CON 3910 Practice Quiz 1 comprehensive Questions and
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Question 1.
Which of the following statements best conveys the convention at FAR 1.107(b), delegation
of authority? A.) The authority identified in acquisition regulation is never delegable B.) Each
authority is delegable unless specifically stated otherwise C.) Each authority is delegable
down to the contracting officer level D.) Each authority is delegable to no lower than one
level above the contracting officer
Correct Answer: B.) Each authority is delegable unless specifically stated otherwise
Question 2.
What underlying principle should the contracting officer follow to help avoid organizational
conflicts of interest? A.) Prevent sole source follow-on acquisitions B.) Prevent unfair
competitive advantage C.) Prevent the use of proprietary information in award
considerations D.) Prevent contractor teaming arrangements
Correct Answer: B.) Prevent unfair competitive advantage
Question 3.
Your customer brings you a new requirement that has not been purchased recently. You'd
like to refer them to the FAR part dealing specifically with market re- search. Which FAR part
covers market research? A.) FAR part 16 B.) FAR part 7 C.) FAR part 12 D.) FAR part 10
Correct Answer: D.) FAR part 10
Question 4.
Which FAR part sets forth the basic policies and general information about the Federal
Acquisition Regulations System? A.) FAR part 52 B.) FAR part 1 C.) FAR part 2 D.) FAR
part 53
Correct Answer: B.) FAR part 1
Question 5.
Select the statement that is NOT conducive to forming a cohesive Acquisition team. A.) The
Government should foster an "arm's length" approach for an effective relationship. B.) The
Government should foster a cooperative work- ing relationship with contractors consistent
with its overriding responsibility to the taxpayers. C.) The contracts office and the program
office should be synchronized as it relates to the end goal. D.) Good communication is
important in building a cohesive team.
Correct Answer: A.) The Government should foster an "arm's length" approach for an
effective relationship.
, Question 6.
Which FAR part is the best source of information re- garding competition requirements? A.)
FAR part 7 B.) FAR part 1 C.) FAR part 6 D.) FAR part 13
Correct Answer: C.) FAR part 6
Question 7.
Which term means the total cost to the Government of acquiring, operating, supporting, and
(if applicable) disposing of the items being acquired? A.) Total program cost B.) Total cost of
ownership C.) Life-cycle cost d.) Total cost of management
Correct Answer: C.) Life-cycle cost
Question 8.
Which one of the following is NOT a type of contracting officer? A.) Executive contracting
officer B.) Terminating contracting officer C.) Contracting officer D.) Administrative
contracting officer
Correct Answer: A.) Executive contracting officer
Question 9.
In a Determination and Findings, the findings are: A.) Not required B.) A decision C.) A
conclusion D.) Support for the determination
Correct Answer: D.) Support for the determination
Question 10.
Which of the following is correct regarding the DFARS Procedures Guidance and
Information (PGI)? A.) The DFARS PGI is only used by DCMA and DCAA B.) The DFARS
PGI has different numbering than the DFARS C.) There is no such thing as the DFARS PGI
D.) The DFARS PGI is a companion resource to the DFARS
Correct Answer: D.) The DFARS PGI is a companion resource to the DFARS
Question 11.
It is the Government's policy that the contracting officer must do which one of the following
before executing a contract? A.) Obtain written assurance from the head of the contracting
office that adequate funds are available. B.) Confirm that the Appropriations Bill has passed.
C.) Obtain written assurance from the responsible fiscal authority that adequate funds are
available. D.) Obtain written assurance from the paying office that adequate funds are
available.
Correct Answer: C.) Obtain written assurance from the responsible fiscal authority
that adequate funds are available.
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Question 1.
Which of the following statements best conveys the convention at FAR 1.107(b), delegation
of authority? A.) The authority identified in acquisition regulation is never delegable B.) Each
authority is delegable unless specifically stated otherwise C.) Each authority is delegable
down to the contracting officer level D.) Each authority is delegable to no lower than one
level above the contracting officer
Correct Answer: B.) Each authority is delegable unless specifically stated otherwise
Question 2.
What underlying principle should the contracting officer follow to help avoid organizational
conflicts of interest? A.) Prevent sole source follow-on acquisitions B.) Prevent unfair
competitive advantage C.) Prevent the use of proprietary information in award
considerations D.) Prevent contractor teaming arrangements
Correct Answer: B.) Prevent unfair competitive advantage
Question 3.
Your customer brings you a new requirement that has not been purchased recently. You'd
like to refer them to the FAR part dealing specifically with market re- search. Which FAR part
covers market research? A.) FAR part 16 B.) FAR part 7 C.) FAR part 12 D.) FAR part 10
Correct Answer: D.) FAR part 10
Question 4.
Which FAR part sets forth the basic policies and general information about the Federal
Acquisition Regulations System? A.) FAR part 52 B.) FAR part 1 C.) FAR part 2 D.) FAR
part 53
Correct Answer: B.) FAR part 1
Question 5.
Select the statement that is NOT conducive to forming a cohesive Acquisition team. A.) The
Government should foster an "arm's length" approach for an effective relationship. B.) The
Government should foster a cooperative work- ing relationship with contractors consistent
with its overriding responsibility to the taxpayers. C.) The contracts office and the program
office should be synchronized as it relates to the end goal. D.) Good communication is
important in building a cohesive team.
Correct Answer: A.) The Government should foster an "arm's length" approach for an
effective relationship.
, Question 6.
Which FAR part is the best source of information re- garding competition requirements? A.)
FAR part 7 B.) FAR part 1 C.) FAR part 6 D.) FAR part 13
Correct Answer: C.) FAR part 6
Question 7.
Which term means the total cost to the Government of acquiring, operating, supporting, and
(if applicable) disposing of the items being acquired? A.) Total program cost B.) Total cost of
ownership C.) Life-cycle cost d.) Total cost of management
Correct Answer: C.) Life-cycle cost
Question 8.
Which one of the following is NOT a type of contracting officer? A.) Executive contracting
officer B.) Terminating contracting officer C.) Contracting officer D.) Administrative
contracting officer
Correct Answer: A.) Executive contracting officer
Question 9.
In a Determination and Findings, the findings are: A.) Not required B.) A decision C.) A
conclusion D.) Support for the determination
Correct Answer: D.) Support for the determination
Question 10.
Which of the following is correct regarding the DFARS Procedures Guidance and
Information (PGI)? A.) The DFARS PGI is only used by DCMA and DCAA B.) The DFARS
PGI has different numbering than the DFARS C.) There is no such thing as the DFARS PGI
D.) The DFARS PGI is a companion resource to the DFARS
Correct Answer: D.) The DFARS PGI is a companion resource to the DFARS
Question 11.
It is the Government's policy that the contracting officer must do which one of the following
before executing a contract? A.) Obtain written assurance from the head of the contracting
office that adequate funds are available. B.) Confirm that the Appropriations Bill has passed.
C.) Obtain written assurance from the responsible fiscal authority that adequate funds are
available. D.) Obtain written assurance from the paying office that adequate funds are
available.
Correct Answer: C.) Obtain written assurance from the responsible fiscal authority
that adequate funds are available.
