CON 3900 |LATEST UPDATE |ACTUAL EXAM QUESTIONS AND VERIFIED ANSWERS/ACCURATE
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Market research is conducted during which phase of acquisition? - correct answer All phases of
the acquisition
What is the use of a procedure that is inconsistent with the FAR? - correct answer Deviation
Simplified Acquisition Procedures (SAP) should - correct answer Promote competition to the
maximum extent practicable
What is the tool (form) used by DoD to apply a structured profit/fee? - correct answer DD Form
1547, Weighted Guidelines Method
What type(s) of contracts can be awarded when acquiring commercial items of supply? -
correct answer Only firm-fixed-price contracts or fixed-price contracts with economic price
adjustment
When using invitations for bids (IFBs), what type(s) of contracts can be awarded? - correct
answer Only firm-fixed-price contracts or fixed-price contracts with economic price adjustment
Which of the following is correct regarding the DFARS Procedures Guidance and Information
(PGI)? - correct answer The DFARS PGI is a companion resource to the DFARS
Which of the following statements is accurate regarding the Government's policy on contract
modifications? - correct answer Only contracting officers acting within the scope of their
authority are authorized to execute contract modifications on behalf of the Government
Which of the following is accurate about unilateral modifications? - correct answer Are only
signed by a Government contracting officer, not the contractor
Except when authorized otherwise, a Government contract: - correct answer Must be in writing
Which is NOT a type of contracting officer? - correct answer Executive contracting officer
With respect to the requirements of law, executive orders, regulations, and all other applicable
procedures, prior to signing a contract, a contracting officer must: - correct answer Ensure that
each has been met
Joan stated that she was working on selecting solicitation provisions. With this in mind, you
know the contract: - correct answer Has not been awarded
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? - correct answer 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
, CON 3900 |LATEST UPDATE |ACTUAL EXAM QUESTIONS AND VERIFIED ANSWERS/ACCURATE
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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? - correct answer Termination for Cause
Which FAR part sets forth the basic policies and general information about the Federal
Acquisition Regulations System? - correct answer FAR part 1
Which of the following statements best conveys the convention at FAR 1.108(b), delegation of
authority? - correct answer Each authority is delegable unless specifically stated otherwise
How many parts are there in the FAR? - correct answer 53
What is a Procurement Instrument Identifier (PIID)? - correct answer A unique number
identifying each solicitation, contract, agreement, or order and related procurement instrument
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? - correct answer Indefinite-delivery contracts to include IDIQs and
requirements contracts
You are reviewing a contract that utilizes the uniform contract format. In Section J you see an
exhibit. How will the exhibit be displayed? - correct answer With one or two alpha characters
(e.g., Exhibit AA)
Your customer comes to you anticipating a new requirement, one that has not been purchased
recently. You'd like to refer them to the FAR part dealing specifically with market research.
Which FAR part do you refer them to? - correct answer FAR part 10
Of the following types of contracts, which shall not be used in Government contracting? -
correct answer Cost-plus-a-percentage-of-cost
When can a time-and-materials (T&M) contract be used? - correct answer A T&M contract may
be used only when it is not possible at the time of placing the contract to estimate accurately
the extent or duration of the work or to anticipate costs
What underlying principle should the contracting officer follow to avoid organizational conflicts
of interest? - correct answer Prevent unfair competitive advantage
Terms that address specific types of exchanges with offerors after receipt of proposals include:
- correct answer Communications, discussions, and clarifications
With limited exceptions as authorized by agency regulations, what does the FAR say about
Government employees soliciting and accepting gifts from contractors? Government
employees: - correct answer May not solicit or accept gifts
What is the general guidance provided by the FAR for contractor bid or proposal information? -
correct answer It may not be disclosed to anyone unless they are authorized to receive it
SOLUTIONS |GET IT 100% CORRECT!! ALREADY GRADED A+
Market research is conducted during which phase of acquisition? - correct answer All phases of
the acquisition
What is the use of a procedure that is inconsistent with the FAR? - correct answer Deviation
Simplified Acquisition Procedures (SAP) should - correct answer Promote competition to the
maximum extent practicable
What is the tool (form) used by DoD to apply a structured profit/fee? - correct answer DD Form
1547, Weighted Guidelines Method
What type(s) of contracts can be awarded when acquiring commercial items of supply? -
correct answer Only firm-fixed-price contracts or fixed-price contracts with economic price
adjustment
When using invitations for bids (IFBs), what type(s) of contracts can be awarded? - correct
answer Only firm-fixed-price contracts or fixed-price contracts with economic price adjustment
Which of the following is correct regarding the DFARS Procedures Guidance and Information
(PGI)? - correct answer The DFARS PGI is a companion resource to the DFARS
Which of the following statements is accurate regarding the Government's policy on contract
modifications? - correct answer Only contracting officers acting within the scope of their
authority are authorized to execute contract modifications on behalf of the Government
Which of the following is accurate about unilateral modifications? - correct answer Are only
signed by a Government contracting officer, not the contractor
Except when authorized otherwise, a Government contract: - correct answer Must be in writing
Which is NOT a type of contracting officer? - correct answer Executive contracting officer
With respect to the requirements of law, executive orders, regulations, and all other applicable
procedures, prior to signing a contract, a contracting officer must: - correct answer Ensure that
each has been met
Joan stated that she was working on selecting solicitation provisions. With this in mind, you
know the contract: - correct answer Has not been awarded
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? - correct answer 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
, CON 3900 |LATEST UPDATE |ACTUAL EXAM QUESTIONS AND VERIFIED ANSWERS/ACCURATE
SOLUTIONS |GET IT 100% CORRECT!! ALREADY GRADED A+
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? - correct answer Termination for Cause
Which FAR part sets forth the basic policies and general information about the Federal
Acquisition Regulations System? - correct answer FAR part 1
Which of the following statements best conveys the convention at FAR 1.108(b), delegation of
authority? - correct answer Each authority is delegable unless specifically stated otherwise
How many parts are there in the FAR? - correct answer 53
What is a Procurement Instrument Identifier (PIID)? - correct answer A unique number
identifying each solicitation, contract, agreement, or order and related procurement instrument
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? - correct answer Indefinite-delivery contracts to include IDIQs and
requirements contracts
You are reviewing a contract that utilizes the uniform contract format. In Section J you see an
exhibit. How will the exhibit be displayed? - correct answer With one or two alpha characters
(e.g., Exhibit AA)
Your customer comes to you anticipating a new requirement, one that has not been purchased
recently. You'd like to refer them to the FAR part dealing specifically with market research.
Which FAR part do you refer them to? - correct answer FAR part 10
Of the following types of contracts, which shall not be used in Government contracting? -
correct answer Cost-plus-a-percentage-of-cost
When can a time-and-materials (T&M) contract be used? - correct answer A T&M contract may
be used only when it is not possible at the time of placing the contract to estimate accurately
the extent or duration of the work or to anticipate costs
What underlying principle should the contracting officer follow to avoid organizational conflicts
of interest? - correct answer Prevent unfair competitive advantage
Terms that address specific types of exchanges with offerors after receipt of proposals include:
- correct answer Communications, discussions, and clarifications
With limited exceptions as authorized by agency regulations, what does the FAR say about
Government employees soliciting and accepting gifts from contractors? Government
employees: - correct answer May not solicit or accept gifts
What is the general guidance provided by the FAR for contractor bid or proposal information? -
correct answer It may not be disclosed to anyone unless they are authorized to receive it
