CON3910 – CONTRACTING CERTIFICATION EXAM PREP COURSE |
FEDERAL ACQUISITION & PROCUREMENT 200 PRACTICE
QUESTIONS WITH CORRECT ANSWERS COVERING THE MOST
TESTED QUESTIONS
THE CON3910 CONTRACTING CERTIFICATION EXAM PREP COURSE BUILDS
COMPETENCY IN FEDERAL ACQUISITION AND CONTRACT MANAGEMENT
PRACTICES. THIS TEST BANK HELPS CANDIDATES UNDERSTAND POLICY,
EXECUTION, AND COMPLIANCE EXPECTATIONS FOR SUCCESS IN GOVERNMENT
PROCUREMENT ROLES.
Market research is conducted during which phase of acquisition?
When requirements are being developed
All phases of the acquisition
After award to ensure that a contractor's product or service is sufficient
During negotiations to ensure that a contractor's proposal is fair and reasonable
All phases of the acquisition
What is the use of a procedure that is inconsistent with the FAR?
Extraordinary action
Exception
Deviation
Abnormal action
Deviation
Simplified Acquisition Procedures (SAP) should:
Promote competition to the maximum extent practicable
Consider all quotations or offers, regardless of the time they are received, if they are the most
reasonable
Promote the use of current vendors for time-saving purposes
Equally consider all businesses, large or small
,Promote competition to the maximum extent practicable
What is the tool (form) used by DoD to apply a structured profit/fee?
DD Form 1202, Guidelines for Profit Method
DD Form 1701, Structured Analogy Method
DD Form 1547, Weighted Guidelines Method
DD Form 1861, Weighted Profit Analogy
DD Form 1547, Weighted Guidelines Method
What type(s) of contracts can be awarded when acquiring commercial items of supply?
Only firm-fixed-price contracts or fixed-price contracts with economic price adjustment
Any contract type that does not have an incentive
Any fixed-price contract type
Any type or combination of types as determined necessary by the contracting officer
Only firm-fixed-price contracts or fixed-price contracts with economic price adjustment
When using invitations for bids (IFBs), what type(s) of contracts can be awarded?
Any contract type that does not have an incentive
Any fixed-price contract type
Any type or combination of types as determined necessary by the contracting officer
Only firm-fixed-price contracts or fixed-price contracts with economic price adjustment
Only firm-fixed-price contracts or fixed-price contracts with economic price adjustment
Which of the following is correct regarding the DFARS Procedures Guidance and Information (PGI)?
There is no such thing as a DFARS PGI
The DFARS PGI is a companion resource to the DFARS
The DFARS PGI is not numbered similarly to the DFARS
,The DFARS PGI is only used by DCMA and DCAA
The DFARS PGI is a companion resource to the DFARS
Which of the following statements is accurate regarding the Government’s policy on contract
modifications?
It is preferred that program managers sign modifications in lieu of the contracting officer
Any contract specialist can direct a contractor to perform work before the execution of the contract
modification
A contracting officer representative is authorized to execute contract modifications on behalf of the
Government
Only contracting officers acting within the scope of their authority are authorized to execute
contract modifications on behalf of the Government
Only contracting officers acting within the scope of their authority are authorized to execute
contract modifications on behalf of the Government
Which of the following is accurate about unilateral modifications?
Are only signed by a Government contracting officer, not the contractor
Can be signed by the contract specialist
Are used to definitize contracts with price changes
Are used to add scope to a contract
Are only signed by a Government contracting officer, not the contractor
Except when authorized otherwise, a Government contract:
Need not be in writing
Must be in writing
Must be presented as a "hard copy" on paper
Must have oral confirmation
Must be in writing
, Which is NOT a type of contracting officer?
Contracting officer
Administrative contracting officer
Terminating contracting officer
Executive contracting officer
Executive contracting officer
With respect to the requirements of law, executive orders, regulations, and all other applicable
procedures, prior to signing a contract, a contracting officer must:
Document noncompliance
Ensure that each has been met
Obtain legal validation that each has been met
Ensure that all statutory requirements have been met and try to ensure all regulations or applicable
procedures have been followed
Ensure that each has been met
Joan stated that she was working on selecting solicitation provisions. With this in mind, you know
the contract:
Is ready for closeout
Was recently awarded
Is nearing completion
Has not been awarded
Has not been awarded
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?
