CON 3990 EXAM STUDY GUIDE ACTUAL
EXAM QUESTIONS WITH DETAILED
VERIFIED ANSWERS ALREADY GRADED
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GUARANTEED PASS
"What is the governmentwide point of entry GPE? - CORRECT ANSWER=> The single point where
most government purchasing opportunities and contract awards can be accessed electronically
by the public on the internet."
"KO must disseminate information on proposed contract actions as follows: - CORRECT
ANSWER=> - $15,000 - $25,000 - displaying in a public place.
- exceed $25,000, by synopsizing in the Government-wide Point of Entry (GPE)"
"Who is involved in Post-award orientation? - CORRECT ANSWER=> both Government and
contractor personnel"
"Post-award orientation purpose is to: - CORRECT ANSWER=> 1. Achieve a clear and mutual
understanding of all contract requirements
2. Identify and resolve potential problems (cant change the contract)"
"Standards of Conduct - CORRECT ANSWER=> - Be transparent in making appropriate disclosures
- Adequately protecting proprietary and restricted information and other resources
- Avoiding actual or apparent conflicts of interest."
"General rule of Ethical Behavior - CORRECT ANSWER=> avoid strictly any conflict of interest or
even the appearance of a conflict of interest in Government-contractor relationships."
"Solicitation and Acceptance of Gratuities by Government Personnel - CORRECT ANSWER=>
Government Personnel may not solicit gifts from anyone, for any reason."
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,"The Anti-Kickback Act of 1986 prohibits any person from - CORRECT ANSWER=> 1. Providing,
attempting to provide, or offering to provide any kickback;
2.Soliciting, accepting, or attempting to accept any kickback
3. Including, directly or indirectly, the amount of any kickback in the contract price charged by a
subcontractor to a prime contractor or a higher tier subcontractor or in the contract price
charged by a prime contractor to the United States."
"Does the Kickbacks statute imposes criminal penalties? - CORRECT ANSWER=> The Kickbacks
statute imposes criminal penalties on any person who knowingly and willfully engages in the
prohibited conduct."
"Disclosure. Who can have access to contractor bid or proposal information or source selection
information? - CORRECT ANSWER=> Authorized person only"
"Who can authorize the disclosure of contractor bid or proposal information or source selection
information? - CORRECT ANSWER=> 1. Applicable agency regulations or procedures
2. Agency head
3. Contracting officer FAR 3.104-4(a))."
"What are the examples of a contractor bid or proposal information? - CORRECT ANSWER=> -
Cost or pricing data
- Indirect costs and direct labor rates
- Proprietary information about manufacturing processes, operations, or techniques marked by
the contractor
- Information marked by the contractor as "contractor bid or proposal information"
- Information marked IAW 52.215-1(e), (marked as restricted by the contractor)"
"What does the term "contractor bid or proposal information" means? - CORRECT ANSWER=>
Any information submitted to a Federal agency as part of, or in connection with, a bid or
proposal to enter into a Federal agency procurement contract, if that information previously has
not been made available to the public or disclosed publicly:"
"Can the any contractor bid or proposal information be provided to the 3rd Party? - CORRECT
ANSWER=> ONLY if intended recipient completes and signs a Non-Disclosure Agreement (DFARS
227.7103-7)."
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,"Contracts with Government Employees - CORRECT ANSWER=> A contracting officer shall not
knowingly award a contract to a Government employee or to a business/ organization owned
/controlled Government employees"
"What is Organizational Conflicts of Interest (OCI)? - CORRECT ANSWER=> When a contractor may
gain an unfair competitive advantage in the marketplace when competing for government work
where that unfair advantage is obtained performing a government contract."
"What are three broad categories of OCI: - CORRECT ANSWER=> 1. Unequal Access
2. Impaired Objectivity
3. Biased Ground Rules"
"What are three basic approaches in dealing with an actual or potential OCI? - CORRECT
ANSWER=> 1. Avoid
2. Neutralize
3. Mitigate"
"Can you award to a contractor if you determine there is an OCI? - CORRECT ANSWER=> 1. If an
OCI exists cancel the RFP and make changes to eliminate any conflict?
2. If OCI doesn't exist, the KO must document his/her decision and inform all parties involved
3. Finally, yes, FAR 9.504(e) permits award if the Contracting Officer determines that doing so is
in the best interest of the United States as well as submitting a waiver request, which is
approved by the Head of the Contracting Activity."
