CON 3900 ACTUAL EXAM
CERTIFIED QUESTIONS WITH
CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS
100% VERIFIED ANSWERS
GARANTEED EXCELLENT SCORES
"With limited exceptions as authorized by agency regulations, what does the FAR say about
Government employees soliciting and accepting gifts from contractors? Government
employees: - CORRECT ANSWER✅ May not solicit or accept gifts"
"What is the general guidance provided by the FAR for contractor bid or proposal information? -
CORRECT ANSWER✅ It may not be disclosed to anyone unless they are authorized to receive
it"
"With few exceptions, which one of the following statements is true regarding awarding
contracts to U.S. Government employees? - CORRECT ANSWER✅ A contracting officer shall
not knowingly award a contract to a Government employee"
"Which of the following would represent, or potentially represent, an organizational conflict of
interest (OCI)? - CORRECT ANSWER✅ An engineering support contractor (contractor A) is
hired to assist in the development of Government specifications for a new requirement.
Contractor A writes the specifications in such a way as to require the Government's use of
contractor A's proprietary processes even though there are other solutions."
"Which term means the total cost to the Government of acquiring, operating, supporting, and
(if applicable) disposing of the items being acquired? - CORRECT ANSWER✅ Life-cycle costs"
"Which of the following reflects market research policy? Market research: - CORRECT
ANSWER✅ Aids in determining if sources capable of satisfying the agency's requirements
exist"
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,"Which section of the uniform contract format (UCF) exists to include negotiated, meaningful
special contract requirements that are not included in Section I, Contract clauses, or in other
sections of the UCF? - CORRECT ANSWER✅ Section H"
"Who is the individual designated and authorized in writing by the contracting officer to
perform specific technical or administrative functions? - CORRECT ANSWER✅ Contracting
officer's representative"
"Which of the following statements is accurate regarding Acquisition Teams? - CORRECT
ANSWER✅ The Acquisition Team includes representatives of the technical, supply, and
procurement communities, the customers they serve, and the contractors who provide the
products and services."
"Select the statement that is NOT conducive toward forming a cohesive team - CORRECT
ANSWER✅ The Government should foster an "arm's length" approach for an effective
relationship"
"The authority of a contracting officer's representative (COR) shall be: - CORRECT ANSWER✅
Designated in writing, with a copy given to the contractor and contract administration office"
"Which event is meant to aid both the Government and contractor personnel to 1) achieve a
clear and mutual understanding of all contract requirements, and (2) identify and resolve
potential problems after contract award? - CORRECT ANSWER✅ Postaward orientation
conference"
"Where in the FAR can you find guidance on how to establish, maintain, and dispose of
Government contract files? - CORRECT ANSWER✅ FAR part 4"
"In a Determination and Findings, the findings are - CORRECT ANSWER✅ Support for the
determination"
"In briefing prenegotiation objectives for approval, contracting officers should ensure their
briefing slides are: - CORRECT ANSWER✅ Simple and concise"
"Which of the following is an accounting or financial term when addressing contractual funding
issues? - CORRECT ANSWER✅ Fiscal"
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,"It is the Government's policy that before executing a contract, the contracting officer must: -
CORRECT ANSWER✅ Obtain written assurance from the responsible fiscal authority that
adequate funds are available.
See FAR 32.702(a)"
"What would be the preferred way to acquire an item in Government contracting? - CORRECT
ANSWER✅ Purchase the requirement as a commercial item.
See FAR 10.002(d)"
"Contracting officers shall provide property to contractors only when it is clearly demonstrated
that: - CORRECT ANSWER✅ The overall benefit to the acquisition significantly outweighs the
increased cost of administration.
See FAR 45.102"
"Acquisition planning should begin: - CORRECT ANSWER✅ As soon as the agency need is
identified
See FAR 7.104(a)"
"Which of the following is an exception to obtaining certified cost or pricing data? - CORRECT
ANSWER✅ Adequate price competition
See FAR 15.403-1(b)"
"The contracting officer shall take which of the following actions to encourage small business
participation in acquisitions? - CORRECT ANSWER✅ Divide acquisitions into reasonably small
lots to permit offers on quantities less than the total requirement."
