Part 3c Chat GPT FAR Questions Flashcards
Part 33, 35, 38, 39, 49
- Which of the following is NOT a forum for filing protests under FAR Part 33?
A) The Government Accountability Office (GAO)
B) The contracting officer
C) The U.S. Court of Federal Claims
D) The Defense Contract Audit Agency (DCAA)
D) The Defense Contract Audit Agency (DCAA)
- Which of the following is NOT a valid reason to file a protest under FAR 33.103?
A) Improper contract award decision
B) Failure to follow evaluation criteria
C) Contractor disagreement with technical requirements
D) Bidder’s failure to meet the contract’s labor standards
D) Bidder’s failure to meet the contract’s labor standards
- Which of the following is NOT a requirement for filing a protest at the agency level under FAR 33.103?
A) The protest must be filed in writing
B) The protest must be filed within 10 days of the contract award
C) The protest must be filed directly with the agency
D) The protest must be addressed by the agency’s contracting officer
B) The protest must be filed within 10 days of the contract award
- Which of the following is NOT a role of the contracting officer when a protest is filed?
A) Suspending contract performance upon protest filing
B) Making an independent decision on the protest
C) Conducting an investigation of the protest allegations
D) Representing the government in a court of appeals
D) Representing the government in a court of appeals
- Which of the following is NOT a factor considered by the GAO when deciding on a protest?
A) Whether the protest was filed in a timely manner
B) Whether the protester had a reasonable chance of winning the contract
C) Whether the agency followed applicable procurement laws
D) Whether the protester can prove financial hardship due to the procurement process
D) Whether the protester can prove financial hardship due to the procurement process
- Which of the following is NOT a possible outcome of a protest at the GAO under FAR 33.104?
A) The protest is sustained
B) The protest is dismissed
C) The contract award is upheld
D) The protester is automatically awarded the contract
D) The protester is automatically awarded the contract
- Which of the following is NOT a type of dispute covered under the Contract Disputes Act (CDA) as per FAR Part 33?
A) Disputes over contract interpretation
B) Disputes over contract termination
C) Disputes over personal grievances between contractor employees
D) Disputes over contract performance
C) Disputes over personal grievances between contractor employees
- Which of the following is NOT a required element of a claim submitted by a contractor under FAR Part 33.206?
A) The claim must be submitted in writing
B) The claim must include a clear statement of the facts
C) The claim must be certified if it is over $100,000
D) The claim must include proof of the contracting officer’s negligence
D) The claim must include proof of the contracting officer’s negligence
- Which of the following is NOT a possible action a contracting officer may take when responding to a contractor’s claim?
A) Issue a final decision
B) Negotiate a settlement with the contractor
C) Refer the claim to the U.S. Department of Justice
D) Deny the claim with a written explanation
C) Refer the claim to the U.S. Department of Justice
- Which of the following is NOT a requirement under the Contract Disputes Act (CDA) for contractor claims over $100,000?
A) The claim must be certified by the contractor
B) The contracting officer must issue a final decision within 60 days
C) The claim must be submitted to a contracting officer
D) The contractor must submit a proposal for arbitration
D) The contractor must submit a proposal for arbitration
- Which of the following is NOT a role of the Armed Services Board of Contract Appeals (ASBCA) under FAR Part 33?
A) Hearing appeals from contracting officer decisions
B) Offering alternative dispute resolution (ADR) services
C) Reviewing protests related to contract awards
D) Issuing binding decisions on disputes
C) Reviewing protests related to contract awards
- Which of the following is NOT a situation where a protest may be dismissed by the GAO?
A) The protest is untimely
B) The protester does not have standing
C) The protest raises matters of contract administration
D) The protest involves allegations of fraud by the contracting officer
D) The protest involves allegations of fraud by the contracting officer
- Which of the following is NOT required in a contractor’s protest to be valid under FAR Part 33.103?
A) The protest must identify the solicitation or contract in question
B) The protest must allege a specific violation of procurement law
C) The protest must be submitted within 10 days of knowledge of the basis for protest
D) The protest must include a recommendation for contract cancellation
D) The protest must include a recommendation for contract cancellation
- Which of the following is NOT true about the time limits for filing a claim under the Contract Disputes Act?
A) The claim must be filed within 6 years of the accrual of the claim
B) The contracting officer must respond within 90 days to claims of less than $100,000
C) The contractor may file an appeal within 90 days of the contracting officer’s decision
D) The contractor has up to one year to appeal the decision to a court
B) The contracting officer must respond within 90 days to claims of less than $100,000
- Which of the following is NOT required for an alternative dispute resolution (ADR) procedure to be valid under FAR 33.214?
A) Both parties must agree to the procedure in writing
B) ADR must be used after contract performance is complete
C) The procedure must be neutral and impartial
D) ADR may not be used if both parties do not agree
B) ADR must be used after contract performance is complete
- Which of the following is NOT a primary purpose of research and development (R&D) contracting under FAR Part 35?
