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FAC-C Practice Exam Questions & Verified Answers 2026–
2027 | Complete Federal Acquisition Certification Study
Guide | FAR, DFARS, Government Contracting &
Procurement Review.
Market research is conducted during which phase of acquisition?
All phases of the acquisition
What is the use of a procedure that is inconsistent with the FAR?
Deviation
Simplified Acquisition Procedures (SAP) should:
Promote competition to the maximum extent practicable
What is the tool (form) used by DoD to apply a structured profit/fee?
DD Form 1547, Weighted Guidelines Method
What type(s) of contracts can be awarded when acquiring commercial items of supply?
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?
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)?
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?
Only contracting officers acting within the scope of their authority are authorized to
execute contract modifications on behalf of the Government
Only contracting officers acting within the scope of their authority are authorized to execute
contract modifications on behalf of the Government
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Are only signed by a Government contracting officer, not the contractor
Except when authorized otherwise, a Government contract:
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Must be in writing
Which is NOT a type of contracting officer?
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
Ensure that each has been met
Joan stated that she was working on selecting solicitation provisions. With this in mind,
you know the contract:
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?
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?
Termination for Cause
Which FAR part sets forth the basic policies and general information about the Federal
Acquisition Regulations System?
FAR part 1
Which of the following statements best conveys the convention at FAR 1.108(b),
delegation of authority?
Each authority is delegable unless specifically stated otherwise
How many parts are there in the FAR?
53
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FAC-C Practice Exam Questions & Verified Answers 2026–
2027 | Complete Federal Acquisition Certification Study
Guide | FAR, DFARS, Government Contracting &
Procurement Review.
Market research is conducted during which phase of acquisition?
All phases of the acquisition
What is the use of a procedure that is inconsistent with the FAR?
Deviation
Simplified Acquisition Procedures (SAP) should:
Promote competition to the maximum extent practicable
What is the tool (form) used by DoD to apply a structured profit/fee?
DD Form 1547, Weighted Guidelines Method
What type(s) of contracts can be awarded when acquiring commercial items of supply?
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?
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)?
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?
Only contracting officers acting within the scope of their authority are authorized to
execute contract modifications on behalf of the Government
Only contracting officers acting within the scope of their authority are authorized to execute
contract modifications on behalf of the Government
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Are only signed by a Government contracting officer, not the contractor
Except when authorized otherwise, a Government contract:
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Must be in writing
Which is NOT a type of contracting officer?
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
Ensure that each has been met
Joan stated that she was working on selecting solicitation provisions. With this in mind,
you know the contract:
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?
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?
Termination for Cause
Which FAR part sets forth the basic policies and general information about the Federal
Acquisition Regulations System?
FAR part 1
Which of the following statements best conveys the convention at FAR 1.108(b),
delegation of authority?
Each authority is delegable unless specifically stated otherwise
How many parts are there in the FAR?
53
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