CON 3990V CERTIFICATION EXAM 2026: COMPLETE
PRACTICE EXAMINATION | COMPREHENSIVE
QUESTIONS & ANSWERS, VERIFIED SOLUTIONS,
DETAILED RATIONALES & FINAL EXAM
PREPARATION GUIDE
SECTION 1: FEDERAL ACQUISITION REGULATION (FAR) SYSTEM AND CONTRACTING
PRINCIPLES
Questions 1-25
1. Which FAR Part provides the foundational policies and general information about the
Federal Acquisition Regulation System including its purpose, authority, and applicability?
A. FAR Part 1
B. FAR Part 2
C. FAR Part 3
D. FAR Part 4
Correct Answer: A
2. According to FAR 1.102-2(a), what are the three key elements that contracting
professionals must satisfy for their customers?
,A. Cost, quality, and timeliness
B. Price, performance, and schedule
C. Budget, scope, and delivery
D. Efficiency, effectiveness, and economy
Correct Answer: A
3. What is the primary purpose of the Uniform Contract Format (UCF) as prescribed in FAR
Part 15?
A. To standardize the structure of all Government contracts
B. To ensure consistency in solicitation and contract document preparation
C. To reduce administrative costs for contractors
D. To simplify the acquisition process for commercial items
Correct Answer: B
4. FAR 2.101 defines a "provision" as a term or condition used only in solicitations and
applying:
A. After contract award
B. Before contract award
C. Both before and after award
D. Only during performance
Correct Answer: B
,5. What is the correct citation for the clause titled "Instructions to Offerors - Competitive
Acquisition"?
A. 52.212-1
B. 52.215-1
C. 52.215-16
D. 52.204-7
Correct Answer: B
6. Which of the following is NOT one of the essential elements required for contract
formation?
A. Capacity
B. Mutual Assent
C. Consideration
D. Written documentation
Correct Answer: D
7. According to FAR 1.602-2(d)(7), who must the Contracting Officer designate in writing to
assist with contract administration?
A. Program Manager
B. Contracting Officer Representative (COR)
C. Technical Evaluation Panel
D. Source Selection Authority
, Correct Answer: B
8. FAR 3.101-1 establishes that Government business shall be conducted with:
A. Complete impartiality and no preferential treatment
B. Maximum efficiency and economy
C. Strict adherence to budget constraints
D. Consideration for industry partners
Correct Answer: A
9. What FAR Part covers Improper Business Practices and Personal Conflicts of Interest?
A. FAR Part 1
B. FAR Part 2
C. FAR Part 3
D. FAR Part 4
Correct Answer: C
10. According to FAR 4.502, what should be used whenever possible as a cost-saving
measure in contracting?
A. Written correspondence
B. Electronic Commerce
PRACTICE EXAMINATION | COMPREHENSIVE
QUESTIONS & ANSWERS, VERIFIED SOLUTIONS,
DETAILED RATIONALES & FINAL EXAM
PREPARATION GUIDE
SECTION 1: FEDERAL ACQUISITION REGULATION (FAR) SYSTEM AND CONTRACTING
PRINCIPLES
Questions 1-25
1. Which FAR Part provides the foundational policies and general information about the
Federal Acquisition Regulation System including its purpose, authority, and applicability?
A. FAR Part 1
B. FAR Part 2
C. FAR Part 3
D. FAR Part 4
Correct Answer: A
2. According to FAR 1.102-2(a), what are the three key elements that contracting
professionals must satisfy for their customers?
,A. Cost, quality, and timeliness
B. Price, performance, and schedule
C. Budget, scope, and delivery
D. Efficiency, effectiveness, and economy
Correct Answer: A
3. What is the primary purpose of the Uniform Contract Format (UCF) as prescribed in FAR
Part 15?
A. To standardize the structure of all Government contracts
B. To ensure consistency in solicitation and contract document preparation
C. To reduce administrative costs for contractors
D. To simplify the acquisition process for commercial items
Correct Answer: B
4. FAR 2.101 defines a "provision" as a term or condition used only in solicitations and
applying:
A. After contract award
B. Before contract award
C. Both before and after award
D. Only during performance
Correct Answer: B
,5. What is the correct citation for the clause titled "Instructions to Offerors - Competitive
Acquisition"?
A. 52.212-1
B. 52.215-1
C. 52.215-16
D. 52.204-7
Correct Answer: B
6. Which of the following is NOT one of the essential elements required for contract
formation?
A. Capacity
B. Mutual Assent
C. Consideration
D. Written documentation
Correct Answer: D
7. According to FAR 1.602-2(d)(7), who must the Contracting Officer designate in writing to
assist with contract administration?
A. Program Manager
B. Contracting Officer Representative (COR)
C. Technical Evaluation Panel
D. Source Selection Authority
, Correct Answer: B
8. FAR 3.101-1 establishes that Government business shall be conducted with:
A. Complete impartiality and no preferential treatment
B. Maximum efficiency and economy
C. Strict adherence to budget constraints
D. Consideration for industry partners
Correct Answer: A
9. What FAR Part covers Improper Business Practices and Personal Conflicts of Interest?
A. FAR Part 1
B. FAR Part 2
C. FAR Part 3
D. FAR Part 4
Correct Answer: C
10. According to FAR 4.502, what should be used whenever possible as a cost-saving
measure in contracting?
A. Written correspondence
B. Electronic Commerce
