FAC-C CERTIFICATION EXAM V14 | 2026/2027
COMPLETE QUESTIONS AND CORRECT
ANSWERS GRADED A+
Which of the following statements best conveys the convention at FAR 1.108(b),
delegation of authority?
a) Authority is not delegable
b) Each authority is delegable down to no lower than one level above the
contracting officer
c) No authority is delegable unless specifically stated otherwise
d) Each authority is delegable unless specifically stated otherwise
Each authority is delegable unless specifically stated otherwise
Joan stated that she was working on selecting solicitation provisions. What is true
about the contract?
a) It is ready for closeout
b) It was recently awarded
c) It is nearing completion
d) It has not been awarded
It has not been awarded
What is a Procurement Instrument Identifier (PIID)?
a) A unique number identifying a contract
b) A unique number identifying a policy to a contract clause
,c) A unique number identifying a funding document
d) A unique number identifying each solicitation, contract, agreement, or order and
related procurement instrument
A unique number identifying each solicitation, contract, agreement, or order and
related procurement instrument
A program manager asked John whether a contract clause is only used in the
contract or if it applies to the solicitation as well. John correctly answered by
replying with which of the following statements?
a) A contract clause only applies after contract award
b) A contract clause applies unless superseded by a solicitation provision
c) A contract clause is a term or condition used in contracts, or in both solicitations
and contracts, that applies after contract award or both before and after award
d) A contract clause is a term or condition used in contracts and solicitations unless
the resulting contract is for a commercial item
A contract clause is a term or condition used in contracts, or in both solicitations
and contracts, that applies after contract award or both before and after award
The DoD Procurement Instrument Identifier (PIID) is 13 positions long. Position 9
identifies the type of instrument. If position 9 is a "D", which of the following
types of instruments is representative?
a) Indefinite-delivery contracts to include IDIQs and requirements contracts
b) Contracts of all types except indefinite-delivery contracts
c) Invitations for bids (IFBs)
d) Blanket purchase agreements (BPAs)
Indefinite-delivery contracts to include IDIQs and requirements contracts
,Which FAR part sets forth the basic policies and general information about the
Federal Acquisition Regulations System?
a) FAR part 1
b) FAR part 2
c) FAR part 52
d) FAR part 53
FAR part 1
A contractor failed to deliver a commercial item within the time specified by the
contract. As the government contracting officer, you plan to terminate the contract.
What type of termination would you proceed with?
a) Termination for Convenience
b) Termination for Default
c) Termination for Cause
d) Termination for Late Deliveries - Commercial/Noncommercial
Termination for Cause
With respect to the requirements of law, executive orders, regulations, and all other
applicable procedures, prior to signing a contract, what must a contracting officer
do?
a) Document noncompliance
b) Ensure that each has been met
, c) Obtain legal validation that each has been met
d) Ensure that all statutory requirements have been met and try to ensure all
regulations or applicable procedures have been followed
Ensure that each has been met
Which is NOT a type of contracting officer?
a) Contracting officer
b) Administrative contracting officer
c) Terminating contracting officer
d) Executive contracting officer
Executive contracting officer
How many parts are there in the FAR?
a) 52
b) 53
c) 54
d) 51
53
Which of the following is correct regarding the DFARS Procedures Guidance and
Information (PGI)?
a) The DFARS PGI applies to all federal agencies
b) The DFARS PGI is a companion resource to the DFARS
COMPLETE QUESTIONS AND CORRECT
ANSWERS GRADED A+
Which of the following statements best conveys the convention at FAR 1.108(b),
delegation of authority?
a) Authority is not delegable
b) Each authority is delegable down to no lower than one level above the
contracting officer
c) No authority is delegable unless specifically stated otherwise
d) Each authority is delegable unless specifically stated otherwise
Each authority is delegable unless specifically stated otherwise
Joan stated that she was working on selecting solicitation provisions. What is true
about the contract?
a) It is ready for closeout
b) It was recently awarded
c) It is nearing completion
d) It has not been awarded
It has not been awarded
What is a Procurement Instrument Identifier (PIID)?
a) A unique number identifying a contract
b) A unique number identifying a policy to a contract clause
,c) A unique number identifying a funding document
d) A unique number identifying each solicitation, contract, agreement, or order and
related procurement instrument
A unique number identifying each solicitation, contract, agreement, or order and
related procurement instrument
A program manager asked John whether a contract clause is only used in the
contract or if it applies to the solicitation as well. John correctly answered by
replying with which of the following statements?
a) A contract clause only applies after contract award
b) A contract clause applies unless superseded by a solicitation provision
c) A contract clause is a term or condition used in contracts, or in both solicitations
and contracts, that applies after contract award or both before and after award
d) A contract clause is a term or condition used in contracts and solicitations unless
the resulting contract is for a commercial item
A contract clause is a term or condition used in contracts, or in both solicitations
and contracts, that applies after contract award or both before and after award
The DoD Procurement Instrument Identifier (PIID) is 13 positions long. Position 9
identifies the type of instrument. If position 9 is a "D", which of the following
types of instruments is representative?
a) Indefinite-delivery contracts to include IDIQs and requirements contracts
b) Contracts of all types except indefinite-delivery contracts
c) Invitations for bids (IFBs)
d) Blanket purchase agreements (BPAs)
Indefinite-delivery contracts to include IDIQs and requirements contracts
,Which FAR part sets forth the basic policies and general information about the
Federal Acquisition Regulations System?
a) FAR part 1
b) FAR part 2
c) FAR part 52
d) FAR part 53
FAR part 1
A contractor failed to deliver a commercial item within the time specified by the
contract. As the government contracting officer, you plan to terminate the contract.
What type of termination would you proceed with?
a) Termination for Convenience
b) Termination for Default
c) Termination for Cause
d) Termination for Late Deliveries - Commercial/Noncommercial
Termination for Cause
With respect to the requirements of law, executive orders, regulations, and all other
applicable procedures, prior to signing a contract, what must a contracting officer
do?
a) Document noncompliance
b) Ensure that each has been met
, c) Obtain legal validation that each has been met
d) Ensure that all statutory requirements have been met and try to ensure all
regulations or applicable procedures have been followed
Ensure that each has been met
Which is NOT a type of contracting officer?
a) Contracting officer
b) Administrative contracting officer
c) Terminating contracting officer
d) Executive contracting officer
Executive contracting officer
How many parts are there in the FAR?
a) 52
b) 53
c) 54
d) 51
53
Which of the following is correct regarding the DFARS Procedures Guidance and
Information (PGI)?
a) The DFARS PGI applies to all federal agencies
b) The DFARS PGI is a companion resource to the DFARS
