DAU CON 1200 U06 Quiz 2 Week FY25 Version
Actual Exam 2026/2027 | Complete Exam-Style
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SECTION 1: Acquisition Planning Documents (PWS, SOW, SOO, Acquisition
Plans) — 17 Questions
Q1: Which acquisition planning document defines performance-based acquisitions by
describing required results in clear, specific, and objective terms with measurable
outcomes?
A. Statement of Work (SOW)
B. Statement of Objectives (SOO) [CORRECT]
C. Performance Work Statement (PWS)
D. Acquisition Plan
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Correct because the Performance Work Statement (PWS) defines a
performance-based acquisition by focusing on required results and measurable
outcomes, telling the contractor what to achieve while leaving how up to contractor
innovation. This matches DAU CON 1200 U06 curriculum on acquisition planning
documents.
Q2: Which document establishes and defines all non-specification requirements for a
contractor's efforts, either directly or with the use of specific cited documents?
A. Statement of Objectives (SOO)
B. Performance Work Statement (PWS)
C. Statement of Work (SOW) [CORRECT]
D. Acquisition Plan
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Correct because the Statement of Work (SOW) is a more traditional, directive
document that specifies tasks, materials, and methods in explicit terms, establishing all
,non-specification requirements for a contractor's efforts. This matches DAU CON 1200
U06 curriculum.
Q3: Which government-prepared document states overall performance objectives and
provides maximum flexibility for offerors to propose innovative approaches?
A. Performance Work Statement (PWS)
B. Statement of Work (SOW)
C. Statement of Objectives (SOO) [CORRECT]
D. Contract Line Item
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Correct because the Statement of Objectives (SOO) states overall
performance objectives and provides maximum flexibility for offerors to propose
innovative approaches, allowing contractors to determine the best method to meet
objectives. This matches DAU CON 1200 U06 curriculum.
Q4: In the order of preference for requirements documents, which category is most
preferred?
A. Detailed design-oriented documents
B. Performance-oriented documents
C. Documents mandated by law [CORRECT]
D. Contractor-developed documents
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Correct because in the order of preference for requirements documents,
documents mandated by law are most preferred, followed by performance-oriented
documents, then detailed design-oriented documents. This matches DAU CON 1200
U06 curriculum on acquisition planning.
Q5: What is the second most preferred category in the order of preference for
requirements documents?
A. Documents mandated by law
B. Detailed design-oriented documents
C. Performance-oriented documents [CORRECT]
D. Contractor-developed documents
Correct Answer: C
,Rationale: Correct because in the order of preference for requirements documents,
performance-oriented documents are second only to documents mandated by law,
followed by detailed design-oriented documents. This matches DAU CON 1200 U06
curriculum.
Q6: Which FAR Part contains information concerning acquisition planning and written
acquisition plans?
A. FAR Part 13
B. FAR Part 14
C. FAR Part 15
D. FAR Part 7 [CORRECT]
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Correct because FAR Part 7 addresses acquisition planning and written
acquisition plans, providing guidance on the development and content of acquisition
plans. This matches DAU CON 1200 U06 curriculum on acquisition planning.
Q7: What is the estimated total cost threshold that requires a written Acquisition Plan
for development programs?
A. $5 million
B. $10 million [CORRECT]
C. $25 million
D. $50 million
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Correct because a written Acquisition Plan is required for development
programs when the total cost of all contracts for the acquisition program has an
estimated value at or exceeding $10 million. This matches DAU CON 1200 U06
curriculum.
Q8: Which DFARS PGI provision specifies that contract line items shall contain the
Product Service Code (PSC)?
A. DFARS PGI 204.7101
B. DFARS PGI 204.7102
C. DFARS PGI 204.7103(a) [CORRECT]
D. DFARS PGI 204.7104
Correct Answer: C
, Rationale: Correct because DFARS PGI 204.7103(a) specifies that contract line items
shall contain the Product Service Code (PSC), ensuring proper categorization of
procurement requirements. This matches DAU CON 1200 U06 curriculum.
Q9: What are the two main sections of a written acquisition plan?
A. Market Research and Source Selection
B. Contract Type and Funding
C. Acquisition background and objectives, and Plan of action [CORRECT]
D. Requirements Definition and Risk Assessment
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Correct because the two main sections of a written acquisition plan are
Acquisition background and objectives, and Plan of action, which together provide a
comprehensive framework for the acquisition strategy. This matches DAU CON 1200
U06 curriculum.
Q10: A highly directive SOW puts risk on which party?
A. The contractor
B. The Government [CORRECT]
C. Both parties equally
D. Neither party
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Correct because a highly directive SOW puts risk on the Government because
if the Government's prescribed method fails, the Government cannot hold the contractor
fully accountable for the outcome. This matches DAU CON 1200 U06 curriculum.
Q11: Which acquisition planning document tells the contractor "what" to achieve while
leaving the "how" up to contractor innovation?
A. Statement of Work (SOW)
B. Statement of Objectives (SOO)
C. Performance Work Statement (PWS) [CORRECT]
D. Acquisition Strategy
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Correct because the Performance Work Statement (PWS) tells the contractor
what to achieve in terms of measurable outcomes while leaving the method of
achievement to contractor innovation. This matches DAU CON 1200 U06 curriculum.
