Part 4b Chat GPT FAR Questions Flashcards
Parts 34, 36, 41, 45, 47, 48, 50, 51
- Which of the following is NOT a reason for a major system acquisition?
A) Achieving specific national goals
B) Responding to a mission need
C) Implementing a federal agency’s internal policy change
D) Enhancing current mission capabilities
C) Implementing a federal agency’s internal policy change
- Which of the following is NOT an element of FAR Part 34’s definition of a “major system”?
A) Total development cost of more than $250 million
B) High visibility in a federal agency
C) Requirement for significant R&D effort
D) Projects solely developed by private entities
D) Projects solely developed by private entities
- Which of the following is NOT a phase in the acquisition process for major systems according to FAR Part 34?
A) Planning
B) Concept exploration
C) Operations and support
D) Source selection
D) Source selection
- Which of the following is NOT typically involved in managing major system acquisitions under FAR Part 34?
A) Systems Engineering
B) Test and Evaluation
C) Independent government accounting
D) Logistics Support
C) Independent government accounting
- Which of the following is NOT a function of Integrated Product Teams (IPTs) in major system acquisitions under FAR Part 34?
A) Facilitating communication across stakeholders
B) Conducting contract negotiations
C) Resolving technical and management challenges
D) Supporting program reviews and milestone decisions
B) Conducting contract negotiations
- Which of the following is NOT a role of the program manager in a major system acquisition under FAR Part 34?
A) Overseeing cost, schedule, and performance
B) Handling agency-wide contract solicitations
C) Ensuring proper systems integration
D) Managing risk and compliance
B) Handling agency-wide contract solicitations
- Which of the following is NOT a primary goal of risk management in major system acquisitions?
A) Identifying and mitigating risks early
B) Reducing the overall cost of the system
C) Transferring all risk to the contractor
D) Minimizing program disruptions
C) Transferring all risk to the contractor
- Which of the following is NOT required in the planning stage of a major system acquisition under FAR Part 34?
A) A life-cycle cost estimate
B) Technology assessment and integration
C) Completion of contract award
D) Development of a performance specification
C) Completion of contract award
- Which of the following is NOT typically included in the test and evaluation of a major system under FAR Part 34?
A) Operational testing
B) Developmental testing
C) Quality assurance audits
D) User assessment
C) Quality assurance audits
- Which of the following is NOT a key principle in the acquisition of major systems under FAR Part 34?
A) Incremental funding
B) Continuous improvement of requirements
C) Performance-based acquisition
D) Simplified acquisition procedures
D) Simplified acquisition procedures
- Which of the following is NOT a requirement for a major system contract according to FAR Part 34?
A) Contractor must provide monthly reports on cost and schedule performance
B) Contract must include a warranty for operational effectiveness
C) Contractor must conduct operational readiness testing
D) Contract must allow for periodic system modifications
C) Contractor must conduct operational readiness testin
- Which of the following is NOT an activity of the Milestone Decision Authority (MDA) in major system acquisitions?
A) Approving system design
B) Certifying funding availability
C) Selecting the contracting officer
D) Granting approval to proceed to the next acquisition phase
C) Selecting the contracting officer
- Which of the following is NOT required for a contractor to participate in a major system acquisition?
A) Proven experience in similar system development
B) Financial capability to absorb cost overruns
C) Ability to deliver incremental progress reports
D) Full compliance with federal procurement regulations
B) Financial capability to absorb cost overrun
- Which of the following is NOT typically addressed in an Acquisition Strategy for major systems under FAR Part 34?
A) System development timeline
B) Contractor’s proposed solution
C) Technology risks and mitigation strategies
D) Market research for future upgrades
D) Market research for future upgrades
- Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of a performance-based acquisition in major system contracting under FAR Part 34?
A) Use of measurable performance outcomes
B) Defined incentives for exceeding performance standards
C) Detailed task descriptions for the contractor
D) Focus on contractor flexibility to achieve desired results
C) Detailed task descriptions for the contractor
- Which of the following is NOT a factor to be considered when awarding a construction contract under FAR Part 36?
A) Contractor experience
B) Availability of government personnel for oversight
C) Past performance on similar projects
D) Bid price or cost proposal
B) Availability of government personnel for oversight
- Which of the following is NOT a common method used to advertise construction contract opportunities?
A) Posting on the Federal Business Opportunities website (SAM)
B) Direct notification to preselected contractors
C) Local newspaper announcements
D) Posting in public works offices
B) Direct notification to preselected contractors
- Which of the following is NOT required for contracts exceeding the simplified acquisition threshold in construction under FAR Part 36?
A) Submission of performance bonds
B) Mandatory inclusion of Davis-Bacon Act clauses
C) Environmental impact assessments
D) Compliance with Buy American Act provisions
C) Environmental impact assessments
- Which of the following is NOT part of the architect-engineer selection process outlined in FAR Part 36?
A) Qualifications-based selection
B) Public announcement of requirements
C) Competitive bidding based on price
D) Negotiation of fair and reasonable compensation
C) Competitive bidding based on price
- Which of the following is NOT a standard procedure in the preparation of construction specifications?
