CON 3990 EXAM | FROM QUESTION TO PERFECTION|
STUDY WITH CONFIDENCE!
Course Code:
Course Title:
Programme:
Academic Year: 2026/2027.
Duration: 2 Hours.
Total Marks: 100.
Candidate Instructions:
1) Write your Registration Number on every answer booklet used.
2) Answer ALL questions in Section A and ANY TWO (2) questions in Section B.
3) Read each question carefully before answering.
4) Begin each question on a new page.
5) The marks for each question are indicated in brackets.
6) This paper consists of several printed pages, including this page.
7) Ensure your copy is complete before the examination begins.
8) Unauthorized materials and communication with other candidates are not permitted.
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,How long should the CPARS reporting proces take? Answer: The CPARS reporting process
should take no longer than 120 days.
How long should the CPARS reporting proces take? Answer: The CPARS reporting process
should take no longer than 120 days.
Phases of the Contracting Process Answer: Pre-Award; Award; Post-Award
Phases of the Contracting Process Answer: Pre-Award; Award; Post-Award
Pre-award phase consists of two primary activities: Answer: 1. Develop Solicitation (for our
purposes, this is done by the Government or the contractor, focused on obtaining a
subcontractor).
2. Develop Offer (this is done by the Contractor or Subcontractor)
Pre-award phase consists of two primary activities: Answer: 1. Develop Solicitation (for our
purposes, this is done by the Government or the contractor, focused on obtaining a
subcontractor).
2. Develop Offer (this is done by the Contractor or Subcontractor)
Award phase consists of one primary activity: Answer: Form Contract: Evaluation of Offers;
Negotiation and discussion; Selection of awardees
Award phase consists of one primary activity: Answer: Form Contract: Evaluation of Offers;
Negotiation and discussion; Selection of awardees
Post-award phase consists of two primary activities: Answer: 1. Perform Contract
2. Close Contract
Post-award phase consists of two primary activities: Answer: 1. Perform Contract
2. Close Contract
Who develops a solicitation? Answer: The Government & The Buyer.
Who develops a solicitation? Answer: The Government & The Buyer.
Who prepares an offer? Answer: The Contractor and the seller
Who prepares an offer? Answer: The Contractor and the seller
During the post-award phase while the contract is being performed, who has responsibility for
quality? Answer: The sellers responsibility during the post-award phase to assure quality while
the contract is being performed.
During the post-award phase while the contract is being performed, who has responsibility for
quality? Answer: The sellers responsibility during the post-award phase to assure quality while
the contract is being performed.
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,What is Acqusition? Answer: Acquisition means the acquiring by contract with appropriated
funds of supplies or services (including construction) by and for the use of the Federal
Government through purchase or lease, whether the supplies or services are already in existence
or must be created, developed, demonstrated, and evaluated.
What is Acqusition? Answer: Acquisition means the acquiring by contract with appropriated
funds of supplies or services (including construction) by and for the use of the Federal
Government through purchase or lease, whether the supplies or services are already in existence
or must be created, developed, demonstrated, and evaluated.
When does the acquisition begins? Answer: Acquisition begins at the point when agency needs
are established
When does the acquisition begins? Answer: Acquisition begins at the point when agency needs
are established
What does acquisition process includes? Answer: · description of requirements to satisfy
agency needs; solicitation and selection of sources;
· award of contracts;
· contract financing,
· contract performance,
· contract administration,
· technical and management functions directly related to the process of fulfilling agency needs
by contract.
What does acquisition process includes? Answer: · description of requirements to satisfy
agency needs; solicitation and selection of sources;
· award of contracts;
· contract financing,
· contract performance,
· contract administration,
· technical and management functions directly related to the process of fulfilling agency needs
by contract.
What does the acquisition Team consists of? Answer: All participants in Government
acquisition:
- technical
- Supply
- Procurement
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, - Customers they serve
- Contractors who provide the products and services.
What does the acquisition Team consists of? Answer: All participants in Government
acquisition:
- technical
- Supply
- Procurement
- Customers they serve
- Contractors who provide the products and services.
KO's role on ACQ team? Answer: The contracting officer must have the authority to the
maximum extent practicable and consistent with law, to determine the application of rules,
regulations, and policies, on a specific contract.
KO's role on ACQ team? Answer: The contracting officer must have the authority to the
maximum extent practicable and consistent with law, to determine the application of rules,
regulations, and policies, on a specific contract.
Considerations for the KO's appointment Answer: - complexity
- dollar value of the acquisitions to be assigned
- candidate's experience
- training and education
- business acumen
- judgment, character, and reputation
Considerations for the KO's appointment Answer: - complexity
- dollar value of the acquisitions to be assigned
- candidate's experience
- training and education
- business acumen
- judgment, character, and reputation
DoD KO requirements Answer: 1. completed all contracting courses required for a contracting
officer
2. At least 2 years experience in a contracting position.
3. Baccalaureate degree from an accredited educational institution.
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STUDY WITH CONFIDENCE!