"Government business shall be conducted in a manner that is above reproach, with complete
impartiality, and with preferential treatment for none. - CORRECT ANSWER=> True"
"No person or other entity may disclose contractor bid or proposal information or source
selection information to any person other than a person authorized, in accordance with
applicable agency regulations or procedures, by the agency head or the contracting officer to
receive such information. - CORRECT ANSWER=> True"
"Federal employees are prohibited from soliciting or accepting gifts offered "because of the
employee's official position" or gifts offered by a "prohibited source." - CORRECT ANSWER=>
True"
"A "personal conflict of interest" is a situation where an individual is employed by a defense
contractor company and is in a position to materially influence DOD's recommendations and/or
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, decisions and, because of his/her personal activities, relationships, or financial interests, may
lack or appear to lack objectivity or appear to be unduly influenced by personal financial
interest. - CORRECT ANSWER=> True"
"Who is the only one member with in the acquisition team who can contractually obligate the
Government? - CORRECT ANSWER=> Contracting officers"
"What authority does the Contracting officer has? - CORRECT ANSWER=> 1. Enter into
2. Administer (to include change)
3. Terminate contracts
4. Make related determinations and findings."
"What is the extent of which a contracting officers may bind the Government? - CORRECT
ANSWER=> Only to the extent of the authority delegated to them. (Warrant)"
"How does a KO knows the limits of its authority? - CORRECT ANSWER=> The appointing
authority WILL PROVIDE clear instructions in writing regarding the limits of their authority."
"What is a purpose of contracting officer's representative (COR) or contracting officer's technical
representative (COTR)? - CORRECT ANSWER=> COR/COTR (assist in administering contracts)
designated and authorized in writing by the contracting officer to perform specific technical or
administrative functions."
"Can a COR/ COTR enter into, change, or terminate a contract? - CORRECT ANSWER=> No, Those
authorities belong only to the contracting officer."
"Only the _____________________ is authorized to award, change, or terminate a contract -
CORRECT ANSWER=> KO"
"What does KO must ensure, before entering into a contractr, in relations to all requirements of
law, executive orders, regulations, and all other applicable procedures, including clearances and
approvals? - CORRECT ANSWER=> Contracting officer must ensure that all the listed stipulation
are met."
"What are the two types of Authority? - CORRECT ANSWER=> 1. Actual Authority
2. Apparent Authority."
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EXAM QUESTIONS WITH DETAILED
VERIFIED ANSWERS ALREADY GRADED
A+ | LATEST COMPLETE VERSION |
GUARANTEED PASS
"What is the governmentwide point of entry GPE? - CORRECT ANSWER=> The single point where
most government purchasing opportunities and contract awards can be accessed electronically
by the public on the internet."
"KO must disseminate information on proposed contract actions as follows: - CORRECT
ANSWER=> - $15,000 - $25,000 - displaying in a public place.
- exceed $25,000, by synopsizing in the Government-wide Point of Entry (GPE)"
"Who is involved in Post-award orientation? - CORRECT ANSWER=> both Government and
contractor personnel"
"Post-award orientation purpose is to: - CORRECT ANSWER=> 1. Achieve a clear and mutual
understanding of all contract requirements
2. Identify and resolve potential problems (cant change the contract)"
"Standards of Conduct - CORRECT ANSWER=> - Be transparent in making appropriate disclosures
- Adequately protecting proprietary and restricted information and other resources
- Avoiding actual or apparent conflicts of interest."
"General rule of Ethical Behavior - CORRECT ANSWER=> avoid strictly any conflict of interest or
even the appearance of a conflict of interest in Government-contractor relationships."
"Solicitation and Acceptance of Gratuities by Government Personnel - CORRECT ANSWER=>
Government Personnel may not solicit gifts from anyone, for any reason."
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,"The Anti-Kickback Act of 1986 prohibits any person from - CORRECT ANSWER=> 1. Providing,
attempting to provide, or offering to provide any kickback;
2.Soliciting, accepting, or attempting to accept any kickback
3. Including, directly or indirectly, the amount of any kickback in the contract price charged by a
subcontractor to a prime contractor or a higher tier subcontractor or in the contract price
charged by a prime contractor to the United States."
"Does the Kickbacks statute imposes criminal penalties? - CORRECT ANSWER=> The Kickbacks
statute imposes criminal penalties on any person who knowingly and willfully engages in the
prohibited conduct."
