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Can a subcontractor file a claim against the government? Correct Ans-No, because the
subcontractor has no privity with the government
Explicit, mutual assent, and conduct of the parties are the three types of what? Correct
Ans-Contract modifications described in the UCC
How are the Changes clause, the "Stop Work" clause, and the Termination clause related?
Correct Ans-They are not required to be flowed down in subcontracts.
How can buyers and sellers avoid compliance problems during the contract administration
phase? Correct Ans-By establishing and maintaining effective communications
If the contracting officer's final decision denies all or part of a claim that the contractor
believes is valid, what should the contractor do next? Correct Ans-File an appeal
Once a buyer has repudiated, which of the following will likely happen next? Correct Ans-
Termination for default
Only contractor claims over $100,000 must be... Correct Ans-Certified
Partnerships and joint ventures are typical examples of what? Correct Ans-Teaming
agreements
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Some contracts may require testing of preproduction models, initial production samples, test
samples, first lots, or pilot samples for conformance with specified contract requirements
before or in the initial stages of production. What is this called? Correct Ans-First article
testing
A clear, mutual understanding of the work to be done, as well as who will complete it and
who the key stakeholders are, can be established how? Correct Ans-By holding a post-
award, pre-performance meeting
A contracting officer who sends representatives from the buying agency to a work site to
watch a statue being cleaned is performing? Correct Ans-Direct observation
A cure notice or show cause notice typically precedes what? Correct Ans-Termination for
Default
A post-award kickoff meeting would discuss which of the following subjects?
a. The results of evaluation of an unsuccessful offeror's proposal
b. Concessions made in negotiations and their impacts on negotiation objectives
c. Whether the contractor's record of integrity and business ethics is satisfactory
d. Who is authorized to represent the buyer and seller in official communications Correct
Ans-Who is authorized to represent the buyer and seller in official communications
Can a subcontractor file a claim against the government? Correct Ans-No, because the
subcontractor has no privity with the government
Explicit, mutual assent, and conduct of the parties are the three types of what? Correct
Ans-Contract modifications described in the UCC
How are the Changes clause, the "Stop Work" clause, and the Termination clause related?
Correct Ans-They are not required to be flowed down in subcontracts.
How can buyers and sellers avoid compliance problems during the contract administration
phase? Correct Ans-By establishing and maintaining effective communications
If the contracting officer's final decision denies all or part of a claim that the contractor
believes is valid, what should the contractor do next? Correct Ans-File an appeal
Once a buyer has repudiated, which of the following will likely happen next? Correct Ans-
Termination for default
Only contractor claims over $100,000 must be... Correct Ans-Certified
Partnerships and joint ventures are typical examples of what? Correct Ans-Teaming
agreements
, NCMA CPCM- Questions and Answers 100% Pass
Some contracts may require testing of preproduction models, initial production samples, test
samples, first lots, or pilot samples for conformance with specified contract requirements
before or in the initial stages of production. What is this called? Correct Ans-First article
testing
A clear, mutual understanding of the work to be done, as well as who will complete it and
who the key stakeholders are, can be established how? Correct Ans-By holding a post-
award, pre-performance meeting
A contracting officer who sends representatives from the buying agency to a work site to
watch a statue being cleaned is performing? Correct Ans-Direct observation
A cure notice or show cause notice typically precedes what? Correct Ans-Termination for
Default
A post-award kickoff meeting would discuss which of the following subjects?
a. The results of evaluation of an unsuccessful offeror's proposal
b. Concessions made in negotiations and their impacts on negotiation objectives
c. Whether the contractor's record of integrity and business ethics is satisfactory
d. Who is authorized to represent the buyer and seller in official communications Correct
Ans-Who is authorized to represent the buyer and seller in official communications
