CON 3990 :FAR PARTS: EXAM QUESTIONS WITH COMPLETE
SOLUTIONS
How many parts are there in the FAR? -- Answer ✔✔ 53
See Chapter 1, Title 48 CFR
A contractor employee accidentally broke a test fixture that belongs to the
Government and is accountable to a Government contract. Generally speaking: --
Answer ✔✔ Contractors are not held liable for loss of Government property.
After release of the solicitation, who must be the focal point of any exchange with
potential offerors? -- Answer ✔✔ The contracting officer
See FAR 15.201(f) & FAR 15.303(c)
When can a time-and-materials (T&M) contract be used? -- Answer ✔✔ A T&M
contract may be used only when it is not possible at the time of placing the contract to
estimate accurately the extent or duration of the work or to anticipate costs
See FAR 16.601(c)
One day after publicizing and releasing a solicitation, the contracting officer realizes that
the contract line items need to be reorganized. The contracting officer must: -- Answer
✔✔ Amend the solicitation, changing the contract line items
See FAR 15.206
What is a Procurement Instrument Identifier (PIID)? -- Answer ✔✔ A unique number
identifying each solicitation, contract, agreement, or order and related procurement
instrument
See FAR 4.1603(a)(3)
,When using FAR part 12 procedures, the technical evaluation would normally include
examination of such things as product literature, product samples (if requested),
technical features, and: -- Answer ✔✔ Warranty provisions
See FAR 12.602(b)
Of the following, which is an acceptable venue to file a protest? -- Answer ✔✔ The
agency
See FAR 33.101
Joan stated that she was working on selecting solicitation provisions. With this in mind,
you know the contract: -- Answer ✔✔ Has not been awarded
See FAR 2.101
Which of the following statements best conveys the convention at FAR 1.108(b),
delegation of authority? -- Answer ✔✔ Each authority is delegable unless specifically
stated otherwise
See FAR 1.108(b)
What are the two types of contract modifications? -- Answer ✔✔ Unilateral and
bilateral
See FAR 43.103
Government contract types are grouped into two broad categories: fixed-price
contracts and: -- Answer ✔✔ Cost-reimbursement contracts
See FAR 16.101(b)
What part of the FAR covers terminations? -- Answer ✔✔ FAR part 49
See FAR part 49
Does the Government have the right to inspect a product before it is accepted? --
Answer ✔✔ Yes, always.
See FAR 52.246-2
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? -- Answer ✔✔ 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
See FAR 2.101
The Government team is ready to request final proposal revisions. As a result, we know
that: -- Answer ✔✔ Discussions have concluded
See FAR 15.307(B)
Provisions and clauses should be incorporated by reference in solicitations and
contracts: -- Answer ✔✔ To the maximum practical extent, rather than being
incorporated in full text
See FAR 52.102(a)
Market research is conducted during which phase of acquisition? -- Answer ✔✔ All
phases of the acquisiton
See FAR 10.001(a)(2)(vi)
What would be the preferred way to acquire an item in Government contracting? --
Answer ✔✔ Purchase the requirement as a commercial item.
See FAR 10.002(d)
What is the objective of a source selection? -- Answer ✔✔ To select the proposal that
represents the best value
See FAR 15.302
When holding discussions with offerors in a source selection, all the following must be
discussed EXCEPT: -- Answer ✔✔ Price
You're administering a large dollar non-commercial weapons contract. The contracting
officer asks to see the Contract Data Requirements List (CDRL) in Exhibit B. Which
uniform contract format (UCF) section in your contract would you refer to? -- Answer
✔✔ Section J
See FAR 14.201-4 & 15.204-4
Which of the following statements is accurate regarding the Government's policy on
contract modifications? -- Answer ✔✔ Only contracting officers acting within the scope
, of their authority are authorized to execute contract modifications on behalf of the
Government
See FAR 43.102
Upon notice that a protest has been filed with the Government Accountability Office
(GAO), who must immediately begin compiling the information necessary for a report
to the GAO? -- Answer ✔✔ The contracting officer
See FAR 33.104(3)(i)
Which of the following reflects market research policy? Market research: -- Answer ✔✔
Aids in determining if sources capable of satisfying the agency's requirements exist
See FAR 10.001
During discussions, the contracting officer: -- Answer ✔✔ Should discuss aspects of an
offeror's proposal if alterations or explanations would enhance the proposal's potential
for award
What FAR part covers protests? -- Answer ✔✔ FAR part 33
See FAR 33.000
Acme Company did not make the competitive range in a source selection. When the
contracting officer asks for final proposal revisions, the contracting officer: -- Answer
✔✔ Will not contact Acme Company since it is no longer in the competition
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? -- Answer ✔✔ Indefinite-delivery contracts to include
IDIQs and requirements contracts
See FAR 4.1603(a)(3)
Which of the following is an exception to obtaining certified cost or pricing data? --
Answer ✔✔ Adequate price competition
Select the order for the proposal evaluation process. -- Answer ✔✔ Evaluate initial
proposals, determine the competitive range, negotiate, request final proposal revisions,
award the contract
SOLUTIONS
How many parts are there in the FAR? -- Answer ✔✔ 53
See Chapter 1, Title 48 CFR
A contractor employee accidentally broke a test fixture that belongs to the
Government and is accountable to a Government contract. Generally speaking: --
Answer ✔✔ Contractors are not held liable for loss of Government property.