A) Including drawings and specifications
B) Defining contractor responsibilities for subcontractor management
C) Providing detailed material descriptions
D) Listing project completion timelines with penalties for delays
D) Listing project completion timelines with penalties for delays
- Which of the following is NOT a type of construction contract mentioned in FAR Part 36?
A) Fixed-price contract
B) Cost-reimbursement contract
C) Time-and-materials contract
D) Supply contract
D) Supply contract
- Which of the following is NOT an acceptable performance guarantee under FAR Part 36 for construction contracts?
A) Performance bond
B) Payment bond
C) Irrevocable letter of credit
D) Stock options
D) Stock options
. Which of the following is NOT a typical criterion for evaluating bids in sealed bidding for construction contracts?
A) Price
B) Responsiveness of the bid
C) Financial stability of the bidder
D) Quality of previous projects completed by the bidder
D) Quality of previous projects completed by the bidder
- Which of the following is NOT an obligation of the government under construction contracts?
A) Providing access to the construction site
B) Supplying all necessary construction materials
C) Furnishing design and specification documents
D) Conducting inspections during the work
B) Supplying all necessary construction materials
- Which of the following is NOT required in the notice to proceed in a construction contract?
A) The date work is to commence
B) The specific tasks to be performed
C) The project completion deadline
D) The contract number and details
B) The specific tasks to be performed
- Which of the following is NOT a method by which the contracting officer may extend a construction contract under FAR Part 36?
A) Contract modification
B) Verbal agreement
C) Bilateral modification
D) Equitable adjustment
B) Verbal agreement
- Which of the following is NOT an acceptable reason for the government to issue a suspension of work order in a construction contract under FAR Part 36?
A) Safety concerns at the construction site
B) Weather conditions that prevent work
C) Contractor requests to delay for personal reasons
D) Unavailability of government-furnished equipment
C) Contractor requests to delay for personal reason
- Which of the following is NOT part of the construction contract closeout process according to FAR Part 36?
A) Verification of completed work
B) Contractor submission of as-built drawings
C) Disposition of any unclaimed contractor equipment
D) Negotiating a new contract for additional work
D) Negotiating a new contract for additional work
- Which of the following is NOT typically required for contracts for architect-engineer services under FAR Part 36?
A) Submission of performance bonds
B) Negotiation of fair and reasonable pricing
C) Public announcement of the contract opportunity
D) Evaluation of contractor qualifications
A) Submission of performance bonds
- Which of the following is NOT a standard responsibility of a contracting officer during a construction project?
A) Evaluating contractor performance
B) Issuing stop-work orders
C) Approving changes to design specifications without contractor agreement
D) Authorizing progress payments based on completed work
C) Approving changes to design specifications without contractor agreement
- Which of the following is NOT a utility service covered under FAR Part 41?
A) Electric power
B) Water
C) Sewer services
D) Office supplies
D) Office supplies
- Which of the following is NOT required in a utility service contract under FAR Part 41?
A) Identification of the required utility services
B) Service territory of the utility provider
C) Detailed pricing schedule for services
D) Statement of environmental sustainability goals
D) Statement of environmental sustainability goals
- Which of the following is NOT typically considered when acquiring utility services under FAR Part 41?
A) Cost effectiveness
B) Availability of multiple utility sources in the area
C) The use of small business set-asides
D) Regulatory restrictions on the utility provider
C) The use of small business set-asides
- Which of the following is NOT an example of a utility service contract under FAR Part 41?
A) Contracts for natural gas
B) Contracts for internet services
C) Contracts for wastewater treatment
D) Contracts for steam services
B) Contracts for internet services
- Which of the following is NOT a criterion for determining the utility service provider under FAR Part 41?
A) The utility provider’s rates must be regulated by a public utility commission
B) The utility provider must offer services to the general public
C) The provider must be a registered small business
D) The provider must be the sole available supplier in the area
C) The provider must be a registered small business
. Which of the following is NOT a factor in utility service contract pricing under FAR Part 41?
A) Prevailing rates approved by regulatory bodies
B) Historical rates charged to other government customers
C) The contracting officer’s independent estimate
D) The provider’s ability to meet small business goals
D) The provider’s ability to meet small business goals
- Which of the following is NOT included in the contract term of utility services under FAR Part 41?
A) Fixed period of time for service provision
B) Terms for renewals or extensions
C) Liability for damages resulting from service outages
D) Specification of delivery schedules
D) Specification of delivery schedules
- Which of the following is NOT a source of authority for FAR Part 41 utility service contracts?
A) Federal Property and Administrative Services Act
B) Defense Production Act
C) Public Utility Regulatory Policies Act
D) Federal Energy Management Improvement Ac
B) Defense Production Act
- Which of the following is NOT considered a key aspect of utility services procurement under FAR Part 41?
A) Review of service regulations
B) Coordination with state and local utility providers
C) Preference for renewable energy sources
D) Monitoring contractor performance
C) Preference for renewable energy sources
- Which of the following is NOT included in the utility services contract files under FAR Part 41?
A) A copy of the utility contract
B) Regulatory approvals of rates
C) Historical consumption data
D) Internal marketing reports from the provide
D) Internal marketing reports from the provider