Contracting Apprentice Block 1 questions
with complete solutions
Fly, fight, and win in air, space and cyberspace - answer-Air Force Mission
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Develop and execute innovative business strategies and cost effective Contracting
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solutions to enable the global AF mission - answer-Contracting Mission
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1. Stand up and do the right thing to ensure integrity and fairness of the procurement
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system
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2. Never award a contract at the expense of integrity
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3. Know the fundamentals, think innovatively, and remain focused on the details
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4. Care for one another by sharing our knowledge and experiences
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5. Passionately protect the image of our Nation, our Air Force and our contracting
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profession - answer-Contracting Guiding Principles
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Cradle-to-grave contract support to meet the needs of the installation commanders,
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deployed commanders and resident/tenant/supported units - answer-Operational
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Contracting
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AFI 64-102 - answer-Operational Contracting Program
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Purchasing commonly used items on a large scale - answer-Strategic Sourcing
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Acquires items of particular interest to public safety and national defense - answer-
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Systems Contracting C
Deliver on a timely basis the best value product or service to the customer, while
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maintaining the public's trust and fulfilling public policy objectives - answer-Federal
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Acquisition System Vision
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All participants within the ________________________ are responsible for making
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decisions based on _________ ____________ - answer-Federal Acquisition System;
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Best Value
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,Results in a system which works better and costs less - answer-Federal Acquisition
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System
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1. Govern proceeding within the contracting mission
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2. Satisfy the customer in terms of cost, quality, and timeliness
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3. Conduct business with integrity, fairness, and openness
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4. Minimize the administrative operating costs
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5. Fulfill public policy objectives
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6. Maintain public opinion/trust - answer-Federal Acquisition System Common
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Objectives
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1. Guides and supports AF contracting with a strategic mindset at the MAJCOM level
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2. Provides a single voice for operational contracting
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3. Responsible for taking an enterprise, or AF-wide, approach to solving all mission
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and installation requirements while standardizing the acquisition process - answer-Air
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Force Installation Contracting Center (AFICC)
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1. Contracting Unit Commander/Director/Chief
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2. Director of Business Operations (DBO)
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3. Contracting Superintendent
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4. OIC/NCOIC of the Contingency Support Cell
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5. Acquisition Flight Commander/Chief
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6. Plans and Programs Flight Commander/Chief - answer-Operational Squadron Level
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1. Serves as senior operational contracting official and contracting advisor
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2. Manage the local contracting program to ensure it effectively meets customer needs
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while complying with all applicable statutes, executive orders, regulations and AFI's
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3. Provide senior leadership and customers with sound business solutions/strategies -
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answer-Contracting Unit Commander/Director/Chief
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1. Provide necessary oversight and direction
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, 2. Often, the second in charge of an operational contracting unit
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3. Direct the small business and other socio-economic programs
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4. Serves as the chairperson of the Contract Review Committee
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5. Typically a civilian - answer-Director of Business Operations (DBO)
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1. Normally the senior, qualified enlisted person
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2. Advises the commander and flight chiefs on enlisted matters
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3. May fulfill First Sergeant duties
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4. May chair the Contract Review Committee
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5. Oversees various programs:
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C- Self inspection program
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C- On the job training program
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C- Overall unit training programs
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C- Career certifications
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C- Enlisted personnel career advisor - answer-Contracting Superintendent
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1. Provides planning, programming, and execution of all deployment readiness
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2. Provides/schedules all required ancillary training for military personnel subject to
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deployment
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3. May serve as Unit Deployment Manager (UDM) - answer-OIC/NCOIC of the
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Contingency Support Cell
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1. Ensure acquisitions comply with federal statutes, regulations and policy
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2. Manage acquisition activities to include:
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C- Acquisition planning
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C- Small business participation
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C- Execution of award
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C- Performance of contract administration
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3. Ensure all flight members are receiving timely formal training for Acquisition
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Professional Development Program (ADAP)
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4. Act as a contracting advisor to customers/contractors
