CON 1300V PRACTICE TEST QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS | COMPLETE DAU CONTRACT AWARD
CERTIFICATION EXAM PREP (2026–2027) LATEST
UPDATE PASS INSTANTLY
1. Which document formally communicates the Government's intent to enter
into a contract with a successful offeror?
A. Market Research Report
B. Source Selection Plan
C. Contract Award Document
D. Independent Government Cost Estimate
Rationale: The contract award document establishes the legally binding
agreement between the Government and contractor.
2. Prior to award, the contracting officer must determine that the selected
contractor is:
A. Small business certified
B. Lowest priced
C. Local to the agency
D. Responsible
Rationale: FAR requires an affirmative determination of responsibility before
award.
3. Which FAR principle requires contractors to possess adequate financial
resources?
A. Competition Requirement
B. Responsibility Standard
C. Protest Standard
D. Ethics Requirement
Rationale: Financial capability is one of the key responsibility criteria.
, 4. A price analysis is primarily used to determine:
A. Technical capability
B. Past performance quality
C. Price reasonableness
D. Contract type
Rationale: Price analysis evaluates whether a proposed price is fair and
reasonable.
5. Cost analysis differs from price analysis because cost analysis:
A. Ignores cost elements
B. Requires competition
C. Evaluates individual cost elements
D. Is used only for commercial items
Rationale: Cost analysis reviews labor, materials, overhead, and other cost
components.
6. What is the primary purpose of negotiations?
A. Delay award decisions
B. Eliminate competition
C. Reach a mutually acceptable agreement
D. Increase contract administration
Rationale: Negotiations seek agreement on contract terms, conditions, and
pricing.
7. Competitive range determinations are generally made during:
A. Contract closeout
B. Contract administration
C. Market research
D. Source selection
Rationale: Competitive ranges identify offerors most likely to receive award.
, 8. Which source selection factor is commonly evaluated in best-value
procurements?
A. Contractor office location
B. Employee age
C. Past performance
D. Corporate logo
Rationale: Past performance is a common evaluation factor in source selections.
9. A debriefing provides unsuccessful offerors:
A. Contract administration training
B. Protest approval
C. Information regarding the award decision
D. Access to proprietary data
Rationale: Debriefings help offerors understand the basis for the selection decision.
10.The Government Accountability Office primarily handles:
A. Contract modifications
B. Bid protests
C. Contractor payments
D. Market surveys
Rationale: GAO is a major forum for resolving bid protests.
11.A bid protest is a challenge to:
A. Contract performance
B. Contractor staffing levels
C. Invoice processing
D. A procurement action or award decision
Rationale: Protests question the legality or propriety of acquisition actions.
12.Which contract type places the greatest cost risk on the contractor?
ANSWERS | COMPLETE DAU CONTRACT AWARD
CERTIFICATION EXAM PREP (2026–2027) LATEST
UPDATE PASS INSTANTLY
1. Which document formally communicates the Government's intent to enter
into a contract with a successful offeror?
A. Market Research Report
B. Source Selection Plan
C. Contract Award Document
D. Independent Government Cost Estimate
Rationale: The contract award document establishes the legally binding
agreement between the Government and contractor.
2. Prior to award, the contracting officer must determine that the selected
contractor is:
A. Small business certified
B. Lowest priced
C. Local to the agency
D. Responsible
Rationale: FAR requires an affirmative determination of responsibility before
award.
3. Which FAR principle requires contractors to possess adequate financial
resources?
A. Competition Requirement
B. Responsibility Standard
C. Protest Standard
D. Ethics Requirement
Rationale: Financial capability is one of the key responsibility criteria.
, 4. A price analysis is primarily used to determine:
A. Technical capability
B. Past performance quality
C. Price reasonableness
D. Contract type
Rationale: Price analysis evaluates whether a proposed price is fair and
reasonable.
5. Cost analysis differs from price analysis because cost analysis:
A. Ignores cost elements
B. Requires competition
C. Evaluates individual cost elements
D. Is used only for commercial items
Rationale: Cost analysis reviews labor, materials, overhead, and other cost
components.
6. What is the primary purpose of negotiations?
A. Delay award decisions
B. Eliminate competition
C. Reach a mutually acceptable agreement
D. Increase contract administration
Rationale: Negotiations seek agreement on contract terms, conditions, and
pricing.
7. Competitive range determinations are generally made during:
A. Contract closeout
B. Contract administration
C. Market research
D. Source selection
Rationale: Competitive ranges identify offerors most likely to receive award.
, 8. Which source selection factor is commonly evaluated in best-value
procurements?
A. Contractor office location
B. Employee age
C. Past performance
D. Corporate logo
Rationale: Past performance is a common evaluation factor in source selections.
9. A debriefing provides unsuccessful offerors:
A. Contract administration training
B. Protest approval
C. Information regarding the award decision
D. Access to proprietary data
Rationale: Debriefings help offerors understand the basis for the selection decision.
10.The Government Accountability Office primarily handles:
A. Contract modifications
B. Bid protests
C. Contractor payments
D. Market surveys
Rationale: GAO is a major forum for resolving bid protests.
11.A bid protest is a challenge to:
A. Contract performance
B. Contractor staffing levels
C. Invoice processing
D. A procurement action or award decision
Rationale: Protests question the legality or propriety of acquisition actions.
12.Which contract type places the greatest cost risk on the contractor?
