Part 4b Chat GPT FAR Questions Flashcards by Todd Schak

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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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. 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

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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

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10. 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

11. 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

12. 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

13. 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

14. 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

15. 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

1. 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

2. 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

3. 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

5. 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

6. 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

8. 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

9. 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

10. 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

11. 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

2. Which of the following is NOT a provision typically included in a utility services contract under FAR Part 41? A) Terms and conditions for termination B) Procedures for dispute resolution C) Provisions for contractor use of subcontractors D) Requirements for quarterly energy audits

D) Requirements for quarterly energy audits

13. Which of the following is NOT a typical step in the process of acquiring utility services under FAR Part 41? A) Establishing the government's utility service needs B) Reviewing existing service agreements with other federal agencies C) Competitive solicitation for new utility providers D) Conducting small business outreach

D) Conducting small business outreach

15. Which of the following is NOT a situation in which the government may enter into an agreement for utility services under FAR Part 41? A) When the provider is the sole available supplier B) When the provider offers significantly discounted rates to government agencies C) When the service is only available via foreign utility providers D) When the provider is subject to state or local utility regulations

C) When the service is only available via foreign utility providers

. Which of the following is NOT considered Government property under FAR Part 45? A) Government-furnished equipment B) Government-owned material C) Contractor-acquired property D) Contractor-provided tools

D) Contractor-provided tools

2. Which of the following is NOT a responsibility of the contractor when managing Government property under FAR Part 45? A) Developing and implementing a property management system B) Reporting the loss of Government property C) Conducting audits of Government property D) Maintaining records of Government property

C) Conducting audits of Government property

3. Which of the following is NOT a requirement for contractors regarding Government property in their possession under FAR Part 45? A) Maintain a system for property management B) Repair damaged property at their own expense C) Submit reports of lost or damaged property D) Use Government property only for the purpose of the contrac

B) Repair damaged property at their own expense

4. Which of the following is NOT true about Government-furnished property under FAR Part 45? A) It remains the property of the Government B) The contractor may sell it if no longer needed C) The contractor must return it when no longer needed D) The contractor must manage it according to contract terms

B) The contractor may sell it if no longer needed

5. Which of the following is NOT a reason for a contractor to acquire property under FAR Part 45? A) As a substitute for Government-furnished property B) As part of contract performance C) To fulfill personal needs of contractor personnel D) To meet specific contract requirements

C) To fulfill personal needs of contractor personnel

6. Which of the following is NOT typically included in a contractor's property management system under FAR Part 45? A) Maintenance of records B) Utilization of Government property C) Conducting competitive sourcing D) Disposal procedures for excess property

C) Conducting competitive sourcing

. Which of the following is NOT a method for disposing of Government property under FAR Part 45? A) Return to the Government B) Sale through a Government auction C) Transfer to another contractor D) Donation to a private entity

D) Donation to a private entity

8. Which of the following is NOT considered contractor-acquired property under FAR Part 45? A) Property purchased by the contractor using contract funds B) Property leased by the contractor C) Equipment provided by the Government to the contractor D) Materials procured by the contractor for use in contract performance

C) Equipment provided by the Government to the contractor

9. Which of the following is NOT a contractor responsibility under FAR Part 45? A) Maintaining the Government property in good condition B) Ensuring the property is only used for contract purposes C) Auditing the Government's property management procedures D) Reporting losses or damage to Government property

C) Auditing the Government's property management procedures

0. Which of the following is NOT true about the contractor's liability for Government property under FAR Part 45? A) The contractor is liable for loss or damage due to negligence B) The contractor is responsible for normal wear and tear C) The contractor is always liable for any loss, regardless of cause D) The contractor must report property losses to the Government

C) The contractor is always liable for any loss, regardless of cause

1. Which of the following is NOT included in a Government Property Clause under FAR Part 45? A) Terms for use of Government property B) Procedures for Government property disposal C) Methods for purchasing additional Government property D) Requirements for managing Government property

C) Methods for purchasing additional Government property

12. Which of the following is NOT true about the contractor's obligation for property management under FAR Part 45? A) The contractor must provide a property management system B) The contractor must report losses within 30 days C) The contractor can subcontract property management without Government approval D) The contractor must maintain records of Government property in their possession

