FEDERAL ACQUISITION CERTIFICATION (FAC) –QUESTIONS AND CORRECT
ANSWERS (VERIFIED ANSWERS) PLUS RATIONALES 2026 Q&A | INSTANT
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Core Domains:
- Acquisition Planning
- Market Research and Analysis
- Contract Formation and Solicitations
- Contract Types and Selection
- Source Selection and Evaluation
- Contract Administration and Management
- Cost and Price Analysis
- Ethics and Procurement Integrity
- Small Business and Socioeconomic Programs
Introduction:
The purpose of this comprehensive assessment is to evaluate and validate the critical
skills and knowledge required for professional certification under the Federal
Acquisition Certification framework. This exam assesses proficiency across the entire
acquisition lifecycle, focusing on regulatory compliance, strategic planning, contract
,formation, and diligent administration. Structuring the assessment through multiple-
choice and complex, scenario-based questions ensures candidates can effectively
navigate the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR). A strong emphasis is placed on
real-world application, risk mitigation, and ethical decision-making, ensuring that
certified professionals are prepared to safeguard public funds and execute mission-
critical federal procurement strategies efficiently.
Section One: Questions 1–100
Question 1
A contracting officer is evaluating a procurement requirement for commercial
information technology services estimated at $12 million. According to FAR Part 10,
which of the following actions regarding market research is mandatory?
A. Market research is optional because the requirement is for standard commercial
services.
B. Market research must be conducted before soliciting offers for acquisitions
exceeding the simplified acquisition threshold.
C. Market research is only required if the procurement is set aside for small business
concerns.
,D. Market research must be conducted by an independent third-party contractor for
items over $10 million.
🟢 B. Market research must be conducted before soliciting offers for acquisitions
exceeding the simplified acquisition threshold.
🔴 RATIONALE: FAR 10.001(a)(2) explicitly mandates that agencies must conduct
market research appropriate to the circumstances before soliciting offers for
acquisitions with an estimated value in excess of the simplified acquisition threshold.
Question 2
An agency requires a highly specialized research and development service where the
statement of work cannot be clearly defined. Which contract type provides the least
financial risk to the contractor while allowing the government flexibility?
A. Firm-Fixed-Price
B. Fixed-Price Incentive
C. Cost-Plus-Fixed-Fee
D. Time-and-Materials
🟢 C. Cost-Plus-Fixed-Fee
, 🔴 RATIONALE: Under FAR 16.306, a cost-plus-fixed-fee contract minimizes risk for
the contractor because the government reimburses all allowable, allocable, and
reasonable costs and pays a predetermined fixed fee. This is ideal for R&D where the
scope of work cannot be precisely defined.
Question 3
During a source selection under FAR Part 15, the Contracting Officer discovers that a
technician from the program office shared technical evaluation criteria with a
preferred offeror before the solicitation was released. Which statute has been
violated?
A. Freedom of Information Act
B. Procurement Integrity Act
C. Anti-Deficiency Act
D. Competition in Contracting Act
🟢 B. Procurement Integrity Act
🔴 RATIONALE: The Procurement Integrity Act (41 U.S.C. Chapter 21, implemented
in FAR 3.104) prohibits government officials from knowingly disclosing sensitive
ANSWERS (VERIFIED ANSWERS) PLUS RATIONALES 2026 Q&A | INSTANT
DOWNLOAD PDF.
Core Domains:
- Acquisition Planning
- Market Research and Analysis
- Contract Formation and Solicitations
- Contract Types and Selection
- Source Selection and Evaluation
- Contract Administration and Management
- Cost and Price Analysis
- Ethics and Procurement Integrity
- Small Business and Socioeconomic Programs
Introduction:
The purpose of this comprehensive assessment is to evaluate and validate the critical
skills and knowledge required for professional certification under the Federal
Acquisition Certification framework. This exam assesses proficiency across the entire
acquisition lifecycle, focusing on regulatory compliance, strategic planning, contract
,formation, and diligent administration. Structuring the assessment through multiple-
choice and complex, scenario-based questions ensures candidates can effectively
navigate the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR). A strong emphasis is placed on
real-world application, risk mitigation, and ethical decision-making, ensuring that
certified professionals are prepared to safeguard public funds and execute mission-
critical federal procurement strategies efficiently.
Section One: Questions 1–100
Question 1
A contracting officer is evaluating a procurement requirement for commercial
information technology services estimated at $12 million. According to FAR Part 10,
which of the following actions regarding market research is mandatory?
A. Market research is optional because the requirement is for standard commercial
services.
B. Market research must be conducted before soliciting offers for acquisitions
exceeding the simplified acquisition threshold.
C. Market research is only required if the procurement is set aside for small business
concerns.
,D. Market research must be conducted by an independent third-party contractor for
items over $10 million.
🟢 B. Market research must be conducted before soliciting offers for acquisitions
exceeding the simplified acquisition threshold.
🔴 RATIONALE: FAR 10.001(a)(2) explicitly mandates that agencies must conduct
market research appropriate to the circumstances before soliciting offers for
acquisitions with an estimated value in excess of the simplified acquisition threshold.
Question 2
An agency requires a highly specialized research and development service where the
statement of work cannot be clearly defined. Which contract type provides the least
financial risk to the contractor while allowing the government flexibility?
A. Firm-Fixed-Price
B. Fixed-Price Incentive
C. Cost-Plus-Fixed-Fee
D. Time-and-Materials
🟢 C. Cost-Plus-Fixed-Fee
, 🔴 RATIONALE: Under FAR 16.306, a cost-plus-fixed-fee contract minimizes risk for
the contractor because the government reimburses all allowable, allocable, and
reasonable costs and pays a predetermined fixed fee. This is ideal for R&D where the
scope of work cannot be precisely defined.
Question 3
During a source selection under FAR Part 15, the Contracting Officer discovers that a
technician from the program office shared technical evaluation criteria with a
preferred offeror before the solicitation was released. Which statute has been
violated?
A. Freedom of Information Act
B. Procurement Integrity Act
C. Anti-Deficiency Act
D. Competition in Contracting Act
🟢 B. Procurement Integrity Act
🔴 RATIONALE: The Procurement Integrity Act (41 U.S.C. Chapter 21, implemented
in FAR 3.104) prohibits government officials from knowingly disclosing sensitive
