CON 3990 Exam – 2026/2027 QUESTIONS
WITH ANSWERS RATED A+
• What is the use of a procedure that is inconsistent with the FAR? -✓✓ Deviation
• Simplified Acquisition Procedures (SAP) should? -✓✓ Promote competition to the
maximum extent practicable
• What is the tool (form) used by DoD to apply a structured profit/fee? -✓✓ DD Form
1547, Weighted Guidelines Method
• What type(s) of contracts can be awarded when acquiring commercial items of
supply? -✓✓ Only firm-fixed-price contracts or fixed-price contracts with economic price
adjustment
• When using invitations for bids (IFBs), what type(s) of contracts can be awarded? -✓✓
Only firm-fixed-price contracts or fixed-price contracts with economic price adjustment
• Which of the following is correct regarding the DFARS Procedures Guidance and
Information (PGI)? -✓✓ The DFARS PGI is a companion resource to the DFARS
• Which of the following statements is accurate regarding the Government's policy on
contract modifications? -✓✓ Only contracting officers acting within the scope of their
authority are authorized to execute contract modifications on behalf of the Government
• Which of the following is accurate about unilateral modifications? -✓✓ Are only signed
by a Government contracting officer, not the contractor
• Except when authorized otherwise, a Government contract? -✓✓ Must be in writing
• Which is NOT a type of contracting officer? -✓✓ Executive contracting officer
• With respect to the requirements of law, executive orders, regulations, and all other
applicable procedures, prior to signing a contract, a contracting officer must? -✓✓
Ensure that each has been met
• Joan stated that she was working on selecting solicitation provisions. With this in mind,
you know the contract? -✓✓ Has not been awarded
• 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 contract clause is a term or condition used in
WITH ANSWERS RATED A+
• What is the use of a procedure that is inconsistent with the FAR? -✓✓ Deviation
• Simplified Acquisition Procedures (SAP) should? -✓✓ Promote competition to the
maximum extent practicable
• What is the tool (form) used by DoD to apply a structured profit/fee? -✓✓ DD Form
1547, Weighted Guidelines Method
• What type(s) of contracts can be awarded when acquiring commercial items of
supply? -✓✓ Only firm-fixed-price contracts or fixed-price contracts with economic price
adjustment
• When using invitations for bids (IFBs), what type(s) of contracts can be awarded? -✓✓
Only firm-fixed-price contracts or fixed-price contracts with economic price adjustment
• Which of the following is correct regarding the DFARS Procedures Guidance and
Information (PGI)? -✓✓ The DFARS PGI is a companion resource to the DFARS
• Which of the following statements is accurate regarding the Government's policy on
contract modifications? -✓✓ Only contracting officers acting within the scope of their
authority are authorized to execute contract modifications on behalf of the Government
• Which of the following is accurate about unilateral modifications? -✓✓ Are only signed
by a Government contracting officer, not the contractor
• Except when authorized otherwise, a Government contract? -✓✓ Must be in writing
• Which is NOT a type of contracting officer? -✓✓ Executive contracting officer
• With respect to the requirements of law, executive orders, regulations, and all other
applicable procedures, prior to signing a contract, a contracting officer must? -✓✓
Ensure that each has been met
• Joan stated that she was working on selecting solicitation provisions. With this in mind,
you know the contract? -✓✓ Has not been awarded
• 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 contract clause is a term or condition used in
