CONT 1400 EXAM REVIEW QUESTIONS WITH VERIFIED ANSWERS
What functions cannot be delegated by KO? - ans-1. Award, agree to, or execute a contract
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2. Authorize work outside the scope of the contract
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3. Authorize a constructive change
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4. Obligate, in any way, the payment of money by the Government
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5. Give direction to the contractor, except as provided in the contract, or as modified
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6. Resolve any dispute concerning a question of law or fact arising under the contract
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7. Re-delegate any assigned duties unless specifically authorized to do so
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8. Cause the contractor to incur costs not specifically covered by the contract with the expectation that
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such costs will be reimbursed by the Government
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Management of their resources and management of their processes to ensure they deliver conforming
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product on time and within cost
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Payment due based on - ans-Receipt of a Proper Invoice and satisfactory performance
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How many days does Government have to notify the contractor if invoice is improper? - ans-7 Days
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How many days does Government have to pay the contractor? - ans-
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30 days from the invoice date or government acceptance
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Type of Contract Payment - ans-1. Advanced Payment (Least Preferred)
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2. Performance-Based Payment (Most Preferred)
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3. Commercial Advance and Interim Payments (Only used for commercial)
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4. Progress Payments
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5. Cost Reimbursement Interim Payments
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Communication Plan - ans- vc vc vcvc
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stomers, and acquisition team informed as you move thru the different phases of the service acquisitio
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Acceptance is a responsibility of ______ - ans-Contracting Officer (KO)
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Contracting officers shall provide property to contractors only when it is clearly demonstrated - ans-
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1. To be in the Government's best interest;
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2. That the overall benefit to the acquisition significantly outweighs the increased cost of administration
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, including ultimate property disposal;
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3. That providing the property does not substantially increase the Government's assumption of risk; an
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4. That Government requirements cannot otherwise be met.
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Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan (QASP) - ans-
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Describes how the government will assess contractor performance against the performance standards
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contained in the PWS
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, _____ may authorize acceptance of non-conforming (deficient) items/services - ans-
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Only Contracting Officer
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Contract Surveillance - ans- vc vc vcvc
The process of checking, either by direct evaluation, observation or other information, contractor perfo
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rmance. The COR is expected to maintain effective monitoring of the contract and document the surve
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Warning Signs of Company Behavior - ans-1. Warning about higher costs
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2. Frequent personnel changes
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3. Change in tone at meetings
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4. Age of the contract
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5. Accessibility of personnel
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6. Performance issues with other contracts
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Supply Chain Management - ans-The integrated process-
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oriented planning and control of the flow of goods, information and money across the entire value and
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supply chain from the customer to the raw material supplier
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Concepts:
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2. Procurement
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3. Production
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4. Inventory
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5. Distribution
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6. Customer Interface
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______ has to review and evaluate the prime's subcontracting plan and _____ has the right to review
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a prime contractor's "make-or-buy" plan - ans-The Contracting Officer and Government
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Cardinal Change - ans-Change beyond (Outside of) the scope of contemplated work (Requires J&A)
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Claim - ans- vc vcvc
Written demand or written assertion by one of the contracting parties seeking, as a matter of right, the
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payment of money in a sum certain, the adjustment or interpretation of contract terms, or other relief ar
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ising under or relating to the contract
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Change Order - ans- vc vc vcvc
Written modification signed by KO, directing contractor to make a change without prior agreement (Ab
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solute value of $2,000,000 or above)(Non-Commercial Items)
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Major Nonconformance - ans-
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A nonconformance, other than critical, that is likely to result in failure of the supplies or services, or to
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materially reduce the usability of the supplies or services for their intended purpose
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A contract close out process starts when ______ - ans-
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It is physically completed, and is not finished until final payment is made, any disputes are settled, and
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all administrative actions required by the acquisition regulations have been accomplished
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What functions cannot be delegated by KO? - ans-1. Award, agree to, or execute a contract
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2. Authorize work outside the scope of the contract
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3. Authorize a constructive change
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4. Obligate, in any way, the payment of money by the Government
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5. Give direction to the contractor, except as provided in the contract, or as modified
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6. Resolve any dispute concerning a question of law or fact arising under the contract
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7. Re-delegate any assigned duties unless specifically authorized to do so
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8. Cause the contractor to incur costs not specifically covered by the contract with the expectation that
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such costs will be reimbursed by the Government
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Management of their resources and management of their processes to ensure they deliver conforming
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product on time and within cost
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Payment due based on - ans-Receipt of a Proper Invoice and satisfactory performance
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How many days does Government have to notify the contractor if invoice is improper? - ans-7 Days
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How many days does Government have to pay the contractor? - ans-
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30 days from the invoice date or government acceptance
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Type of Contract Payment - ans-1. Advanced Payment (Least Preferred)
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2. Performance-Based Payment (Most Preferred)
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3. Commercial Advance and Interim Payments (Only used for commercial)
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4. Progress Payments
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5. Cost Reimbursement Interim Payments
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Communication Plan - ans- vc vc vcvc
Help develop and organize the communications strategy you'll need to keep your key stakeholders, cu
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stomers, and acquisition team informed as you move thru the different phases of the service acquisitio
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Acceptance is a responsibility of ______ - ans-Contracting Officer (KO)
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Contracting officers shall provide property to contractors only when it is clearly demonstrated - ans-
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1. To be in the Government's best interest;
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2. That the overall benefit to the acquisition significantly outweighs the increased cost of administration
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, including ultimate property disposal;
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3. That providing the property does not substantially increase the Government's assumption of risk; an
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4. That Government requirements cannot otherwise be met.
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Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan (QASP) - ans-
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Describes how the government will assess contractor performance against the performance standards
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contained in the PWS
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, _____ may authorize acceptance of non-conforming (deficient) items/services - ans-
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Only Contracting Officer
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The process of checking, either by direct evaluation, observation or other information, contractor perfo
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rmance. The COR is expected to maintain effective monitoring of the contract and document the surve
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Warning Signs of Company Behavior - ans-1. Warning about higher costs
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2. Frequent personnel changes
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3. Change in tone at meetings
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4. Age of the contract
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5. Accessibility of personnel
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6. Performance issues with other contracts
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Supply Chain Management - ans-The integrated process-
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oriented planning and control of the flow of goods, information and money across the entire value and
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supply chain from the customer to the raw material supplier
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Concepts:
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2. Procurement
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3. Production
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4. Inventory
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5. Distribution
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6. Customer Interface
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______ has to review and evaluate the prime's subcontracting plan and _____ has the right to review
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a prime contractor's "make-or-buy" plan - ans-The Contracting Officer and Government
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Cardinal Change - ans-Change beyond (Outside of) the scope of contemplated work (Requires J&A)
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Claim - ans- vc vcvc
Written demand or written assertion by one of the contracting parties seeking, as a matter of right, the
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ising under or relating to the contract
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Change Order - ans- vc vc vcvc
Written modification signed by KO, directing contractor to make a change without prior agreement (Ab
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solute value of $2,000,000 or above)(Non-Commercial Items)
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Major Nonconformance - ans-
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A nonconformance, other than critical, that is likely to result in failure of the supplies or services, or to
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materially reduce the usability of the supplies or services for their intended purpose
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A contract close out process starts when ______ - ans-
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It is physically completed, and is not finished until final payment is made, any disputes are settled, and
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