"Disclosure. Who can have access to contractor bid or proposal information or source selection
information? - CORRECT ANSWER=> Authorized person only"
"Who can authorize the disclosure of contractor bid or proposal information or source selection
information? - CORRECT ANSWER=> 1. Applicable agency regulations or procedures
2. Agency head
3. Contracting officer FAR 3.104-4(a))."
"What are the examples of a contractor bid or proposal information? - CORRECT ANSWER=> -
Cost or pricing data
- Indirect costs and direct labor rates
- Proprietary information about manufacturing processes, operations, or techniques marked by
the contractor
- Information marked by the contractor as "contractor bid or proposal information"
- Information marked IAW 52.215-1(e), (marked as restricted by the contractor)"
"What does the term "contractor bid or proposal information" means? - CORRECT ANSWER=>
Any information submitted to a Federal agency as part of, or in connection with, a bid or
proposal to enter into a Federal agency procurement contract, if that information previously has
not been made available to the public or disclosed publicly:"
"Can the any contractor bid or proposal information be provided to the 3rd Party? - CORRECT
ANSWER=> ONLY if intended recipient completes and signs a Non-Disclosure Agreement (DFARS
227.7103-7)."
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,"Contracts with Government Employees - CORRECT ANSWER=> A contracting officer shall not
knowingly award a contract to a Government employee or to a business/ organization owned
/controlled Government employees"
"What is Organizational Conflicts of Interest (OCI)? - CORRECT ANSWER=> When a contractor may
gain an unfair competitive advantage in the marketplace when competing for government work
where that unfair advantage is obtained performing a government contract."
"What are three broad categories of OCI: - CORRECT ANSWER=> 1. Unequal Access
2. Impaired Objectivity
3. Biased Ground Rules"
"What are three basic approaches in dealing with an actual or potential OCI? - CORRECT
ANSWER=> 1. Avoid
2. Neutralize
3. Mitigate"
"Can you award to a contractor if you determine there is an OCI? - CORRECT ANSWER=> 1. If an
OCI exists cancel the RFP and make changes to eliminate any conflict?
2. If OCI doesn't exist, the KO must document his/her decision and inform all parties involved
3. Finally, yes, FAR 9.504(e) permits award if the Contracting Officer determines that doing so is
in the best interest of the United States as well as submitting a waiver request, which is
approved by the Head of the Contracting Activity."
"Government business shall be conducted in a manner that is above reproach, with complete
impartiality, and with preferential treatment for none. - CORRECT ANSWER=> True"
"No person or other entity may disclose contractor bid or proposal information or source
selection information to any person other than a person authorized, in accordance with
applicable agency regulations or procedures, by the agency head or the contracting officer to
receive such information. - CORRECT ANSWER=> True"
"Federal employees are prohibited from soliciting or accepting gifts offered "because of the
employee's official position" or gifts offered by a "prohibited source." - CORRECT ANSWER=>
True"
"A "personal conflict of interest" is a situation where an individual is employed by a defense
contractor company and is in a position to materially influence DOD's recommendations and/or
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, decisions and, because of his/her personal activities, relationships, or financial interests, may
lack or appear to lack objectivity or appear to be unduly influenced by personal financial
interest. - CORRECT ANSWER=> True"
"Who is the only one member with in the acquisition team who can contractually obligate the
Government? - CORRECT ANSWER=> Contracting officers"
"What authority does the Contracting officer has? - CORRECT ANSWER=> 1. Enter into
2. Administer (to include change)
3. Terminate contracts
4. Make related determinations and findings."
"What is the extent of which a contracting officers may bind the Government? - CORRECT
ANSWER=> Only to the extent of the authority delegated to them. (Warrant)"
"How does a KO knows the limits of its authority? - CORRECT ANSWER=> The appointing
authority WILL PROVIDE clear instructions in writing regarding the limits of their authority."
"What is a purpose of contracting officer's representative (COR) or contracting officer's technical
representative (COTR)? - CORRECT ANSWER=> COR/COTR (assist in administering contracts)
designated and authorized in writing by the contracting officer to perform specific technical or
administrative functions."
"Can a COR/ COTR enter into, change, or terminate a contract? - CORRECT ANSWER=> No, Those
authorities belong only to the contracting officer."
"Only the _____________________ is authorized to award, change, or terminate a contract -
CORRECT ANSWER=> KO"
"What does KO must ensure, before entering into a contractr, in relations to all requirements of
law, executive orders, regulations, and all other applicable procedures, including clearances and
approvals? - CORRECT ANSWER=> Contracting officer must ensure that all the listed stipulation
are met."
"What are the two types of Authority? - CORRECT ANSWER=> 1. Actual Authority
2. Apparent Authority."
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