CON 3990 Contracting Certification Quiz
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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? - ANS-Termination for Cause
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? - ANS-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
Except when authorized otherwise, a Government contract? - ANS-Must be in writing
How many parts are there in the FAR? - ANS-53
In a Determination and Findings, the findings are? - ANS-Support for the determination
In briefing prenegotiation objectives for approval, contracting officers should ensure their
briefing slides are? - ANS-Simple and concise
Joan stated that she was working on selecting solicitation provisions. With this in mind, you
know the contract? - ANS-Has not been awarded
Market research is conducted during which phase of acquisition? - ANS-All phases of the
acquisition
Of the following types of contracts, which shall not be used in Government contracting? -
ANS-Cost-plus-a-percentage-of-cost
Select the statement that is NOT conducive toward forming a cohesive team. - ANS-The
Government should foster an "arm's length" approach for an effective relationship.
Simplified Acquisition Procedures (SAP) should? - ANS-Promote competition to the
maximum extent practicable
Terms that address specific types of exchanges with offerors after receipt of proposals
include? - ANS-Communications, discussions, and clarifications
The authority of a contracting officer's representative (COR) shall be? - ANS-Designated in
writing, with a copy given to the contractor and contract administration office
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? - ANS-Indefinite-delivery contracts to include IDIQs and requirements
contracts
What is a Procurement Instrument Identifier (PIID)? - ANS-A unique number identifying each
solicitation, contract, agreement, or order and related procurement instrument
What is the general guidance provided by the FAR for contractor bid or proposal
information? - ANS-It may not be disclosed to anyone unless they are authorized to receive
it
What is the tool (form) used by DoD to apply a structured profit/fee? - ANS-DD Form 1547,
Weighted Guidelines Method
What is the use of a procedure that is inconsistent with the FAR? - ANS-Deviation
1 of 4
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? - ANS-Termination for Cause
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? - ANS-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
Except when authorized otherwise, a Government contract? - ANS-Must be in writing
How many parts are there in the FAR? - ANS-53
In a Determination and Findings, the findings are? - ANS-Support for the determination
In briefing prenegotiation objectives for approval, contracting officers should ensure their
briefing slides are? - ANS-Simple and concise
Joan stated that she was working on selecting solicitation provisions. With this in mind, you
know the contract? - ANS-Has not been awarded
Market research is conducted during which phase of acquisition? - ANS-All phases of the
acquisition
Of the following types of contracts, which shall not be used in Government contracting? -
ANS-Cost-plus-a-percentage-of-cost
Select the statement that is NOT conducive toward forming a cohesive team. - ANS-The
Government should foster an "arm's length" approach for an effective relationship.
Simplified Acquisition Procedures (SAP) should? - ANS-Promote competition to the
maximum extent practicable
Terms that address specific types of exchanges with offerors after receipt of proposals
include? - ANS-Communications, discussions, and clarifications
The authority of a contracting officer's representative (COR) shall be? - ANS-Designated in
writing, with a copy given to the contractor and contract administration office
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? - ANS-Indefinite-delivery contracts to include IDIQs and requirements
contracts
What is a Procurement Instrument Identifier (PIID)? - ANS-A unique number identifying each
solicitation, contract, agreement, or order and related procurement instrument
What is the general guidance provided by the FAR for contractor bid or proposal
information? - ANS-It may not be disclosed to anyone unless they are authorized to receive
it
What is the tool (form) used by DoD to apply a structured profit/fee? - ANS-DD Form 1547,
Weighted Guidelines Method
What is the use of a procedure that is inconsistent with the FAR? - ANS-Deviation
