CON 216 Exam 2 Questions With 100% Verified
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Which of the following statements is true?
The federal government is subject to the same rules concerning implied-in-fact contracts as a
private party would be
What are the key pieces of annual legislation pertaining to military? (select all that apply)
there are 4 key pieces:
1. Department of Defense { DoD) Authorization Act 2. DoD Appropriations Act
3. Mili tary Cons truc tion Authorization { included in DoD Authoriza tion Ac t )
4. Mili tary Cons truc tion Appropriation Act
The National Defense Authorization Act for FY 1998 amended 10 USC 2410a to allow DoD
agencies to obligate funds in the current year to finance any serviceable service contract
with a period of performance that does NOT exceed how many months?
12
What is the best way for the inventor to protect his/her investment if the invention of a new
composite material for turbofan blades is susceptible to reverse engineering?
Patent
The constitution vests Congress with ?all legislative powers of the Federal government?.
Which of the following statements about this power is incorrect?
The Armored Personnel Carrier System Program Office wishes to award six contracts,
using research and development (R&D) money, for the following purposes: perform
research on an anti-lock braking system, build a new prototype personnel carrier;
transport the personnel carrier to Ft Irwin for testing; conducting the testing at Ft Irwin;
and build 30 of these personnel carriers. R&D funding may be used to transport the
personnel carrier to Ft Irwin for testing.
True
, Which of the following is false about Government's rights to intellectual property?
The Government has the right to use any U.S. patent for a public purpose without paying
compensation to the patent holder
The Navy is acquiring a $2.7 million facility at FLATWATER NAVAL BASE to house the
personnel department. Which of the following types of appropriation may be used for the
project?
Military Construction
Which of the following statements is/are true? (select all that apply)
o Authorization acts often contain substantive legislation.
o Appropriation of money gives authorization to spend it.
o Appropriation makes money available for various purposes as indicated by Congress.
o Authorization does not make money available, but it may tell us the purpose Congress intends
for the money, and it often contains restrictions on how money may be spent.
You advertise your antique desk for sale in the local newspaper. This is a piece of personal
property and you are not in the business of selling furniture. A well-dressed gentleman
appears at your door two days later and advises you that he wishes to make a 10 day (time
period) irrevocable offer of $300 for the desk. What should you do in order to be assured
that his offer is not revoked?
Have him pay you consideration for not selling to any other for the time period in exchange for
his agreement to pay you $300 for the desk.
You are a salesperson for the Electrons Inc., a company that manufacturers high end
electron microscopes. While you have worked with commercial clients for many years you
have just been transferred to the Government sales department. Your first sales
appointment is with Mary Wright, the lead researcher in charge of a small Government
research laboratory. Ms. Wright is impressed with your top of the line electron microscope
and tells you to deliver one to her lab. You placed the order, because Ms. Wright appeared
to have authority to commit the Government. Based on these facts, does a contract exist
between the Government and Electrons, Inc.?
Answers!!
Which of the following statements is true?
The federal government is subject to the same rules concerning implied-in-fact contracts as a
private party would be
What are the key pieces of annual legislation pertaining to military? (select all that apply)
there are 4 key pieces:
1. Department of Defense { DoD) Authorization Act 2. DoD Appropriations Act
3. Mili tary Cons truc tion Authorization { included in DoD Authoriza tion Ac t )
4. Mili tary Cons truc tion Appropriation Act
The National Defense Authorization Act for FY 1998 amended 10 USC 2410a to allow DoD
agencies to obligate funds in the current year to finance any serviceable service contract
with a period of performance that does NOT exceed how many months?
12
What is the best way for the inventor to protect his/her investment if the invention of a new
composite material for turbofan blades is susceptible to reverse engineering?
Patent
The constitution vests Congress with ?all legislative powers of the Federal government?.
Which of the following statements about this power is incorrect?
The Armored Personnel Carrier System Program Office wishes to award six contracts,
using research and development (R&D) money, for the following purposes: perform
research on an anti-lock braking system, build a new prototype personnel carrier;
transport the personnel carrier to Ft Irwin for testing; conducting the testing at Ft Irwin;
and build 30 of these personnel carriers. R&D funding may be used to transport the
personnel carrier to Ft Irwin for testing.
True
, Which of the following is false about Government's rights to intellectual property?
The Government has the right to use any U.S. patent for a public purpose without paying
compensation to the patent holder
The Navy is acquiring a $2.7 million facility at FLATWATER NAVAL BASE to house the
personnel department. Which of the following types of appropriation may be used for the
project?
Military Construction
Which of the following statements is/are true? (select all that apply)
o Authorization acts often contain substantive legislation.
o Appropriation of money gives authorization to spend it.
o Appropriation makes money available for various purposes as indicated by Congress.
o Authorization does not make money available, but it may tell us the purpose Congress intends
for the money, and it often contains restrictions on how money may be spent.
You advertise your antique desk for sale in the local newspaper. This is a piece of personal
property and you are not in the business of selling furniture. A well-dressed gentleman
appears at your door two days later and advises you that he wishes to make a 10 day (time
period) irrevocable offer of $300 for the desk. What should you do in order to be assured
that his offer is not revoked?
Have him pay you consideration for not selling to any other for the time period in exchange for
his agreement to pay you $300 for the desk.
You are a salesperson for the Electrons Inc., a company that manufacturers high end
electron microscopes. While you have worked with commercial clients for many years you
have just been transferred to the Government sales department. Your first sales
appointment is with Mary Wright, the lead researcher in charge of a small Government
research laboratory. Ms. Wright is impressed with your top of the line electron microscope
and tells you to deliver one to her lab. You placed the order, because Ms. Wright appeared
to have authority to commit the Government. Based on these facts, does a contract exist
between the Government and Electrons, Inc.?
