CON 3990 Contracting Certification Quiz / Revised
Questions and Answers / Guaranteed Pass
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? - Termination for Cause
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 which of the following statements? -
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
Except when authorized otherwise, a Government contract? - Must be in writing
How many parts are there in the FAR? - 53
In a Determination and Findings, the findings are? - Support for the determination
In briefing prenegotiation objectives for approval, contracting officers should ensure their briefing slides
are? - Simple and concise
Joan stated that she was working on selecting solicitation provisions. With this in mind, you know the
contract? - Has not been awarded
Market research is conducted during which phase of acquisition? - All phases of the acquisition
Of the following types of contracts, which shall not be used in Government contracting? - Cost-
plus-a-percentage-of-cost
Select the statement that is NOT conducive toward forming a cohesive team. - The Government
should foster an "arm's length" approach for an effective relationship.
, Simplified Acquisition Procedures (SAP) should? - Promote competition to the maximum extent
practicable
Terms that address specific types of exchanges with offerors after receipt of proposals include? -
Communications, discussions, and clarifications
The authority of a contracting officer's representative (COR) shall be? - Designated in writing, with
a copy given to the contractor and contract administration office
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? -
Indefinite-delivery contracts to include IDIQs and requirements contracts
What is a Procurement Instrument Identifier (PIID)? - A unique number identifying each
solicitation, contract, agreement, or order and related procurement instrument
What is the general guidance provided by the FAR for contractor bid or proposal information? - It
may not be disclosed to anyone unless they are authorized to receive it
What is the tool (form) used by DoD to apply a structured profit/fee? - DD Form 1547, Weighted
Guidelines Method
What is the use of a procedure that is inconsistent with the FAR? - Deviation
What type(s) of contracts can be awarded when acquiring commercial items of supply? - Only
firm-fixed-price contracts or fixed-price contracts with economic price adjustment
What underlying principle should the contracting officer follow to avoid organizational conflicts of
interest? - Prevent unfair competitive advantage
Questions and Answers / Guaranteed Pass
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? - Termination for Cause
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 which of the following statements? -
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
Except when authorized otherwise, a Government contract? - Must be in writing
How many parts are there in the FAR? - 53
In a Determination and Findings, the findings are? - Support for the determination
In briefing prenegotiation objectives for approval, contracting officers should ensure their briefing slides
are? - Simple and concise
Joan stated that she was working on selecting solicitation provisions. With this in mind, you know the
contract? - Has not been awarded
Market research is conducted during which phase of acquisition? - All phases of the acquisition
Of the following types of contracts, which shall not be used in Government contracting? - Cost-
plus-a-percentage-of-cost
Select the statement that is NOT conducive toward forming a cohesive team. - The Government
should foster an "arm's length" approach for an effective relationship.
, Simplified Acquisition Procedures (SAP) should? - Promote competition to the maximum extent
practicable
Terms that address specific types of exchanges with offerors after receipt of proposals include? -
Communications, discussions, and clarifications
The authority of a contracting officer's representative (COR) shall be? - Designated in writing, with
a copy given to the contractor and contract administration office
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? -
Indefinite-delivery contracts to include IDIQs and requirements contracts
What is a Procurement Instrument Identifier (PIID)? - A unique number identifying each
solicitation, contract, agreement, or order and related procurement instrument
What is the general guidance provided by the FAR for contractor bid or proposal information? - It
may not be disclosed to anyone unless they are authorized to receive it
What is the tool (form) used by DoD to apply a structured profit/fee? - DD Form 1547, Weighted
Guidelines Method
What is the use of a procedure that is inconsistent with the FAR? - Deviation
What type(s) of contracts can be awarded when acquiring commercial items of supply? - Only
firm-fixed-price contracts or fixed-price contracts with economic price adjustment
What underlying principle should the contracting officer follow to avoid organizational conflicts of
interest? - Prevent unfair competitive advantage
