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EXAMINATION
EXAM TITLE: CON 3990V Certification Exam Questions | 100% Correct
Answers with Detailed Rationales (2026/2027 Edition)
Federal Acquisition Certification Examination
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SECTION 1: Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Principles and Structure
Question 1
Which part of the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) establishes the fundamental
policies and procedures for acquiring supplies and services with appropriated funds?
A. FAR Part 1
B. FAR Part 2
C. FAR Part 3
D. FAR Part 4
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: FAR Part 2 establishes definitions of words and terms used
throughout the FAR. However, the fundamental policies and
procedures for acquisition are primarily established across multiple
parts, with FAR Part 1 providing the Federal Acquisition Regulations
System purpose, authority, and issuance. FAR Part 1 establishes the
purpose, authority, and issuance of the FAR system. FAR Part 3 covers
improper business practices and personal conflicts of interest. FAR
Part 4 covers administrative matters. The core acquisition policies
,and procedures span Parts 1 through 53, with Part 1 providing the
foundational authority and structure.
Question 2
Under the FAR, which statute requires that contracting officers obtain certified cost or
pricing data when none of the exceptions to certified cost or pricing data requirements
applies?
A. Truth in Negotiations Act (TINA), 10 U.S.C. 2306a and 41 U.S.C. chapter 35
B. Competition in Contracting Act (CICA)
C. Buy American Act
D. Service Contract Act
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The Truth in Negotiations Act (TINA), codified at 10 U.S.C.
2306a and 41 U.S.C. chapter 35, requires contracting officers to obtain
certified cost or pricing data when negotiating certain contracts,
modifications, and subcontracts unless an exception applies. CICA
requires full and open competition. The Buy American Act governs
domestic preference. The Service Contract Act governs wage rates for
service employees.
Question 3
A contracting officer is reviewing a solicitation for a commercial item. Which FAR part
provides the primary guidance for acquiring commercial items using simplified
procedures?
,A. FAR Part 12
B. FAR Part 13
C. FAR Part 14
D. FAR Part 15
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: FAR Part 12, Acquisition of Commercial Items, provides
policies and procedures unique to the acquisition of commercial
items, including the requirement to use commercial item procedures
and the applicability of commercial item clauses. FAR Part 13 covers
simplified acquisition procedures. FAR Part 14 covers sealed bidding.
FAR Part 15 covers contracting by negotiation.
Question 4
Which FAR clause must be included in all solicitations and contracts when the contract
amount is expected to exceed the simplified acquisition threshold?
A. FAR 52.202-1, Definitions
B. FAR 52.203-3, Gratuities
C. FAR 52.215-2, Audit and Records—Negotiation
D. FAR 52.252-2, Clauses Incorporated by Reference
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: FAR 52.215-2, Audit and Records—Negotiation, is required
in solicitations and contracts when the contract amount is expected to
exceed the simplified acquisition threshold and the contract is not for
commercial items. This clause provides the government access to the
, contractor's records for audit purposes. FAR 52.202-1 defines terms.
FAR 52.203-3 addresses gratuities. FAR 52.252-2 incorporates clauses
by reference.
Question 5
A contracting officer is determining whether a prospective contractor is responsible.
Which FAR subpart provides the standards and procedures for determining contractor
responsibility?
A. FAR 9.1
B. FAR 9.2
C. FAR 9.3
D. FAR 9.4
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: FAR Subpart 9.1, Responsible Prospective Contractors,
establishes the standards and procedures for determining whether a
prospective contractor is responsible, including the specific
responsibility criteria (such as adequate financial resources,
satisfactory performance record, and satisfactory record of integrity
and business ethics). FAR 9.2 covers qualifications requirements. FAR
9.3 covers first article testing and approval. FAR 9.4 covers
debarment, suspension, and ineligibility.
Question 6
EXAMINATION
EXAM TITLE: CON 3990V Certification Exam Questions | 100% Correct
Answers with Detailed Rationales (2026/2027 Edition)
Federal Acquisition Certification Examination
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SECTION 1: Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Principles and Structure
Question 1
Which part of the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) establishes the fundamental
policies and procedures for acquiring supplies and services with appropriated funds?
A. FAR Part 1
B. FAR Part 2
C. FAR Part 3
D. FAR Part 4
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: FAR Part 2 establishes definitions of words and terms used
throughout the FAR. However, the fundamental policies and
procedures for acquisition are primarily established across multiple
parts, with FAR Part 1 providing the Federal Acquisition Regulations
System purpose, authority, and issuance. FAR Part 1 establishes the
purpose, authority, and issuance of the FAR system. FAR Part 3 covers
improper business practices and personal conflicts of interest. FAR
Part 4 covers administrative matters. The core acquisition policies
,and procedures span Parts 1 through 53, with Part 1 providing the
foundational authority and structure.
Question 2
Under the FAR, which statute requires that contracting officers obtain certified cost or
pricing data when none of the exceptions to certified cost or pricing data requirements
applies?
A. Truth in Negotiations Act (TINA), 10 U.S.C. 2306a and 41 U.S.C. chapter 35
B. Competition in Contracting Act (CICA)
C. Buy American Act
D. Service Contract Act
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The Truth in Negotiations Act (TINA), codified at 10 U.S.C.
2306a and 41 U.S.C. chapter 35, requires contracting officers to obtain
certified cost or pricing data when negotiating certain contracts,
modifications, and subcontracts unless an exception applies. CICA
requires full and open competition. The Buy American Act governs
domestic preference. The Service Contract Act governs wage rates for
service employees.
Question 3
A contracting officer is reviewing a solicitation for a commercial item. Which FAR part
provides the primary guidance for acquiring commercial items using simplified
procedures?
,A. FAR Part 12
B. FAR Part 13
C. FAR Part 14
D. FAR Part 15
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: FAR Part 12, Acquisition of Commercial Items, provides
policies and procedures unique to the acquisition of commercial
items, including the requirement to use commercial item procedures
and the applicability of commercial item clauses. FAR Part 13 covers
simplified acquisition procedures. FAR Part 14 covers sealed bidding.
FAR Part 15 covers contracting by negotiation.
Question 4
Which FAR clause must be included in all solicitations and contracts when the contract
amount is expected to exceed the simplified acquisition threshold?
A. FAR 52.202-1, Definitions
B. FAR 52.203-3, Gratuities
C. FAR 52.215-2, Audit and Records—Negotiation
D. FAR 52.252-2, Clauses Incorporated by Reference
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: FAR 52.215-2, Audit and Records—Negotiation, is required
in solicitations and contracts when the contract amount is expected to
exceed the simplified acquisition threshold and the contract is not for
commercial items. This clause provides the government access to the
, contractor's records for audit purposes. FAR 52.202-1 defines terms.
FAR 52.203-3 addresses gratuities. FAR 52.252-2 incorporates clauses
by reference.
Question 5
A contracting officer is determining whether a prospective contractor is responsible.
Which FAR subpart provides the standards and procedures for determining contractor
responsibility?
A. FAR 9.1
B. FAR 9.2
C. FAR 9.3
D. FAR 9.4
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: FAR Subpart 9.1, Responsible Prospective Contractors,
establishes the standards and procedures for determining whether a
prospective contractor is responsible, including the specific
responsibility criteria (such as adequate financial resources,
satisfactory performance record, and satisfactory record of integrity
and business ethics). FAR 9.2 covers qualifications requirements. FAR
9.3 covers first article testing and approval. FAR 9.4 covers
debarment, suspension, and ineligibility.
Question 6
