CON 3990 CONTRACTING CERTIFICATION
QUIZ 1 0F 4 EXAM 2024-2025
Which stage of the purchase process involves market research? - ANSWER All
phases of acquisition
What is the purpose of a procedure that conflicts with the FAR? - Answer
Deviation
Simplified Acquisition Procedures (SAPs) should? - ANSWER Promote
competition to the greatest extent possible.
What mechanism (form) is utilised by the Department of Defence to impose a
structured profit/fee? - Answer: DD Form 1547: Weighted Guidelines Method.
What types of contracts can be issued when purchasing commercial products of
supply? - ANSWER Only firm-fixed-price contracts or fixed-price contracts
with economic price adjustments.
What kind of contracts can be awarded through invitations to bid (IFBs)? -
Answer: Only firm-fixed-price contracts or fixed-price contracts with economic
price adjustment.
Which of the following is valid about the DFARS Procedures Guidance and
Information (PGI)? - ANSWER The DFARS PGI is a companion resource for
the DFARS.
Which of the following assertions is correct about the government's contract
modification policy? - ANSWER Only contracting officers working within their
area of power are authorised to execute contract amendments on behalf of the
government.
Which of the following is correct for unilateral modifications? - ANSWER Are
only signed by a Government contracting official and not the contractor.
Unless otherwise authorised, is this a government contract? - ANSWER Must
be in writing.
, Which of the following is NOT a contracting officer? - ANSWER Executive
contracting officer
Before signing a contract, a contracting officer must comply with the
requirements of the law, executive orders, rules, and all other relevant
procedures. - ANSWER Verify that each has been met.
Joan stated that she was currently selecting solicitation provisions. With this in
mind, do you understand the contract? - ANSWER Has not been awarded.
A program manager questioned John if a contract clause was just utilised in the
contract or if it also applied to the RFP. Which of the following statements was
the correct response from John? - ANSWER A contract clause is a provision or
condition used in contracts, or both solicitations and contracts, that apply after
contract award, or both before and after award.
A contractor failed to provide a commercial item within the timeframe set in the
contract. As the Government's contracting officer, you intend to terminate the
contract. What kind of termination would you go with? - ANSWER
Termination for Cause
Which FAR section contains the core policies and general information
concerning the Federal Acquisition Regulations System? - ANSWER FAR, Part
1
Which of the following expressions best expresses FAR 1.108(b), delegation of
authority? - ANSWER Each authority is delegable unless clearly specified
differently.
How many components are there in the FAR? - ANSWER 53
What is the Procurement Instrument Identifier (PIID)? - ANSWER A unique
number that identifies each proposal, contract, agreement, or order, as well as
the linked procurement instrument
QUIZ 1 0F 4 EXAM 2024-2025
Which stage of the purchase process involves market research? - ANSWER All
phases of acquisition
What is the purpose of a procedure that conflicts with the FAR? - Answer
Deviation
Simplified Acquisition Procedures (SAPs) should? - ANSWER Promote
competition to the greatest extent possible.
What mechanism (form) is utilised by the Department of Defence to impose a
structured profit/fee? - Answer: DD Form 1547: Weighted Guidelines Method.
What types of contracts can be issued when purchasing commercial products of
supply? - ANSWER Only firm-fixed-price contracts or fixed-price contracts
with economic price adjustments.
What kind of contracts can be awarded through invitations to bid (IFBs)? -
Answer: Only firm-fixed-price contracts or fixed-price contracts with economic
price adjustment.
Which of the following is valid about the DFARS Procedures Guidance and
Information (PGI)? - ANSWER The DFARS PGI is a companion resource for
the DFARS.
Which of the following assertions is correct about the government's contract
modification policy? - ANSWER Only contracting officers working within their
area of power are authorised to execute contract amendments on behalf of the
government.
Which of the following is correct for unilateral modifications? - ANSWER Are
only signed by a Government contracting official and not the contractor.
Unless otherwise authorised, is this a government contract? - ANSWER Must
be in writing.
, Which of the following is NOT a contracting officer? - ANSWER Executive
contracting officer
Before signing a contract, a contracting officer must comply with the
requirements of the law, executive orders, rules, and all other relevant
procedures. - ANSWER Verify that each has been met.
Joan stated that she was currently selecting solicitation provisions. With this in
mind, do you understand the contract? - ANSWER Has not been awarded.
A program manager questioned John if a contract clause was just utilised in the
contract or if it also applied to the RFP. Which of the following statements was
the correct response from John? - ANSWER A contract clause is a provision or
condition used in contracts, or both solicitations and contracts, that apply after
contract award, or both before and after award.
A contractor failed to provide a commercial item within the timeframe set in the
contract. As the Government's contracting officer, you intend to terminate the
contract. What kind of termination would you go with? - ANSWER
Termination for Cause
Which FAR section contains the core policies and general information
concerning the Federal Acquisition Regulations System? - ANSWER FAR, Part
1
Which of the following expressions best expresses FAR 1.108(b), delegation of
authority? - ANSWER Each authority is delegable unless clearly specified
differently.
How many components are there in the FAR? - ANSWER 53
What is the Procurement Instrument Identifier (PIID)? - ANSWER A unique
number that identifies each proposal, contract, agreement, or order, as well as
the linked procurement instrument
