CON 3990 Exam FAR Parts Questions
and Answers Graded A+
FAR Part 1 - Correct answer-Federal Acquisition Regulation System
FAR Part 2 - Correct answer-Definitions of Words and Terms
FAR Part 3 - Correct answer-Improper Business Practices & Personal Conflicts of
Interest
FAR Part 4 - Correct answer-Administrative Matters
FAR Part 5 - Correct answer-Publicizing Contract Actions
FAR Part 6 - Correct answer-Competitive Requirements
FAR Part 7 - Correct answer-Acquisition Planning
FAR Part 8 - Correct answer-Required Sources of Supplies and Service
FAR Part 10 - Correct answer-Market Research
FAR Part 12 - Correct answer-Acquisition of Commercial Items
FAR Part 13 - Correct answer-Simplified Acquisition Procedures (SAP)
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,FAR Part 15 - Correct answer-Contract by Negotiation
FAR Part 16 - Correct answer-Types of Contracts
FAR Part 19 - Correct answer-Small Business Programs
FAR Part 31 - Correct answer-Contract Cost Principles & Procedures
FAR Part 33 - Correct answer-Protests, Disputes, and Appeals
FAR Part 42 - Correct answer-Contract Administration & Audit Services
FAR Part 44 - Correct answer-Subcontracting Policies & Procedures
FAR Part 46 - Correct answer-Quality Assurance
FAR Part 49 - Correct answer-Termination of Contracts
FAR Part 50 - Correct answer-Extraordinary contractual actions and safety act
FAR Part 51 - Correct answer-Use of Government Sources by Contractors
FAR Part 52 - Correct answer-Solicitation Provisions and Contract Clauses
FAR Part 53 - Correct answer-FORMS
Contracting Life Cycle Phases - Correct answer-1. Pre-Award
2. Award
3. Post Award
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,Communication and Decision Making Bias - Correct answer-1. Minimize influence
of Personal biases
2. Maximize the likelihood of a successful result.
3. Facilitate communication among affected parties.
Minimize the Effect of Personal Biases - Correct answer-The contracting
professional should strive to minimize the influence of personal biases.
Maximize the likelihood of Successful Results - Correct answer-1. AR 1.102-4(e)
states that contracting officers "should take the lead in encouraging business
process innovations and ensuring that business decisions are sound."
Facilitate Communications Among Affected Parties - Correct answer-1. Effective
communication minimizes the effect of personal biases, maximizes the likelihood
of successful results, and facilitates communications among affected stakeholders.
Cost, quality and timeliness of products and services - Correct answer-1. FAR
1.102-2(a) tells contracting professionals that a guiding principle is to satisfy
customers in terms of cost, quality, and timeliness of the delivered product or
service.
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, Contracting Officer Representative (COR) - Correct answer-1. FAR 1.602-2(d)(7)
states that contracting officers shall designate CORs in writing and furnish copies
to the contractor and the contract administration office
Standards of conduct - Correct answer-1. FAR 3.101-1 tells us Government
business shall be conducted in a manner above reproach and, except as authorized
by statute or regulation, with complete impartiality and with preferential treatment
for none.
Methods of disseminating information - Correct answer-1. For proposed contract
actions expected to exceed $25,000, by synopsizing in theGovernment-wide Point
of Entry (GPE).For proposed contract actions expected to exceed $15,000, but not
expected to exceed$25,000. by displaying in a public place.
Justification and Approval (J&A) - Correct answer-2.FAR 6.303-1(a) states 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 othercontract without providing for full and open
competition unless the contracting officer-
I. Justifies, if required in FAR 6.302, the use of such actions in writing;
II. Certifies the accuracy and completeness of the justification;
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and Answers Graded A+
FAR Part 1 - Correct answer-Federal Acquisition Regulation System
FAR Part 2 - Correct answer-Definitions of Words and Terms
FAR Part 3 - Correct answer-Improper Business Practices & Personal Conflicts of
Interest
FAR Part 4 - Correct answer-Administrative Matters
FAR Part 5 - Correct answer-Publicizing Contract Actions
FAR Part 6 - Correct answer-Competitive Requirements
FAR Part 7 - Correct answer-Acquisition Planning
FAR Part 8 - Correct answer-Required Sources of Supplies and Service
FAR Part 10 - Correct answer-Market Research
FAR Part 12 - Correct answer-Acquisition of Commercial Items
FAR Part 13 - Correct answer-Simplified Acquisition Procedures (SAP)
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,FAR Part 15 - Correct answer-Contract by Negotiation
FAR Part 16 - Correct answer-Types of Contracts
FAR Part 19 - Correct answer-Small Business Programs
FAR Part 31 - Correct answer-Contract Cost Principles & Procedures
FAR Part 33 - Correct answer-Protests, Disputes, and Appeals
FAR Part 42 - Correct answer-Contract Administration & Audit Services
FAR Part 44 - Correct answer-Subcontracting Policies & Procedures
FAR Part 46 - Correct answer-Quality Assurance
FAR Part 49 - Correct answer-Termination of Contracts
FAR Part 50 - Correct answer-Extraordinary contractual actions and safety act
FAR Part 51 - Correct answer-Use of Government Sources by Contractors
FAR Part 52 - Correct answer-Solicitation Provisions and Contract Clauses
FAR Part 53 - Correct answer-FORMS
Contracting Life Cycle Phases - Correct answer-1. Pre-Award
2. Award
3. Post Award
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,Communication and Decision Making Bias - Correct answer-1. Minimize influence
of Personal biases
2. Maximize the likelihood of a successful result.
3. Facilitate communication among affected parties.
Minimize the Effect of Personal Biases - Correct answer-The contracting
professional should strive to minimize the influence of personal biases.
Maximize the likelihood of Successful Results - Correct answer-1. AR 1.102-4(e)
states that contracting officers "should take the lead in encouraging business
process innovations and ensuring that business decisions are sound."
Facilitate Communications Among Affected Parties - Correct answer-1. Effective
communication minimizes the effect of personal biases, maximizes the likelihood
of successful results, and facilitates communications among affected stakeholders.
Cost, quality and timeliness of products and services - Correct answer-1. FAR
1.102-2(a) tells contracting professionals that a guiding principle is to satisfy
customers in terms of cost, quality, and timeliness of the delivered product or
service.
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, Contracting Officer Representative (COR) - Correct answer-1. FAR 1.602-2(d)(7)
states that contracting officers shall designate CORs in writing and furnish copies
to the contractor and the contract administration office
Standards of conduct - Correct answer-1. FAR 3.101-1 tells us Government
business shall be conducted in a manner above reproach and, except as authorized
by statute or regulation, with complete impartiality and with preferential treatment
for none.
Methods of disseminating information - Correct answer-1. For proposed contract
actions expected to exceed $25,000, by synopsizing in theGovernment-wide Point
of Entry (GPE).For proposed contract actions expected to exceed $15,000, but not
expected to exceed$25,000. by displaying in a public place.
Justification and Approval (J&A) - Correct answer-2.FAR 6.303-1(a) states 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 othercontract without providing for full and open
competition unless the contracting officer-
I. Justifies, if required in FAR 6.302, the use of such actions in writing;
II. Certifies the accuracy and completeness of the justification;
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