FAC-C CERTIFICATION EXAM 2026 |
COMPLETE PRACTICE QUESTIONS &
VERIFIED ANSWERS WITH DETAILED
RATIONALES | FEDERAL ACQUISITION
CERTIFICATION IN CONTRACTING
STUDY GUIDE
Questions
1. Which of the following is true about all factors and significant subfactors that will affect
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contract award and their relative importance?
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A) They need not be disclosed until after award
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B) They must be stated in the solicitation
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C) They can be changed after proposal receipt
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D) They are optional for the contracting officer to include
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2. When an offeror lacks relevant past performance history, how should evaluators treat thi
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s?
A) Rate the offeror unfavorably due to lack of experience
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B) Automatically exclude the offeror from consideration
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C) Rate the offeror neither favorably nor unfavorably based on past performance
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D) Request additional past performance information from other sources
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3. Which statement is accurate regarding prenegotiation objectives?
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A) Document the elements of the negotiated agreement
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B) Establish the government's initial negotiation position
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C) Establish the government's final negotiation position
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D) Are unnecessary if submission of certified cost or pricing data is required
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4. When must the competitive range for competitive negotiations be established?
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,A) Whenever the evaluation team has a question about the proposal
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B) When clarifications are complete
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C) Before initiating communications
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D) Prior to entering into discussions
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5. In a competitive source selection, does the FAR require you to have the exact same discu
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ssions with each offeror in the competitive range?
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A) No, you are only required to hold discussions with those that have an opportunity to improve t
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heir proposals
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B) No, discussions are tailored to each offeror's proposal
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C) Yes, you must be consistent and ask the exact same question to each offeror
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D) Yes, unless the action is a competitive 8(a)
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6. Which of the following is correct regarding use of the tradeoff source selection process?
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A) The contracting officer must select the lowest priced proposal
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B) Evaluation factors that will affect contract award must be stated in the solicitation
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C) Exchanges between the Government and offerors are prohibited
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D) The contracting officer must select the highest technically rated proposal
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7. When holding discussions with offerors in a source selection, all the following must be di
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scussed EXCEPT: jh
A) Adverse past performance information to which the offeror has not yet had an opportunity to r
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espond
B) Deficiencies
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C) Price
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D) Weaknesses
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8. Which of the following is correct regarding preaward debriefings of offerors excluded fr
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om competitive range?
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A) The offeror must request the debriefing by written request within 10 days after receipt of the no
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tice of exclusion
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B) The offeror must request the debriefing by written request within 3 days after receipt of the noti
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ce of exclusion
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C) The Government's legal counsel should chair the debriefing session
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D) The offeror is not entitled to a debriefing until after award
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,9. The Government has a requirement for computer equipment. The program office indicat
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es that users will have no need for performance capabilities beyond the minimum technical
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specifications stated in the purchase request. Which source selection process would be mo
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st appropriate?
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A) Tradeoff
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B) Lowest bidder
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C) Lowest price technically acceptable
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D) Lowest cost technically acceptable
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10. Which section of the uniform contract format (UCF) exists to include negotiated, meani
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ngful special contract requirements that are not included in Section I, Contract clauses, or i
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n other sections of the UCF?
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A) Section B
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B) Section J
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C) Section G
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D) Section H
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11. Which event is meant to aid both the government and contractor personnel to achieve
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a clear and mutual understanding of all contract requirements, and identify and resolve po
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tential problems after contract award?
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A) Site visit
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B) Pre-solicitation conference
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C) Industry day
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D) Postaward orientation conference
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12. Who is the individual designated and authorized in writing by the contracting officer to
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perform specific technical or administrative functions?
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A) Contracting officer's representative
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B) Contract specialist
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C) Government property administrator
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D) Quality assurance representative
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13. Which of the following reflects market research policy?
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, A) Satisfies the contracting officer's fair and reasonable price determination
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B) Begins once the requirements documents have been developed and are ready for solicitation
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C) Ends at contract award
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D) Aids in determining if sources capable of satisfying the agency's requirements exist
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14. Where in the FAR can you find guidance on how to establish, maintain, and dispose of g
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overnment contract files? jh jh
A) FAR Part 4
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B) FAR Part 5
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C) FAR Part 6
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D) FAR Part 7
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15. Government contract types are grouped into two broad categories. This includes fixed-
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price contracts and what other contract category?
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A) Variable-cost contracts
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B) Cost-reimbursement contracts
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C) Cost contracts
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D) Undefinitized contracts
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16. When should acquisition planning begin?
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A) When a purchase request is received
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B) When a statement of work is received
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C) As soon as the agency need is identified
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D) Within 30 days of receipt of the purchase request
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17. Which of the following is an exception to obtaining certified cost or pricing data?
