FAC-C CERTIFICATION EXAM 200 ACTUAL QUESTIONS
AND CORRECT ANSWERS WITH RATIONALE LATEST 2026
ALREADY GRADED A+
This comprehensive 200-question FAC-C certification exam bank provides a
rigorous, high-yield review of essential federal acquisition concepts. Each
question is uniquely crafted with a realistic scenario or direct FAR-based
inquiry, multiple-choice options, a definitive correct answer, and a detailed
rationale explaining the underlying regulation, policy, or principle. The
content spans critical topics including FAR Parts 1 through 53, competition
requirements, contract types (fixed-price, cost-reimbursement, incentive),
source selection procedures (LPTA, tradeoff), socioeconomic programs (small
business set-asides), contract administration, terminations, and procurement
integrity. The questions emphasize practical application of the FAR, sound
business judgment, and critical thinking required for the CON 3990V exam.
Designed for federal acquisition professionals, this resource promotes mastery
of the Contracting Common Technical Competencies, identifies knowledge
gaps, and enhances test-taking strategies for successful certification.
1. Which FAR part establishes the basic policies and general information about the
Federal Acquisition Regulations System?
A) FAR Part 1
B) FAR Part 2
C) FAR Part 3
D) FAR Part 4
Correct Answer: A) FAR Part 1
Rationale: FAR Part 1 sets forth the purpose, authority, applicability, and basic
structure of the Federal Acquisition Regulations System. It establishes the vision of
delivering best value and maintaining public trust.
2. According to FAR Part 2, what is the definition of a "contract"?
A) Any agreement between government agencies
B) A mutually binding legal relationship obligating the seller to furnish
supplies/services and the buyer to pay for them
C) Any purchase order issued by a contracting officer
D) A memorandum of understanding between departments
,Correct Answer: B) A mutually binding legal relationship obligating the seller to
furnish supplies/services and the buyer to pay for them
Rationale: FAR 2.101 defines a contract as a mutually binding legal relationship
obligating the seller to furnish supplies or services and the buyer to pay for them.
This includes all types of commitments that obligate the government.
3. Under FAR Part 3, which of the following is prohibited as an improper business
practice?
A) Offering a modest gift to a contracting officer after contract award
B) Participating in a conference sponsored by a potential contractor
C) Disclosing confidential cost data to a competitor
D) Accepting a personal loan from a contractor while evaluating proposals
Correct Answer: D) Accepting a personal loan from a contractor while evaluating
proposals
Rationale: Personal loans from contractors create a conflict of interest and are
expressly prohibited under FAR Part 3 as improper business practices.
4. According to FAR Part 3, which statement is true regarding government
employees and gifts from contractors?
A) Government employees may accept gifts under $50
B) Employees shall not give preferential treatment to any private organization or
individual
C) Employees may contract with family members
D) Employees may accept travel payments from contractors
Correct Answer: B) Employees shall not give preferential treatment to any private
organization or individual
Rationale: FAR 3.101-2 states that government employees shall not give
preferential treatment to any private organization or individual, and shall not use
public office for private gain.
5. What is the purpose of a Procurement Integrity Act certification?
A) To certify that all subcontractors are registered
B) To ensure contractors certify the accuracy of cost data
C) To prevent the release of source selection information and protect against
conflicts of interest
D) To verify contractor bonding capacity
Correct Answer: C) To prevent the release of source selection information and
protect against conflicts of interest
,Rationale: The Procurement Integrity Act (41 USC 2101-2107) prohibits the
release of source selection information and restricts former government officials
from accepting compensation from contractors.
6. What is the use of a procedure that is inconsistent with the FAR?
A) Extraordinary action
B) Exception
C) Deviation
D) Abnormal action
Correct Answer: C) Deviation
Rationale: A deviation is a procedure that is inconsistent with the FAR. Deviations
must be properly authorized and documented.
7. Which FAR part covers administrative and information matters, including
contract file retention?
A) FAR Part 1
B) FAR Part 4
C) FAR Part 5
D) FAR Part 53
Correct Answer: B) FAR Part 4
Rationale: FAR Part 4 covers administrative and information matters, including
contract files, contract reporting, and electronic commerce. It provides guidance on
how to establish, maintain, and dispose of government contract files.
