FAC-C PROCTORED EXAM QUESTIONS COMPLETE WITH 100% VERIFIED ANSWERS

FAC-C PROCTORED EXAM QUESTIONS COMPLETE WITH 100% VERIFIED ANSWERS 1. Market research is conducted during which phase of the acquisition? A. Pre-award only B. Post-award only C. Closeout only D. All phases Correct Answer: D. All phases Rationale: Market research is not a one-time “pre-solicitation” activity. It is performed early to understand the market and shape requirements, continues during solicitation and evaluation to validate pricing and capability assumptions, and can also occur during administration and closeout to support follow-on buys, assess performance lessons learned, and improve future acquisition decisions. ________________________________________ 2. With respect to the requirements of law, executive orders, regulations, and all other applicable procedures, prior to signing a contract, what must a contracting officer do? A. Obtain verbal confirmation from legal counsel B. Ensure that each has been met C. Sign and allow the contractor to correct later D. Delegate the responsibility to the COR Correct Answer: B. Ensure that each has been met Rationale: Before award, the contracting officer is responsible for ensuring compliance with all applicable legal and regulatory requirements. This is a core CO duty because the CO's signature binds the Government. ________________________________________ 3. How many FAR parts are there? A. 49 B. 52 C. 53 D. 56 Correct Answer: C. 53 Rationale: The FAR is organized into 53 parts. FAR Part 52 is a specific part (solicitation provisions and contract clauses), and 53 is the total number of parts. ________________________________________ 4. 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? A. Purchase orders B. Grants and cooperative agreements C. Indefinite-delivery contracts to include IDIQs and requirements contracts D. Basic ordering agreements (BOAs) only Correct Answer: C. Indefinite-delivery contracts to include IDIQs and requirements contracts Rationale: Within the DoD PIID structure, position 9 indicates the instrument type. The letter "D" corresponds to indefinite-delivery contract instruments, which includes IDIQ and requirements contracts. ________________________________________ 5. Which FAR part sets forth the basic policies and general information about the Federal Acquisition Regulations System? A. FAR Part 1 B. FAR Part 3 C. FAR Part 4 D. FAR Part 5 Correct Answer: A. FAR Part 1 Rationale: FAR Part 1 establishes the FAR System and provides the foundational policies and general information. FAR Part 3 focuses on improper business practices and conflicts of interest, Part 4 covers administrative matters, and Part 5 addresses publicizing contract actions. ________________________________________ 6. 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? A. Termination for Convenience B. Termination for Cause C. Termination for Default D. No termination is allowed for commercial items Correct Answer: B. Termination for Cause Rationale: For commercial items, the FAR uses "termination for cause" rather than "termination for default." While the concept is similar (the contractor is at fault), the commercial item termination clause uses cause terminology. ________________________________________ 7. Which of the following statements best conveys the convention at FAR 1.108(b), delegation of authority? A. No authorities may be delegated B. Only the HCA may delegate authority C. Each authority is delegable unless specifically stated otherwise D. Delegations require congressional approval Correct Answer: C. Each authority is delegable unless specifically stated otherwise Rationale: FAR 1.108(b) provides a general rule: authorities are delegable unless the FAR specifically limits delegation. ________________________________________ 8. What is a Procurement Instrument Identifier (PIID)? A. A contractor's internal tracking number B. A unique number identifying each solicitation, contract, agreement, or order and related procurement instrument C. The DUNS number for an awardee D. A number used only for invoices Correct Answer: B. A unique number identifying each solicitation, contract, agreement, or order and related procurement instrument Rationale: A PIID is the Government's unique identifier for procurement instruments and related actions. ________________________________________ 9. 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 what statement? A. A contract clause is used only after award, never in solicitations B. A contract clause is used only in solicitations and never in contracts C. 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 D. A clause is the same thing as a provision, always Correct Answer: C. 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 Rationale: Clauses can appear in contracts and sometimes in solicitations when their content matters to offerors both before and after award. Provisions (generally pre-award) and clauses (generally post-award) are not "always the same."