"Government contract types are grouped into two broad categories: fixed-price contracts and: -
CORRECT ANSWER✅ Cost-reimbursement contracts
See FAR 16.101(b)"
"Incentive contracts are designed to obtain specific acquisition objectives by: - CORRECT
ANSWER✅ Motivating contractor efforts that might not otherwise be emphasized
See FAR 16.401(a)"
"Agencies shall conduct market research: - CORRECT ANSWER✅ Appropriate to the
circumstances"
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, "To the maximum extent practicable, acquisition officials shall state requirements of supplies or
services in terms of functions to be performed, performance required, or: - CORRECT
ANSWER✅ Essential physical characteristics
FAR 11.002(a)(2)"
"When using FAR part 12 procedures, the technical evaluation would normally include
examination of such things as product literature, product samples (if requested), technical
features, and: - CORRECT ANSWER✅ Warranty provisions"
"Provisions and clauses should be incorporated by reference in solicitations and contracts: -
CORRECT ANSWER✅ To the maximum practical extent, rather than being incorporated in full
text"
"Which offerors receive an amendment on a solicitation that has yet to close? - CORRECT
ANSWER✅ All parties receiving the solicitation"
"The purpose of exchanging information with industry before receipt of proposals is to: -
CORRECT ANSWER✅ Improve the understanding of Government requirements and industry
capabilities
See FAR 15.201(b)"
"Which of the following is the correct title of a solicitation for negotiated procedures? -
CORRECT ANSWER✅ Request for Proposals
See FAR 2.101"
"At what dollar value must a contracting officer synopsize a proposed contract action in the
Governmentwide point of entry (GPE)? - CORRECT ANSWER✅ Expected to exceed $25,000"
"After release of the solicitation, who must be the focal point of any exchange with potential
offerors? - CORRECT ANSWER✅ The contracting officer
See FAR 15.201(f) & FAR 15.303(c)"
"An overarching principle for responding to questions from all potential offerors is - CORRECT
ANSWER✅ Fairness
See FAR 1.102(b)(3)"
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CERTIFIED QUESTIONS WITH
CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS
100% VERIFIED ANSWERS
GARANTEED EXCELLENT SCORES
"With limited exceptions as authorized by agency regulations, what does the FAR say about
Government employees soliciting and accepting gifts from contractors? Government
employees: - CORRECT ANSWER✅ May not solicit or accept gifts"
"What is the general guidance provided by the FAR for contractor bid or proposal information? -
CORRECT ANSWER✅ It may not be disclosed to anyone unless they are authorized to receive
it"
"With few exceptions, which one of the following statements is true regarding awarding
contracts to U.S. Government employees? - CORRECT ANSWER✅ A contracting officer shall
not knowingly award a contract to a Government employee"
"Which of the following would represent, or potentially represent, an organizational conflict of
interest (OCI)? - CORRECT ANSWER✅ An engineering support contractor (contractor A) is
hired to assist in the development of Government specifications for a new requirement.
Contractor A writes the specifications in such a way as to require the Government's use of
contractor A's proprietary processes even though there are other solutions."
"Which term means the total cost to the Government of acquiring, operating, supporting, and
(if applicable) disposing of the items being acquired? - CORRECT ANSWER✅ Life-cycle costs"
"Which of the following reflects market research policy? Market research: - CORRECT
ANSWER✅ Aids in determining if sources capable of satisfying the agency's requirements
exist"
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,"Which section of the uniform contract format (UCF) exists to include negotiated, meaningful
special contract requirements that are not included in Section I, Contract clauses, or in other
sections of the UCF? - CORRECT ANSWER✅ Section H"
"Who is the individual designated and authorized in writing by the contracting officer to
perform specific technical or administrative functions? - CORRECT ANSWER✅ Contracting
officer's representative"
"Which of the following statements is accurate regarding Acquisition Teams? - CORRECT
ANSWER✅ The Acquisition Team includes representatives of the technical, supply, and
procurement communities, the customers they serve, and the contractors who provide the
products and services."
