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
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,Only contracting officers acting within the scope of their authority are authorized to execute
contract modifications on behalf of the Government - 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
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, 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
What underlying principle should the contracting officer follow to avoid organizational
conflicts of interest? - ANSWER Prevent unfair competitive advantage
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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
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,Only contracting officers acting within the scope of their authority are authorized to execute
contract modifications on behalf of the Government - 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
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, 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
What underlying principle should the contracting officer follow to avoid organizational
conflicts of interest? - ANSWER Prevent unfair competitive advantage
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