VA ALTERNATIVE ENERGY
SYSTEM CONTRACTING
PRACTICE Exam PRACTICE 250
QUESTIONS |ORIGINAL
QUESTIONS & ANSWERS
|DETAILED RATIONALES
|HINTED COMPLETE EXAM
PREP GRADED A+*INSTANT
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1. What is the primary purpose of the VA Acquisition Regulation
(VAAR)?
A. To replace the FAR for all federal agencies
B. To establish VA-specific acquisition policies and procedures that
implement and supplement the FAR
C. To regulate commercial utility companies
D. To establish state energy codes
Answer: B. To establish VA-specific acquisition policies and
procedures that implement and supplement the FAR
Rationale: The VAAR implements and supplements the FAR for
Department of Veterans Affairs acquisitions.
,2. Which regulation generally provides the government-wide
foundation for federal acquisitions?
A. VAAR
B. VA Handbook 0055
C. FAR
D. Local utility tariff
Answer: C. FAR
Rationale: The Federal Acquisition Regulation establishes
government-wide acquisition policies and procedures.
3. A VA contracting officer developing an alternative-energy
solicitation should primarily use which framework?
A. Only state procurement law
B. FAR and applicable VAAR requirements
C. Contractor policy manuals
D. Utility-company purchasing rules
Answer: B. FAR and applicable VAAR requirements
Rationale: VA FAR-based acquisitions are governed by the FAR and
VAAR unless an applicable exception or deviation applies.
4. Which VAAR part addresses environment, energy, and
renewable-energy technologies?
A. Part 806
B. Part 819
C. Part 823
D. Part 852
Answer: C. Part 823
Rationale: VAAR Part 823 addresses environment, energy and water
efficiency, renewable-energy technologies, occupational safety, and
drug-free workplace requirements.
,5. Which VAAR part addresses acquisition of utility services?
A. Part 817
B. Part 823
C. Part 839
D. Part 841
Answer: D. Part 841
Rationale: VAAR Part 841 concerns acquisition of utility services.
6. Which VAAR part addresses types of contracts?
A. Part 810
B. Part 816
C. Part 828
D. Part 846
Answer: B. Part 816
Rationale: VAAR Part 816 contains VA provisions concerning types of
contracts.
7. Which VAAR part addresses market research?
A. Part 810
B. Part 814
C. Part 822
D. Part 842
Answer: A. Part 810
Rationale: VAAR Part 810 addresses market research and related
acquisition-planning requirements.
8. Why is market research important before acquiring an
alternative-energy system?
A. It eliminates the need for competition
B. It identifies available technologies, capable sources, commercial
practices, and acquisition alternatives
, C. It guarantees award to a small business
D. It establishes the contractor's profit
Answer: B. It identifies available technologies, capable sources,
commercial practices, and acquisition alternatives
Rationale: Effective market research helps the Government
understand the marketplace and develop an appropriate acquisition
strategy.
9. A VA acquisition funded with appropriated funds generally falls
under which framework?
A. FAR and VAAR
B. Only local procurement law
C. Only utility commission regulations
D. Contractor internal procedures
Answer: A. FAR and VAAR
Rationale: VAAR 801.104 generally provides that FAR and VAAR
apply to FAR-based VA actions using appropriated funds.
10. What is a class deviation?
A. A contractor's request to change specifications
B. An agency-authorized departure from specified FAR or VAAR
requirements for a class of acquisitions
C. A change order issued by a contractor
D. A utility tariff adjustment
Answer: B. An agency-authorized departure from specified FAR or
VAAR requirements for a class of acquisitions
Rationale: A class deviation applies to a category or class of
acquisitions rather than only one individual action.
SECTION II — ENERGY AND RENEWABLE-ENERGY CONCEPTS
SYSTEM CONTRACTING
PRACTICE Exam PRACTICE 250
QUESTIONS |ORIGINAL
QUESTIONS & ANSWERS
|DETAILED RATIONALES
|HINTED COMPLETE EXAM
PREP GRADED A+*INSTANT
DOWNLOAD PDF.
1. What is the primary purpose of the VA Acquisition Regulation
(VAAR)?
A. To replace the FAR for all federal agencies
B. To establish VA-specific acquisition policies and procedures that
implement and supplement the FAR
C. To regulate commercial utility companies
D. To establish state energy codes
Answer: B. To establish VA-specific acquisition policies and
procedures that implement and supplement the FAR
Rationale: The VAAR implements and supplements the FAR for
Department of Veterans Affairs acquisitions.
,2. Which regulation generally provides the government-wide
foundation for federal acquisitions?
A. VAAR
B. VA Handbook 0055
C. FAR
D. Local utility tariff
Answer: C. FAR
Rationale: The Federal Acquisition Regulation establishes
government-wide acquisition policies and procedures.
3. A VA contracting officer developing an alternative-energy
solicitation should primarily use which framework?
A. Only state procurement law
B. FAR and applicable VAAR requirements
C. Contractor policy manuals
D. Utility-company purchasing rules
Answer: B. FAR and applicable VAAR requirements
Rationale: VA FAR-based acquisitions are governed by the FAR and
VAAR unless an applicable exception or deviation applies.
4. Which VAAR part addresses environment, energy, and
renewable-energy technologies?
A. Part 806
B. Part 819
C. Part 823
D. Part 852
Answer: C. Part 823
Rationale: VAAR Part 823 addresses environment, energy and water
efficiency, renewable-energy technologies, occupational safety, and
drug-free workplace requirements.
,5. Which VAAR part addresses acquisition of utility services?
A. Part 817
B. Part 823
C. Part 839
D. Part 841
Answer: D. Part 841
Rationale: VAAR Part 841 concerns acquisition of utility services.
6. Which VAAR part addresses types of contracts?
A. Part 810
B. Part 816
C. Part 828
D. Part 846
Answer: B. Part 816
Rationale: VAAR Part 816 contains VA provisions concerning types of
contracts.
7. Which VAAR part addresses market research?
A. Part 810
B. Part 814
C. Part 822
D. Part 842
Answer: A. Part 810
Rationale: VAAR Part 810 addresses market research and related
acquisition-planning requirements.
8. Why is market research important before acquiring an
alternative-energy system?
A. It eliminates the need for competition
B. It identifies available technologies, capable sources, commercial
practices, and acquisition alternatives
, C. It guarantees award to a small business
D. It establishes the contractor's profit
Answer: B. It identifies available technologies, capable sources,
commercial practices, and acquisition alternatives
Rationale: Effective market research helps the Government
understand the marketplace and develop an appropriate acquisition
strategy.
9. A VA acquisition funded with appropriated funds generally falls
under which framework?
A. FAR and VAAR
B. Only local procurement law
C. Only utility commission regulations
D. Contractor internal procedures
Answer: A. FAR and VAAR
Rationale: VAAR 801.104 generally provides that FAR and VAAR
apply to FAR-based VA actions using appropriated funds.
10. What is a class deviation?
A. A contractor's request to change specifications
B. An agency-authorized departure from specified FAR or VAAR
requirements for a class of acquisitions
C. A change order issued by a contractor
D. A utility tariff adjustment
Answer: B. An agency-authorized departure from specified FAR or
VAAR requirements for a class of acquisitions
Rationale: A class deviation applies to a category or class of
acquisitions rather than only one individual action.
SECTION II — ENERGY AND RENEWABLE-ENERGY CONCEPTS