"Select the statement that is NOT conducive toward forming a cohesive team - CORRECT
ANSWER✅ The Government should foster an "arm's length" approach for an effective
relationship"
"The authority of a contracting officer's representative (COR) shall be: - CORRECT ANSWER✅
Designated in writing, with a copy given to the contractor and contract administration office"
"Which event is meant to aid both the Government and contractor personnel to 1) achieve a
clear and mutual understanding of all contract requirements, and (2) identify and resolve
potential problems after contract award? - CORRECT ANSWER✅ Postaward orientation
conference"
"Where in the FAR can you find guidance on how to establish, maintain, and dispose of
Government contract files? - CORRECT ANSWER✅ FAR part 4"
"In a Determination and Findings, the findings are - CORRECT ANSWER✅ Support for the
determination"
"In briefing prenegotiation objectives for approval, contracting officers should ensure their
briefing slides are: - CORRECT ANSWER✅ Simple and concise"
"Which of the following is an accounting or financial term when addressing contractual funding
issues? - CORRECT ANSWER✅ Fiscal"
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,"It is the Government's policy that before executing a contract, the contracting officer must: -
CORRECT ANSWER✅ Obtain written assurance from the responsible fiscal authority that
adequate funds are available.
See FAR 32.702(a)"
"What would be the preferred way to acquire an item in Government contracting? - CORRECT
ANSWER✅ Purchase the requirement as a commercial item.
See FAR 10.002(d)"
"Contracting officers shall provide property to contractors only when it is clearly demonstrated
that: - CORRECT ANSWER✅ The overall benefit to the acquisition significantly outweighs the
increased cost of administration.
See FAR 45.102"
"Acquisition planning should begin: - CORRECT ANSWER✅ As soon as the agency need is
identified
See FAR 7.104(a)"
"Which of the following is an exception to obtaining certified cost or pricing data? - CORRECT
ANSWER✅ Adequate price competition
See FAR 15.403-1(b)"
"The contracting officer shall take which of the following actions to encourage small business
participation in acquisitions? - CORRECT ANSWER✅ Divide acquisitions into reasonably small
lots to permit offers on quantities less than the total requirement."
"Government contract types are grouped into two broad categories: fixed-price contracts and: -
CORRECT ANSWER✅ Cost-reimbursement contracts
See FAR 16.101(b)"
"Incentive contracts are designed to obtain specific acquisition objectives by: - CORRECT
ANSWER✅ Motivating contractor efforts that might not otherwise be emphasized
See FAR 16.401(a)"
"Agencies shall conduct market research: - CORRECT ANSWER✅ Appropriate to the
circumstances"
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, "To the maximum extent practicable, acquisition officials shall state requirements of supplies or
services in terms of functions to be performed, performance required, or: - CORRECT
ANSWER✅ Essential physical characteristics
FAR 11.002(a)(2)"
"When using FAR part 12 procedures, the technical evaluation would normally include
examination of such things as product literature, product samples (if requested), technical
features, and: - CORRECT ANSWER✅ Warranty provisions"
"Provisions and clauses should be incorporated by reference in solicitations and contracts: -
CORRECT ANSWER✅ To the maximum practical extent, rather than being incorporated in full
text"
"Which offerors receive an amendment on a solicitation that has yet to close? - CORRECT
ANSWER✅ All parties receiving the solicitation"
"The purpose of exchanging information with industry before receipt of proposals is to: -
CORRECT ANSWER✅ Improve the understanding of Government requirements and industry
capabilities
See FAR 15.201(b)"
"Which of the following is the correct title of a solicitation for negotiated procedures? -
CORRECT ANSWER✅ Request for Proposals
See FAR 2.101"
"At what dollar value must a contracting officer synopsize a proposed contract action in the
Governmentwide point of entry (GPE)? - CORRECT ANSWER✅ Expected to exceed $25,000"
"After release of the solicitation, who must be the focal point of any exchange with potential
offerors? - CORRECT ANSWER✅ The contracting officer
See FAR 15.201(f) & FAR 15.303(c)"
"An overarching principle for responding to questions from all potential offerors is - CORRECT
ANSWER✅ Fairness
See FAR 1.102(b)(3)"
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