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Question 1.
Market research is conducted during which phase of acquisition?
Correct Answer: All phases of the acquisition
Question 2.
What is the use of a procedure that is inconsistent with the FAR?
Correct Answer: Deviation
Question 3.
Simplified Acquisition Procedures (SAP) should
Correct Answer: Promote competition to the maximum extent practicable
Question 4.
What is the tool (form) used by DoD to apply a structured profit/fee?
Correct Answer: DD Form 1547, Weighted Guidelines Method
Question 5.
What type(s) of contracts can be awarded when acquiring commercial items of supply?
Correct Answer: Only firm-fixed-price contracts or fixed-price contracts with
economic price adjustment
Question 6.
When using invitations for bids (IFBs), what type(s) of contracts can be awarded?
Correct Answer: Only firm-fixed-price contracts or fixed-price contracts with
economic price adjustment
Question 7.
Which of the following is correct regarding the DFARS Procedures Guidance and
Information (PGI)?
Correct Answer: The DFARS PGI is a companion resource to the DFARS
Question 8.
Which of the following statements is accurate regarding the Government's policy on contract
modifications?
Correct Answer: Only contracting officers acting within the scope of their authority
are authorized to execute contract modifications on behalf of the Government
,Question 9.
Which of the following is accurate about unilateral modifications?
Correct Answer: Are only signed by a Government contracting officer, not the
contractor
Question 10.
Except when authorized otherwise, a Government contract:
Correct Answer: Must be in writing
Question 11.
Which is NOT a type of contracting officer?
Correct Answer: Executive contracting officer
Question 12.
With respect to the requirements of law, executive orders, regulations, and all other
applicable procedures, prior to signing a contract, a contracting officer must:
Correct Answer: Ensure that each has been met
Question 13.
Joan stated that she was working on selecting solicitation provisions. With this in mind, you
know the contract:
Correct Answer: Has not been awarded
Question 14.
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?
Correct Answer: 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
Question 15.
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?
Correct Answer: Termination for Cause
, Question 16.
Which FAR part sets forth the basic policies and general information about the Federal
Acquisition Regulations System?
Correct Answer: FAR part 1
Question 17.
Which of the following statements best conveys the convention at FAR 1.108(b), delegation
of authority?
Correct Answer: Each authority is delegable unless specifically stated otherwise
Question 18.
How many parts are there in the FAR?
Correct Answer: 53
Question 19.
What is a Procurement Instrument Identifier (PIID)?
Correct Answer: A unique number identifying each solicitation, contract, agreement,
or order and related procurement instrument
Question 20.
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?
Correct Answer: Indefinite-delivery contracts to include IDIQs and requirements
contracts
Question 21.
You are reviewing a contract that utilizes the uniform contract format. In Section J you see
an exhibit. How will the exhibit be displayed?
Correct Answer: With one or two alpha characters (e.g., Exhibit AA)
Question 22.
Your customer comes to you anticipating a new requirement, one that has not been
purchased recently. You'd like to refer them to the FAR part dealing specifically with market
research. Which FAR part do you refer them to?
Correct Answer: FAR part 10
Question 23.
Of the following types of contracts, which shall not be used in Government contracting?
Correct Answer: Cost-plus-a-percentage-of-cost
100% Correct Answers | Latest Version
Question 1.
Market research is conducted during which phase of acquisition?
Correct Answer: All phases of the acquisition
Question 2.
What is the use of a procedure that is inconsistent with the FAR?
Correct Answer: Deviation
Question 3.
Simplified Acquisition Procedures (SAP) should
Correct Answer: Promote competition to the maximum extent practicable
Question 4.
What is the tool (form) used by DoD to apply a structured profit/fee?
Correct Answer: DD Form 1547, Weighted Guidelines Method
Question 5.
What type(s) of contracts can be awarded when acquiring commercial items of supply?
Correct Answer: Only firm-fixed-price contracts or fixed-price contracts with
economic price adjustment
Question 6.
When using invitations for bids (IFBs), what type(s) of contracts can be awarded?
Correct Answer: Only firm-fixed-price contracts or fixed-price contracts with
economic price adjustment
Question 7.
Which of the following is correct regarding the DFARS Procedures Guidance and
Information (PGI)?
Correct Answer: The DFARS PGI is a companion resource to the DFARS
Question 8.
Which of the following statements is accurate regarding the Government's policy on contract
modifications?
Correct Answer: Only contracting officers acting within the scope of their authority
are authorized to execute contract modifications on behalf of the Government
,Question 9.
Which of the following is accurate about unilateral modifications?
Correct Answer: Are only signed by a Government contracting officer, not the
contractor
Question 10.
Except when authorized otherwise, a Government contract:
Correct Answer: Must be in writing
Question 11.
Which is NOT a type of contracting officer?
Correct Answer: Executive contracting officer
Question 12.
With respect to the requirements of law, executive orders, regulations, and all other
applicable procedures, prior to signing a contract, a contracting officer must:
Correct Answer: Ensure that each has been met
Question 13.
Joan stated that she was working on selecting solicitation provisions. With this in mind, you
know the contract:
Correct Answer: Has not been awarded
Question 14.
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?
Correct Answer: 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
Question 15.
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?
Correct Answer: Termination for Cause
, Question 16.
Which FAR part sets forth the basic policies and general information about the Federal
Acquisition Regulations System?
Correct Answer: FAR part 1
Question 17.
Which of the following statements best conveys the convention at FAR 1.108(b), delegation
of authority?
Correct Answer: Each authority is delegable unless specifically stated otherwise
Question 18.
How many parts are there in the FAR?
Correct Answer: 53
Question 19.
What is a Procurement Instrument Identifier (PIID)?
Correct Answer: A unique number identifying each solicitation, contract, agreement,
or order and related procurement instrument
Question 20.
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?
Correct Answer: Indefinite-delivery contracts to include IDIQs and requirements
contracts
Question 21.
You are reviewing a contract that utilizes the uniform contract format. In Section J you see
an exhibit. How will the exhibit be displayed?
Correct Answer: With one or two alpha characters (e.g., Exhibit AA)
Question 22.
Your customer comes to you anticipating a new requirement, one that has not been
purchased recently. You'd like to refer them to the FAR part dealing specifically with market
research. Which FAR part do you refer them to?
Correct Answer: FAR part 10
Question 23.
Of the following types of contracts, which shall not be used in Government contracting?
Correct Answer: Cost-plus-a-percentage-of-cost
