CON 3900 - DAWIA CERT EXAM PREP -
WEEK 1 EXAM QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS. VERIFIED 2025/2026.
Pre-Award Phase - ANS (1st phase of contracting life cycle) This phase involves all work
performed by the buyer (Government or prime contractor) and seller (contractor or
subcontractor) in communicating the buyer's requirements and providing a solution to those
requirements.
What activities make up the Pre-Award Phase? - ANS 1) Develop Solicitation
2) Develop Offer
Award phase - ANS The second phase of the contract life cycle. This phase involves all of the
work performed by both the buyer and the seller that produces an awarded contract.
What activities make up the Award Phase? - ANS 1) Form contract
Postaward Phase - ANS 3rd life cycle phase of contracting. This phase involves all work
performed by the buyer and the seller during contract performance to include change to the
contract, contract close out, and termination of the contract.
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,What are the primary activities of Postaward Phase? - ANS 1) Perform the contract:
2) Close the contract
Close contract - ANS -Verify all requirements of the contract are satisfied, settled all
unresolved matters, and reconcile contract to make final payment.
-Validate completion of contract requirements, dispose of property, settle subcontractor issues,
funds reconciliation and final payment. Buyer also completes assessment of seller performance
for future decision makers in source selection.
Acquisition (definition) - ANS The acquiring of property or services by contract with
appropriated funds through purchase or lease, whether the property or services are already in
existence or must be created, developed, demonstrated, and evaluated.
FAR 2.101
Acquisition team members - ANS All participants in Government acquisition including not
only representatives of technical, supply, and procurement communities, but also the customers
that they serve, and the contractors who provide the products and services.
KO's role on acquisition team - ANS The contracting officer (KO) must have the authority to
the maximum extent practicable and consistent with law to determine the application of rules,
regulations, and policies, on a specific contract.
KO appointments - ANS Selection criteria may include:
-experience in Government contracting and administration, commercial purchasing, or related
fields.
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, -education or special training in business administration, law, accounting, engineering, or
related fields
-knowledge of acquisition policies and procedures, including this and other applicable
regulations
-specialized knowledge in the particular assigned field of contracting
-satisfactory completion of acquisition training courses
Contracting Officer representative (COR) - ANS Contracting officers shall designate ___ in
writing and furnish copies to the contractor and the contract administration office.
What is a personal conflict of interest? - ANS Where a contractor employee has some interest
that could impair their ability to act impartially and in the best interest of the Government
when performing under a contract.
What is organizational or consultant conflict of interest? - ANS Where a contractor (or
potential contractor) is in a situation which by way of contract performance gives them an
unfair advantage or will bias their performance in making recommendations to the
Government.
FAR subpart 3.11 - ANS Personal conflicts of interest.
FAR subpart 9.5 - ANS Organizational and consultant conflicts of interest
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WEEK 1 EXAM QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS. VERIFIED 2025/2026.
Pre-Award Phase - ANS (1st phase of contracting life cycle) This phase involves all work
performed by the buyer (Government or prime contractor) and seller (contractor or
subcontractor) in communicating the buyer's requirements and providing a solution to those
requirements.
What activities make up the Pre-Award Phase? - ANS 1) Develop Solicitation
2) Develop Offer
Award phase - ANS The second phase of the contract life cycle. This phase involves all of the
work performed by both the buyer and the seller that produces an awarded contract.
What activities make up the Award Phase? - ANS 1) Form contract
Postaward Phase - ANS 3rd life cycle phase of contracting. This phase involves all work
performed by the buyer and the seller during contract performance to include change to the
contract, contract close out, and termination of the contract.
1 @COPYRIGHT 2025/2026 ALLRIGHTS RESERVED.
,What are the primary activities of Postaward Phase? - ANS 1) Perform the contract:
2) Close the contract
Close contract - ANS -Verify all requirements of the contract are satisfied, settled all
unresolved matters, and reconcile contract to make final payment.
-Validate completion of contract requirements, dispose of property, settle subcontractor issues,
funds reconciliation and final payment. Buyer also completes assessment of seller performance
for future decision makers in source selection.
Acquisition (definition) - ANS The acquiring of property or services by contract with
appropriated funds through purchase or lease, whether the property or services are already in
existence or must be created, developed, demonstrated, and evaluated.
FAR 2.101
Acquisition team members - ANS All participants in Government acquisition including not
only representatives of technical, supply, and procurement communities, but also the customers
that they serve, and the contractors who provide the products and services.
KO's role on acquisition team - ANS The contracting officer (KO) must have the authority to
the maximum extent practicable and consistent with law to determine the application of rules,
regulations, and policies, on a specific contract.
KO appointments - ANS Selection criteria may include:
-experience in Government contracting and administration, commercial purchasing, or related
fields.
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, -education or special training in business administration, law, accounting, engineering, or
related fields
-knowledge of acquisition policies and procedures, including this and other applicable
regulations
-specialized knowledge in the particular assigned field of contracting
-satisfactory completion of acquisition training courses
Contracting Officer representative (COR) - ANS Contracting officers shall designate ___ in
writing and furnish copies to the contractor and the contract administration office.
What is a personal conflict of interest? - ANS Where a contractor employee has some interest
that could impair their ability to act impartially and in the best interest of the Government
when performing under a contract.
What is organizational or consultant conflict of interest? - ANS Where a contractor (or
potential contractor) is in a situation which by way of contract performance gives them an
unfair advantage or will bias their performance in making recommendations to the
Government.
FAR subpart 3.11 - ANS Personal conflicts of interest.
FAR subpart 9.5 - ANS Organizational and consultant conflicts of interest
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