CON 2370 SAP FREQUENTLY TESTED ACTUAL EXAM
QUESTIONS WITH CORRECT ANSWERS
Question 1.
T01.E02a You are reviewing the requirements package for the purchase of lab equipment for a
health clinic that does not exceed the SAT. It must be compatible with the equipment currently
being used at the clinic. This is essential in meeting the agency's needs. Market research
identified only one manufacturer able to meet the requirement for compatible equipment.
Which one of the following is correct regarding the policies for describing your agency's needs?
ANSWER
A. Restricting competition to one manufacturer is never permitted when using SAP
B. Documenting the rationale for restricting
the requirement to one manufacturer
C. The basis for not providing for maximum
competition must be documented in the contract file. CORRECT
D. Restricting competition to one manufacturer is only permitted if the product is commercial
Question 2.
T02.E01c Which one of the following statements about solicitations using SAP is correct.
ANSWER
A. Buyers are encouraged to use best value
CORRECT
B. Evaluation subfactors must be listed
C. The relative importance of each evaluation
factor must be stated
D. It is not necessary to include the basis on
which award will be made
Question 3.
T03.E03b You have just been informed that a purchase order you recently awarded for
commercial services is no longer needed and must be cancelled. The order was NOT accepted
in writing by the contractor. Which one of the following statements is true?
ANSWER
A. The purchase order is considered cancelled
once the contracting officer verifies the contractor has received the government's written
cancellation
B. The purchase order is considered cancelled if the contractor accepts the governments written
cancellation and does not claim costs were incurred CORRECT
C. The purchase order must be terminated in accordance with FAR 12.403 and FAR
D. A purchase order cannot be cancelled after
award unless the contractor is in default
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,Question 4.
T01.E01 Which one of the following statements is true regarding the policies for the use of
simplified acquisition procedures (SAP)?
ANSWER
A. The purpose of SAP is to improve opportunities for small businesses to obtain a fair portion of
Government contracts CORRECT
B. The purpose of SAP is to improve opportunities for small businesses to obtain a fair portion of
C. Agencies may separate requirements into
smaller purchases that do not exceed the SAT in order to maximize the use of SAP
D. The use of SAP is authorized for all commercial acquisitions.
Question 5.
T02.E05a Which one of the following is NOT correct regarding documenting the award of a buy
using SAP?
ANSWER
A. Records of oral price quotations are not
required
B. A statement of price reasonableness is not
required when only one quote or offer is received CORRECT
C. Comparison of competitive quotes of offers
is the least preferred method for determining price reasonableness
D. Award documentation should be kept to a
minimum
Question 6.
T03.E03a You are the contracting officer for a firm-fixed price purchase order for
noncommercial supplies that includes the clause at FAR 52.213-4. One week after end user
complains that the goods are not functioning as expected. You investigate and determine that
the items are not fully compliant with the specifications in the contract. Who would bear the
cost of correcting the nonconforming supplies that were accepted by the government?
ANSWER
A. The government
B. The contractor and the government would
share the cost
C. The contractor CORRECT
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, Question 7.
T02.E02 You have a repetitive requirement for individual purchase of the same commercial
service. The estimated valve of the individual purchase's ranges from 75,000 to 500,000. Which
one of the following simplified acquisition methods would be the most appropriate to use?
ANSWER
A. Purchase Order
B. Blanket Purchase Agreement CORRECT
C. Imprest Funds
D. Government Commercial Purchase Card
Question 8.
T02.E01bYou have a requirement for a one-time purchase with an estimated value of $18,700
that is not in support of a contingency operation. This acquisition is not required to be required
to be synopsized and access to the solicitation will not be provided in the GPE. Which one of the
following describes the competition requirement for this acquisition.
ANSWER
A. There is no requirement for competition if
the price is considered reasonable WRONG
B. Competition is normally obtained by soliciting from sources within the local trade area
C. The acquisition must utilize and open competition
D. Quotes must be solicited from well-known
suppliers WRONG
Question 9.
T01.E04 You have a requirement for administrative support with an estimated value of
$1,500,000. Market research shows there competitive in terms of market prices, quality and
delivery. The list of potential offerors includes 4 small businesses and 8 large businesses. Which
one of the following statements is correct?
ANSWER
A. The entire acquisition MAY be set aside
exclusively for small business
B. The entire acquisition MUST be set aside
exclusively for small business. CORRECT between the small and large businesses
D. A portion of the acquisition MAY be set
aside exclusively for small business
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QUESTIONS WITH CORRECT ANSWERS
Question 1.
