Federal Acquisition Certification in Contracting (FAC-C) Pre-Exam
Certification Prep | 2025–2026 | 200 Verified Questions and
Correct Answers for Federal Acquisition Certification in Contracting
| GRADED A+
This FAC-C Pre-Exam study guide for 2025–2026 includes 200 verified practice
questions with 100% correct answers, tailored for those preparing for the
Federal Acquisition Certification in Contracting (FAC-C). It covers essential
topics such as acquisition planning, contract formation, FAR regulations,
source selection, and contract management. Aligned with current OMB
standards and updated federal requirements, this A+ graded exam prep tool is
ideal for acquisition professionals aiming to certify at Level I, II, or III with
confidence.
With respect to the requirements of law, executive orders, regulations, and all other applicable
procedures, prior to signing a contract, what must a contracting officer do?
a. Document noncompliance
b. Ensure that each has been met ✅
c. Obtain legal validation that each has been met
d. Ensure that all statutory requirements have been met and try to ensure all regulations or
applicable procedures have been followed.
Which is NOT a type of contracting officer?
a. Contracting officer
b. Administrative contracting officer
c. Terminating contracting officer
d. Executive contracting officer ✅
How many parts are there in the FAR? 53
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?
a. Indefinite-delivery contracts to include IDIQs and requirements contracts ✅
,b. Invitations for bids (IFBs)
c. Blanket purchase agreements
d. Contracts of all types except indefinite-delivery contracts
Which FAR part sets forth the basic policies and general information about the Federal Acquisition
Regulations System?
a. FAR part 1 ✅
b. FAR part 2
c. FAR part 52
d. FAR part 53
A contractor failed to deliver a commercial item within the time specified by the contract. As the
Government CO, you plan to terminate the contract. What type of termination would you proceed
with? Termination for Cause
Which of the following statements best conveys the convention at FAR 1.108(b), delegation of
authority?
a. Authority is not delegable
b. Each authority is delegable down to no lower than one level above the contracting officer
c. No authority is delegable unless specifically stated otherwise
d. Each authority is delegable unless specifically stated otherwise ✅
What is a Procurement Instrument Identifier (PIID)? a unique number identifying each
solicitation, contract, agreement, or order and related procurement instrument
Contract Clause a term or condition used in contracts or in both solicitations and contracts, and
applying after contract award or both before and after award.
Which of the following is correct regarding the DFARS Procedures Guidance and Information (PGI)?
a. The DFARS PGI applies to all federal agencies
b. The DFARS PGI is a companion resource to the DFARS ✅
c. The DFARS PGI is not numbered similarly to the DFARS
d. The DFARS PGI is only used by DCMA and DCAA
, Except when authorized otherwise, what is true about a government contract?
a. It need not be in writing
b. It must be in writing ✅
c. It must be presented as a "hard copy" on paper
d. It must have oral confirmation
What should Simplified Acquisition Procedures (SAP) do?promote competition to the maximum
extent practicable
What type(s) of contracts can be awarded when acquiring commercial items of supply?
a. Only firm-fixed priced contracts or fixed-price contracts with economic price adjustment ✅
b. Any contract type that does not have an incentive
c. Any fixed-price contract type
d. Any type or combination of types as determined necessary by the contracting officer
What is the use of a procedure that is inconsistent with the FAR?
a. Extraordinary action
b. Exception
c. Deviation ✅
d. Abnormal action
Market research is conducted during which phase of the acquisition?ALL phases of the acquisition
What is the tool (form) used by DoD to apply a structured profit/fee?
a. DD Form 1202, Guidelines for Profit Method
b. DD Form 1701, Structured Analogy Method
c. DD Form 1547, Weighted Guidelines Method ✅
d. DD Form 1861, Weighted Profit Analogy
When using invitations for bids (IFBs), what type(s) of contracts can be awarded?
Certification Prep | 2025–2026 | 200 Verified Questions and
Correct Answers for Federal Acquisition Certification in Contracting
| GRADED A+
This FAC-C Pre-Exam study guide for 2025–2026 includes 200 verified practice
questions with 100% correct answers, tailored for those preparing for the
Federal Acquisition Certification in Contracting (FAC-C). It covers essential
topics such as acquisition planning, contract formation, FAR regulations,
source selection, and contract management. Aligned with current OMB
standards and updated federal requirements, this A+ graded exam prep tool is
ideal for acquisition professionals aiming to certify at Level I, II, or III with
confidence.
With respect to the requirements of law, executive orders, regulations, and all other applicable
procedures, prior to signing a contract, what must a contracting officer do?
a. Document noncompliance
b. Ensure that each has been met ✅
c. Obtain legal validation that each has been met
d. Ensure that all statutory requirements have been met and try to ensure all regulations or
applicable procedures have been followed.
Which is NOT a type of contracting officer?
a. Contracting officer
b. Administrative contracting officer
c. Terminating contracting officer
d. Executive contracting officer ✅
How many parts are there in the FAR? 53
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?
a. Indefinite-delivery contracts to include IDIQs and requirements contracts ✅
,b. Invitations for bids (IFBs)
c. Blanket purchase agreements
d. Contracts of all types except indefinite-delivery contracts
Which FAR part sets forth the basic policies and general information about the Federal Acquisition
Regulations System?
a. FAR part 1 ✅
b. FAR part 2
c. FAR part 52
d. FAR part 53
A contractor failed to deliver a commercial item within the time specified by the contract. As the
Government CO, you plan to terminate the contract. What type of termination would you proceed
with? Termination for Cause
Which of the following statements best conveys the convention at FAR 1.108(b), delegation of
authority?
a. Authority is not delegable
b. Each authority is delegable down to no lower than one level above the contracting officer
c. No authority is delegable unless specifically stated otherwise
d. Each authority is delegable unless specifically stated otherwise ✅
What is a Procurement Instrument Identifier (PIID)? a unique number identifying each
solicitation, contract, agreement, or order and related procurement instrument
Contract Clause a term or condition used in contracts or in both solicitations and contracts, and
applying after contract award or both before and after award.
Which of the following is correct regarding the DFARS Procedures Guidance and Information (PGI)?
a. The DFARS PGI applies to all federal agencies
b. The DFARS PGI is a companion resource to the DFARS ✅
c. The DFARS PGI is not numbered similarly to the DFARS
d. The DFARS PGI is only used by DCMA and DCAA
, Except when authorized otherwise, what is true about a government contract?
a. It need not be in writing
b. It must be in writing ✅
c. It must be presented as a "hard copy" on paper
d. It must have oral confirmation
What should Simplified Acquisition Procedures (SAP) do?promote competition to the maximum
extent practicable
What type(s) of contracts can be awarded when acquiring commercial items of supply?
a. Only firm-fixed priced contracts or fixed-price contracts with economic price adjustment ✅
b. Any contract type that does not have an incentive
c. Any fixed-price contract type
d. Any type or combination of types as determined necessary by the contracting officer
What is the use of a procedure that is inconsistent with the FAR?
a. Extraordinary action
b. Exception
c. Deviation ✅
d. Abnormal action
Market research is conducted during which phase of the acquisition?ALL phases of the acquisition
What is the tool (form) used by DoD to apply a structured profit/fee?
a. DD Form 1202, Guidelines for Profit Method
b. DD Form 1701, Structured Analogy Method
c. DD Form 1547, Weighted Guidelines Method ✅
d. DD Form 1861, Weighted Profit Analogy
When using invitations for bids (IFBs), what type(s) of contracts can be awarded?
