CLC-222 Contracting Exam Questions and Answers Fully Solved Graded A+
What is a Contracting Officer Representative? - Answers A technical representative that is appointed by
the contracting officer through a designation letter
The procuring Contracting Officer, Administrative Contracting Officer, Termination Contracting Officer,
and the Contracting Officer's Representative are key players in the acquisition process. From the
following statements, choose the correct answer: - Answers The contracting officer appoints the
contracting officer's representative in writing
In your position as a COR, Conflict of Interest rules and regulations prohibit you from: - Answers Working
on a government matter that has an effect on your personal financial interests
The contractor gives a federal employee tickets to a local production of a Broadway play. The tickets are
worth $20. Was an ethics law or regulation violated? If so, which one? - Answers No ethics law or
regulation has been violated; however the appearance of impropriety might exist
When writing a SOW use the SMART principle which stands for: - Answers Specific, Measurable,
Accountable, Reasonable, Time-Based
All of the following are elements of a Purchase Request EXCEPT________. - Answers COR nomination
letter
The purpose of evaluation factors is to represent the key areas of importance and emphasis to be
considered in the source selection decision. Of the statements below, the only true statement is: -
Answers The offeror can be evaluated against the evaluation factors and compared to other offerors'
proposals
What are the differences between contracting by negotiation and sealed bidding? - Answers Negotiation
allow for communication and evaluation factor tradeoffs with the contractor
Elements of a Market Research report include: (Select all that apply) - Answers 1. Product or service
characterized
2. Available sources
3. Pricing
What is an Independent Government Estimate (IGE)? - Answers An independent detailed assessment
developed by a government team member...
A Statement Of Work should include the following: - Answers The work to be performed, location of
work, period of performance, deliverable schedule, any special requirements
Acquisition Planning's principal purpose is to ensure that the government meets its needs in the most
effective, economical and timely manner while emphasizing competition and promoting the use of
commercial items. - Answers True
, The COR's role in evaluating and awarding a contract include IPT member, SSEB technical evaluator, and
Technical Expert or Representative. - Answers True
The two techniques used to select a contractor within the best value continuum include: - Answers
Lowest price technically available and trade off process
Who has the official responsibility for performing market research? - Answers COR/functional office
Items to consider during the development of the IGE include: (select all that apply) - Answers 1. An
estimate that agrees with document market research
2. an unbiased realistic cost estimate for supplies or services that will be procured under the contract
The existing contract, including all options, is about to end. The customer likes the work of the
incumbent contractor and has expressed a desire to have the new contract be awarded to that
incumbent contractor. Which one of the following statements is true? - Answers The COR can assist an
acquisition planning and writing the evaluation criteria to ensure the best contractor is selected for the
new contract
Some methods of contracting require more time than others. Which of the following is not a
streamlined method of acquisition? - Answers Buys against GSA federal supply schedule
The Contracting Officer's Representative must read and understand the contract, including any
attachments and modifications to the contract. - Answers True
A separate Contract Line Item Number (CLIN) should be used for each item on a contract. - Answers True
A bilateral modification is used to_____________. - Answers All of these are correct
When changes are made to a contract, the government must determine if the change is within scope. In
plain English that means the work falls under the basic intent of the original contract. - Answers True
The COR should work with the Contracting Officer if the COR identifies a need to change the current
contract. - Answers True
The COR may be asked to review the cost proposal and the proposed Basis of Estimate (BOE) and to
assist the KO in determining the reasonableness of the proposed amounts. - Answers True
Common causes of a constructive change include: - Answers All these answers are correct
When there is a difference of opinion between the COR and the contractor on a specification within the
contract, the COR should direct the contractor to perform in accordance with the COR's interpretation. -
Answers False
After award of the contract, the post-award conference is a good place to ensure that the government
and the contractor have a common understanding of the contractual requirements. - Answers True
What is a Contracting Officer Representative? - Answers A technical representative that is appointed by
the contracting officer through a designation letter
The procuring Contracting Officer, Administrative Contracting Officer, Termination Contracting Officer,
and the Contracting Officer's Representative are key players in the acquisition process. From the
following statements, choose the correct answer: - Answers The contracting officer appoints the
contracting officer's representative in writing
In your position as a COR, Conflict of Interest rules and regulations prohibit you from: - Answers Working
on a government matter that has an effect on your personal financial interests
The contractor gives a federal employee tickets to a local production of a Broadway play. The tickets are
worth $20. Was an ethics law or regulation violated? If so, which one? - Answers No ethics law or
regulation has been violated; however the appearance of impropriety might exist
When writing a SOW use the SMART principle which stands for: - Answers Specific, Measurable,
Accountable, Reasonable, Time-Based
All of the following are elements of a Purchase Request EXCEPT________. - Answers COR nomination
letter
The purpose of evaluation factors is to represent the key areas of importance and emphasis to be
considered in the source selection decision. Of the statements below, the only true statement is: -
Answers The offeror can be evaluated against the evaluation factors and compared to other offerors'
proposals
What are the differences between contracting by negotiation and sealed bidding? - Answers Negotiation
allow for communication and evaluation factor tradeoffs with the contractor
Elements of a Market Research report include: (Select all that apply) - Answers 1. Product or service
characterized
2. Available sources
3. Pricing
What is an Independent Government Estimate (IGE)? - Answers An independent detailed assessment
developed by a government team member...
A Statement Of Work should include the following: - Answers The work to be performed, location of
work, period of performance, deliverable schedule, any special requirements
Acquisition Planning's principal purpose is to ensure that the government meets its needs in the most
effective, economical and timely manner while emphasizing competition and promoting the use of
commercial items. - Answers True
, The COR's role in evaluating and awarding a contract include IPT member, SSEB technical evaluator, and
Technical Expert or Representative. - Answers True
The two techniques used to select a contractor within the best value continuum include: - Answers
Lowest price technically available and trade off process
Who has the official responsibility for performing market research? - Answers COR/functional office
Items to consider during the development of the IGE include: (select all that apply) - Answers 1. An
estimate that agrees with document market research
2. an unbiased realistic cost estimate for supplies or services that will be procured under the contract
The existing contract, including all options, is about to end. The customer likes the work of the
incumbent contractor and has expressed a desire to have the new contract be awarded to that
incumbent contractor. Which one of the following statements is true? - Answers The COR can assist an
acquisition planning and writing the evaluation criteria to ensure the best contractor is selected for the
new contract
Some methods of contracting require more time than others. Which of the following is not a
streamlined method of acquisition? - Answers Buys against GSA federal supply schedule
The Contracting Officer's Representative must read and understand the contract, including any
attachments and modifications to the contract. - Answers True
A separate Contract Line Item Number (CLIN) should be used for each item on a contract. - Answers True
A bilateral modification is used to_____________. - Answers All of these are correct
When changes are made to a contract, the government must determine if the change is within scope. In
plain English that means the work falls under the basic intent of the original contract. - Answers True
The COR should work with the Contracting Officer if the COR identifies a need to change the current
contract. - Answers True
The COR may be asked to review the cost proposal and the proposed Basis of Estimate (BOE) and to
assist the KO in determining the reasonableness of the proposed amounts. - Answers True
Common causes of a constructive change include: - Answers All these answers are correct
When there is a difference of opinion between the COR and the contractor on a specification within the
contract, the COR should direct the contractor to perform in accordance with the COR's interpretation. -
Answers False
After award of the contract, the post-award conference is a good place to ensure that the government
and the contractor have a common understanding of the contractual requirements. - Answers True
