FAC-C PROFESSIONAL EXAM COMPLETE PRACTICE
QUESTIONS WITH 100% CORRECT ANSWERS AND
DETAILED RATIONALES
1. Prior to signing a contract, what must a contracting officer ensure
with respect to the requirements of law, executive orders, regulations,
and all other applicable procedures?
A. Document noncompliance
B. Ensure that each has been met
C. Obtain legal validation that each has been met
D. Ensure that all statutory requirements have been met and try to
ensure all regulations or applicable procedures have been followed
Answer: B
Rationale: The contracting officer has an affirmative duty to ensure all
legal, regulatory, and procedural requirements are satisfied before
executing a contract. This responsibility cannot be delegated.
2. Which is NOT a recognized type of contracting officer?
A. Contracting officer
B. Administrative contracting officer
C. Terminating contracting officer
D. Executive contracting officer
,Answer: D
Rationale: The FAR recognizes the Contracting Officer (KO),
Administrative Contracting Officer (ACO), and Terminating Contracting
Officer (TCO). "Executive contracting officer" is not a standard
designation.
3. How many parts are there in the FAR?
A. 51
B. 52
C. 53
D. 54
Answer: C
Rationale: The FAR is structured into 53 distinct parts, each covering a
specific area of federal acquisition policy and procedure.
4. Which FAR part sets forth the basic policies and general information
about the Federal Acquisition Regulations System?
A. FAR part 2
B. FAR part 52
C. FAR part 1
D. FAR part 53
Answer: C
Rationale: FAR Part 1 serves as the introduction to the entire regulation
system, establishing its purpose, authority, applicability, and basic
policies.
,5. A contractor failed to deliver a commercial item within the time
specified by the contract. What type of termination would you
proceed with?
A. Termination for Convenience
B. Termination for Cause
C. Termination for Default
D. Termination for Non-Appropriation
Answer: B
Rationale: When a contractor fails to perform on time, the government
may terminate the contract for default, which is also known as
termination for cause. "Termination for Cause" is the correct term for
commercial items under FAR Part 12.
6. What does FAR 1.108(b) state regarding delegation of authority?
A. Authority is not delegable
B. Each authority is delegable down to no lower than one level above
the contracting officer
C. No authority is delegable unless specifically stated otherwise
D. Each authority is delegable unless specifically stated otherwise
Answer: D
Rationale: The general principle in FAR 1.108(b) is that authorities are
delegable unless expressly prohibited. This allows for efficient and
flexible management of contracting functions.
7. What is a Procurement Instrument Identifier (PIID)?
A. A unique number identifying each solicitation, contract, agreement,
, or order
B. A classification code for product types
C. A contractor identification number
D. A budget tracking number
Answer: A
Rationale: A PIID is a unique alphanumeric identifier assigned to each
procurement action, including solicitations, contracts, agreements, and
orders, to facilitate tracking and management.
8. The DoD Procurement Instrument Identifier (PIID) is 13 positions
long. Position 9 identifies the type of instrument. If position 9 is a "D,"
which type of instruments is representative?
A. Indefinite-delivery contracts to include IDIQs and requirements
contracts
B. Invitations for bids (IFBs)
C. Blanket purchase agreements
D. Contracts of all types except indefinite-delivery contracts
Answer: A
Rationale: In the DoD PIID structure, position 9 identifies the type of
instrument. A "D" in this position indicates indefinite-delivery contracts,
including IDIQs and requirements contracts.
9. Which of the following is correct regarding the DFARS Procedures
Guidance and Information (PGI)?
A. The DFARS PGI applies to all federal agencies
B. The DFARS PGI is a companion resource to the DFARS
QUESTIONS WITH 100% CORRECT ANSWERS AND
DETAILED RATIONALES
1. Prior to signing a contract, what must a contracting officer ensure
with respect to the requirements of law, executive orders, regulations,
and all other applicable procedures?
A. Document noncompliance
B. Ensure that each has been met
C. Obtain legal validation that each has been met
D. Ensure that all statutory requirements have been met and try to
ensure all regulations or applicable procedures have been followed
Answer: B
Rationale: The contracting officer has an affirmative duty to ensure all
legal, regulatory, and procedural requirements are satisfied before
executing a contract. This responsibility cannot be delegated.
2. Which is NOT a recognized type of contracting officer?
A. Contracting officer
B. Administrative contracting officer
C. Terminating contracting officer
D. Executive contracting officer
,Answer: D
Rationale: The FAR recognizes the Contracting Officer (KO),
Administrative Contracting Officer (ACO), and Terminating Contracting
Officer (TCO). "Executive contracting officer" is not a standard
designation.
3. How many parts are there in the FAR?
A. 51
B. 52
C. 53
D. 54
Answer: C
Rationale: The FAR is structured into 53 distinct parts, each covering a
specific area of federal acquisition policy and procedure.
4. Which FAR part sets forth the basic policies and general information
about the Federal Acquisition Regulations System?
A. FAR part 2
B. FAR part 52
C. FAR part 1
D. FAR part 53
Answer: C
Rationale: FAR Part 1 serves as the introduction to the entire regulation
system, establishing its purpose, authority, applicability, and basic
policies.
,5. A contractor failed to deliver a commercial item within the time
specified by the contract. What type of termination would you
proceed with?
A. Termination for Convenience
B. Termination for Cause
C. Termination for Default
D. Termination for Non-Appropriation
Answer: B
Rationale: When a contractor fails to perform on time, the government
may terminate the contract for default, which is also known as
termination for cause. "Termination for Cause" is the correct term for
commercial items under FAR Part 12.
6. What does FAR 1.108(b) state regarding delegation of authority?
A. Authority is not delegable
B. Each authority is delegable down to no lower than one level above
the contracting officer
C. No authority is delegable unless specifically stated otherwise
D. Each authority is delegable unless specifically stated otherwise
Answer: D
Rationale: The general principle in FAR 1.108(b) is that authorities are
delegable unless expressly prohibited. This allows for efficient and
flexible management of contracting functions.
7. What is a Procurement Instrument Identifier (PIID)?
A. A unique number identifying each solicitation, contract, agreement,
, or order
B. A classification code for product types
C. A contractor identification number
D. A budget tracking number
Answer: A
Rationale: A PIID is a unique alphanumeric identifier assigned to each
procurement action, including solicitations, contracts, agreements, and
orders, to facilitate tracking and management.
8. The DoD Procurement Instrument Identifier (PIID) is 13 positions
long. Position 9 identifies the type of instrument. If position 9 is a "D,"
which type of instruments is representative?
A. Indefinite-delivery contracts to include IDIQs and requirements
contracts
B. Invitations for bids (IFBs)
C. Blanket purchase agreements
D. Contracts of all types except indefinite-delivery contracts
Answer: A
Rationale: In the DoD PIID structure, position 9 identifies the type of
instrument. A "D" in this position indicates indefinite-delivery contracts,
including IDIQs and requirements contracts.
9. Which of the following is correct regarding the DFARS Procedures
Guidance and Information (PGI)?
A. The DFARS PGI applies to all federal agencies
B. The DFARS PGI is a companion resource to the DFARS