Course Code:
Course Title:
Programme:
Academic Year: 2026/2027.
Duration: 2 Hours.
Total Marks: 100.
Candidate Instructions:
1) Write your Registration Number on every answer booklet used.
2) Answer ALL questions in Section A and ANY TWO (2) questions in Section B.
3) Read each question carefully before answering.
4) Begin each question on a new page.
5) The marks for each question are indicated in brackets.
6) This paper consists of several printed pages, including this page.
7) Ensure your copy is complete before the examination begins.
8) Unauthorized materials and communication with other candidates are not permitted.
Turn Over.
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,How long should the CPARS reporting proces take? Answer: The CPARS reporting process
should take no longer than 120 days.
How long should the CPARS reporting proces take? Answer: The CPARS reporting process
should take no longer than 120 days.
Phases of the Contracting Process Answer: Pre-Award; Award; Post-Award
Phases of the Contracting Process Answer: Pre-Award; Award; Post-Award
Pre-award phase consists of two primary activities: Answer: 1. Develop Solicitation (for our
purposes, this is done by the Government or the contractor, focused on obtaining a
subcontractor).
2. Develop Offer (this is done by the Contractor or Subcontractor)
Pre-award phase consists of two primary activities: Answer: 1. Develop Solicitation (for our
purposes, this is done by the Government or the contractor, focused on obtaining a
subcontractor).
2. Develop Offer (this is done by the Contractor or Subcontractor)
Award phase consists of one primary activity: Answer: Form Contract: Evaluation of Offers;
Negotiation and discussion; Selection of awardees
Award phase consists of one primary activity: Answer: Form Contract: Evaluation of Offers;
Negotiation and discussion; Selection of awardees
Post-award phase consists of two primary activities: Answer: 1. Perform Contract
2. Close Contract
Post-award phase consists of two primary activities: Answer: 1. Perform Contract
2. Close Contract
Who develops a solicitation? Answer: The Government & The Buyer.
Who develops a solicitation? Answer: The Government & The Buyer.
Who prepares an offer? Answer: The Contractor and the seller
Who prepares an offer? Answer: The Contractor and the seller
During the post-award phase while the contract is being performed, who has responsibility for
quality? Answer: The sellers responsibility during the post-award phase to assure quality while
the contract is being performed.
During the post-award phase while the contract is being performed, who has responsibility for
quality? Answer: The sellers responsibility during the post-award phase to assure quality while
the contract is being performed.
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,What is Acqusition? Answer: Acquisition means the acquiring by contract with appropriated
funds of supplies or services (including construction) by and for the use of the Federal
Government through purchase or lease, whether the supplies or services are already in existence
or must be created, developed, demonstrated, and evaluated.
What is Acqusition? Answer: Acquisition means the acquiring by contract with appropriated
funds of supplies or services (including construction) by and for the use of the Federal
Government through purchase or lease, whether the supplies or services are already in existence
or must be created, developed, demonstrated, and evaluated.
When does the acquisition begins? Answer: Acquisition begins at the point when agency needs
are established
When does the acquisition begins? Answer: Acquisition begins at the point when agency needs
are established
What does acquisition process includes? Answer: · description of requirements to satisfy
agency needs; solicitation and selection of sources;
· award of contracts;
· contract financing,
· contract performance,
· contract administration,
· technical and management functions directly related to the process of fulfilling agency needs
by contract.
What does acquisition process includes? Answer: · description of requirements to satisfy
agency needs; solicitation and selection of sources;
· award of contracts;
· contract financing,
· contract performance,
· contract administration,
· technical and management functions directly related to the process of fulfilling agency needs
by contract.
What does the acquisition Team consists of? Answer: All participants in Government
acquisition:
- technical
- Supply
- Procurement
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, - Customers they serve
- Contractors who provide the products and services.
What does the acquisition Team consists of? Answer: All participants in Government
acquisition:
- technical
- Supply
- Procurement
- Customers they serve
- Contractors who provide the products and services.
KO's role on ACQ team? Answer: The contracting officer must have the authority to the
maximum extent practicable and consistent with law, to determine the application of rules,
regulations, and policies, on a specific contract.
KO's role on ACQ team? Answer: The contracting officer must have the authority to the
maximum extent practicable and consistent with law, to determine the application of rules,
regulations, and policies, on a specific contract.
Considerations for the KO's appointment Answer: - complexity
- dollar value of the acquisitions to be assigned
- candidate's experience
- training and education
- business acumen
- judgment, character, and reputation
Considerations for the KO's appointment Answer: - complexity
- dollar value of the acquisitions to be assigned
- candidate's experience
- training and education
- business acumen
- judgment, character, and reputation
DoD KO requirements Answer: 1. completed all contracting courses required for a contracting
officer
2. At least 2 years experience in a contracting position.
3. Baccalaureate degree from an accredited educational institution.
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