C) The contractor can subcontract property management without Government approval

13. Which of the following is NOT a responsibility of the Government under FAR Part 45? A) Providing Government property for contract performance B) Conducting periodic reviews of contractor property management C) Establishing procedures for disposal of Government property D) Repairing Government property damaged by the contractor

D) Repairing Government property damaged by the contractor

15. Which of the following is NOT a valid reason for the Government to provide property to a contractor under FAR Part 45? A) When it will significantly reduce contract costs B) When it is not available commercially C) When the contractor requests it for personal use D) When it is necessary for contract performance

C) When the contractor requests it for personal use

1. Which of the following is NOT a primary consideration for the transportation of supplies under FAR Part 47? A) Cost of transportation B) Delivery schedules C) Vendor's reputation D) Nature of the supplies

C) Vendor's reputation

3. Which of the following is NOT a method for determining transportation costs under FAR Part 47? A) Freight rate quotations B) Published tariff rates C) Contractor’s estimated costs D) Government’s projected expenses

D) Government’s projected expenses

4. Which of the following is NOT a requirement for transportation of Government-furnished property? A) Insurance for the property during transit B) Use of the lowest cost transportation mode C) Compliance with environmental regulations D) Contractor selection based on personal preference

D) Contractor selection based on personal preference

5. Which of the following is NOT included in the transportation planning process according to FAR Part 47? A) Delivery schedule determination B) Risk assessment C) Fuel management D) Route optimization

C) Fuel management

7. Which of the following is NOT a responsibility of the contracting officer regarding transportation under FAR Part 47? A) Ensuring timely delivery B) Monitoring carrier performance C) Selecting the mode of transportation D) Negotiating contracts with the suppliers

D) Negotiating contracts with the suppliers

8. Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of the transportation regulations outlined in FAR Part 47? A) They apply to all Federal contracts B) They focus exclusively on international shipping C) They govern the movement of supplies and equipment D) They emphasize cost-effective transportation

B) They focus exclusively on international shipping

9. Which of the following is NOT considered an allowable transportation cost under FAR Part 47? A) Shipping and handling fees B) Packaging costs C) Costs for personal meals during transport D) Freight charges

C) Costs for personal meals during transport

10. Which of the following is NOT a type of shipment mentioned in FAR Part 47? A) Full truckload shipments B) Less than truckload shipments C) Air freight shipments D) International bulk shipments

D) International bulk shipments

12. Which of the following is NOT a requirement for transportation contractors under FAR Part 47? A) Must comply with applicable laws B) Must provide timely delivery C) Must have a proven safety record D) Must offer the lowest bid

D) Must offer the lowest bid

13. Which of the following is NOT a valid exception to the transportation rules in FAR Part 47? A) Emergencies B) National defense requirements C) Transportation for personal use D) Statutory exemptions

C) Transportation for personal use

14. Which of the following is NOT typically addressed in transportation contracts under FAR Part 47? A) Payment terms B) Claims procedures C) Delivery performance standards D) Product warranties

D) Product warranties

1. Which of the following is NOT a goal of the Value Engineering (VE) process according to FAR Part 48? A) Reducing the overall cost of the project B) Improving the quality of the product or service C) Extending the duration of the contract D) Enhancing the function of the product or service

C) Extending the duration of the contract

2. Which of the following is NOT a phase of the Value Engineering Job Plan as outlined in FAR Part 48? A) Information Phase B) Speculation Phase C) Evaluation Phase D) Implementation Phase

B) Speculation Phase

3. Which of the following is NOT a requirement for contractors in the context of Value Engineering under FAR Part 48? A) They must submit VE proposals to the government. B) They must demonstrate previous VE success. C) They must participate in VE training. D) They must provide cost savings information.

C) They must participate in VE training.

