CON 3990 Contracting Certification Quiz 1 of 4 | COMPLETE QUESTIONS
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Market research is conducted during which phase of acquisition? - (answers)All phases of the
acquisition
What is the use of a procedure that is inconsistent with the FAR? - (answers)Deviation
Simplified Acquisition Procedures (SAP) should? - (answers)Promote competition to the
maximum extent practicable
What is the tool (form) used by DoD to apply a structured profit/fee? - (answers)DD Form 1547,
Weighted Guidelines Method
What type(s) of contracts can be awarded when acquiring commercial items of supply? -
(answers)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? -
(answers)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)? - (answers)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? - (answers)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? - (answers)Are only signed by
a Government contracting officer, not the contractor
Except when authorized otherwise, a Government contract? - (answers)Must be in writing
, Which is NOT a type of contracting officer? - (answers)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? - (answers)Ensure that each
has been met
Joan stated that she was working on selecting solicitation provisions. With this in mind, you
know the contract? - (answers)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? - (answers)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
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? - (answers)Termination for Cause
Which FAR part sets forth the basic policies and general information about the Federal
Acquisition Regulations System? - (answers)FAR part 1
Which of the following statements best conveys the convention at FAR 1.108(b), delegation of
authority? - (answers)Each authority is delegable unless specifically stated otherwise
How many parts are there in the FAR? - (answers)53
What is a Procurement Instrument Identifier (PIID)? - (answers)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? - (answers)Indefinite-delivery contracts to include IDIQs and requirements
contracts
AND ANSWERS | 2025 LATEST UPDATED | ALREADY GRADED A+
Market research is conducted during which phase of acquisition? - (answers)All phases of the
acquisition
What is the use of a procedure that is inconsistent with the FAR? - (answers)Deviation
Simplified Acquisition Procedures (SAP) should? - (answers)Promote competition to the
maximum extent practicable
What is the tool (form) used by DoD to apply a structured profit/fee? - (answers)DD Form 1547,
Weighted Guidelines Method
What type(s) of contracts can be awarded when acquiring commercial items of supply? -
(answers)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? -
(answers)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)? - (answers)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? - (answers)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? - (answers)Are only signed by
a Government contracting officer, not the contractor
Except when authorized otherwise, a Government contract? - (answers)Must be in writing
, Which is NOT a type of contracting officer? - (answers)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? - (answers)Ensure that each
has been met
Joan stated that she was working on selecting solicitation provisions. With this in mind, you
know the contract? - (answers)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? - (answers)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
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? - (answers)Termination for Cause
Which FAR part sets forth the basic policies and general information about the Federal
Acquisition Regulations System? - (answers)FAR part 1
Which of the following statements best conveys the convention at FAR 1.108(b), delegation of
authority? - (answers)Each authority is delegable unless specifically stated otherwise
How many parts are there in the FAR? - (answers)53
What is a Procurement Instrument Identifier (PIID)? - (answers)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? - (answers)Indefinite-delivery contracts to include IDIQs and requirements
contracts
