CON 3900 EXAM 2025/2026 QUESTIONS
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Market research is conducted during which phase of acquisition? - ANS All phases of the
acquisition
What is the use of a procedure that is inconsistent with the FAR? - ANS Deviation
Simplified Acquisition Procedures (SAP) should - ANS Promote competition to the maximum
extent practicable
What is the tool (form) used by DoD to apply a structured profit/fee? - ANS DD Form 1547,
Weighted Guidelines Method
What type(s) of contracts can be awarded when acquiring commercial items of supply? -
ANS 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? - ANS 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)? - ANS The DFARS PGI is a companion resource to the DFARS
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,Which of the following statements is accurate regarding the Government's policy on contract
modifications? - ANS 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? - ANS Are only signed by a
Government contracting officer, not the contractor
Except when authorized otherwise, a Government contract: - ANS Must be in writing
Which is NOT a type of contracting officer? - ANS 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: - ANS Ensure that each has
been met
Joan stated that she was working on selecting solicitation provisions. With this in mind, you
know the contract: - ANS 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? - ANS A contract clause is a term or condition used in contracts, or in
both solicitations and contracts, that applies after contract award or both before and after
award
A contractor failed to deliver a commercial item within the time specified by the contract. As
the Government contracting officer, you plan to terminate the contract. What type of
termination would you proceed with? - ANS Termination for Cause
Which FAR part sets forth the basic policies and general information about the Federal
Acquisition Regulations System? - ANS FAR part 1
Which of the following statements best conveys the convention at FAR 1.108(b), delegation of
authority? - ANS Each authority is delegable unless specifically stated otherwise
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, How many parts are there in the FAR? - ANS 53
What is a Procurement Instrument Identifier (PIID)? - ANS A unique number identifying each
solicitation, contract, agreement, or order and related procurement instrument
The DoD Procurement Instrument Identifier (PIID) is 13 positions long. Position 9 identifies the
type of instrument. If position 9 is a "D", which of the following types of instruments is
representative? - ANS Indefinite-delivery contracts to include IDIQs and requirements
contracts
You are reviewing a contract that utilizes the uniform contract format. In Section J you see an
exhibit. How will the exhibit be displayed? - ANS With one or two alpha characters (e.g.,
Exhibit AA)
Your customer comes to you anticipating a new requirement, one that has not been purchased
recently. You'd like to refer them to the FAR part dealing specifically with market research.
Which FAR part do you refer them to? - ANS FAR part 10
Of the following types of contracts, which shall not be used in Government contracting? -
ANS Cost-plus-a-percentage-of-cost
When can a time-and-materials (T&M) contract be used? - ANS A T&M contract may be used
only when it is not possible at the time of placing the contract to estimate accurately the extent
or duration of the work or to anticipate costs
What underlying principle should the contracting officer follow to avoid organizational conflicts
of interest? - ANS Prevent unfair competitive advantage
Terms that address specific types of exchanges with offerors after receipt of proposals include: -
ANS Communications, discussions, and clarifications
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AND ANSWERS 100% PASS.
Market research is conducted during which phase of acquisition? - ANS All phases of the
acquisition
What is the use of a procedure that is inconsistent with the FAR? - ANS Deviation
Simplified Acquisition Procedures (SAP) should - ANS Promote competition to the maximum
extent practicable
What is the tool (form) used by DoD to apply a structured profit/fee? - ANS DD Form 1547,
Weighted Guidelines Method
What type(s) of contracts can be awarded when acquiring commercial items of supply? -
ANS 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? - ANS 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)? - ANS The DFARS PGI is a companion resource to the DFARS
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,Which of the following statements is accurate regarding the Government's policy on contract
modifications? - ANS 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? - ANS Are only signed by a
Government contracting officer, not the contractor
Except when authorized otherwise, a Government contract: - ANS Must be in writing
Which is NOT a type of contracting officer? - ANS 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: - ANS Ensure that each has
been met
Joan stated that she was working on selecting solicitation provisions. With this in mind, you
know the contract: - ANS 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? - ANS A contract clause is a term or condition used in contracts, or in
both solicitations and contracts, that applies after contract award or both before and after
award
A contractor failed to deliver a commercial item within the time specified by the contract. As
the Government contracting officer, you plan to terminate the contract. What type of
termination would you proceed with? - ANS Termination for Cause
Which FAR part sets forth the basic policies and general information about the Federal
Acquisition Regulations System? - ANS FAR part 1
Which of the following statements best conveys the convention at FAR 1.108(b), delegation of
authority? - ANS Each authority is delegable unless specifically stated otherwise
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, How many parts are there in the FAR? - ANS 53
What is a Procurement Instrument Identifier (PIID)? - ANS A unique number identifying each
solicitation, contract, agreement, or order and related procurement instrument
The DoD Procurement Instrument Identifier (PIID) is 13 positions long. Position 9 identifies the
type of instrument. If position 9 is a "D", which of the following types of instruments is
representative? - ANS Indefinite-delivery contracts to include IDIQs and requirements
contracts
You are reviewing a contract that utilizes the uniform contract format. In Section J you see an
exhibit. How will the exhibit be displayed? - ANS With one or two alpha characters (e.g.,
Exhibit AA)
Your customer comes to you anticipating a new requirement, one that has not been purchased
recently. You'd like to refer them to the FAR part dealing specifically with market research.
Which FAR part do you refer them to? - ANS FAR part 10
Of the following types of contracts, which shall not be used in Government contracting? -
ANS Cost-plus-a-percentage-of-cost
When can a time-and-materials (T&M) contract be used? - ANS A T&M contract may be used
only when it is not possible at the time of placing the contract to estimate accurately the extent
or duration of the work or to anticipate costs
What underlying principle should the contracting officer follow to avoid organizational conflicts
of interest? - ANS Prevent unfair competitive advantage
Terms that address specific types of exchanges with offerors after receipt of proposals include: -
ANS Communications, discussions, and clarifications
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