After release of the solicitation, who must be the focal point of any exchange with
potential offerors? -- Answer ✔✔ The contracting officer
See FAR 15.201(f) & FAR 15.303(c)
When can a time-and-materials (T&M) contract be used? -- Answer ✔✔ A T&M
contract may be used only when it is not possible at the time of placing the contract to
estimate accurately the extent or duration of the work or to anticipate costs
See FAR 16.601(c)
One day after publicizing and releasing a solicitation, the contracting officer realizes that
the contract line items need to be reorganized. The contracting officer must: -- Answer
✔✔ Amend the solicitation, changing the contract line items
See FAR 15.206
What is a Procurement Instrument Identifier (PIID)? -- Answer ✔✔ A unique number
identifying each solicitation, contract, agreement, or order and related procurement
instrument
See FAR 4.1603(a)(3)
,When using FAR part 12 procedures, the technical evaluation would normally include
examination of such things as product literature, product samples (if requested),
technical features, and: -- Answer ✔✔ Warranty provisions
See FAR 12.602(b)
Of the following, which is an acceptable venue to file a protest? -- Answer ✔✔ The
agency
See FAR 33.101
Joan stated that she was working on selecting solicitation provisions. With this in mind,
you know the contract: -- Answer ✔✔ Has not been awarded
See FAR 2.101
Which of the following statements best conveys the convention at FAR 1.108(b),
delegation of authority? -- Answer ✔✔ Each authority is delegable unless specifically
stated otherwise
See FAR 1.108(b)
What are the two types of contract modifications? -- Answer ✔✔ Unilateral and
bilateral
See FAR 43.103
Government contract types are grouped into two broad categories: fixed-price
contracts and: -- Answer ✔✔ Cost-reimbursement contracts
See FAR 16.101(b)
What part of the FAR covers terminations? -- Answer ✔✔ FAR part 49
See FAR part 49
Does the Government have the right to inspect a product before it is accepted? --
Answer ✔✔ Yes, always.
See FAR 52.246-2
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? -- Answer ✔✔ 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
See FAR 2.101
The Government team is ready to request final proposal revisions. As a result, we know
that: -- Answer ✔✔ Discussions have concluded
See FAR 15.307(B)
Provisions and clauses should be incorporated by reference in solicitations and
contracts: -- Answer ✔✔ To the maximum practical extent, rather than being
incorporated in full text
See FAR 52.102(a)
Market research is conducted during which phase of acquisition? -- Answer ✔✔ All
phases of the acquisiton
See FAR 10.001(a)(2)(vi)
What would be the preferred way to acquire an item in Government contracting? --
Answer ✔✔ Purchase the requirement as a commercial item.
See FAR 10.002(d)
What is the objective of a source selection? -- Answer ✔✔ To select the proposal that
represents the best value
See FAR 15.302
When holding discussions with offerors in a source selection, all the following must be
discussed EXCEPT: -- Answer ✔✔ Price
You're administering a large dollar non-commercial weapons contract. The contracting
officer asks to see the Contract Data Requirements List (CDRL) in Exhibit B. Which
uniform contract format (UCF) section in your contract would you refer to? -- Answer
✔✔ Section J
See FAR 14.201-4 & 15.204-4
Which of the following statements is accurate regarding the Government's policy on
contract modifications? -- Answer ✔✔ Only contracting officers acting within the scope
, of their authority are authorized to execute contract modifications on behalf of the
Government
See FAR 43.102
Upon notice that a protest has been filed with the Government Accountability Office
(GAO), who must immediately begin compiling the information necessary for a report
to the GAO? -- Answer ✔✔ The contracting officer
See FAR 33.104(3)(i)
Which of the following reflects market research policy? Market research: -- Answer ✔✔
Aids in determining if sources capable of satisfying the agency's requirements exist
See FAR 10.001
During discussions, the contracting officer: -- Answer ✔✔ Should discuss aspects of an
offeror's proposal if alterations or explanations would enhance the proposal's potential
for award
What FAR part covers protests? -- Answer ✔✔ FAR part 33
See FAR 33.000
Acme Company did not make the competitive range in a source selection. When the
contracting officer asks for final proposal revisions, the contracting officer: -- Answer
✔✔ Will not contact Acme Company since it is no longer in the competition
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? -- Answer ✔✔ Indefinite-delivery contracts to include
IDIQs and requirements contracts
See FAR 4.1603(a)(3)
Which of the following is an exception to obtaining certified cost or pricing data? --
Answer ✔✔ Adequate price competition
Select the order for the proposal evaluation process. -- Answer ✔✔ Evaluate initial
proposals, determine the competitive range, negotiate, request final proposal revisions,
award the contract
