FAC-C Practice Exam Questions and Answers
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 statement 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
Are only signed by a Government contracting officer, not the contractor
Except when authorized otherwise, a Government contract:
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
What is a Procurement Instrument Identifier (PIID)?
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?
Indefinite-delivery contracts to include IDIQs and requirements contracts
sYou Are Reviewing A Contract That Utilizes The Uniform Contract Format. In
Section J You See An Exhibit. How Will The Exhibit Be Displayed?
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 statement 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
Are only signed by a Government contracting officer, not the contractor
Except when authorized otherwise, a Government contract:
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
What is a Procurement Instrument Identifier (PIID)?
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?
Indefinite-delivery contracts to include IDIQs and requirements contracts
sYou Are Reviewing A Contract That Utilizes The Uniform Contract Format. In
Section J You See An Exhibit. How Will The Exhibit Be Displayed?
