CON 3900 Exam questions and answers
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How should Government inspect the goods and services IAW 46.404 Government contract
quality assurance for acquisitions at or below the simplified acquisition threshold?
The Government shall inspect the goods or services provided at destination and only for type
and kind; quantity; damage; operability (if readily determinable); and preservation, packaging,
packing, and marking, if applicable, unless a special situation exists.
3 multiple choice options
IAW 15.101 Best value continuum Which of the following statements accurately describes the
Best Value continuum?
It is a method for comparing cost or price in relation to factors other than cost or price in a
competitive environment
3 multiple choice options
According to 2.101 Definitions which of the following statements is true about the term "Best
Value"?
It refers to the option that provides the greatest overall benefit in response to a requirement.
3 multiple choice options
Which statement accurately reflects the guidance provided by FAR 1.102-2(a) regarding the
guiding principles of the Federal Acquisition System?
A guiding principle of the Federal Acquisition System is to satisfy customers in terms of cost,
quality, and timeliness of the delivered product or service.
3 multiple choice options
Which statement accurately reflects the guidance provided by FAR 2.101(a) regarding the use of
defined terms in the FAR?
A defined term in this section has the same meaning throughout the FAR, unless the context
clearly requires a different meaning or another FAR part, subpart, or section provides a different
definition for the particular part or portion of the part.
,3 multiple choice options
What responsibility does a contracting officer have according to FAR 1.102-4(e)?
They should take the lead in encouraging business process innovations and ensuring that
business decisions are sound.
3 multiple choice options
Which statement accurately reflects the guidance provided by FAR 1.102-2(c)(2) regarding the
contracting system?
The contracting system should focus on risk management and allow contracting professionals to
exercise discretion and sound business judgment.
3 multiple choice options
Unless otherwise specified in the contract what right does the Government have IAW 52.246-6
Inspection-Time-and-Material and Labor-Hour?
The Government shall accept or reject services and materials at the place of delivery as
promptly as practicable after delivery. Materials and services are presumed accepted 60 days
after delivery unless accepted earlier.
3 multiple choice options
Which statement accurately reflects the guidance provided by FAR 1.102-2(c) Performance
standards. regarding the conduct of business in the acquisition process?
The business of acquisition should be conducted with openness and full transparency.
3 multiple choice options
Which statement accurately reflects the guidance provided by Subpart 4.8 - Government
Contract Files regarding contract files?
FAR subpart 4.8 provides guidance on establishing, maintaining, and disposing of Government
contract files.
3 multiple choice options
Which statement accurately reflects the guidance provided by FAR 1.102-2(c)(1) Performance
standards regarding the conduct of members of the acquisition team?
The actions of each member of the team must reflect integrity, fairness, and openness.
3 multiple choice options
,Under the Terminations for Convenience - Fixed-Price Contracts what can the contractor be
compensated for?
The contractor can be compensated for the cost of materials and labor incurred in the
performance of the contract up to the time of termination.
3 multiple choice options
According to CD 2013-O00018, an evaluation of contractor performance shall be prepared
annually or upon contract completion for which types of contracts that exceed the specified
threshold?
All of the listed answers are correct
3 multiple choice options
According to FAR part 32.904 Determining payment due dates., what determines the due date
for making an invoice payment, including final invoice payments?
The later of the two events: the 30th day after receipt of a proper invoice from the contractor or
the 30th day after government acceptance of goods or services.
3 multiple choice options
IAW FAR 42.302 Contract administration functions, requests for final payment for cost
reimbursement contracts will be in the form of:
Final invoice
3 multiple choice options
Which statement accurately reflects the guidance provided by FAR Subpart 4.8 - Government
Contract Files regarding contract files?
FAR subpart 4.8 provides guidance on establishing, maintaining, and disposing of Government
contract files.
3 multiple choice options
Which statement accurately reflects the guidance provided by FAR 1.701 Definition. regarding
"Determination and Findings"?
FAR 1.701 states that "Determination and Findings" means a special form of written approval by
an authorized official that is required by statute or regulation as a prerequisite to taking certain
contract actions.
3 multiple choice options
, According to CD 2019-O0009, when should contracting officers consider cost amounts to be
relatively insignificant?
When the total direct and indirect costs to be allocated to any one contract, task order, or
delivery order do not exceed $2 million
3 multiple choice options
Which statement accurately reflects the guidance provided by FAR 6.303-1(a) regarding sole
source contracts, contracts resulting from unsolicited proposals, and other contracts without
full and open competition?
FAR 6.303-1(a) states that a contracting officer shall not commence negotiations for a sole
source contract, commence negotiations for a contract resulting from an unsolicited proposal,
or award any other contract without providing for full and open competition unless the
contracting officer determines that the anticipated procurement is not subject to the
requirements of full and open competition.
3 multiple choice options
Which statement accurately reflects the guidance provided by FAR 1.401 regarding "Deviation"?
FAR 1.401 defines "Deviation" as the issuance or use of a policy, procedure, solicitation
provision, contract clause, method, or practice of conducting acquisition actions of any kind at
any stage of the acquisition process that is not consistent with the FAR.
3 multiple choice options
Which statement accurately reflects the guidance provided by FAR 6.302 regarding
circumstances permitting other than full and open competition?
FAR 6.302 identifies circumstances that permit other than full and open competition when
certain conditions are met.
3 multiple choice options
IAW FAR 28.106-7 Withholding contract payments., during contract performance, agencies
shall not:
Withhold payments due to contractors or assignees because subcontractors or suppliers have
not been paid
3 multiple choice options
According to FAR 4.804-5(c), what must the contracting officer do with the signed original of the
contract completion statement once it is completed?
