CON 3990 Test Questions and Correct
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Market Research is conducted during which phase of acquisition?
✓ -:- All phases of the acquisition
What is the use of a procedure that is inconsistent with the FAR?
✓ -:- Deviation
Feedback: See FAR 1.401(a)
Simplified Acquisition Procedures should
✓ -:- Promote competition to the maximum extent practicable
What type(s) of contracts can be awarded when acquiring commercial products
✓ -:- Only firm fixed price contracts or firm fixed with economic prices adjustment
Which is NOT a type of contracting officer
✓ -:- Executive contracting officer
Feedback: See FAR 2.101, definition of contacting officer
With respect to the requirements law, executive orders , regulations and all other
applicable procedures prior to signing a contract a KO must:
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✓ -:- Ensure each has been met
A PM asked Bob if a contract clause is only used in the contract or if it applies to the
solicitation also. Bob answered correctly by replying:
✓ -:- A contract clause is a term or condition used in contracts, or in both solicitation
and contract that applies after contract award or both before and after contract
award
Which of the following statements best conveys the convention of FAR 1.108(b), delegation
of authority
✓ -:- Each authority is delegable unless specifically stated otherwise
Where in the FAR can you find guidance on how to establish, maintain, and dispose of
Government contract files?
✓ -:- FAR Part 4
The authority of a contracting officer representative COR shall be
✓ -:- Designated in writing with a copy given to the contractor and the contract
administrative office
Which of the following statements in accurate regarding the acquisition Teams
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✓ -:- It's includes reps of the technical, supply, their customers and the contractors
who provide the supplies or services
Far Part 1
✓ -:- Federal Acquisition Regulations System
Far Part 2
✓ -:- Definitions of Words and Terms
Far part 3
✓ -:- Improper Business Practices and Personal Conflicts of Interest
Far Part 4
✓ -:- Administrative and Information Matters
Far Part 5
✓ -:- Publicizing Contract Actions
Far Part 6
✓ -:- Competition Requirements
Far Part 7
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✓ -:- Acquisition Planning
Far Part 8
✓ -:- Required Sources of Supplies and Services
Far Part 10
✓ -:- market research
Far Part 12
✓ -:- Acquisition of Commercial Products and Commercial Services
Far part 13
✓ -:- Simplified Acquisition Procedures
Far Part 16
✓ -:- Types of Contracts
Far Part 15
✓ -:- Contracting by Negotiation
Far Part 19
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