Part 2a Chat GPT FAR Questions Flashcards
FAR Part 1, 3, 6, 7, 9, 12, 19,
- What is the purpose of FAR Part 1?
A) To outline the procedures for resolving disputes
B) To provide an overview of the Federal Acquisition Regulation System
C) To specify the different types of government contracts
D) To establish guidelines for contract terminations
B) To provide an overview of the Federal Acquisition Regulation System
- Which part of the FAR establishes the framework for all federal acquisition regulations?
A) FAR Part 15
B) FAR Part 16
C) FAR Part 52
D) FAR Part 1
D) FAR Part 1
- Who is responsible for the maintenance of the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR)?
A) Office of Management and Budget (OMB)
B) General Services Administration (GSA)
C) Federal Acquisition Regulatory Council
D) Department of Defense (DoD
C) Federal Acquisition Regulatory Council
- What is the purpose of the FAR System, according to FAR 1.101?
A) To provide instructions on negotiating government contracts
B) To ensure purchasing meets the government’s requirements for quality and timeliness
C) To manage federal budgeting and expenditures
D) To establish uniform policies and procedures for acquisition by all executive agencies
D) To establish uniform policies and procedures for acquisition by all executive agencies
- According to FAR 1.102, the vision of the Federal Acquisition System is to deliver which of the following?
A) Lowest-cost goods and services
B) On-time delivery regardless of quality
C) Best value products or services to the customer
D) Contracts based on relationships with contractors
C) Best value products or services to the customer
- According to FAR 1.102-2(c), what must the Federal Acquisition System emphasize?
A) Competition, innovation, and cost control
B) Innovation, speed, and collaboration with large businesses
C) Budget control and rapid procurement
D) Strict adherence to acquisition timelines
A) Competition, innovation, and cost control
- What does FAR 1.104 state about the language used in the FAR?
A) The FAR uses strict legal language for interpretation by lawyers.
B) The FAR is written in plain language to be understood by all users.
C) The FAR avoids technical terms wherever possible.
D) The FAR uses informal language to allow flexibility in contract interpretation.
B) The FAR is written in plain language to be understood by all users.
- How are changes to the FAR made, according to FAR 1.501-1?
A) By the head of the contracting agency
B) By the Federal Acquisition Regulatory Council through public participation
C) By individual government contracting officers
D) By the Department of Justice
B) By the Federal Acquisition Regulatory Council through public participation
- Which of the following is true about deviations from the FAR, according to FAR 1.403?
A) Deviations are never allowed.
B) Only the contractor can request deviations.
C) Agencies may authorize deviations if necessary for specific acquisitions.
D) Deviations must be approved by Congress.
C) Agencies may authorize deviations if necessary for specific acquisitions.
- What is the role of the Defense Acquisition Regulations Council (DARC)?
A) To issue Defense-specific acquisition regulations
B) To ensure the FAR complies with state laws
C) To negotiate contracts on behalf of federal agencies
D) To resolve contract disputes between contractors and the governmen
A) To issue Defense-specific acquisition regulations
- According to FAR 1.102-2(d), what is the responsibility of contracting officers in ensuring the integrity of the procurement system?
A) To follow only the directives issued by their superiors
B) To exercise personal initiative and sound business judgment
C) To approve all contracts without question
D) To always prioritize cost savings over quality
B) To exercise personal initiative and sound business judgment
- What is the threshold for notifying Congress of any proposed deviations from the FAR according to FAR 1.404?
A) $500,000
B) $10,000,000
C) $50,000,000
D) $100,000,000
B) $10,000,000
- According to FAR 1.106, what is the OMB Control Number used for?
A) To track contractor performance
B) To identify paperwork approval for information collection requirements
C) To assign unique identification numbers to contracts
D) To categorize deviations to the FAR
B) To identify paperwork approval for information collection requirements
- Which of the following is NOT part of the Federal Acquisition Regulatory Council (FAR Council)?
A) Administrator of the Office of Federal Procurement Policy (OFPP)
B) Secretary of Defense
C) Secretary of the Treasury
D) Administrator of General Services
C) Secretary of the Treasury
**19. Under FAR 1.102-4(e), when can innovative procurement techniques be used?
A) Only if approved by the head of the contracting activity
B) Only when there is a national emergency
C) As long as they are not prohibited by law, executive order, or regulation
D) They cannot be used under any circumstances
C) As long as they are not prohibited by law, executive order, or regulation
- According to FAR 1.301, what is the purpose of agency acquisition regulations?
A) To replace the FAR for certain agencies
B) To supplement the FAR with specific agency guidance
C) To create separate regulations for state and local contracts
D) To allow contractors to develop their own procedures
B) To supplement the FAR with specific agency guidance
- According to FAR 1.402, who has the authority to approve individual deviations from the FAR?
A) The Office of Management and Budget (OMB)
B) The President of the United States
C) The head of the contracting activity (HCA)
D) The contractor
C) The head of the contracting activity (HCA)
- According to FAR 1.102-2(b), what is one of the guiding principles for the Federal Acquisition System?
A) Contracts should be awarded based solely on price.
B) The system should be responsive to the needs of its customers.
C) Only fixed-price contracts should be used.
D) The procurement process should avoid competition
B) The system should be responsive to the needs of its customers.
- According to FAR 1.202, who is responsible for determining whether a proposed contract action is in the best interest of the government?
A) The contractor
B) The General Services Administration (GSA)
C) The contracting officer
D) The Federal Acquisition Regulatory Council
C) The contracting officer
- According to FAR 1.102-4, what does the absence of a specific prohibition in the FAR imply?
A) The action is allowed, as long as it aligns with law and policy.
B) The action is automatically disallowed.
C) The contracting officer must obtain approval from Congress.
D) The contractor must propose an alternative.
A) The action is allowed, as long as it aligns with law and policy.
- What is the primary objective of FAR Part 3?
A) To regulate subcontracting plans
B) To prevent improper business practices and conflicts of interest
C) To ensure competition in contracting
D) To establish standards for contract administration
B) To prevent improper business practices and conflicts of interest
- According to FAR 3.104-3, which of the following is considered procurement information?
A) A contractor’s monthly revenue
B) A government employee’s salary
C) Bid prices submitted in response to a solicitation
D) Information available on public websites
C) Bid prices submitted in response to a solicitation
- What does FAR 3.104 prohibit related to procurement integrity?
A) Providing excessive bid discounts
B) Disclosing or obtaining contractor bid or proposal information before contract award
C) Providing false data on subcontractor performance
D) Awarding contracts without public notice
B) Disclosing or obtaining contractor bid or proposal information before contract award
- Under FAR 3.104, what is the consequence for violating procurement integrity rules?
A) Termination of the contract
B) Suspension or debarment
C) A written warning
D) An immediate award of the contract to a different contractor
B) Suspension or debarmen