CON 3990 Exam
CON 3990 Exam
Question 1
How long should the CPARS reporting proces take?
Correct Answer
The CPARS reporting process should take no longer than 120 days.
Question 2
Phases of the Contracting Process
Correct Answer
Pre-Award; Award; Post-Award
Question 3
Pre-award phase consists of two primary activities:
Correct Answer
1. Develop Solicitation (for our purposes, this is done by the Government or the
contractor, focused on obtaining a subcontractor).
2. Develop Offer (this is done by the Contractor or Subcontractor)
Question 4
Award phase consists of one primary activity:
Correct Answer
Form Contract: Evaluation of Offers; Negotiation and discussion; Selection of
awardees
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Question 5
Post-award phase consists of two primary activities:
Correct Answer
1. Perform Contract
2. Close Contract
Question 6
Who develops a solicitation?
Correct Answer
The Government & The Buyer.
Question 7
Who prepares an offer?
Correct Answer
The Contractor and the seller
Question 8
During the post-award phase while the contract is being performed, who has
responsibility for quality?
Correct Answer
The sellers responsibility during the post-award phase to assure quality while the
contract is being performed.
Question 9
What is Acqusition?
Correct Answer
Acquisition means the acquiring by contract with appropriated funds of supplies or
services (including construction) by and for the use of the Federal Government
through purchase or lease, whether the supplies or services are already in existence
or must be created, developed, demonstrated, and evaluated.
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Question 10
When does the acquisition begins?
Correct Answer
Acquisition begins at the point when agency needs are established
Question 11
What does acquisition process includes?
Correct Answer
· description of requirements to satisfy agency needs; solicitation and selection of
sources;
· award of contracts;
· contract financing,
· contract performance,
· contract administration,
· technical and management functions directly related to the process of fulfilling
agency needs by contract.
Question 12
What does the acquisition Team consists of?
Correct Answer
All participants in Government acquisition:
- technical
- Supply
- Procurement
- Customers they serve
- Contractors who provide the products and services.
Question 13
KO's role on ACQ team?
Correct Answer
The contracting officer must have the authority to the maximum extent practicable
and consistent with law, to determine the application of rules, regulations, and
policies, on a specific contract.
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Question 14
Considerations for the KO's appointment
Correct Answer
- complexity
- dollar value of the acquisitions to be assigned
- candidate's experience
- training and education
- business acumen
- judgment, character, and reputation
Question 15
DoD KO requirements
Correct Answer
1. completed all contracting courses required for a contracting officer
2. At least 2 years experience in a contracting position.
3. Baccalaureate degree from an accredited educational institution.
4. Additional requirements as may be established by the Secretary of Defense.
Question 16
Contracting Officer Responsibilities
Correct Answer
1. Ensure sufficient funds are available for obligation for each contract action. (FAR
1.602-2(a))
2. KO shall ensure that contractors receive impartial, fair, and equitable treatment.
(for all types of coms verbal and written)
3. KO shall request and consider the advice of specialists (audit, engineering etc)
4. KO shall designate CORs in writing and furnish copies to the contractor and the
contract administration office.
Question 17
Transparency and Open Communications
Correct Answer
business of acquisition should be conducted with openness. and integrity by
everyone involved in the ACQ process
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CON 3990 Exam
Question 1
How long should the CPARS reporting proces take?
Correct Answer
The CPARS reporting process should take no longer than 120 days.
Question 2
Phases of the Contracting Process
Correct Answer
Pre-Award; Award; Post-Award
Question 3
Pre-award phase consists of two primary activities:
Correct Answer
1. Develop Solicitation (for our purposes, this is done by the Government or the
contractor, focused on obtaining a subcontractor).
2. Develop Offer (this is done by the Contractor or Subcontractor)
Question 4
Award phase consists of one primary activity:
Correct Answer
Form Contract: Evaluation of Offers; Negotiation and discussion; Selection of
awardees
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Question 5
Post-award phase consists of two primary activities:
Correct Answer
1. Perform Contract
2. Close Contract
Question 6
Who develops a solicitation?
Correct Answer
The Government & The Buyer.
Question 7
Who prepares an offer?
Correct Answer
The Contractor and the seller
Question 8
During the post-award phase while the contract is being performed, who has
responsibility for quality?
Correct Answer
The sellers responsibility during the post-award phase to assure quality while the
contract is being performed.
Question 9
What is Acqusition?
Correct Answer
Acquisition means the acquiring by contract with appropriated funds of supplies or
services (including construction) by and for the use of the Federal Government
through purchase or lease, whether the supplies or services are already in existence
or must be created, developed, demonstrated, and evaluated.
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Question 10
When does the acquisition begins?
Correct Answer
Acquisition begins at the point when agency needs are established
Question 11
What does acquisition process includes?
Correct Answer
· description of requirements to satisfy agency needs; solicitation and selection of
sources;
· award of contracts;
· contract financing,
· contract performance,
· contract administration,
· technical and management functions directly related to the process of fulfilling
agency needs by contract.
Question 12
What does the acquisition Team consists of?
Correct Answer
All participants in Government acquisition:
- technical
- Supply
- Procurement
- Customers they serve
- Contractors who provide the products and services.
Question 13
KO's role on ACQ team?
Correct Answer
The contracting officer must have the authority to the maximum extent practicable
and consistent with law, to determine the application of rules, regulations, and
policies, on a specific contract.
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Question 14
Considerations for the KO's appointment
Correct Answer
- complexity
- dollar value of the acquisitions to be assigned
- candidate's experience
- training and education
- business acumen
- judgment, character, and reputation
Question 15
DoD KO requirements
Correct Answer
1. completed all contracting courses required for a contracting officer
2. At least 2 years experience in a contracting position.
3. Baccalaureate degree from an accredited educational institution.
4. Additional requirements as may be established by the Secretary of Defense.
Question 16
Contracting Officer Responsibilities
Correct Answer
1. Ensure sufficient funds are available for obligation for each contract action. (FAR
1.602-2(a))
2. KO shall ensure that contractors receive impartial, fair, and equitable treatment.
(for all types of coms verbal and written)
3. KO shall request and consider the advice of specialists (audit, engineering etc)
4. KO shall designate CORs in writing and furnish copies to the contractor and the
contract administration office.
Question 17
Transparency and Open Communications
Correct Answer
business of acquisition should be conducted with openness. and integrity by
everyone involved in the ACQ process
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