Actual Exam 2026/2027 | Complete Exam-Style
Questions with Detailed Rationales | Pass
Guaranteed – A+ Graded
SECTION 1: Acquisition Planning Documents (PWS, SOW, SOO, Acquisition
Plans) — 17 Questions
Q1: Which acquisition planning document defines performance-based acquisitions by
describing required results in clear, specific, and objective terms with measurable
outcomes?
A. Statement of Work (SOW)
B. Statement of Objectives (SOO) [CORRECT]
C. Performance Work Statement (PWS)
D. Acquisition Plan
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Correct because the Performance Work Statement (PWS) defines a
performance-based acquisition by focusing on required results and measurable
outcomes, telling the contractor what to achieve while leaving how up to contractor
innovation. This matches DAU CON 1200 U06 curriculum on acquisition planning
documents.
Q2: Which document establishes and defines all non-specification requirements for a
contractor's efforts, either directly or with the use of specific cited documents?
A. Statement of Objectives (SOO)
B. Performance Work Statement (PWS)
C. Statement of Work (SOW) [CORRECT]
D. Acquisition Plan
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Correct because the Statement of Work (SOW) is a more traditional, directive
document that specifies tasks, materials, and methods in explicit terms, establishing all
,non-specification requirements for a contractor's efforts. This matches DAU CON 1200
U06 curriculum.
Q3: Which government-prepared document states overall performance objectives and
provides maximum flexibility for offerors to propose innovative approaches?
A. Performance Work Statement (PWS)
B. Statement of Work (SOW)
C. Statement of Objectives (SOO) [CORRECT]
D. Contract Line Item
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Correct because the Statement of Objectives (SOO) states overall
performance objectives and provides maximum flexibility for offerors to propose
innovative approaches, allowing contractors to determine the best method to meet
objectives. This matches DAU CON 1200 U06 curriculum.
Q4: In the order of preference for requirements documents, which category is most
preferred?
A. Detailed design-oriented documents
B. Performance-oriented documents
C. Documents mandated by law [CORRECT]
D. Contractor-developed documents
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Correct because in the order of preference for requirements documents,
documents mandated by law are most preferred, followed by performance-oriented
documents, then detailed design-oriented documents. This matches DAU CON 1200
U06 curriculum on acquisition planning.
Q5: What is the second most preferred category in the order of preference for
requirements documents?
A. Documents mandated by law
B. Detailed design-oriented documents
C. Performance-oriented documents [CORRECT]
D. Contractor-developed documents
Correct Answer: C
,Rationale: Correct because in the order of preference for requirements documents,
performance-oriented documents are second only to documents mandated by law,
followed by detailed design-oriented documents. This matches DAU CON 1200 U06
curriculum.
Q6: Which FAR Part contains information concerning acquisition planning and written
acquisition plans?
A. FAR Part 13
B. FAR Part 14
C. FAR Part 15
D. FAR Part 7 [CORRECT]
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Correct because FAR Part 7 addresses acquisition planning and written
acquisition plans, providing guidance on the development and content of acquisition
plans. This matches DAU CON 1200 U06 curriculum on acquisition planning.
Q7: What is the estimated total cost threshold that requires a written Acquisition Plan
for development programs?
A. $5 million
B. $10 million [CORRECT]
C. $25 million
D. $50 million
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Correct because a written Acquisition Plan is required for development
programs when the total cost of all contracts for the acquisition program has an
estimated value at or exceeding $10 million. This matches DAU CON 1200 U06
curriculum.
Q8: Which DFARS PGI provision specifies that contract line items shall contain the
Product Service Code (PSC)?
A. DFARS PGI 204.7101
B. DFARS PGI 204.7102
C. DFARS PGI 204.7103(a) [CORRECT]
D. DFARS PGI 204.7104
Correct Answer: C
, Rationale: Correct because DFARS PGI 204.7103(a) specifies that contract line items
shall contain the Product Service Code (PSC), ensuring proper categorization of
procurement requirements. This matches DAU CON 1200 U06 curriculum.
Q9: What are the two main sections of a written acquisition plan?
A. Market Research and Source Selection
B. Contract Type and Funding
C. Acquisition background and objectives, and Plan of action [CORRECT]
D. Requirements Definition and Risk Assessment
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Correct because the two main sections of a written acquisition plan are
Acquisition background and objectives, and Plan of action, which together provide a
comprehensive framework for the acquisition strategy. This matches DAU CON 1200
U06 curriculum.
Q10: A highly directive SOW puts risk on which party?
A. The contractor
B. The Government [CORRECT]
C. Both parties equally
D. Neither party
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Correct because a highly directive SOW puts risk on the Government because
if the Government's prescribed method fails, the Government cannot hold the contractor
fully accountable for the outcome. This matches DAU CON 1200 U06 curriculum.
Q11: Which acquisition planning document tells the contractor "what" to achieve while
leaving the "how" up to contractor innovation?
A. Statement of Work (SOW)
B. Statement of Objectives (SOO)
C. Performance Work Statement (PWS) [CORRECT]
D. Acquisition Strategy
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Correct because the Performance Work Statement (PWS) tells the contractor
what to achieve in terms of measurable outcomes while leaving the method of
achievement to contractor innovation. This matches DAU CON 1200 U06 curriculum.
