CON 290 Quiz Question Pool – Week 2
(Instructor Solution – Quiz B)
The following test questions and answers are in order by ELO number.
For use with printed tests: The print test version (A or B) of each printed test is identified in the upper left
corner of the test. This is the solution for test version B.
1. Lesson 11: Protests – Print Version B
TLO 21: For a given fact scenario, evaluate potential bases for, and Government defenses to, a
contractor protest.
ELO 21-1: Apply the FAR Part 33 rules pertaining to agency and GAO protests.
Note: Reference the October calendar below when answering this question.
Question: Whinealot Inc is considering submitting an award protest for the BSVD production
contract award made on 3 Oct. If no debriefings are conducted, what is the deadline for the
protester to file a protest that would require the Government to suspend contract performance? If a
debriefing is requested, scheduled and conducted on 9 Oct, what is the deadline for the protester to
file a protest that would require the Government to suspend contract performance?
October
Su Mo Tu We Th Fr Sa
1 2 3 4 5 6
7 *8 9 10 11 12 13
14 15 16 17 18 19 20
21 22 23 24 25 26 27
28 29 30 31
*Columbus Day
a. 13 Oct with no debriefing, 14 Oct with debriefing
b. 12 Oct with no debriefing,15 Oct with debriefing
c. 18 Oct with no debriefing,16 Oct with debriefing
d. 15 Oct with no debriefing,15 Oct with debriefing
2. Lesson 12: Contract Administration – Print Version B
TLO 22: For a given contract, develop a contract administration plan.
ELO 22-2: Recognize which contract administration functions are delegable to a contract
administration office (CAO).
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, Question: Upon award of a production contract, the Procuring Contracting Officer (PCO) drafted a
delegation of contracting administration to Defense Contract Management Agency to delegate some
contract administration areas of responsibility. Which of the following is a responsibility that can be
retained at the PCO level?
a. Negotiation of forward pricing rate agreements for material and manufacturing
overhead
b. Reviewing PDI’s disclosure statement to determine its adequacy
c. Performing production surveillance and status reporting
d. Reviewing the contractor’s accounting system to determine its adequacy to perform an
FPIF contract
3. Lesson 12: Contract Administration (Reference FAR 42. 500) – Print Version B
TLO 23: For a given contract, determine whether and how to conduct a post-award orientation.
ELO 23-1: Recognize the FAR Part 42 factors to consider when determining whether and how a post-
award orientation is conducted.
Question: Upon production contract award, the RFSAC Contracting Officer will conduct a post
award orientation. The post award orientation can be in the form of a:
a. Conference
b. Letter
c. Teleconference
d. All of the above
4. Lesson 13: Contractor Noncompliance – Print Version B
TLO 24: For a given fact scenario, identify and evaluate available Government remedies for
nonconforming goods.
ELO 24-2: Recognize FAR Part 46 rules for accepting non-commercial items and Government
remedies for post-acceptance defects.
Question: After acceptance of a non-commercial item, which of the following is a true statement
regarding the Government’s rights after acceptance under a fixed price supply contract?
a. The Government must exercise its rights for repair or replacement of nonconforming
supplies within a reasonable time after the defect was discovered or should have been
discovered
b. The Government may require the Contractor to replace or correct any supplies that are
nonconforming, but no later than 6 months (or such other time as may be specified in the
contract) after acceptance of the supplies
c. Acceptance is conclusive, except for latent defects, fraud, gross mistakes amounting to fraud,
or as otherwise provided in the contract
d. Acceptance is conclusive, except for latent defects, fraud, gross mistakes amounting to fraud,
or as otherwise provided by the warranty provisions of the contract.
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(Instructor Solution – Quiz B)
The following test questions and answers are in order by ELO number.
For use with printed tests: The print test version (A or B) of each printed test is identified in the upper left
corner of the test. This is the solution for test version B.
1. Lesson 11: Protests – Print Version B
TLO 21: For a given fact scenario, evaluate potential bases for, and Government defenses to, a
contractor protest.
ELO 21-1: Apply the FAR Part 33 rules pertaining to agency and GAO protests.
Note: Reference the October calendar below when answering this question.
Question: Whinealot Inc is considering submitting an award protest for the BSVD production
contract award made on 3 Oct. If no debriefings are conducted, what is the deadline for the
protester to file a protest that would require the Government to suspend contract performance? If a
debriefing is requested, scheduled and conducted on 9 Oct, what is the deadline for the protester to
file a protest that would require the Government to suspend contract performance?
October
Su Mo Tu We Th Fr Sa
1 2 3 4 5 6
7 *8 9 10 11 12 13
14 15 16 17 18 19 20
21 22 23 24 25 26 27
28 29 30 31
*Columbus Day
a. 13 Oct with no debriefing, 14 Oct with debriefing
b. 12 Oct with no debriefing,15 Oct with debriefing
c. 18 Oct with no debriefing,16 Oct with debriefing
d. 15 Oct with no debriefing,15 Oct with debriefing
2. Lesson 12: Contract Administration – Print Version B
TLO 22: For a given contract, develop a contract administration plan.
ELO 22-2: Recognize which contract administration functions are delegable to a contract
administration office (CAO).
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, Question: Upon award of a production contract, the Procuring Contracting Officer (PCO) drafted a
delegation of contracting administration to Defense Contract Management Agency to delegate some
contract administration areas of responsibility. Which of the following is a responsibility that can be
retained at the PCO level?
a. Negotiation of forward pricing rate agreements for material and manufacturing
overhead
b. Reviewing PDI’s disclosure statement to determine its adequacy
c. Performing production surveillance and status reporting
d. Reviewing the contractor’s accounting system to determine its adequacy to perform an
FPIF contract
3. Lesson 12: Contract Administration (Reference FAR 42. 500) – Print Version B
TLO 23: For a given contract, determine whether and how to conduct a post-award orientation.
ELO 23-1: Recognize the FAR Part 42 factors to consider when determining whether and how a post-
award orientation is conducted.
Question: Upon production contract award, the RFSAC Contracting Officer will conduct a post
award orientation. The post award orientation can be in the form of a:
a. Conference
b. Letter
c. Teleconference
d. All of the above
4. Lesson 13: Contractor Noncompliance – Print Version B
TLO 24: For a given fact scenario, identify and evaluate available Government remedies for
nonconforming goods.
ELO 24-2: Recognize FAR Part 46 rules for accepting non-commercial items and Government
remedies for post-acceptance defects.
Question: After acceptance of a non-commercial item, which of the following is a true statement
regarding the Government’s rights after acceptance under a fixed price supply contract?
a. The Government must exercise its rights for repair or replacement of nonconforming
supplies within a reasonable time after the defect was discovered or should have been
discovered
b. The Government may require the Contractor to replace or correct any supplies that are
nonconforming, but no later than 6 months (or such other time as may be specified in the
contract) after acceptance of the supplies
c. Acceptance is conclusive, except for latent defects, fraud, gross mistakes amounting to fraud,
or as otherwise provided in the contract
d. Acceptance is conclusive, except for latent defects, fraud, gross mistakes amounting to fraud,
or as otherwise provided by the warranty provisions of the contract.
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