4. Which of the following is NOT considered a benefit of implementing Value Engineering according to FAR Part 48? A) Improved performance B) Enhanced collaboration C) Increased contract duration D) Cost savings

C) Increased contract duration

5. Which of the following is NOT a factor that should be considered when evaluating a Value Engineering proposal? A) Cost savings B) Technical feasibility C) Proposed changes to contract terms D) Impact on performance

C) Proposed changes to contract terms

9. Which of the following is NOT a responsibility of the government regarding Value Engineering proposals? A) Reviewing and approving proposals B) Providing funding for all VE initiatives C) Ensuring that VE practices are incorporated in contracts D) Monitoring the implementation of approved proposals

B) Providing funding for all VE initiatives

11. Which of the following is NOT a common tool used in Value Engineering? A) Function Analysis System Technique (FAST) B) Cost-Benefit Analysis C) SWOT Analysis D) Value Engineering Change Proposal (VECP)

C) SWOT Analysis

13. Which of the following is NOT typically associated with the Value Engineering process? A) Team-based analysis B) Comprehensive risk management C) Focus on cost reduction D) Function-oriented improvement

B) Comprehensive risk management

14. Under FAR Part 48, which of the following is NOT a condition for the acceptance of a Value Engineering Change Proposal (VECP)? A) The proposal must provide value improvement. B) The proposal must change the original contract. C) The proposal must reduce costs. D) The proposal must be approved by the contracting officer.

B) The proposal must change the original contract.

15. Which of the following is NOT a type of Value Engineering proposal described in FAR Part 48? A) Value Engineering Change Proposal (VECP) B) Value Engineering Analysis Proposal (VEAP) C) Value Engineering Proposal (VEP) D) Value Engineering Savings Proposal (V

B) Value Engineering Analysis Proposal (VEAP)

1. Which of the following is NOT an example of an extraordinary contractual action under FAR Part 50? A) Amending contracts without consideration B) Correcting or mitigating a mistake in a bid C) Providing financial assistance to a contractor to avoid bankruptcy D) Negotiating standard payment terms in a fixed-price contract

D) Negotiating standard payment terms in a fixed-price contract

2. Which of the following is NOT a condition under which the government may authorize relief under Public Law 85-804? A) It facilitates the national defense B) It is not contrary to law or public policy C) It results in additional costs that exceed the contract value D) It promotes the interest of the government

C) It results in additional costs that exceed the contract value

3. Which of the following is NOT a type of action that can be taken under FAR Part 50 for extraordinary contractual relief? A) Amending contracts to correct an error B) Providing advance payments C) Approving retroactive price increases D) Extending the contract period beyond its original terms without reason

D) Extending the contract period beyond its original terms without reason

4. Which of the following is NOT a requirement for a contractor to be eligible for extraordinary contractual relief? A) The contractor must demonstrate that the request is essential to the national defense B) The contractor must provide evidence of a binding legal obligation C) The contractor must show that the action is necessary to avoid serious financial difficulty D) The contractor must submit a proposal to modify the contract terms

D) The contractor must submit a proposal to modify the contract terms

5. Which of the following is NOT considered an extraordinary contractual relief measure under FAR Part 50? A) Granting time extensions for contract performance B) Providing contractual protection against excusable delays C) Making payments for anticipated profits D) Allowing amendments to correct or mitigate mistakes

C) Making payments for anticipated profits

9. Which of the following is NOT a type of relief granted under FAR Part 50 for mistakes made in a contract? A) Rescission of the contract B) Reformation to reflect the intended agreement C) Payment for lost opportunities D) Payment adjustments to correct pricing errors

C) Payment for lost opportunities

0. Which of the following is NOT a condition where advance payments under FAR Part 50 are authorized? A) To facilitate the national defense B) When normal financing is not feasible C) To prepay for anticipated future services D) When the contractor cannot obtain private financing

C) To prepay for anticipated future services

11. Which of the following is NOT an acceptable reason for invoking extraordinary contractual relief under Public Law 85-804? A) The contractor made a significant pricing error in the bid B) There is an immediate threat to national security C) The contract resulted in financial losses due to unforeseen circumstances D) The contractor desires to increase profit margins

D) The contractor desires to increase profit margins

1. Which of the following is NOT a condition under which contractors may use government supply sources according to FAR Part 51? A) For performance of government contracts B) When authorized by the contracting officer C) To obtain supplies for personal use by contractor employees D) When the supplies or services are required for contract performance

C) To obtain supplies for personal use by contractor employees

2. Which of the following is NOT an acceptable use of government supply sources by contractors under FAR Part 51? A) For fulfilling a government contract requirement B) To support a commercial contract with a private client C) When government authorization is explicitly provided D) For cost-reimbursement type contracts

