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CON 2370 SIMPLIFIED ACQUISITION PROCEDURES STUDY GUIDE Original Questions with
Answers & Detailed Rationales
SECTION 1: SIMPLIFIED ACQUISITION BASICS
1. The simplified acquisition threshold (SAT) is currently:
A) $100,000
B) $150,000
C) $250,000
D) $500,000
Answer: C
Rationale: As of the current FAR threshold adjustments, the
simplified acquisition threshold is $250,000. This threshold is
periodically adjusted for inflation per FAR 2.101.
2. Simplified acquisition procedures are authorized by:
A) FAR Part 12
B) FAR Part 13
C) FAR Part 15
D) FAR Part 6
Answer: B
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Rationale: FAR Part 13 governs Simplified Acquisition
Procedures. FAR Part 12 covers commercial items, Part 15
covers negotiated procurement, and Part 6 covers competition
requirements.
3. The purpose of simplified acquisition procedures is to:
A) Increase paperwork
B) Streamline and simplify the acquisition process for smaller
purchases
C) Eliminate competition
D) Only benefit large businesses
Answer: B
Rationale: SAP is designed to reduce administrative burden and
streamline the process for relatively low-cost acquisitions.
4. The micro-purchase threshold is currently:
A) $3,500
B) $5,000
C) $10,000
D) $25,000
Answer: C
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Rationale: The micro-purchase threshold is $10,000. This
threshold is periodically adjusted for inflation.
5. Micro-purchases may be made:
A) Using a purchase card without competitive quotes
B) Only through formal bidding
C) Only via sealed bidding
D) Only through negotiated contracts
Answer: A
Rationale: Micro-purchases may be made using a government
purchase card without soliciting competitive quotes, per FAR
13.201.
6. The micro-purchase threshold for acquisitions supporting
contingency operations or defense against certain attacks is:
A) $10,000
B) $15,000
C) $20,000
D) $25,000
Answer: C
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Rationale: FAR increases the micro-purchase threshold to
$20,000 for acquisitions supporting contingency operations or
defense against certain attacks.
7. The simplified acquisition threshold for acquisitions
supporting contingency operations or defense against certain
attacks is:
A) $250,000
B) $500,000
C) $750,000
D) $1,000,000
Answer: D
Rationale: FAR raises the SAT to $1,000,000 for contingency
operations or defense against certain attacks.
8. For acquisitions at or below the micro-purchase threshold,
the Government:
A) Requires full and open competition
B) May purchase without obtaining competitive quotes if the
price is reasonable
C) Must use sealed bidding
D) Must use negotiated procedures
CON 2370 SIMPLIFIED ACQUISITION PROCEDURES STUDY GUIDE Original Questions with
Answers & Detailed Rationales
SECTION 1: SIMPLIFIED ACQUISITION BASICS
1. The simplified acquisition threshold (SAT) is currently:
A) $100,000
B) $150,000
C) $250,000
D) $500,000
Answer: C
Rationale: As of the current FAR threshold adjustments, the
simplified acquisition threshold is $250,000. This threshold is
periodically adjusted for inflation per FAR 2.101.
2. Simplified acquisition procedures are authorized by:
A) FAR Part 12
B) FAR Part 13
C) FAR Part 15
D) FAR Part 6
Answer: B
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Rationale: FAR Part 13 governs Simplified Acquisition
Procedures. FAR Part 12 covers commercial items, Part 15
covers negotiated procurement, and Part 6 covers competition
requirements.
3. The purpose of simplified acquisition procedures is to:
A) Increase paperwork
B) Streamline and simplify the acquisition process for smaller
purchases
C) Eliminate competition
D) Only benefit large businesses
Answer: B
Rationale: SAP is designed to reduce administrative burden and
streamline the process for relatively low-cost acquisitions.
4. The micro-purchase threshold is currently:
A) $3,500
B) $5,000
C) $10,000
D) $25,000
Answer: C
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Rationale: The micro-purchase threshold is $10,000. This
threshold is periodically adjusted for inflation.
5. Micro-purchases may be made:
A) Using a purchase card without competitive quotes
B) Only through formal bidding
C) Only via sealed bidding
D) Only through negotiated contracts
Answer: A
Rationale: Micro-purchases may be made using a government
purchase card without soliciting competitive quotes, per FAR
13.201.
6. The micro-purchase threshold for acquisitions supporting
contingency operations or defense against certain attacks is:
A) $10,000
B) $15,000
C) $20,000
D) $25,000
Answer: C
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Rationale: FAR increases the micro-purchase threshold to
$20,000 for acquisitions supporting contingency operations or
defense against certain attacks.
7. The simplified acquisition threshold for acquisitions
supporting contingency operations or defense against certain
attacks is:
A) $250,000
B) $500,000
C) $750,000
D) $1,000,000
Answer: D
Rationale: FAR raises the SAT to $1,000,000 for contingency
operations or defense against certain attacks.
8. For acquisitions at or below the micro-purchase threshold,
the Government:
A) Requires full and open competition
B) May purchase without obtaining competitive quotes if the
price is reasonable
C) Must use sealed bidding
D) Must use negotiated procedures