A) Advancing scientific knowledge
B) Developing useful materials, devices, systems, or methods
C) Achieving immediate cost savings on commercial products
D) Testing and evaluating existing products
C) Achieving immediate cost savings on commercial products
- Which of the following is NOT a type of research and development contract used under FAR Part 35?
A) Cost-reimbursement contracts
B) Fixed-price incentive contracts
C) Firm-fixed-price contracts
D) Time-and-materials contracts
D) Time-and-materials contracts
- Which of the following is NOT a reason the government may use R&D contracts?
A) To promote basic research
B) To conduct exploratory development
C) To purchase off-the-shelf commercial products
D) To advance applied research
C) To purchase off-the-shelf commercial products
- Which of the following is NOT typically associated with R&D contracting as outlined in FAR 35.003?
A) Contracts focused on discovery and invention
B) Contracts focused on routine production and manufacturing
C) Contracts aimed at solving complex scientific problems
D) Contracts requiring close cooperation between the government and contractor
B) Contracts focused on routine production and manufacturing
- Which of the following is NOT a requirement for R&D contracts under FAR Part 35.007?
A) The contract must clearly define the scope of the work
B) The contract must provide clear instructions for commercial production
C) The contract must outline the method of evaluating performance
D) The contract must specify the type of report or documentation required
B) The contract must provide clear instructions for commercial production
- Which of the following is NOT considered an essential aspect of managing R&D contracts?
A) Flexibility in contract terms
B) Close monitoring and technical supervision
C) Strict adherence to firm pricing arrangements
D) Adjusting goals based on ongoing research findings
C) Strict adherence to firm pricing arrangements
- Which of the following is NOT a key factor in choosing a contract type for R&D under FAR 35.006?
A) The nature of the research and level of risk involved
B) The contractor’s experience in commercial manufacturing
C) The degree to which the government can specify outcomes
D) The expected cost and time frame of the project
B) The contractor’s experience in commercial manufacturing
- Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of basic research under FAR 35.001?
A) Conducted with the goal of advancing fundamental knowledge
B) Directed towards solving a specific, practical problem
C) May have unpredictable outcomes
D) May serve as the foundation for applied research
B) Directed towards solving a specific, practical problem
- Which of the following is NOT true about applied research as defined in FAR 35.001?
A) It seeks to address a practical problem or need
B) It builds on basic research findings
C) It is primarily focused on producing commercially viable products
D) It may involve prototype development or testing
C) It is primarily focused on producing commercially viable products
- Which of the following is NOT typically included in the statement of work for an R&D contract under FAR Part 35?
A) Clear objectives and goals for the research
B) A detailed manufacturing plan
C) Criteria for evaluating success
D) Required deliverables, such as reports or prototypes
B) A detailed manufacturing plan
- Which of the following is NOT a concern when planning for the intellectual property aspects of an R&D contract under FAR 35.014?
A) Ensuring the government has data rights
B) Protecting the contractor’s patents and inventions
C) Identifying which party owns the final product
D) Setting fixed prices for mass production
D) Setting fixed prices for mass production
- Which of the following is NOT a typical result expected from an R&D contract under FAR Part 35?
A) A fully developed commercial product
B) A prototype for testing
C) New scientific knowledge
D) Technical reports on research findings
A) A fully developed commercial product
- Which of the following is NOT a purpose of exploratory development in R&D under FAR Part 35?
A) To identify potential technological approaches
B) To test specific hypotheses through experiments
C) To conduct extensive production and quality control testing
D) To assess feasibility of new scientific methods
C) To conduct extensive production and quality control testing
- Which of the following is NOT a common funding method for R&D contracts under FAR Part 35?
A) Incremental funding based on project milestones
B) Full funding of all anticipated costs upfront
C) Funding tied to specific deliverables
D) Cost-sharing arrangements between the government and contractor
B) Full funding of all anticipated costs upfront
- Which of the following is NOT a criterion typically used for selecting contractors for R&D projects under FAR Part 35?
A) The contractor’s scientific and technical expertise
B) The contractor’s experience in large-scale commercial production
C) The contractor’s past performance on similar research projects
D) The contractor’s understanding of the research objectives
B) The contractor’s experience in large-scale commercial production
- Which of the following is NOT true about cost-reimbursement contracts used for R&D projects under FAR 35.006?
A) They allow for flexibility in costs due to the uncertain nature of research
B) They provide for fixed pricing based on known costs
C) They require detailed cost tracking and reporting
D) They are commonly used in high-risk research projects
B) They provide for fixed pricing based on known costs
- Which of the following is NOT typically evaluated in a research and development contract proposal under FAR Part 35?
A) The technical approach to achieving the objectives
B) The contractor’s ability to manufacture commercial products
C) The qualifications of the research team
D) The estimated cost and budget
B) The contractor’s ability to manufacture commercial products