B) To support a commercial contract with a private client

3. Which of the following is NOT considered a type of authorization provided under FAR Part 51 for contractors to use government supply sources? A) Blanket authorization for a specific contract B) One-time authorization for a particular order C) Open authorization for any commercial contracts D) Authorization as specified in the government contract terms

C) Open authorization for any commercial contracts

4. Which of the following is NOT required when a contractor uses government supply sources under FAR Part 51? A) The supplies or services must be directly related to contract performance B) The contractor must comply with all applicable federal regulations C) The contractor may resell the items to other companies D) The contractor must follow the terms and conditions of the authorization

C) The contractor may resell the items to other companies

5. Which of the following is NOT true about contractor use of General Services Administration (GSA) supply sources under FAR Part 51? A) It may be authorized for government contract performance B) The contractor must comply with GSA's ordering procedures C) It is automatically authorized for all federal contractors D) The use must be authorized by the contracting officer

C) It is automatically authorized for all federal contractors

6. Which of the following is NOT a limitation on contractors' use of government supply sources? A) Contractors may not use government sources for non-governmental work B) Contractors may use government sources for convenience in all contracts C) The use of government sources must be authorized by the contracting officer D) The supplies obtained must be necessary for the performance of the government contract

B) Contractors may use government sources for convenience in all contracts

7. Which of the following is NOT a responsibility of the contractor when using government supply sources? A) Ensuring that the government is billed directly for all purchases B) Complying with the terms of the authorization C) Maintaining records of purchases made D) Certifying that the supplies are for contract performance

A) Ensuring that the government is billed directly for all purchases

8. Which of the following is NOT a requirement for the contracting officer when authorizing the use of government sources? A) Ensuring that the authorization is in writing B) Verifying that the use is for government contract performance C) Monitoring the contractor's personal use of government supplies D) Specifying the scope and limits of the authorization

C) Monitoring the contractor's personal use of government supplies

9. Which of the following is NOT a reason for authorizing contractors to use government supply sources? A) To reduce the contractor’s costs on commercial contracts B) To facilitate contract performance C) To promote efficiency in obtaining necessary supplies D) To ensure compliance with government requirements

A) To reduce the contractor’s costs on commercial contracts

10. Which of the following is NOT an example of government sources contractors may be authorized to use under FAR Part 51? A) Federal Prison Industries B) General Services Administration (GSA) schedules C) Commercial suppliers with no government affiliation D) Department of Veterans Affairs supply sources

C) Commercial suppliers with no government affiliation

1. Which of the following is NOT a limitation imposed on contractors when using government supply sources for cost-reimbursement contracts? A) The contractor must obtain authorization from the contracting officer B) The supplies or services must be for the performance of the government contract C) The contractor can freely use the supplies for other commercial projects D) The use must comply with all terms of the authorization

C) The contractor can freely use the supplies for other commercial project

12. Which of the following is NOT an appropriate action for a contracting officer when authorizing the use of government supply sources? A) Setting clear limitations on the scope of the authorization B) Confirming that the items are necessary for contract performance C) Authorizing use without any written documentation D) Monitoring contractor compliance with the terms of authorization

C) Authorizing use without any written documentation

13. Which of the following is NOT a requirement for contractors using government supply sources under FAR Part 51? A) Compliance with all federal and agency-specific regulations B) Use of supplies strictly for the performance of government contracts C) Obtaining authorization before purchasing supplies D) Reselling surplus government supplies to the highest bidder

D) Reselling surplus government supplies to the highest bidder

14. Which of the following is NOT true about the documentation required for contractors using government supply sources? A) Contractors must keep records of all purchases B) Contractors must submit a report on usage annually C) Contractors must maintain documentation for the duration specified in the authorization D) Contractors must certify that the items are for contract performance

B) Contractors must submit a report on usage annually

15. Which of the following is NOT a type of supply source contractors may use under an authorized FAR Part 51 contract? A) Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) supply sources B) Local retail stores outside the government network C) Government-wide Acquisition Contracts (GWACs) D) General Services Administration (GSA) supply schedules

B) Local retail stores outside the government network

Part 4b Chat GPT FAR Questions Flashcards

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