CON 237 EXAM SEVEN QUESTIONS WITH
100% CORRECT ANSWERS
TO3.EO3b Version 2 - INCORRECT
You have just been informed that a purchase order you recently award for noncommercial
supplies is no longer needed and must be cancelled. The order was accepted in writing by
the contractor. Which on of the following statements is true?
The purchase order is considered cancelled one the contracting officer verifies the contractor has
received the Government's written cancellation.
NOT Answer - The purchase order is considered cancelled if the contractor accepts the
Government's written cancellation and does not claim costs were incurred.
The purchase order must be terminated in accordance with FAR 12.403 and FAR 52.212-4.
The purchase order must be terminated in accordance with FAR 49 or FAR 52.213-4.
TO1.EO1
Which one of the following statements is true regarding the policies for the use of simplified
acquisition procedures (SAP)?
The purpose of SAP is improve opportunities for large businesses to obtain a fair portion of
Government contracts.
*Correct answer is: Agencies cannot separate requirements into smaller purchased that do not
exceed the SAT merely to permit the use of SAP
Contracting officers are required to use a combination of the procedures in FAR parts 12, 13, 14,
and 15 when using SAP
,The use of SAP is authorized for all commercial acquisitions
TO1.EO1 Version 2
Which one of the following statements is true regarding the policies for the use of simplified
acquisition procedures (SAP)?
Agencies may separate requirements into smaller purchases the do not exceed the SAT in order
to maximize the use of SAP.
The use of SAP is authorized for all commercial acquisitions.
*Correct answer is: The Purpose of SAP is to improve the opportunities for small businesses to
obtain a fair portion of Government contracts.
Contracting officers are required to use a combination of the procedures in FAR parts 12, 13, 14,
and 15 when using SAP
T02.EO1b
You have a requirement for a one.time purchase withan estimated value of $181700. This
acquisition is not required to be synopsized and access to the solicitation
The acquisition must utilize fulland open competition.
Selected Competition is normally obtained by soliciting from sources within the local trade area.
Quotes must be solicited from well.known suppliers.
There is no requirement for competition if the price is considered reasonable.
TO1.EO2a
, You are reviewing the requirements package for the purchase of videoconferencing
equipment. Market research results identified multiple sources for this equipment in the
commercial marketplace. The purchase description requires a particular brand name
because the users are familiar with this brand of equipment and would prefer not to have
to learn how to use a different brand.
Which one of the following is correct regarding the policies for describing your agency's
needs?
The brand name purchase description may be used because there are no limitations for using
restrictive provisions.
A brand name purchase description is never permitted when using SAP.
*Most likely correct: The brand name purchase description is not justified and must be revised to
allow companies with simliar products to compete.
A brand name purchase description is only permitted if the item is not commercial
TO1.EO2a Version 2
You are reviewing the requirements package for the purchase of lab equipment for a
health clinic that does not exceed the SAT. It must be compatible with the equipment
currently being used at the clinic. This is essential in meeting the agency's needs. Market
research identified only one manufacturer to meet the requirements for compatible
equipment.
Which one of the following is correct regarding the policies for describing your agency's
needs?
*Most likely correct: The basis for not providing maximum competition must be documented in
the contract file.
100% CORRECT ANSWERS
TO3.EO3b Version 2 - INCORRECT
You have just been informed that a purchase order you recently award for noncommercial
supplies is no longer needed and must be cancelled. The order was accepted in writing by
the contractor. Which on of the following statements is true?
The purchase order is considered cancelled one the contracting officer verifies the contractor has
received the Government's written cancellation.
NOT Answer - The purchase order is considered cancelled if the contractor accepts the
Government's written cancellation and does not claim costs were incurred.
The purchase order must be terminated in accordance with FAR 12.403 and FAR 52.212-4.
The purchase order must be terminated in accordance with FAR 49 or FAR 52.213-4.
TO1.EO1
Which one of the following statements is true regarding the policies for the use of simplified
acquisition procedures (SAP)?
The purpose of SAP is improve opportunities for large businesses to obtain a fair portion of
Government contracts.
*Correct answer is: Agencies cannot separate requirements into smaller purchased that do not
exceed the SAT merely to permit the use of SAP
Contracting officers are required to use a combination of the procedures in FAR parts 12, 13, 14,
and 15 when using SAP
,The use of SAP is authorized for all commercial acquisitions
TO1.EO1 Version 2
Which one of the following statements is true regarding the policies for the use of simplified
acquisition procedures (SAP)?
Agencies may separate requirements into smaller purchases the do not exceed the SAT in order
to maximize the use of SAP.
The use of SAP is authorized for all commercial acquisitions.
*Correct answer is: The Purpose of SAP is to improve the opportunities for small businesses to
obtain a fair portion of Government contracts.
Contracting officers are required to use a combination of the procedures in FAR parts 12, 13, 14,
and 15 when using SAP
T02.EO1b
You have a requirement for a one.time purchase withan estimated value of $181700. This
acquisition is not required to be synopsized and access to the solicitation
The acquisition must utilize fulland open competition.
Selected Competition is normally obtained by soliciting from sources within the local trade area.
Quotes must be solicited from well.known suppliers.
There is no requirement for competition if the price is considered reasonable.
TO1.EO2a
, You are reviewing the requirements package for the purchase of videoconferencing
equipment. Market research results identified multiple sources for this equipment in the
commercial marketplace. The purchase description requires a particular brand name
because the users are familiar with this brand of equipment and would prefer not to have
to learn how to use a different brand.
Which one of the following is correct regarding the policies for describing your agency's
needs?
The brand name purchase description may be used because there are no limitations for using
restrictive provisions.
A brand name purchase description is never permitted when using SAP.
*Most likely correct: The brand name purchase description is not justified and must be revised to
allow companies with simliar products to compete.
A brand name purchase description is only permitted if the item is not commercial
TO1.EO2a Version 2
You are reviewing the requirements package for the purchase of lab equipment for a
health clinic that does not exceed the SAT. It must be compatible with the equipment
currently being used at the clinic. This is essential in meeting the agency's needs. Market
research identified only one manufacturer to meet the requirements for compatible
equipment.
Which one of the following is correct regarding the policies for describing your agency's
needs?
*Most likely correct: The basis for not providing maximum competition must be documented in
the contract file.
