CON 3990: CONTRACTING CERTIFICATION: TEST 1 QUESTIONS
WITH ACCURATE SOLUTIONS
What is the general guidance provided by the FAR for contractor bid or proposal
information? -- Answer ✔✔ It may not be disclosed to anyone unless they are
authorized to receive it
When can a time-and-materials (T&M) contract be used? -- 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? -- Answer ✔✔ Prevent unfair competitive advantage
Terms that address specific types of exchanges with offerors after receipt of proposals
include? -- 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? -- Answer ✔✔ May not solicit or accept gifts
With few exceptions, which one of the following statements is true regarding awarding
contracts to U.S. Government employees? -- Answer ✔✔ A contracting officer shall not
knowingly award a contract to a Government employee
Which term means the total cost to the Government of acquiring, operating,
supporting, and (if applicable) disposing of the items being acquired? -- Answer ✔✔ Life-
cycle costs
, Which of the following reflects market research policy? Market research: -- Answer ✔✔
Aids in determining if sources capable of satisfying the agency's requirements exist
Which section of the uniform contract format (UCF) exists to include negotiated,
meaningful special contract requirements that are not included in Section I, Contract
clauses, or in other sections of the UCF? -- Answer ✔✔ Section H
Who is the individual designated and authorized in writing by the contracting officer to
perform specific technical or administrative functions? -- Answer ✔✔ Contracting
officer's representative
Which of the following statements is accurate regarding Acquisition Teams? -- Answer
✔✔ The Acquisition Team includes representatives of the technical, supply, and
procurement communities, the customers they serve, and the contractors who provide
the products and services.
Select the statement that is NOT conducive toward forming a cohesive team. -- Answer
✔✔ The Government should foster an "arm's length" approach for an effective
relationship.
The authority of a contracting officer's representative (COR) shall be? -- Answer ✔✔
Designated in writing, with a copy given to the contractor and contract administration
office
Which event is meant to aid both the Government and contractor personnel to 1)
achieve a clear and mutual understanding of all contract requirements, and (2) identify
and resolve potential problems after contract award? -- Answer ✔✔ Postaward
orientation conference
Where in the FAR can you find guidance on how to establish, maintain, and dispose of
Government contract files? -- Answer ✔✔ FAR part 4
In a Determination and Findings, the findings are? -- Answer ✔✔ Support for the
determination
WITH ACCURATE SOLUTIONS
What is the general guidance provided by the FAR for contractor bid or proposal
information? -- Answer ✔✔ It may not be disclosed to anyone unless they are
authorized to receive it
When can a time-and-materials (T&M) contract be used? -- 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? -- Answer ✔✔ Prevent unfair competitive advantage
Terms that address specific types of exchanges with offerors after receipt of proposals
include? -- 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? -- Answer ✔✔ May not solicit or accept gifts
With few exceptions, which one of the following statements is true regarding awarding
contracts to U.S. Government employees? -- Answer ✔✔ A contracting officer shall not
knowingly award a contract to a Government employee
Which term means the total cost to the Government of acquiring, operating,
supporting, and (if applicable) disposing of the items being acquired? -- Answer ✔✔ Life-
cycle costs
, Which of the following reflects market research policy? Market research: -- Answer ✔✔
Aids in determining if sources capable of satisfying the agency's requirements exist
Which section of the uniform contract format (UCF) exists to include negotiated,
meaningful special contract requirements that are not included in Section I, Contract
clauses, or in other sections of the UCF? -- Answer ✔✔ Section H
Who is the individual designated and authorized in writing by the contracting officer to
perform specific technical or administrative functions? -- Answer ✔✔ Contracting
officer's representative
Which of the following statements is accurate regarding Acquisition Teams? -- Answer
✔✔ The Acquisition Team includes representatives of the technical, supply, and
procurement communities, the customers they serve, and the contractors who provide
the products and services.
Select the statement that is NOT conducive toward forming a cohesive team. -- Answer
✔✔ The Government should foster an "arm's length" approach for an effective
relationship.
The authority of a contracting officer's representative (COR) shall be? -- Answer ✔✔
Designated in writing, with a copy given to the contractor and contract administration
office
Which event is meant to aid both the Government and contractor personnel to 1)
achieve a clear and mutual understanding of all contract requirements, and (2) identify
and resolve potential problems after contract award? -- Answer ✔✔ Postaward
orientation conference
Where in the FAR can you find guidance on how to establish, maintain, and dispose of
Government contract files? -- Answer ✔✔ FAR part 4
In a Determination and Findings, the findings are? -- Answer ✔✔ Support for the
determination
