CON 3910 PRACTICE QUIZZES QUESTIONS
When is market research conducted during which phase of acquisition? - Answer -All
phases of the acquisition
What is the use of a procedure that is inconsistent with the far? - Answer -Deviation
Simplified acquisition procedure should? - Answer -Promote competition to the
maximum extent practical
What is the tool (form) used by DOD to apply a structured profit/fee? - Answer -Dd
1547, WGL
What type of contracts can be awarded when acquiring commercial items of supply? -
Answer -Only firm fixed price contract or fixed price contract with economic price
adjustment
When using invitations for bids, what type or types of contracts can be awarded? -
Answer -Only firm fixed price contract or fixed price contract with economic price
adjustment
Which of the following is correct regarding the DFARS procedure guidance and
information?
-there is no such thing as a DFARS PGI
-The DFAR a space PGI is a companion resource to the DFARS
-The DFARS PGI is not number to early to the DFARS
-The DFARSP G.I. is only used by DCMA and DCAA - Answer -The DFAR a space
PGI is a companion resource to the DFARS
Which of the following statements is accurate regarding the governments policy on
contract modifications?
-it is preferred that the program manager sign modifications in Lou of the contracting
officer
-Any contract specialist can direct a contractor to perform work before the execution of
the contract modification
-a contracting officer representative is offer us to execute contract modifications on
behalf of the government
-Only contracting officer's acting within the scope of their authority our offer us to
execute contract modifications on the half of the government - Answer -Only
contracting officer's acting within the scope of their authority our offer us to execute
contract modifications on the half of the government
Which of the following is accurate about unilateral modifications?
-are only signed by a government, contracting officer, not the contractor
-Can be signed by the contract specialist
-Are used to definitize contracts with price changes
,-Are used to add scope to the contract - Answer -Are only sign by government,
contracting officer, not the contractor
Except when authorized otherwise, a government contract? - Answer -Must be in
writing
Which is not a type of contracting officer?-contracting officer -administrative contracting
officer -terminating, contracting officer- executive contracting officer - 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: - 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: - 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?
-a contract clause only applies after contractor word
-a contract clause applies, unless superseded by a solicitation provision
-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 contract clause is a term our condition used in contracts and solicitations, unless the
resulting contract is for a commercial item - 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
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? - Answer -Termination for cause
Which FAR part sets for the basic policies and general information about the federal
acquisition, regulation system? - Answer -Far part 1
Which of the following statement best conveys the convention at FAR 1.108(b),
delegation of authority?
-authority is not delegable
-each authority is delegable to no lower than one level above the contracting officer
-No authority is delegable, unless specifically stated otherwise
-Each authority is delegable, unless specifically stated otherwise - Answer -Each
authority is delegable, unless specifically stated otherwise
How many parts are in the FAR? - Answer -53
, What is a procurement instrument identifier? (PIID) - Answer -A unique number,
identifying each solicitation, contract, agreement, or order related procurement
instrument
The DOD procurement instrument identifier is 13 positions long. Positions 9 identifies
the type of instrument. If position nine is a D, which of the following types of instruments
is representative? - Answer -Indefinite-delivery contracts to include ID, IQs and
requirements contract
You're reviewing the contract that utilizes the uniform contract format. In section J you
see an exhibit. How will the exhibit be displayed? - Answer -With one or two alpha
characters
Your customer comes to you anticipating a new requirement, one that has not been
purchased recently. You'd like to refer them to far part dealing specifically with market
research. Which far apart do you refer them to? - Answer -Far part 10
Of the following types of contracts, which shall not be used in government contracting? -
Answer -Cost plus a percentage of cost
When can a time and materials contract be used? - Answer -Eight times and material
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 work, or to anticipate cost
What underlying principle should the contracting officer follow to avoid organizational
conflict of interest? - Answer -Prevent unfair, competitive advantage
Terms that address specific types of exchanges with offerors after a 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 excepting gifts from contractors? - Answer
-May not solicit or except gifts
What is the general guidance provided by FAR for contractor bid or proposal
information? - Answer -It may not be disclosed to anyone, unless they are all for us to
receive it
With few exceptions, which of the following statements is true regarding awarding
contracts to US government employees?