T01.E02a You are reviewing the requirements package for the purchase of lab equipment for a
health clinic that does not exceed the SAT. It must be compatible with the equipment currently
being used at the clinic. This is essential in meeting the agency's needs. Market research
identified only one manufacturer able to meet the requirement for compatible equipment.
Which one of the following is correct regarding the policies for describing your agency's needs?
ANSWER
A. Restricting competition to one manufacturer is never permitted when using SAP
B. Documenting the rationale for restricting
the requirement to one manufacturer
C. The basis for not providing for maximum
competition must be documented in the contract file. CORRECT
D. Restricting competition to one manufacturer is only permitted if the product is commercial
Question 2.
T02.E01c Which one of the following statements about solicitations using SAP is correct.
ANSWER
A. Buyers are encouraged to use best value
CORRECT
B. Evaluation subfactors must be listed
C. The relative importance of each evaluation
factor must be stated
D. It is not necessary to include the basis on
which award will be made
Question 3.
T03.E03b You have just been informed that a purchase order you recently awarded for
commercial services is no longer needed and must be cancelled. The order was NOT accepted
in writing by the contractor. Which one of the following statements is true?
ANSWER
A. The purchase order is considered cancelled
once the contracting officer verifies the contractor has received the government's written
cancellation
B. The purchase order is considered cancelled if the contractor accepts the governments written
cancellation and does not claim costs were incurred CORRECT
C. The purchase order must be terminated in accordance with FAR 12.403 and FAR
D. A purchase order cannot be cancelled after
award unless the contractor is in default
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,Question 4.
T01.E01 Which one of the following statements is true regarding the policies for the use of
simplified acquisition procedures (SAP)?
ANSWER
A. The purpose of SAP is to improve opportunities for small businesses to obtain a fair portion of
Government contracts CORRECT
B. The purpose of SAP is to improve opportunities for small businesses to obtain a fair portion of
C. Agencies may separate requirements into
smaller purchases that do not exceed the SAT in order to maximize the use of SAP
D. The use of SAP is authorized for all commercial acquisitions.
Question 5.
T02.E05a Which one of the following is NOT correct regarding documenting the award of a buy
using SAP?
ANSWER
A. Records of oral price quotations are not
required
B. A statement of price reasonableness is not
required when only one quote or offer is received CORRECT
C. Comparison of competitive quotes of offers
is the least preferred method for determining price reasonableness
D. Award documentation should be kept to a
minimum
Question 6.
T03.E03a You are the contracting officer for a firm-fixed price purchase order for
noncommercial supplies that includes the clause at FAR 52.213-4. One week after end user
complains that the goods are not functioning as expected. You investigate and determine that
the items are not fully compliant with the specifications in the contract. Who would bear the
cost of correcting the nonconforming supplies that were accepted by the government?
ANSWER
A. The government
B. The contractor and the government would
share the cost
C. The contractor CORRECT
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, Question 7.
T02.E02 You have a repetitive requirement for individual purchase of the same commercial
service. The estimated valve of the individual purchase's ranges from 75,000 to 500,000. Which
one of the following simplified acquisition methods would be the most appropriate to use?
ANSWER
A. Purchase Order
B. Blanket Purchase Agreement CORRECT
C. Imprest Funds
D. Government Commercial Purchase Card
Question 8.
T02.E01bYou have a requirement for a one-time purchase with an estimated value of $18,700
that is not in support of a contingency operation. This acquisition is not required to be required
to be synopsized and access to the solicitation will not be provided in the GPE. Which one of the
following describes the competition requirement for this acquisition.
ANSWER
A. There is no requirement for competition if
the price is considered reasonable WRONG
B. Competition is normally obtained by soliciting from sources within the local trade area
C. The acquisition must utilize and open competition
D. Quotes must be solicited from well-known
suppliers WRONG
Question 9.
T01.E04 You have a requirement for administrative support with an estimated value of
$1,500,000. Market research shows there competitive in terms of market prices, quality and
delivery. The list of potential offerors includes 4 small businesses and 8 large businesses. Which
one of the following statements is correct?
ANSWER
A. The entire acquisition MAY be set aside
exclusively for small business
B. The entire acquisition MUST be set aside
exclusively for small business. CORRECT between the small and large businesses
D. A portion of the acquisition MAY be set
aside exclusively for small business
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