8. How long must contract files generally be retained according to FAR 4.805?
A) 1 year after contract completion
B) 3 years after final payment
C) 6 years and 3 months after final payment
D) 5 years after closeout
Correct Answer: D) 5 years after closeout
Rationale: FAR 4.805 requires contract files to be retained for 5 years after
closeout. This aligns with record retention requirements.
9. What is the purpose of FAR Part 5 (Publicizing Contract Actions)?
A) To restrict public access to contract information
B) To ensure that contracting opportunities are publicized to maximize competition
C) To reduce the number of solicitations issued
D) To eliminate synopses for small purchases
Correct Answer: B) To ensure that contracting opportunities are publicized to
maximize competition
, Rationale: FAR Part 5 requires the publicizing of contract actions to ensure that
potential offerors have timely information about proposed contract actions, thereby
maximizing competition and transparency.
10. FAR Part 6 addresses which of the following?
A) Acquisition Planning
B) Competition Requirements
C) Contract Financing
D) Contract Administration
Correct Answer: B) Competition Requirements
Rationale: FAR Part 6 governs competition in federal acquisitions, ensuring full
and open competition unless a specific exception applies.
11. Which FAR part addresses "Contractor Qualifications"?
A) FAR Part 9
B) FAR Part 8
C) FAR Part 10
D) FAR Part 11
Correct Answer: A) FAR Part 9
Rationale: FAR Part 9 covers contractor qualifications, including responsibility
determinations, debarment, suspension, organizational conflicts of interest, and
qualification requirements.
12. What is an "organizational conflict of interest" (OCI)?
A) A conflict between two contractors
B) A situation where a contractor's other activities or relationships could bias their
judgment or provide an unfair competitive advantage
C) A dispute between the contracting officer and program manager
D) A labor dispute affecting contract performance
Correct Answer: B) A situation where a contractor's other activities or relationships
could bias their judgment or provide an unfair competitive advantage
Rationale: FAR Subpart 9.5 defines OCI as a situation where a contractor's other
activities or relationships could bias their judgment, result in an unfair competitive
advantage, or impair their objectivity.
13. Which FAR part covers "Required Sources of Supplies and Services"?
A) FAR Part 7
B) FAR Part 8
C) FAR Part 12
D) FAR Part 13
AND CORRECT ANSWERS WITH RATIONALE LATEST 2026
ALREADY GRADED A+
This comprehensive 200-question FAC-C certification exam bank provides a
rigorous, high-yield review of essential federal acquisition concepts. Each
question is uniquely crafted with a realistic scenario or direct FAR-based
inquiry, multiple-choice options, a definitive correct answer, and a detailed
rationale explaining the underlying regulation, policy, or principle. The
content spans critical topics including FAR Parts 1 through 53, competition
requirements, contract types (fixed-price, cost-reimbursement, incentive),
source selection procedures (LPTA, tradeoff), socioeconomic programs (small
business set-asides), contract administration, terminations, and procurement
integrity. The questions emphasize practical application of the FAR, sound
business judgment, and critical thinking required for the CON 3990V exam.
Designed for federal acquisition professionals, this resource promotes mastery
of the Contracting Common Technical Competencies, identifies knowledge
gaps, and enhances test-taking strategies for successful certification.
1. Which FAR part establishes the basic policies and general information about the
Federal Acquisition Regulations System?
A) FAR Part 1
B) FAR Part 2
C) FAR Part 3
D) FAR Part 4
Correct Answer: A) FAR Part 1
Rationale: FAR Part 1 sets forth the purpose, authority, applicability, and basic
structure of the Federal Acquisition Regulations System. It establishes the vision of
delivering best value and maintaining public trust.
2. According to FAR Part 2, what is the definition of a "contract"?
A) Any agreement between government agencies
B) A mutually binding legal relationship obligating the seller to furnish
supplies/services and the buyer to pay for them
C) Any purchase order issued by a contracting officer
D) A memorandum of understanding between departments
,Correct Answer: B) A mutually binding legal relationship obligating the seller to
furnish supplies/services and the buyer to pay for them
Rationale: FAR 2.101 defines a contract as a mutually binding legal relationship
obligating the seller to furnish supplies or services and the buyer to pay for them.
This includes all types of commitments that obligate the government.
3. Under FAR Part 3, which of the following is prohibited as an improper business
practice?
