ACAS BEST PRACTICE KNOWLEDGE EXAM 1
PRACTICE QUESTIONS AND DETAILED
SOLUTIONS
◉ 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?
Answer: Minimize personal biases; Maximize successful results;
Facilitate communication among parties
◉ Which answer correctly identifies the rule for Guiding principles
location?
Answer: FAR 1.102
◉ Which citation or source correctly applies to Personal COI FAR?
Answer: FAR Subpart 3.11; definition at FAR 3.1101
◉ Which citation or source correctly applies to Organizational COI
(OCI) FAR?
Answer: FAR Subpart 9.5; definition at FAR 2.101
◉ Which statement is accurate regarding When CO must review for
OCI?
PRACTICE QUESTIONS AND DETAILED
SOLUTIONS
◉ 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?
Answer: Minimize personal biases; Maximize successful results;
Facilitate communication among parties
◉ Which answer correctly identifies the rule for Guiding principles
location?
Answer: FAR 1.102
◉ Which citation or source correctly applies to Personal COI FAR?
Answer: FAR Subpart 3.11; definition at FAR 3.1101
◉ Which citation or source correctly applies to Organizational COI
(OCI) FAR?
Answer: FAR Subpart 9.5; definition at FAR 2.101
◉ Which statement is accurate regarding When CO must review for
OCI?
