ACAS BEST PRACTICE KNOWLEDGE EXAM 1
COMPREHENSIVE STUDY QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS
◉ Which answer best describes Pre-Award outcomes (2)?
Answer: Develop Solicitation, Develop Offer
◉ Which answer best describes Award outcome (1)?
Answer: Form Contract
◉ Which answer best describes Post-Award outcomes (2)?
Answer: Perform Contract, Close Contract
◉ Who has authority to sign, administer, terminate contracts?
Answer: ONLY the contracting officer (FAR 1.402-1)
◉ Who develops the solicitation?
Answer: Government / buyer
◉ Who prepares the offer?
Answer: Contractor / seller / offeror
,◉ Which statement is accurate regarding Ultimate responsibility for
quality (post-award)?
Answer: The seller (contractor)
◉ Which citation or source correctly applies to Acquisition
definition source?
Answer: FAR 2.101
◉ Which citation or source correctly applies to Acquisition Team
source?
Answer: FAR 1.102(b)(1) — technical, supply, sourcing, small
business, procurement, customers, AND contractors
◉ Which citation or source correctly applies to CO authority —
how/when to apply rules to a contract?
Answer: FAR 1.102(a)(7)
◉ Which answer best describes CO appointment requirement?
Answer: In writing, with clear instructions on what they can and
cannot do
◉ In a CON 3910 acquisition scenario, what is the correct threshold
or dollar-value rule for DoD CO qualifications above SAT?
,Answer: DFARS 201.403-1
◉ Which answer correctly identifies the rule for CO responsibilities
BEFORE signing (2)?
Answer: FAR 1.402-2(a) — ensure legal/regulatory compliance AND
ensure funds available
◉ Which statement is accurate regarding CO ongoing
responsibilities (4)?
Answer: FAR 1.402-2(b)(c)(d) — compliance with terms;
impartial/fair treatment; request specialist advice; designate CORs
in writing
◉ Which answer correctly identifies the rule for COR designation
requirement?
Answer: In writing per FAR 1.404(a); copies to contractor and
contract admin office
◉ Which statement is accurate regarding COR authority limits?
Answer: NO authority to commit/change anything affecting price,
quality, quantity, delivery, or other T&Cs
◉ Which statement is accurate regarding Quality oversight
responsibility (post-award)?
, Answer: Buyer monitors / oversees; SELLER is responsible for
quality
◉ Which citation or source correctly applies to Pre-award key FAR
parts?
Answer: FAR 7 (planning), FAR 10 (market research), FAR 11
(requirements), FAR 12/13/14/15 (methods)
◉ Which citation or source correctly applies to Post-award key FAR
parts?
Answer: FAR 42 (admin), FAR 43 (mods), FAR 44 (subs), FAR 45
(property), FAR 46 (quality), FAR 49 (terminations)
◉ Negotiations under FAR Part 14 sealed bidding?
Answer: NOT permitted
◉ Which statement is accurate regarding Clarifications — what they
can and cannot do?
Answer: CAN enhance understanding, allow reasonable
interpretation, facilitate evaluation. CANNOT cure deficiencies,
material omissions, or revise responses
◉ Which answer best describes Three lessons of this unit?
COMPREHENSIVE STUDY QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS
◉ Which answer best describes Pre-Award outcomes (2)?
Answer: Develop Solicitation, Develop Offer
◉ Which answer best describes Award outcome (1)?
Answer: Form Contract
◉ Which answer best describes Post-Award outcomes (2)?
Answer: Perform Contract, Close Contract
◉ Who has authority to sign, administer, terminate contracts?
Answer: ONLY the contracting officer (FAR 1.402-1)
◉ Who develops the solicitation?
Answer: Government / buyer
◉ Who prepares the offer?
Answer: Contractor / seller / offeror
,◉ Which statement is accurate regarding Ultimate responsibility for
quality (post-award)?
Answer: The seller (contractor)
◉ Which citation or source correctly applies to Acquisition
definition source?
Answer: FAR 2.101
◉ Which citation or source correctly applies to Acquisition Team
source?
Answer: FAR 1.102(b)(1) — technical, supply, sourcing, small
business, procurement, customers, AND contractors
◉ Which citation or source correctly applies to CO authority —
how/when to apply rules to a contract?
Answer: FAR 1.102(a)(7)
◉ Which answer best describes CO appointment requirement?
Answer: In writing, with clear instructions on what they can and
cannot do
◉ In a CON 3910 acquisition scenario, what is the correct threshold
or dollar-value rule for DoD CO qualifications above SAT?
,Answer: DFARS 201.403-1
◉ Which answer correctly identifies the rule for CO responsibilities
BEFORE signing (2)?
Answer: FAR 1.402-2(a) — ensure legal/regulatory compliance AND
ensure funds available
◉ Which statement is accurate regarding CO ongoing
responsibilities (4)?
Answer: FAR 1.402-2(b)(c)(d) — compliance with terms;
impartial/fair treatment; request specialist advice; designate CORs
in writing
◉ Which answer correctly identifies the rule for COR designation
requirement?
Answer: In writing per FAR 1.404(a); copies to contractor and
contract admin office
◉ Which statement is accurate regarding COR authority limits?
Answer: NO authority to commit/change anything affecting price,
quality, quantity, delivery, or other T&Cs
◉ Which statement is accurate regarding Quality oversight
responsibility (post-award)?
, Answer: Buyer monitors / oversees; SELLER is responsible for
quality
◉ Which citation or source correctly applies to Pre-award key FAR
parts?
Answer: FAR 7 (planning), FAR 10 (market research), FAR 11
(requirements), FAR 12/13/14/15 (methods)
◉ Which citation or source correctly applies to Post-award key FAR
parts?
Answer: FAR 42 (admin), FAR 43 (mods), FAR 44 (subs), FAR 45
(property), FAR 46 (quality), FAR 49 (terminations)
◉ Negotiations under FAR Part 14 sealed bidding?
Answer: NOT permitted
◉ Which statement is accurate regarding Clarifications — what they
can and cannot do?
Answer: CAN enhance understanding, allow reasonable
interpretation, facilitate evaluation. CANNOT cure deficiencies,
material omissions, or revise responses
◉ Which answer best describes Three lessons of this unit?
