CON 3900
Market research is conducted during which phase of acquisition? - Answer-All phases of the acquisition
What is the use of a procedure that is inconsistent with the FAR? - Answer-Deviation
Simplified Acquisition Procedures (SAP) should - Answer-Promote competition to the maximum extent
practicable
What is the tool (form) used by DoD to apply a structured profit/fee? - Answer-DD Form 1547,
Weighted Guidelines Method
What type(s) of contracts can be awarded when acquiring commercial items of supply? - Answer-Only
firm-fixed-price contracts or fixed-price contracts with economic price adjustment
When using invitations for bids (IFBs), what type(s) of contracts can be awarded? - Answer-Only firm-
fixed-price contracts or fixed-price contracts with economic price adjustment
,Which of the following is correct regarding the DFARS Procedures Guidance and Information (PGI)? -
Answer-The DFARS PGI is a companion resource to the DFARS
Which of the following statements is accurate regarding the Government's policy on contract
modifications? - Answer-Only contracting officers acting within the scope of their authority are
authorized to execute contract modifications on behalf of the Government
Which of the following is accurate about unilateral modifications? - Answer-Are only signed by a
Government contracting officer, not the contractor
Except when authorized otherwise, a Government contract: - Answer-Must be in writing
Which is NOT a type of contracting officer? - Answer-Executive contracting officer
With respect to the requirements of law, executive orders, regulations, and all other applicable
procedures, prior to signing a contract, a contracting officer must: - Answer-Ensure that each has been
met
Joan stated that she was working on selecting solicitation provisions. With this in mind, you know the
contract: - Answer-Has not been awarded
A program manager asked John whether a contract clause is only used in the contract or if it applies to
the solicitation as well. John correctly answered by replying with which of the following statements? -
Answer-A contract clause is a term or condition used in contracts, or in both solicitations and contracts,
that applies after contract award or both before and after award
A contractor failed to deliver a commercial item within the time specified by the contract. As the
Government contracting officer, you plan to terminate the contract. What type of termination would
you proceed with? - Answer-Termination for Cause
, Which FAR part sets forth the basic policies and general information about the Federal Acquisition
Regulations System? - Answer-FAR part 1
Which of the following statements best conveys the convention at FAR 1.108(b), delegation of
authority? - Answer-Each authority is delegable unless specifically stated otherwise
How many parts are there in the FAR? - Answer-53
What is a Procurement Instrument Identifier (PIID)? - Answer-A unique number identifying each
solicitation, contract, agreement, or order and related procurement instrument
The DoD Procurement Instrument Identifier (PIID) is 13 positions long. Position 9 identifies the type of
instrument. If position 9 is a "D", which of the following types of instruments is representative? -
Answer-Indefinite-delivery contracts to include IDIQs and requirements contracts
You are reviewing a contract that utilizes the uniform contract format. In Section J you see an exhibit.
How will the exhibit be displayed? - Answer-With one or two alpha characters (e.g., Exhibit AA)
Your customer comes to you anticipating a new requirement, one that has not been purchased recently.
You'd like to refer them to the FAR part dealing specifically with market research. Which FAR part do you
refer them to? - Answer-FAR part 10
Of the following types of contracts, which shall not be used in Government contracting? - Answer-Cost-
plus-a-percentage-of-cost
When can a time-and-materials (T&M) contract be used? - Answer-A T&M contract may be used only
when it is not possible at the time of placing the contract to estimate accurately the extent or duration
of the work or to anticipate costs
Market research is conducted during which phase of acquisition? - Answer-All phases of the acquisition
What is the use of a procedure that is inconsistent with the FAR? - Answer-Deviation
Simplified Acquisition Procedures (SAP) should - Answer-Promote competition to the maximum extent
practicable
What is the tool (form) used by DoD to apply a structured profit/fee? - Answer-DD Form 1547,
Weighted Guidelines Method
What type(s) of contracts can be awarded when acquiring commercial items of supply? - Answer-Only
firm-fixed-price contracts or fixed-price contracts with economic price adjustment
When using invitations for bids (IFBs), what type(s) of contracts can be awarded? - Answer-Only firm-
fixed-price contracts or fixed-price contracts with economic price adjustment
,Which of the following is correct regarding the DFARS Procedures Guidance and Information (PGI)? -
Answer-The DFARS PGI is a companion resource to the DFARS
Which of the following statements is accurate regarding the Government's policy on contract
modifications? - Answer-Only contracting officers acting within the scope of their authority are
authorized to execute contract modifications on behalf of the Government
Which of the following is accurate about unilateral modifications? - Answer-Are only signed by a
Government contracting officer, not the contractor
Except when authorized otherwise, a Government contract: - Answer-Must be in writing
Which is NOT a type of contracting officer? - Answer-Executive contracting officer
With respect to the requirements of law, executive orders, regulations, and all other applicable
procedures, prior to signing a contract, a contracting officer must: - Answer-Ensure that each has been
met
Joan stated that she was working on selecting solicitation provisions. With this in mind, you know the
contract: - Answer-Has not been awarded
A program manager asked John whether a contract clause is only used in the contract or if it applies to
the solicitation as well. John correctly answered by replying with which of the following statements? -
Answer-A contract clause is a term or condition used in contracts, or in both solicitations and contracts,
that applies after contract award or both before and after award
A contractor failed to deliver a commercial item within the time specified by the contract. As the
Government contracting officer, you plan to terminate the contract. What type of termination would
you proceed with? - Answer-Termination for Cause
, Which FAR part sets forth the basic policies and general information about the Federal Acquisition
Regulations System? - Answer-FAR part 1
Which of the following statements best conveys the convention at FAR 1.108(b), delegation of
authority? - Answer-Each authority is delegable unless specifically stated otherwise
How many parts are there in the FAR? - Answer-53
What is a Procurement Instrument Identifier (PIID)? - Answer-A unique number identifying each
solicitation, contract, agreement, or order and related procurement instrument
The DoD Procurement Instrument Identifier (PIID) is 13 positions long. Position 9 identifies the type of
instrument. If position 9 is a "D", which of the following types of instruments is representative? -
Answer-Indefinite-delivery contracts to include IDIQs and requirements contracts
You are reviewing a contract that utilizes the uniform contract format. In Section J you see an exhibit.
How will the exhibit be displayed? - Answer-With one or two alpha characters (e.g., Exhibit AA)
Your customer comes to you anticipating a new requirement, one that has not been purchased recently.
You'd like to refer them to the FAR part dealing specifically with market research. Which FAR part do you
refer them to? - Answer-FAR part 10
Of the following types of contracts, which shall not be used in Government contracting? - Answer-Cost-
plus-a-percentage-of-cost
When can a time-and-materials (T&M) contract be used? - Answer-A T&M contract may be used only
when it is not possible at the time of placing the contract to estimate accurately the extent or duration
of the work or to anticipate costs
