CON 3990 CONTRACTING CERTIFICATION QUIZ 1 OF 4 EXAM
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
Market research is conducted during which phase of acquisition? - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅All phases of
the acquisition
What is the use of a procedure that is inconsistent with the FAR? - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅Deviation
Simplified Acquisition Procedures (SAP) should? - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅Promote competition to the
maximum extent practicable
What is the tool (form) used by DoD to apply a structured profit/fee? - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅DD Form
1547, Weighted Guidelines Method
What type(s) of contracts can be awarded when acquiring commercial items of supply? - CORRECT
ANSWER✅✅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? - CORRECT
ANSWER✅✅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)? -
CORRECT ANSWER✅✅The DFARS PGI is a companion resource to the DFARS
Which of the following statements is accurate regarding the Government's policy on contract
modifications? - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅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? - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅Are only
signed by a Government contracting officer, not the contractor
Except when authorized otherwise, a Government contract? - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅Must be in writing
, Which is NOT a type of contracting officer? - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅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? - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅Ensure that
each has been met
Joan stated that she was working on selecting solicitation provisions. With this in mind, you know the
contract? - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅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? -
CORRECT ANSWER✅✅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? - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅Termination for Cause
Which FAR part sets forth the basic policies and general information about the Federal Acquisition
Regulations System? - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅FAR part 1
Which of the following statements best conveys the convention at FAR 1.108(b), delegation of
authority? - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅Each authority is delegable unless specifically stated otherwise
How many parts are there in the FAR? - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅53
What is a Procurement Instrument Identifier (PIID)? - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅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? -
CORRECT ANSWER✅✅Indefinite-delivery contracts to include IDIQs and requirements contracts
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
Market research is conducted during which phase of acquisition? - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅All phases of
the acquisition
What is the use of a procedure that is inconsistent with the FAR? - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅Deviation
Simplified Acquisition Procedures (SAP) should? - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅Promote competition to the
maximum extent practicable
What is the tool (form) used by DoD to apply a structured profit/fee? - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅DD Form
1547, Weighted Guidelines Method
What type(s) of contracts can be awarded when acquiring commercial items of supply? - CORRECT
ANSWER✅✅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? - CORRECT
ANSWER✅✅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)? -
CORRECT ANSWER✅✅The DFARS PGI is a companion resource to the DFARS
Which of the following statements is accurate regarding the Government's policy on contract
modifications? - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅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? - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅Are only
signed by a Government contracting officer, not the contractor
Except when authorized otherwise, a Government contract? - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅Must be in writing
, Which is NOT a type of contracting officer? - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅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? - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅Ensure that
each has been met
Joan stated that she was working on selecting solicitation provisions. With this in mind, you know the
contract? - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅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? -
CORRECT ANSWER✅✅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? - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅Termination for Cause
Which FAR part sets forth the basic policies and general information about the Federal Acquisition
Regulations System? - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅FAR part 1
Which of the following statements best conveys the convention at FAR 1.108(b), delegation of
authority? - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅Each authority is delegable unless specifically stated otherwise
How many parts are there in the FAR? - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅53
What is a Procurement Instrument Identifier (PIID)? - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅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? -
CORRECT ANSWER✅✅Indefinite-delivery contracts to include IDIQs and requirements contracts
