Certification in Contracting (FAC-C), 2026 – Complete
practice exam with verified answers and test bank
Introduction
This document contains a FAC-C certification practice exam
with multiple-choice and question-and-answer material
covering Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) principles,
contracting officer responsibilities, acquisition procedures,
contract forms, and procurement policies. It includes verified
answers for exam preparation and reviews topics such as FAR
Parts 1, 2, 3, 5, 9, 42, DFARS requirements, contract
documentation, and acquisition team responsibilities. The
material is organized as a study guide and practice question
bank for learners preparing for the FAC-C certification exam.
It is intended as comprehensive exam revision material
covering core federal contracting concepts.
Exam Questions and Answers
Openness for the contracting officer applies primarily to? ---
correct precise answer ---The Acquisition Team, Contractors,
Offerors, The Contracting Team
, FAR 1.102-2(a) --- correct precise answer ---tells contracting
professionals that a guiding principle of the Federal
Acquisition System is to satisfy customers in terms of cost,
quality, and timeliness of the delivered product or service.
FAR 2.101(a) --- correct precise answer ---tells us that a word
or a term, defined in this section, has the same meaning
throughout this regulation (FAR), unless-
-The context in which the word or term is used clearly
requires a different meaning; or
Another FAR part, subpart, or section provides a different
definition for the particular part or portion of the part.
FAR 1.701 --- correct precise answer ---"Determination and
Findings" means a special form of written approval by an
authorized official that is required by statute or regulation as
a prerequisite to taking certain contract actions. The
"determination" is a conclusion or decision supported by the
"findings.'' The findings are statements of fact or rationale
essential to support the determination and must cover each
requirement of the statute or regulation.
FAR 1.401 --- correct precise answer ---An important
definition to understand is "Deviation" (FAR 1.401). A
deviation means any one or combination of the following:
-The issuance or use of a policy, procedure, solicitation
provision, contract clause, method, or practice of conducting