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FAC-C CERTIFICATION EXAM AND PRACTICE EXAM
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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?
a) Section B
b) Section J
c) Section G
d) Section H – Correct Answer - Section H
Which event is meant to aid both the government and contractor
personnel to achieve a clear and mutual understanding of all contract
requirements, and identify and resolve potential problems after contract
award?
a) Site visit
b) Pre-solicitation conference
c) Industry day
d) Postaward orientation conference – Correct Answer - Postaward
orientation conference
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Who is the individual designated and authorized in writing by the
contracting officer to perform specific technical or administrative
functions?
a) Contracting officer's representative
b) Contract specialist
c) Government property administrator
d) Quality assurance representative – Correct Answer - Contracting
officer's representative
Which of the following reflects market research policy? Market
research:
a) Satisfies the contracting officer's fair and reasonable price
determination
b) Begins once the requirements documents have been developed and
are ready for solicitation
c) Ends at contract award
d) Aids in determining if sources capable of satisfying the agency's
requirements exist – Correct Answer - Aids in determining if sources
capable of satisfying the agency's requirements exist
Where in the FAR can you find guidance on how to establish, maintain,
and dispose of government contract files?
a) FAR part 4
b) FAR part 5F
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c) FAR part 6
d) FAR part 7 – Correct Answer - FAR part 4
Which term means the total cost to the government of acquiring,
operating, supporting, and (if applicable) disposing of the items being
acquired?
a) Total costs of ownership
b) Life cycle costs
c) True program costs
d) Total costs of management – Correct Answer - Life cycle costs
What would be the preferred way to acquire an item in government
contracting?
a) Purchase the requirement as a noncommercial item
b) Purchase the requirement as a commercial item
c) Purchase the item as an other transactional authority acquisition
d) Purchase the item as a developmental item – Correct Answer -
Purchase the requirement as a commercial item
In briefing prenegotiation objectives for approval, what should
contracting officers ensure regarding their briefing slides?
a) They are read by the briefer
b) They are filled with text
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c) They are extremely colorful
d) They are simple and concise – Correct Answer - They are simple and
concise
Government contract types are grouped into two broad categories. This
includes fixed-price contracts and what other contract category?
a) Variable-cost contracts
b) Cost-reimbursement contracts
c) Cost contracts
d) Undefinitized contracts – Correct Answer - Cost-reimbursement
contracts
When should acquisition planning begin?
a) When a purchase request is received
b) When a statement of work is received
c) As soon as the agency need is identified
d) Within 30 days of receipt of the purchase request – Correct Answer -
As soon as the agency need is identified
Which of the following is an accounting or financial term when
addressing contractual funding issues?
a) Physical
b) Fiscal
FAC-C CERTIFICATION EXAM AND PRACTICE EXAM
NEWEST 2026 TEST BANK| FAC-C CERTIFICATION
EXAM PREP WITH COMPLETE 450 REAL EXAM
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT VERIFIED ANSWERS/
ALREADY GRADED A+ (MOST RECENT!!)
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?
a) Section B
b) Section J
c) Section G
d) Section H – Correct Answer - Section H
Which event is meant to aid both the government and contractor
personnel to achieve a clear and mutual understanding of all contract
requirements, and identify and resolve potential problems after contract
award?
a) Site visit
b) Pre-solicitation conference
c) Industry day
d) Postaward orientation conference – Correct Answer - Postaward
orientation conference
,2|Page
Who is the individual designated and authorized in writing by the
contracting officer to perform specific technical or administrative
functions?
a) Contracting officer's representative
b) Contract specialist
c) Government property administrator
d) Quality assurance representative – Correct Answer - Contracting
officer's representative
Which of the following reflects market research policy? Market
research:
a) Satisfies the contracting officer's fair and reasonable price
determination
b) Begins once the requirements documents have been developed and
are ready for solicitation
c) Ends at contract award
d) Aids in determining if sources capable of satisfying the agency's
requirements exist – Correct Answer - Aids in determining if sources
capable of satisfying the agency's requirements exist
Where in the FAR can you find guidance on how to establish, maintain,
and dispose of government contract files?
a) FAR part 4
b) FAR part 5F
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c) FAR part 6
d) FAR part 7 – Correct Answer - FAR part 4
Which term means the total cost to the government of acquiring,
operating, supporting, and (if applicable) disposing of the items being
acquired?
a) Total costs of ownership
b) Life cycle costs
c) True program costs
d) Total costs of management – Correct Answer - Life cycle costs
What would be the preferred way to acquire an item in government
contracting?
a) Purchase the requirement as a noncommercial item
b) Purchase the requirement as a commercial item
c) Purchase the item as an other transactional authority acquisition
d) Purchase the item as a developmental item – Correct Answer -
Purchase the requirement as a commercial item
In briefing prenegotiation objectives for approval, what should
contracting officers ensure regarding their briefing slides?
a) They are read by the briefer
b) They are filled with text
, 4|Page
c) They are extremely colorful
d) They are simple and concise – Correct Answer - They are simple and
concise
Government contract types are grouped into two broad categories. This
includes fixed-price contracts and what other contract category?
a) Variable-cost contracts
b) Cost-reimbursement contracts
c) Cost contracts
d) Undefinitized contracts – Correct Answer - Cost-reimbursement
contracts
When should acquisition planning begin?
a) When a purchase request is received
b) When a statement of work is received
c) As soon as the agency need is identified
d) Within 30 days of receipt of the purchase request – Correct Answer -
As soon as the agency need is identified
Which of the following is an accounting or financial term when
addressing contractual funding issues?
a) Physical
b) Fiscal
