CON 3910 Practice Exam 1 questions
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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 extend 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 all statutory requirements have been met and try to ensure all regulations or applicable
procedures have been followed.
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 the 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
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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 extend 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 all statutory requirements have been met and try to ensure all regulations or applicable
procedures have been followed.
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 the 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
