CON 3900 Week 2 Expected Questions and Verified Answers ()

CON 3900 Week 2 Expected Questions and Verified Answers
(2026-2027)

Question 1.
It is the Government's policy that before executing a contract, the contracting officer
must:

Correct Answer: Obtain written assurance from the responsible fiscal authority
that adequate funds are available.


Question 2.
What would be the preferred way to acquire an item in Government contract- ing?

Correct Answer: Purchase the requirement as a commercial item.


Question 3.
Acquisition planning should begin:

Correct Answer: As soon as the agency need is identified


Question 4.
Which of the following is an exception to obtaining certified cost or pricing data?

Correct Answer: Adequate price competition


Question 5.
The contracting officer shall take which of the following actions to encourage small
business participation in acquisitions?

Correct Answer: Divide acquisitions into reasonably small lots to permit offers
on quantities less than the total requirement.


Question 6.
Government contract types are grouped into two broad categories: fixed-price contracts
and:

Correct Answer: Cost-reimbursement contracts


Question 7.
Incentive contracts are designed to obtain specific acquisition objectives by:

Correct Answer: Motivating contractor efforts that might not otherwise be
emphasized

,Question 8.
Agencies shall conduct market re- search:

Correct Answer: Appropriate to the circumstances


Question 9.
To the maximum extent practicable, acquisition officials shall state requirements of
supplies or services in terms of functions to be performed, performance required, or:

Correct Answer: Essential physical characteristics


Question 10.
When using FAR part 12 procedures, the technical evaluation would normally include
examination of such things as product literature, product samples (if requested), technical
features, and:

Correct Answer: Warranty provisions


Question 11.
Provisions and clauses should be incorporated by reference in solicitations and contracts:

Correct Answer: To the maximum practical extent, rather than being
incorporated in full text


Question 12.
Which offerors receive an amendment on a solicitation that has yet to close?

Correct Answer: All parties receiving the solicitation


Question 13.
The purpose of exchanging information with industry before receipt of proposals is to:

Correct Answer: Improve the understanding of Government requirements and
industry capabilities


Question 14.
Which of the following is the correct title of a solicitation for negotiated procedures?

Correct Answer: Request for Proposals

, Question 15.
At what dollar value must a contracting officer synopsize a proposed contract action in the
Governmentwide point of entry (GPE)?

Correct Answer: Expected to exceed $25,000


Question 16.
After release of the solicitation, who must be the focal point of any exchange with
potential offerors?

Correct Answer: The contracting officer


Question 17.
An overarching principle for responding to questions from all potential offerors is:

Correct Answer: Fairness


Question 18.
Whenever a contracting officer is required to publicize notice of proposed contract actions
in the Governmentwide point of entry (GPE), they must:

Correct Answer: Establish a common response time for all offerors from the date
of publication


Question 19.
One day after publicizing and releasing a solicitation, the contracting officer realizes that
the contract line items need to be reorganized. The contracting officer must:

Correct Answer: Amend the solicitation, changing the contract line items


Question 20.
Which FAR part is the best source of information regarding competition requirements?

Correct Answer: FAR part 6


Question 21.
You have determined that FAR part 12 applies to your commercial item requirement.
Which of the following contract types is appropriate when using FAR part 12 procedures?

Correct Answer: Firm-fixed-price