A) Offering a modest gift to a contracting officer after contract award
B) Participating in a conference sponsored by a potential contractor
C) Disclosing confidential cost data to a competitor
D) Accepting a personal loan from a contractor while evaluating proposals
Correct Answer: D) Accepting a personal loan from a contractor while evaluating
proposals
Rationale: Personal loans from contractors create a conflict of interest and are
expressly prohibited under FAR Part 3 as improper business practices.
4. According to FAR Part 3, which statement is true regarding government
employees and gifts from contractors?
A) Government employees may accept gifts under $50
B) Employees shall not give preferential treatment to any private organization or
individual
C) Employees may contract with family members
D) Employees may accept travel payments from contractors
Correct Answer: B) Employees shall not give preferential treatment to any private
organization or individual
Rationale: FAR 3.101-2 states that government employees shall not give
preferential treatment to any private organization or individual, and shall not use
public office for private gain.
5. What is the purpose of a Procurement Integrity Act certification?
A) To certify that all subcontractors are registered
B) To ensure contractors certify the accuracy of cost data
C) To prevent the release of source selection information and protect against
conflicts of interest
D) To verify contractor bonding capacity
Correct Answer: C) To prevent the release of source selection information and
protect against conflicts of interest
,Rationale: The Procurement Integrity Act (41 USC 2101-2107) prohibits the
release of source selection information and restricts former government officials
from accepting compensation from contractors.
6. What is the use of a procedure that is inconsistent with the FAR?
A) Extraordinary action
B) Exception
C) Deviation
D) Abnormal action
Correct Answer: C) Deviation
Rationale: A deviation is a procedure that is inconsistent with the FAR. Deviations
must be properly authorized and documented.
7. Which FAR part covers administrative and information matters, including
contract file retention?
A) FAR Part 1
B) FAR Part 4
C) FAR Part 5
D) FAR Part 53
Correct Answer: B) FAR Part 4
Rationale: FAR Part 4 covers administrative and information matters, including
contract files, contract reporting, and electronic commerce. It provides guidance on
how to establish, maintain, and dispose of government contract files.
8. How long must contract files generally be retained according to FAR 4.805?
A) 1 year after contract completion
B) 3 years after final payment
C) 6 years and 3 months after final payment
D) 5 years after closeout
Correct Answer: D) 5 years after closeout
Rationale: FAR 4.805 requires contract files to be retained for 5 years after
closeout. This aligns with record retention requirements.
9. What is the purpose of FAR Part 5 (Publicizing Contract Actions)?
A) To restrict public access to contract information
B) To ensure that contracting opportunities are publicized to maximize competition
C) To reduce the number of solicitations issued
D) To eliminate synopses for small purchases
Correct Answer: B) To ensure that contracting opportunities are publicized to
maximize competition
, Rationale: FAR Part 5 requires the publicizing of contract actions to ensure that
potential offerors have timely information about proposed contract actions, thereby
maximizing competition and transparency.
10. FAR Part 6 addresses which of the following?
A) Acquisition Planning
B) Competition Requirements
C) Contract Financing
D) Contract Administration
Correct Answer: B) Competition Requirements
Rationale: FAR Part 6 governs competition in federal acquisitions, ensuring full
and open competition unless a specific exception applies.
11. Which FAR part addresses "Contractor Qualifications"?
A) FAR Part 9
B) FAR Part 8
C) FAR Part 10
D) FAR Part 11
Correct Answer: A) FAR Part 9
Rationale: FAR Part 9 covers contractor qualifications, including responsibility
determinations, debarment, suspension, organizational conflicts of interest, and
qualification requirements.
12. What is an "organizational conflict of interest" (OCI)?
A) A conflict between two contractors
B) A situation where a contractor's other activities or relationships could bias their
judgment or provide an unfair competitive advantage
C) A dispute between the contracting officer and program manager
D) A labor dispute affecting contract performance
Correct Answer: B) A situation where a contractor's other activities or relationships
could bias their judgment or provide an unfair competitive advantage
Rationale: FAR Subpart 9.5 defines OCI as a situation where a contractor's other
activities or relationships could bias their judgment, result in an unfair competitive
advantage, or impair their objectivity.
13. Which FAR part covers "Required Sources of Supplies and Services"?
A) FAR Part 7
B) FAR Part 8
C) FAR Part 12
D) FAR Part 13