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How should Government inspect the goods and services IAW 46.404 Government contract
quality assurance for acquisitions at or below the simplified acquisition threshold?
The Government shall inspect the goods or services provided at destination and only for type
and kind; quantity; damage; operability (if readily determinable); and preservation, packaging,
packing, and marking, if applicable, unless a special situation exists.
3 multiple choice options
IAW 15.101 Best value continuum Which of the following statements accurately describes the
Best Value continuum?
It is a method for comparing cost or price in relation to factors other than cost or price in a
competitive environment
3 multiple choice options
According to 2.101 Definitions which of the following statements is true about the term "Best
Value"?
It refers to the option that provides the greatest overall benefit in response to a requirement.
3 multiple choice options
Which statement accurately reflects the guidance provided by FAR 1.102-2(a) regarding the
guiding principles of the Federal Acquisition System?
A guiding principle of the Federal Acquisition System is to satisfy customers in terms of cost,
quality, and timeliness of the delivered product or service.
3 multiple choice options
Which statement accurately reflects the guidance provided by FAR 2.101(a) regarding the use of
defined terms in the FAR?
A defined term in this section has the same meaning throughout the FAR, unless the context
clearly requires a different meaning or another FAR part, subpart, or section provides a different
definition for the particular part or portion of the part.
,3 multiple choice options
What responsibility does a contracting officer have according to FAR 1.102-4(e)?
They should take the lead in encouraging business process innovations and ensuring that
business decisions are sound.
3 multiple choice options
Which statement accurately reflects the guidance provided by FAR 1.102-2(c)(2) regarding the
contracting system?
The contracting system should focus on risk management and allow contracting professionals to
exercise discretion and sound business judgment.
3 multiple choice options
Unless otherwise specified in the contract what right does the Government have IAW 52.246-6
Inspection-Time-and-Material and Labor-Hour?
The Government shall accept or reject services and materials at the place of delivery as
promptly as practicable after delivery. Materials and services are presumed accepted 60 days
after delivery unless accepted earlier.
3 multiple choice options
Which statement accurately reflects the guidance provided by FAR 1.102-2(c) Performance
standards. regarding the conduct of business in the acquisition process?
The business of acquisition should be conducted with openness and full transparency.
3 multiple choice options
Which statement accurately reflects the guidance provided by Subpart 4.8 - Government
Contract Files regarding contract files?
FAR subpart 4.8 provides guidance on establishing, maintaining, and disposing of Government
contract files.
3 multiple choice options
Which statement accurately reflects the guidance provided by FAR 1.102-2(c)(1) Performance
standards regarding the conduct of members of the acquisition team?
The actions of each member of the team must reflect integrity, fairness, and openness.
3 multiple choice options
,Under the Terminations for Convenience - Fixed-Price Contracts what can the contractor be
compensated for?
The contractor can be compensated for the cost of materials and labor incurred in the
performance of the contract up to the time of termination.
3 multiple choice options
According to CD 2013-O00018, an evaluation of contractor performance shall be prepared
annually or upon contract completion for which types of contracts that exceed the specified
threshold?
All of the listed answers are correct
3 multiple choice options
According to FAR part 32.904 Determining payment due dates., what determines the due date
for making an invoice payment, including final invoice payments?
The later of the two events: the 30th day after receipt of a proper invoice from the contractor or
the 30th day after government acceptance of goods or services.
3 multiple choice options
IAW FAR 42.302 Contract administration functions, requests for final payment for cost
reimbursement contracts will be in the form of:
Final invoice
3 multiple choice options
Which statement accurately reflects the guidance provided by FAR Subpart 4.8 - Government
Contract Files regarding contract files?
FAR subpart 4.8 provides guidance on establishing, maintaining, and disposing of Government
contract files.
3 multiple choice options
Which statement accurately reflects the guidance provided by FAR 1.701 Definition. regarding
"Determination and Findings"?
FAR 1.701 states that "Determination and Findings" means a special form of written approval by
an authorized official that is required by statute or regulation as a prerequisite to taking certain
contract actions.
3 multiple choice options
, According to CD 2019-O0009, when should contracting officers consider cost amounts to be
relatively insignificant?
When the total direct and indirect costs to be allocated to any one contract, task order, or
delivery order do not exceed $2 million
3 multiple choice options
Which statement accurately reflects the guidance provided by FAR 6.303-1(a) regarding sole
source contracts, contracts resulting from unsolicited proposals, and other contracts without
full and open competition?
FAR 6.303-1(a) states that a contracting officer shall not commence negotiations for a sole
source contract, commence negotiations for a contract resulting from an unsolicited proposal,
or award any other contract without providing for full and open competition unless the
contracting officer determines that the anticipated procurement is not subject to the
requirements of full and open competition.
3 multiple choice options
Which statement accurately reflects the guidance provided by FAR 1.401 regarding "Deviation"?
FAR 1.401 defines "Deviation" as the issuance or use of a policy, procedure, solicitation
provision, contract clause, method, or practice of conducting acquisition actions of any kind at
any stage of the acquisition process that is not consistent with the FAR.
3 multiple choice options
Which statement accurately reflects the guidance provided by FAR 6.302 regarding
circumstances permitting other than full and open competition?
FAR 6.302 identifies circumstances that permit other than full and open competition when
certain conditions are met.
3 multiple choice options
IAW FAR 28.106-7 Withholding contract payments., during contract performance, agencies
shall not:
Withhold payments due to contractors or assignees because subcontractors or suppliers have
not been paid
3 multiple choice options
According to FAR 4.804-5(c), what must the contracting officer do with the signed original of the
contract completion statement once it is completed?