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with complete solutions
Fly, fight, and win in air, space and cyberspace - answer-Air Force Mission
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Develop and execute innovative business strategies and cost effective Contracting
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solutions to enable the global AF mission - answer-Contracting Mission
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1. Stand up and do the right thing to ensure integrity and fairness of the procurement
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system
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2. Never award a contract at the expense of integrity
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3. Know the fundamentals, think innovatively, and remain focused on the details
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4. Care for one another by sharing our knowledge and experiences
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5. Passionately protect the image of our Nation, our Air Force and our contracting
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profession - answer-Contracting Guiding Principles
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Cradle-to-grave contract support to meet the needs of the installation commanders,
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deployed commanders and resident/tenant/supported units - answer-Operational
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Contracting
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AFI 64-102 - answer-Operational Contracting Program
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Purchasing commonly used items on a large scale - answer-Strategic Sourcing
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Acquires items of particular interest to public safety and national defense - answer-
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Systems Contracting C
Deliver on a timely basis the best value product or service to the customer, while
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maintaining the public's trust and fulfilling public policy objectives - answer-Federal
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Acquisition System Vision
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All participants within the ________________________ are responsible for making
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decisions based on _________ ____________ - answer-Federal Acquisition System;
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Best Value
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,Results in a system which works better and costs less - answer-Federal Acquisition
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System
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1. Govern proceeding within the contracting mission
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2. Satisfy the customer in terms of cost, quality, and timeliness
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3. Conduct business with integrity, fairness, and openness
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4. Minimize the administrative operating costs
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5. Fulfill public policy objectives
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6. Maintain public opinion/trust - answer-Federal Acquisition System Common
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Objectives
C
1. Guides and supports AF contracting with a strategic mindset at the MAJCOM level
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2. Provides a single voice for operational contracting
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3. Responsible for taking an enterprise, or AF-wide, approach to solving all mission
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and installation requirements while standardizing the acquisition process - answer-Air
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Force Installation Contracting Center (AFICC)
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1. Contracting Unit Commander/Director/Chief
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2. Director of Business Operations (DBO)
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3. Contracting Superintendent
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4. OIC/NCOIC of the Contingency Support Cell
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5. Acquisition Flight Commander/Chief
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6. Plans and Programs Flight Commander/Chief - answer-Operational Squadron Level
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1. Serves as senior operational contracting official and contracting advisor
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2. Manage the local contracting program to ensure it effectively meets customer needs
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while complying with all applicable statutes, executive orders, regulations and AFI's
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3. Provide senior leadership and customers with sound business solutions/strategies -
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answer-Contracting Unit Commander/Director/Chief
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1. Provide necessary oversight and direction
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, 2. Often, the second in charge of an operational contracting unit
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3. Direct the small business and other socio-economic programs
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4. Serves as the chairperson of the Contract Review Committee
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5. Typically a civilian - answer-Director of Business Operations (DBO)
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1. Normally the senior, qualified enlisted person
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2. Advises the commander and flight chiefs on enlisted matters
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3. May fulfill First Sergeant duties
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4. May chair the Contract Review Committee
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5. Oversees various programs:
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C- Self inspection program
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C- On the job training program
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C- Overall unit training programs
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C- Career certifications
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C- Enlisted personnel career advisor - answer-Contracting Superintendent
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1. Provides planning, programming, and execution of all deployment readiness
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2. Provides/schedules all required ancillary training for military personnel subject to
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deployment
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3. May serve as Unit Deployment Manager (UDM) - answer-OIC/NCOIC of the
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Contingency Support Cell
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1. Ensure acquisitions comply with federal statutes, regulations and policy
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2. Manage acquisition activities to include:
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C- Acquisition planning
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C- Small business participation
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C- Execution of award
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C- Performance of contract administration
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3. Ensure all flight members are receiving timely formal training for Acquisition
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Professional Development Program (ADAP)
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4. Act as a contracting advisor to customers/contractors
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