CON 3990 ACTUAL 2025 Exam WITH QUESTIONS AND CORRECT VERIFIED ANSWERS|GRADED A+
MATERIAL|100% pass
Market research is conducted during which phase of acquisition? -CORRECT ANSWER-All phases of
the acquisition
What is the use of a procedure that is inconsistent with the FAR? -CORRECT ANSWER-Deviation
Simplified Acquisition Procedures (SAP) should -CORRECT ANSWER-Promote competition to the
maximum extent practicable
What is the tool (form) used by DoD to apply a structured profit/fee? -CORRECT ANSWER-DD Form
1547, Weighted Guidelines Method
What type(s) of contracts can be awarded when acquiring commercial items of supply? -CORRECT
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? -CORRECT
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)? -
CORRECT 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? -CORRECT 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? -CORRECT ANSWER-Are only
signed by a Government contracting officer, not the contractor
Except when authorized otherwise, a Government contract: -CORRECT ANSWER-Must be in writing
,Which is NOT a type of contracting officer? -CORRECT 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: -CORRECT 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: -CORRECT 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? -CORRECT 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? -CORRECT ANSWER-Termination for Cause
Which FAR part sets forth the basic policies and general information about the Federal Acquisition
Regulations System? -CORRECT ANSWER-FAR part 1
Which of the following statements best conveys the convention at FAR 1.108(b), delegation of
authority? -CORRECT ANSWER-Each authority is delegable unless specifically stated otherwise
How many parts are there in the FAR? -CORRECT ANSWER-53
What is a Procurement Instrument Identifier (PIID)? -CORRECT 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? -
CORRECT 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? -CORRECT 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? -CORRECT ANSWER-FAR part 10
Of the following types of contracts, which shall not be used in Government contracting? -CORRECT
ANSWER-Cost-plus-a-percentage-of-cost
When can a time-and-materials (T&M) contract be used? -CORRECT 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
What underlying principle should the contracting officer follow to avoid organizational conflicts of
interest? -CORRECT ANSWER-Prevent unfair competitive advantage
Terms that address specific types of exchanges with offerors after receipt of proposals include: -
CORRECT ANSWER-Communications, discussions, and clarifications
With limited exceptions as authorized by agency regulations, what does the FAR say about
Government employees soliciting and accepting gifts from contractors? Government employees: -
CORRECT ANSWER-May not solicit or accept gifts
What is the general guidance provided by the FAR for contractor bid or proposal information? -
CORRECT ANSWER-It may not be disclosed to anyone unless they are authorized to receive it
With few exceptions, which one of the following statements is true regarding awarding contracts to
U.S. Government employees? -CORRECT ANSWER-A contracting officer shall not knowingly award a
contract to a Government employee
Which of the following would represent, or potentially represent, an organizational conflict of
interest (OCI)? -CORRECT ANSWER-An engineering support contractor (contractor A) is hired to assist
in the development of Government specifications for a new requirement. Contractor A writes the
specifications in such a way as to require the Government's use of contractor A's proprietary
processes even though there are other solutions.
Which term means the total cost to the Government of acquiring, operating, supporting, and (if
applicable) disposing of the items being acquired? -CORRECT ANSWER-Life-cycle costs
MATERIAL|100% pass
Market research is conducted during which phase of acquisition? -CORRECT ANSWER-All phases of
the acquisition
What is the use of a procedure that is inconsistent with the FAR? -CORRECT ANSWER-Deviation
Simplified Acquisition Procedures (SAP) should -CORRECT ANSWER-Promote competition to the
maximum extent practicable
What is the tool (form) used by DoD to apply a structured profit/fee? -CORRECT ANSWER-DD Form
1547, Weighted Guidelines Method
What type(s) of contracts can be awarded when acquiring commercial items of supply? -CORRECT
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? -CORRECT
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)? -
CORRECT 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? -CORRECT 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? -CORRECT ANSWER-Are only
signed by a Government contracting officer, not the contractor
Except when authorized otherwise, a Government contract: -CORRECT ANSWER-Must be in writing
,Which is NOT a type of contracting officer? -CORRECT 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: -CORRECT 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: -CORRECT 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? -CORRECT 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? -CORRECT ANSWER-Termination for Cause
Which FAR part sets forth the basic policies and general information about the Federal Acquisition
Regulations System? -CORRECT ANSWER-FAR part 1
Which of the following statements best conveys the convention at FAR 1.108(b), delegation of
authority? -CORRECT ANSWER-Each authority is delegable unless specifically stated otherwise
How many parts are there in the FAR? -CORRECT ANSWER-53
What is a Procurement Instrument Identifier (PIID)? -CORRECT 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? -
CORRECT 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? -CORRECT 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? -CORRECT ANSWER-FAR part 10
Of the following types of contracts, which shall not be used in Government contracting? -CORRECT
ANSWER-Cost-plus-a-percentage-of-cost
When can a time-and-materials (T&M) contract be used? -CORRECT 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
What underlying principle should the contracting officer follow to avoid organizational conflicts of
interest? -CORRECT ANSWER-Prevent unfair competitive advantage
Terms that address specific types of exchanges with offerors after receipt of proposals include: -
CORRECT ANSWER-Communications, discussions, and clarifications
With limited exceptions as authorized by agency regulations, what does the FAR say about
Government employees soliciting and accepting gifts from contractors? Government employees: -
CORRECT ANSWER-May not solicit or accept gifts
What is the general guidance provided by the FAR for contractor bid or proposal information? -
CORRECT ANSWER-It may not be disclosed to anyone unless they are authorized to receive it
With few exceptions, which one of the following statements is true regarding awarding contracts to
U.S. Government employees? -CORRECT ANSWER-A contracting officer shall not knowingly award a
contract to a Government employee
Which of the following would represent, or potentially represent, an organizational conflict of
interest (OCI)? -CORRECT ANSWER-An engineering support contractor (contractor A) is hired to assist
in the development of Government specifications for a new requirement. Contractor A writes the
specifications in such a way as to require the Government's use of contractor A's proprietary
processes even though there are other solutions.
Which term means the total cost to the Government of acquiring, operating, supporting, and (if
applicable) disposing of the items being acquired? -CORRECT ANSWER-Life-cycle costs
