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NCMA CPCM EXAM STUDY GUIDE LATEST UPDATE
THIS YEAR ALL 500 QUESTIONS AND CORRECT
DETAILED SOLUTIONS
Which of the following is true about the six-step contract changes management process?
-It mirrors the phases of the contract life cycle
-It is only appropriate for use by government agencies
-It will always result in on-time delivery or on-budget completion of the work
-It begins with the award of a contract change
It mirrors the phases of the contract life cycle
Whose responsibility is effective contract administration?
-The contracting officer
-The buyer
-The seller
-Both the buyer and the seller
Both the buyer and the seller
Which of the following provides an authoritative, formalized, written set of guidelines that require
certain actions and prohibit others?
-Regulations
-Ethics
-Values
-Morals
Regulations
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Which of the following is not one of the three basic types of SOWs?
-Performance
-Functional
-Specification
-Design
Specification
Which of the following is not a required task of contract closeout?
-Disposition of buyer-furnished property
-Signing a formal notice of contract completion
-Verifying payment of all contractor invoices
-Providing feedback and rewards for superior performance
Providing feedback and rewards for superior performance
Which of the following is real property?
-Wood used in the construction of a building
-Screws used to assemble a machine
-A warehouse for the storage of equipment
-A test unit modified to accomplish special-purpose testing
A warehouse for the storage of equipment
Which of the following is not in the "perform contract" domain?
-Administer contract
-Ensure quality
-Manage legal conformity
-Manage changes
Manage legal conformity
Which of the following is an assessment tool used when determining what elements in the functional
statement are in full compliance, what elements are in partial compliance, and what elements are
noncompliant?
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-Compliance matrix
-Compliance template
-Quality control plan
-Performance risk plan
Compliance matrix
Which of the following is a way to determine if a deliverable meets the contract requirements?
-Market research
-Mutual assent
-Special tooling
-Acceptance testing
Acceptance testing
Which of the following requires the use of modular contracting for major IT system purchases?
-The Sarbanes-Oxley Act
-The Clinger-Cohen Act
-SCA
-ITRA
The Clinger-Cohen Act
Who is responsible for ensuring the contractor's performance is in accordance with the contract?
-The contracting officer
-The seller's contract manager
-Contract managers on the buyer and seller sides
-The government
Contract managers on the buyer and seller sides
Which of the following is true about commercial contract modifications?
-Contract changes must always be in writing
-The UCC does not require consideration for the modification to be valid
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-A modification does not need to comply with the statute of frauds
-Commercial contract modifications are governed by FAR Part 43
The UCC does not require consideration for the modification to be valid
Which of the following is true about ethical behavior?
-It includes both personal and organizational ethics
-It is separate from one's own life experiences
-Societal norms have no impact on whether a particular action is right or wrong
-Organizational ethics is more of a philosophical matter than a fact-based one
It includes both personal and organizational ethics
Who may make changes to a government contract?
-The agency head
-A contracting officer, acting within the scope of his or her authority
-The contractor
-Any representative of the government
A contracting officer, acting within the scope of his or her authority
Which of the following is not an acceptable use of advisory and assistance services?
-Enhancing the understanding of, and developing alternative solutions to, complex issues
-Obtaining advice regarding developments in industry, university, or foundation research
-Specifically aiding in influencing or enacting legislation
-Ensuring the more efficient or effective operation of managerial or hardware systems
Specifically aiding in influencing or enacting legislation
Which of the following is not included in an unsuccessful offeror's post-award notification?
-The number of offerors
-The number of proposals received
-The name of the successful offeror
-A detailed financial breakdown of the successful proposal
A detailed financial breakdown of the successful proposal
NCMA CPCM EXAM STUDY GUIDE LATEST UPDATE
THIS YEAR ALL 500 QUESTIONS AND CORRECT
DETAILED SOLUTIONS
Which of the following is true about the six-step contract changes management process?
-It mirrors the phases of the contract life cycle
-It is only appropriate for use by government agencies
-It will always result in on-time delivery or on-budget completion of the work
-It begins with the award of a contract change
It mirrors the phases of the contract life cycle
Whose responsibility is effective contract administration?
-The contracting officer
-The buyer
-The seller
-Both the buyer and the seller
Both the buyer and the seller
Which of the following provides an authoritative, formalized, written set of guidelines that require
certain actions and prohibit others?
-Regulations
-Ethics
-Values
-Morals
Regulations
, Page 2 of 162
Which of the following is not one of the three basic types of SOWs?
-Performance
-Functional
-Specification
-Design
Specification
Which of the following is not a required task of contract closeout?
-Disposition of buyer-furnished property
-Signing a formal notice of contract completion
-Verifying payment of all contractor invoices
-Providing feedback and rewards for superior performance
Providing feedback and rewards for superior performance
Which of the following is real property?
-Wood used in the construction of a building
-Screws used to assemble a machine
-A warehouse for the storage of equipment
-A test unit modified to accomplish special-purpose testing
A warehouse for the storage of equipment
Which of the following is not in the "perform contract" domain?
-Administer contract
-Ensure quality
-Manage legal conformity
-Manage changes
Manage legal conformity
Which of the following is an assessment tool used when determining what elements in the functional
statement are in full compliance, what elements are in partial compliance, and what elements are
noncompliant?
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-Compliance matrix
-Compliance template
-Quality control plan
-Performance risk plan
Compliance matrix
Which of the following is a way to determine if a deliverable meets the contract requirements?
-Market research
-Mutual assent
-Special tooling
-Acceptance testing
Acceptance testing
Which of the following requires the use of modular contracting for major IT system purchases?
-The Sarbanes-Oxley Act
-The Clinger-Cohen Act
-SCA
-ITRA
The Clinger-Cohen Act
Who is responsible for ensuring the contractor's performance is in accordance with the contract?
-The contracting officer
-The seller's contract manager
-Contract managers on the buyer and seller sides
-The government
Contract managers on the buyer and seller sides
Which of the following is true about commercial contract modifications?
-Contract changes must always be in writing
-The UCC does not require consideration for the modification to be valid
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-A modification does not need to comply with the statute of frauds
-Commercial contract modifications are governed by FAR Part 43
The UCC does not require consideration for the modification to be valid
Which of the following is true about ethical behavior?
-It includes both personal and organizational ethics
-It is separate from one's own life experiences
-Societal norms have no impact on whether a particular action is right or wrong
-Organizational ethics is more of a philosophical matter than a fact-based one
It includes both personal and organizational ethics
Who may make changes to a government contract?
-The agency head
-A contracting officer, acting within the scope of his or her authority
-The contractor
-Any representative of the government
A contracting officer, acting within the scope of his or her authority
Which of the following is not an acceptable use of advisory and assistance services?
-Enhancing the understanding of, and developing alternative solutions to, complex issues
-Obtaining advice regarding developments in industry, university, or foundation research
-Specifically aiding in influencing or enacting legislation
-Ensuring the more efficient or effective operation of managerial or hardware systems
Specifically aiding in influencing or enacting legislation
Which of the following is not included in an unsuccessful offeror's post-award notification?
-The number of offerors
-The number of proposals received
-The name of the successful offeror
-A detailed financial breakdown of the successful proposal
A detailed financial breakdown of the successful proposal