-a contracting officer shall not know with the awarded contract to a government
employee, unless the purchase amount is less than micro purchase threshold
-A government employee can receive a government contract
-A government employee can receive a government contract as long as they have
incorporated
When is market research conducted during which phase of acquisition? - Answer -All
phases of the acquisition
What is the use of a procedure that is inconsistent with the far? - Answer -Deviation
Simplified acquisition procedure should? - Answer -Promote competition to the
maximum extent practical
What is the tool (form) used by DOD to apply a structured profit/fee? - Answer -Dd
1547, WGL
What type of contracts can be awarded when acquiring commercial items of supply? -
Answer -Only firm fixed price contract or fixed price contract with economic price
adjustment
When using invitations for bids, what type or types of contracts can be awarded? -
Answer -Only firm fixed price contract or fixed price contract with economic price
adjustment
Which of the following is correct regarding the DFARS procedure guidance and
information?
-there is no such thing as a DFARS PGI
-The DFAR a space PGI is a companion resource to the DFARS
-The DFARS PGI is not number to early to the DFARS
-The DFARSP G.I. is only used by DCMA and DCAA - Answer -The DFAR a space
PGI is a companion resource to the DFARS
Which of the following statements is accurate regarding the governments policy on
contract modifications?
-it is preferred that the program manager sign modifications in Lou of the contracting
officer
-Any contract specialist can direct a contractor to perform work before the execution of
the contract modification
-a contracting officer representative is offer us to execute contract modifications on
behalf of the government
-Only contracting officer's acting within the scope of their authority our offer us to
execute contract modifications on the half of the government - Answer -Only
contracting officer's acting within the scope of their authority our offer us to execute
contract modifications on the half of the government
Which of the following is accurate about unilateral modifications?
-are only signed by a government, contracting officer, not the contractor
-Can be signed by the contract specialist
-Are used to definitize contracts with price changes
,-Are used to add scope to the contract - Answer -Are only sign by government,
contracting officer, not the contractor
Except when authorized otherwise, a government contract? - Answer -Must be in
writing
Which is not a type of contracting officer?-contracting officer -administrative contracting
officer -terminating, contracting officer- executive contracting officer - 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: - 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: - 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?
-a contract clause only applies after contractor word
-a contract clause applies, unless superseded by a solicitation provision
-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 contract clause is a term our condition used in contracts and solicitations, unless the
resulting contract is for a commercial item - 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
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? - Answer -Termination for cause
Which FAR part sets for the basic policies and general information about the federal
acquisition, regulation system? - Answer -Far part 1
Which of the following statement best conveys the convention at FAR 1.108(b),
delegation of authority?
-authority is not delegable
-each authority is delegable to no lower than one level above the contracting officer
-No authority is delegable, unless specifically stated otherwise
-Each authority is delegable, unless specifically stated otherwise - Answer -Each
authority is delegable, unless specifically stated otherwise
How many parts are in the FAR? - Answer -53
, What is a procurement instrument identifier? (PIID) - Answer -A unique number,
identifying each solicitation, contract, agreement, or order related procurement
instrument
The DOD procurement instrument identifier is 13 positions long. Positions 9 identifies
the type of instrument. If position nine is a D, which of the following types of instruments
is representative? - Answer -Indefinite-delivery contracts to include ID, IQs and
requirements contract
You're reviewing the contract that utilizes the uniform contract format. In section J you
see an exhibit. How will the exhibit be displayed? - Answer -With one or two alpha
characters
Your customer comes to you anticipating a new requirement, one that has not been
purchased recently. You'd like to refer them to far part dealing specifically with market
research. Which far apart do you refer them to? - Answer -Far part 10
Of the following types of contracts, which shall not be used in government contracting? -
Answer -Cost plus a percentage of cost
When can a time and materials contract be used? - Answer -Eight times and material
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 work, or to anticipate cost
What underlying principle should the contracting officer follow to avoid organizational
conflict of interest? - Answer -Prevent unfair, competitive advantage
Terms that address specific types of exchanges with offerors after a 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 excepting gifts from contractors? - Answer
-May not solicit or except gifts
What is the general guidance provided by FAR for contractor bid or proposal
information? - Answer -It may not be disclosed to anyone, unless they are all for us to
receive it
With few exceptions, which of the following statements is true regarding awarding
contracts to US government employees?
-a contracting officer shall not know with the awarded contract to a government
employee, unless the purchase amount is less than micro purchase threshold
-A government employee can receive a government contract
-A government employee can receive a government contract as long as they have
incorporated