A contract clause only applies after contract award
A contract clause applies unless superseded by a solicitation provision
FEDERAL ACQUISITION & PROCUREMENT 200 PRACTICE
QUESTIONS WITH CORRECT ANSWERS COVERING THE MOST
TESTED QUESTIONS
THE CON3910 CONTRACTING CERTIFICATION EXAM PREP COURSE BUILDS
COMPETENCY IN FEDERAL ACQUISITION AND CONTRACT MANAGEMENT
PRACTICES. THIS TEST BANK HELPS CANDIDATES UNDERSTAND POLICY,
EXECUTION, AND COMPLIANCE EXPECTATIONS FOR SUCCESS IN GOVERNMENT
PROCUREMENT ROLES.
Market research is conducted during which phase of acquisition?
When requirements are being developed
All phases of the acquisition
After award to ensure that a contractor's product or service is sufficient
During negotiations to ensure that a contractor's proposal is fair and reasonable
All phases of the acquisition
What is the use of a procedure that is inconsistent with the FAR?
Extraordinary action
Exception
Deviation
Abnormal action
Deviation
Simplified Acquisition Procedures (SAP) should:
Promote competition to the maximum extent practicable
Consider all quotations or offers, regardless of the time they are received, if they are the most
reasonable
Promote the use of current vendors for time-saving purposes
Equally consider all businesses, large or small
,Promote competition to the maximum extent practicable
What is the tool (form) used by DoD to apply a structured profit/fee?
DD Form 1202, Guidelines for Profit Method
DD Form 1701, Structured Analogy Method
DD Form 1547, Weighted Guidelines Method
DD Form 1861, Weighted Profit Analogy
DD Form 1547, Weighted Guidelines Method
What type(s) of contracts can be awarded when acquiring commercial items of supply?
Only firm-fixed-price contracts or fixed-price contracts with economic price adjustment
Any contract type that does not have an incentive
Any fixed-price contract type
Any type or combination of types as determined necessary by the contracting officer
Only firm-fixed-price contracts or fixed-price contracts with economic price adjustment
When using invitations for bids (IFBs), what type(s) of contracts can be awarded?
Any contract type that does not have an incentive
Any fixed-price contract type
Any type or combination of types as determined necessary by the contracting officer
Only firm-fixed-price contracts or fixed-price contracts with economic price adjustment
Only firm-fixed-price contracts or fixed-price contracts with economic price adjustment
Which of the following is correct regarding the DFARS Procedures Guidance and Information (PGI)?
There is no such thing as a DFARS PGI
The DFARS PGI is a companion resource to the DFARS
The DFARS PGI is not numbered similarly to the DFARS
,The DFARS PGI is only used by DCMA and DCAA
The DFARS PGI is a companion resource to the DFARS
Which of the following statements is accurate regarding the Government’s policy on contract
modifications?
It is preferred that program managers sign modifications in lieu of the contracting officer
Any contract specialist can direct a contractor to perform work before the execution of the contract
modification
A contracting officer representative is authorized to execute contract modifications on behalf of the
Government
Only contracting officers acting within the scope of their authority are authorized to execute
contract modifications on behalf of the Government
Only contracting officers acting within the scope of their authority are authorized to execute
contract modifications on behalf of the Government
Which of the following is accurate about unilateral modifications?
Are only signed by a Government contracting officer, not the contractor
Can be signed by the contract specialist
Are used to definitize contracts with price changes
Are used to add scope to a contract
Are only signed by a Government contracting officer, not the contractor
Except when authorized otherwise, a Government contract:
Need not be in writing
Must be in writing
Must be presented as a "hard copy" on paper
Must have oral confirmation
Must be in writing
, Which is NOT a type of contracting officer?
Contracting officer
Administrative contracting officer
Terminating contracting officer
Executive contracting officer
Executive contracting officer
With respect to the requirements of law, executive orders, regulations, and all other applicable
procedures, prior to signing a contract, a contracting officer must:
Document noncompliance
Ensure that each has been met
Obtain legal validation that each has been met
Ensure that all statutory requirements have been met and try to ensure all regulations or applicable
procedures have been followed
Ensure that each has been met
Joan stated that she was working on selecting solicitation provisions. With this in mind, you know
the contract:
Is ready for closeout
Was recently awarded
Is nearing completion
Has not been awarded
Has not been awarded
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?
A contract clause only applies after contract award
A contract clause applies unless superseded by a solicitation provision
