CON 1200 CONTRACTING EXAM 2 | COMPLETE AND GRADED QUESTIONS AND
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1. 1201) FAR Part 11 states that agencies shall specify needs using market research in a manner designed to-: - promote
full and open competition
- only include restrictive provisions or conditions to the extent necessary....NOT ambiguous
2. 1201) To the maximum extent possible, ensure that acquisition professionals-: State requirements for
- functions to be performed
- performance required
- essential physical characteristics
3. 1201) What does FAR Part 11 do?: Describes Agencies Needs
4. 1201) What is FAR 11.101 Order of precedence for requirements documents?-
: - Documents mandated for use by law
- Performance-oriented documents
- Detailed design-oriented documents
- Standards, specifications and related publications
5. 1201) What are the elements of services acquisitions?: - measurable performance
standards
- incentives
- quality assurance surveillance plan
6. 1201) What is the preferred method of describing the requirement?: The PWS
7. 1201) What does FAR 37.602 require agencies to do?: Describe the work in terms of results,
rather than how to complete the work
(e.g., grass should be kept between 2'' to 4'' at all times)
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, 8. 1201) Why is a Performance Work Statement (PWS) preferred?: - puts the risk on the contractor
- has measurable metrics
- has measurable milestones that incentivize the contractor to
9. 1201) ____________________ are many times used to initiate a solicitation for an (a) ________________________:
Statements of Objectives (SOO)
Research and Development contract (R&D)
10. 1201) What does FAR 37.603 state about required performance levels?: They must be measurable and structured
11. 1201) Why is funding important?: With very few exceptions, NO contract action can be accomplished until the
contracting officer determines funds are available
12. 1201) What does the Financial Activity do?: Makes a commitment that certifies funds and forwards the
procurement package to the contracting organization
13. 1201) What is the Misappropriation Act?: Requires funds be used only for programs and purposes for which the
appropriation is made
14. 1201) What is the Bona Fide Needs Rule?: Requires funds to be used only for needs or services in the year of the
appropriations obligation period
15. 1201) What is the Anti-Deficiency Act?: Prohibits making or authorizing an obligation in excess of the amount
available
16. 1201) Who signs Block 19 on a Purchase Request?: The Certifying Officials signature
(Financial Activity)
17. 1201) What are the types of requirements documents and their order of precedence?: (1) Documents mandated by
law
(2) Performance-oriented documents (PWS, SOO, etc)
(3) Detailed design-oriented documents
(4) Standards, specifications, and related publications issued by the Government
18 1201) What is the policy for describing agency needs?: - Functions to be performed
- Performance required
- Essential Physical Characteristics
19. 1201) How do you verify that funds are available?: - Agency (The financial activity makes a commitment that certifies
funds and forwards procurement package to the contracting organization) - Fiscal Year
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ANSWERS 2026 LATEST UPDATED | 100% GRADED CORRECT | 100% GUARANTEED TO
PASS | GET A+
1. 1201) FAR Part 11 states that agencies shall specify needs using market research in a manner designed to-: - promote
full and open competition
- only include restrictive provisions or conditions to the extent necessary....NOT ambiguous
2. 1201) To the maximum extent possible, ensure that acquisition professionals-: State requirements for
- functions to be performed
- performance required
- essential physical characteristics
3. 1201) What does FAR Part 11 do?: Describes Agencies Needs
4. 1201) What is FAR 11.101 Order of precedence for requirements documents?-
: - Documents mandated for use by law
- Performance-oriented documents
- Detailed design-oriented documents
- Standards, specifications and related publications
5. 1201) What are the elements of services acquisitions?: - measurable performance
standards
- incentives
- quality assurance surveillance plan
6. 1201) What is the preferred method of describing the requirement?: The PWS
7. 1201) What does FAR 37.602 require agencies to do?: Describe the work in terms of results,
rather than how to complete the work
(e.g., grass should be kept between 2'' to 4'' at all times)
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, 8. 1201) Why is a Performance Work Statement (PWS) preferred?: - puts the risk on the contractor
- has measurable metrics
- has measurable milestones that incentivize the contractor to
9. 1201) ____________________ are many times used to initiate a solicitation for an (a) ________________________:
Statements of Objectives (SOO)
Research and Development contract (R&D)
10. 1201) What does FAR 37.603 state about required performance levels?: They must be measurable and structured
11. 1201) Why is funding important?: With very few exceptions, NO contract action can be accomplished until the
contracting officer determines funds are available
12. 1201) What does the Financial Activity do?: Makes a commitment that certifies funds and forwards the
procurement package to the contracting organization
13. 1201) What is the Misappropriation Act?: Requires funds be used only for programs and purposes for which the
appropriation is made
14. 1201) What is the Bona Fide Needs Rule?: Requires funds to be used only for needs or services in the year of the
appropriations obligation period
15. 1201) What is the Anti-Deficiency Act?: Prohibits making or authorizing an obligation in excess of the amount
available
16. 1201) Who signs Block 19 on a Purchase Request?: The Certifying Officials signature
(Financial Activity)
17. 1201) What are the types of requirements documents and their order of precedence?: (1) Documents mandated by
law
(2) Performance-oriented documents (PWS, SOO, etc)
(3) Detailed design-oriented documents
(4) Standards, specifications, and related publications issued by the Government
18 1201) What is the policy for describing agency needs?: - Functions to be performed
- Performance required
- Essential Physical Characteristics
19. 1201) How do you verify that funds are available?: - Agency (The financial activity makes a commitment that certifies
funds and forwards procurement package to the contracting organization) - Fiscal Year
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