractor A) is hired to assist in the development of Government specifications for a new requirement. Contractor A writes the specifications in such a way as to require the Government’s use of contractor A’s proprietary processes even though there are other solutions.

Question 31

Which term means the total cost to the Government of acquiring, operating, supporting, and (if applicable) disposing of the items being acquired?
-Total costs of ownership
-Life-cycle costs
-True program costs
-Total costs of management

Answer 31

Life-cycle costs

Question 32

Which of the following reflects market research policy? Market research:
-Satisfies the contracting officer’s fair and reasonable price determination
-Begins once the requirements documents have been developed and are ready for solicitation
-Ends at contract award
-Aids in determining if sources capable of satisfying the agency’s requirements exist

Answer 32

Aids in determining if sources capable of satisfying the agency’s requirements exist

Question 33

Which section of the uniform contract format (UCF) exists to include negotiated, meaningful special contract requirements that are not included in Section I, Contract clauses, or in other sections of the UCF?
-Section B
-Section C
-Section G
-Section H

Answer 33

Section H

Question 34

Who is the individual designated and authorized in writing by the contracting officer to perform specific technical or administrative functions?
-Contracting officer’s representative
-Contract specialist
-Government property administrator
-Quality assurance representative

Answer 34

Contracting officer’s representative

Question 35

Which of the following statements is accurate regarding Acquisition Teams?
-The Acquisition Team includes only representatives of the technical, supply, and procurement communities and the customers they serve.
-Due to privity of contract, only prime contractors (and not subcontractors) are part of the Acquisition Team.
-The Acquisition Team includes representatives of the technical, supply, and procurement communities, the customers they serve, and the contractors who provide the products and services.
-The Acquisition Team’s activities conclude after contract award.

Answer 35

The Acquisition Team includes representatives of the technical, supply, and procurement communities, the customers they serve, and the contractors who provide the products and services.

Question 36

Select the statement that is NOT conducive toward forming a cohesive team.
-The Government should foster a cooperative working relationship with contractors consistent with its overriding responsibility to the taxpayers.
-The contracts office and the program office should be synchronized as it relates to the end goal.
-The Government should foster an “arm’s length” approach for an effective relationship.
-Good communication is important in building a cohesive team.

Answer 36

The Government should foster an “arm’s length” approach for an effective relationship.

Question 37

The authority of a contracting officer’s representative (COR) shall be:
-Commensurate with all of the same authority granted to the contracting officer
-Designated in writing, with a copy given to the contractor and contract administration office
-Given verbally by the contracting officer only on a case-by-case basis
-Granted by the program office once the COR has been designated by the contracting officer

Answer 37

Designated in writing, with a copy given to the contractor and contract administration office

Question 38

Which event is meant to aid both the Government and contractor personnel to 1) achieve a clear and mutual understanding of all contract requirements, and (2) identify and resolve potential problems after contract award?
-Site visit
-Pre-solicitation conference
-Industry day
-Postaward orientation conference

Answer 38

Postaward orientation conference

Question 39

Where in the FAR can you find guidance on how to establish, maintain, and dispose of Government contract files?
-FAR part 4
-FAR part 5
-FAR part 6
-FAR part 7

Answer 39

FAR part 4

Question 40

In a Determination and Findings, the findings are:
-A conclusion
-Support for the determination
-Not included in the written record
-Not required

Answer 40

Support for the determination

Question 41

In briefing prenegotiation objectives for approval, contracting officers should ensure their briefing slides are:
-Read by the briefer
-Filled with text
-Extremely colorful
-Simple and concise

Answer 41

Simple and concise

Question 42

Which of the following is an accounting or financial term when addressing contractual funding issues?
-Physical
-Physcal
-Fiscal
-Fiduciary

Answer 42

Fiscal