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A) Sole source acquisition
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B) Adequate price competition
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C) Subcontractor contracts
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D) Noncommercial item acquisition
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18. To the maximum extent practicable, acquisition officials shall state requirements of sup
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plies or services in terms of functions to be performed, performance required, or:
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COMPLETE PRACTICE QUESTIONS &
VERIFIED ANSWERS WITH DETAILED
RATIONALES | FEDERAL ACQUISITION
CERTIFICATION IN CONTRACTING
STUDY GUIDE
Questions
1. Which of the following is true about all factors and significant subfactors that will affect
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contract award and their relative importance?
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A) They need not be disclosed until after award
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B) They must be stated in the solicitation
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C) They can be changed after proposal receipt
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D) They are optional for the contracting officer to include
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2. When an offeror lacks relevant past performance history, how should evaluators treat thi
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s?
A) Rate the offeror unfavorably due to lack of experience
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B) Automatically exclude the offeror from consideration
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C) Rate the offeror neither favorably nor unfavorably based on past performance
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D) Request additional past performance information from other sources
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3. Which statement is accurate regarding prenegotiation objectives?
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A) Document the elements of the negotiated agreement
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B) Establish the government's initial negotiation position
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C) Establish the government's final negotiation position
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D) Are unnecessary if submission of certified cost or pricing data is required
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4. When must the competitive range for competitive negotiations be established?
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,A) Whenever the evaluation team has a question about the proposal
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B) When clarifications are complete
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C) Before initiating communications
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D) Prior to entering into discussions
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5. In a competitive source selection, does the FAR require you to have the exact same discu
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ssions with each offeror in the competitive range?
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A) No, you are only required to hold discussions with those that have an opportunity to improve t
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heir proposals
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B) No, discussions are tailored to each offeror's proposal
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C) Yes, you must be consistent and ask the exact same question to each offeror
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D) Yes, unless the action is a competitive 8(a)
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6. Which of the following is correct regarding use of the tradeoff source selection process?
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A) The contracting officer must select the lowest priced proposal
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B) Evaluation factors that will affect contract award must be stated in the solicitation
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C) Exchanges between the Government and offerors are prohibited
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D) The contracting officer must select the highest technically rated proposal
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7. When holding discussions with offerors in a source selection, all the following must be di
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scussed EXCEPT: jh
A) Adverse past performance information to which the offeror has not yet had an opportunity to r
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espond
B) Deficiencies
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C) Price
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D) Weaknesses
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8. Which of the following is correct regarding preaward debriefings of offerors excluded fr
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om competitive range?
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A) The offeror must request the debriefing by written request within 10 days after receipt of the no
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tice of exclusion
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B) The offeror must request the debriefing by written request within 3 days after receipt of the noti
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ce of exclusion
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C) The Government's legal counsel should chair the debriefing session
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D) The offeror is not entitled to a debriefing until after award
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,9. The Government has a requirement for computer equipment. The program office indicat
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es that users will have no need for performance capabilities beyond the minimum technical
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specifications stated in the purchase request. Which source selection process would be mo
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st appropriate?
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A) Tradeoff
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B) Lowest bidder
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C) Lowest price technically acceptable
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D) Lowest cost technically acceptable
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10. Which section of the uniform contract format (UCF) exists to include negotiated, meani
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ngful special contract requirements that are not included in Section I, Contract clauses, or i
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n other sections of the UCF?
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A) Section B
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B) Section J
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C) Section G
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D) Section H
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11. Which event is meant to aid both the government and contractor personnel to achieve
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a clear and mutual understanding of all contract requirements, and identify and resolve po
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tential problems after contract award?
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A) Site visit
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B) Pre-solicitation conference
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C) Industry day
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D) Postaward orientation conference
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12. Who is the individual designated and authorized in writing by the contracting officer to
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perform specific technical or administrative functions?
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A) Contracting officer's representative
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B) Contract specialist
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C) Government property administrator
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D) Quality assurance representative
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13. Which of the following reflects market research policy?
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, A) Satisfies the contracting officer's fair and reasonable price determination
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B) Begins once the requirements documents have been developed and are ready for solicitation
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C) Ends at contract award
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D) Aids in determining if sources capable of satisfying the agency's requirements exist
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14. Where in the FAR can you find guidance on how to establish, maintain, and dispose of g
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overnment contract files? jh jh
A) FAR Part 4
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B) FAR Part 5
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C) FAR Part 6
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D) FAR Part 7
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15. Government contract types are grouped into two broad categories. This includes fixed-
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price contracts and what other contract category?
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A) Variable-cost contracts
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B) Cost-reimbursement contracts
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C) Cost contracts
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D) Undefinitized contracts
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16. When should acquisition planning begin?
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A) When a purchase request is received
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B) When a statement of work is received
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C) As soon as the agency need is identified
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D) Within 30 days of receipt of the purchase request
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17. Which of the following is an exception to obtaining certified cost or pricing data?
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A) Sole source acquisition
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B) Adequate price competition
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C) Subcontractor contracts
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D) Noncommercial item acquisition
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18. To the maximum extent practicable, acquisition officials shall state requirements of sup
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plies or services in terms of functions to be performed, performance required, or:
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