CLC 011 CONTRACTING FOR THE REST OF US QUESTIONS
AND CORRECT ANSWERS 2025/2026
which one of the following is CORRECT regarding "contract splitting"? - CORRECT ANSWER -it
may be permitted to maintain one or more contractors? null productive capabilities
An unauthorized commitment occurs when: - CORRECT ANSWER -an agreement is not binding
because the government representative who made it lacked the proper authority
alternate dispute resolution (ADR) procedures: - CORRECT ANSWER -are the government's
preferred method for dealing with a dispute with a contractor.
Which one of the following situations is least likely to lead to a breach of the contract? -
CORRECT ANSWER -the government issues a unilateral change order for a contract to correct a
minor administrative error
cost analysis is: - CORRECT ANSWER -the evaluation of the separate cost elements and profit in
a offeror's proposal
Progress payments: - CORRECT ANSWER -are a form of contract financing payable before the
deliverables are accepted.
Which THREE of the following statements are correct: - CORRECT ANSWER -*The government
commercial purchase card can be used for purchases at or below the micro-purchase threshold.
*Price analysis is required for every procurement, regardless of it's dollar value.
*at least three competitive quotes must be obtained for purchases at or below the simplified
acquisition threshold.
, The terms purchase request and funding document are often used interchangeably to refer to
the requirements document passed from the customer to the contracting office. - CORRECT
ANSWER -True
A non-developmental item is a supply or service regularly used in the course of normal business
operations for non-Governmental purposes, and is typically sold to the general public. -
CORRECT ANSWER -False
The central idea of performance-based acquisition is that the contractor should be instructed on
specific techniques for how to accomplish work for the Government. - CORRECT ANSWER -False
Market research has become less important in DoD contracting due to the advantages of the
Internet. - CORRECT ANSWER -False
When compared to fixed-price contract types, cost-reimbursement contracts shift much of the
risk to the Government. - CORRECT ANSWER -True
A contractor's past performance must be evaluated for all acquisitions exceeding $250,000. -
CORRECT ANSWER -True
Requirements for planned contract actions expected to exceed $10,000 normally must be
synopsized at the Government Point of Entry, known as FedBizOpps. - CORRECT ANSWER -False
The goals of a pre-solicitation conference include the following three items:
1. Clarify complicated specifications
2. Explain work concepts not easily conveyed in writing
3. Assure a clear and mutual understanding of the solicitation - CORRECT ANSWER -True
AND CORRECT ANSWERS 2025/2026
which one of the following is CORRECT regarding "contract splitting"? - CORRECT ANSWER -it
may be permitted to maintain one or more contractors? null productive capabilities
An unauthorized commitment occurs when: - CORRECT ANSWER -an agreement is not binding
because the government representative who made it lacked the proper authority
alternate dispute resolution (ADR) procedures: - CORRECT ANSWER -are the government's
preferred method for dealing with a dispute with a contractor.
Which one of the following situations is least likely to lead to a breach of the contract? -
CORRECT ANSWER -the government issues a unilateral change order for a contract to correct a
minor administrative error
cost analysis is: - CORRECT ANSWER -the evaluation of the separate cost elements and profit in
a offeror's proposal
Progress payments: - CORRECT ANSWER -are a form of contract financing payable before the
deliverables are accepted.
Which THREE of the following statements are correct: - CORRECT ANSWER -*The government
commercial purchase card can be used for purchases at or below the micro-purchase threshold.
*Price analysis is required for every procurement, regardless of it's dollar value.
*at least three competitive quotes must be obtained for purchases at or below the simplified
acquisition threshold.
, The terms purchase request and funding document are often used interchangeably to refer to
the requirements document passed from the customer to the contracting office. - CORRECT
ANSWER -True
A non-developmental item is a supply or service regularly used in the course of normal business
operations for non-Governmental purposes, and is typically sold to the general public. -
CORRECT ANSWER -False
The central idea of performance-based acquisition is that the contractor should be instructed on
specific techniques for how to accomplish work for the Government. - CORRECT ANSWER -False
Market research has become less important in DoD contracting due to the advantages of the
Internet. - CORRECT ANSWER -False
When compared to fixed-price contract types, cost-reimbursement contracts shift much of the
risk to the Government. - CORRECT ANSWER -True
A contractor's past performance must be evaluated for all acquisitions exceeding $250,000. -
CORRECT ANSWER -True
Requirements for planned contract actions expected to exceed $10,000 normally must be
synopsized at the Government Point of Entry, known as FedBizOpps. - CORRECT ANSWER -False
The goals of a pre-solicitation conference include the following three items:
1. Clarify complicated specifications
2. Explain work concepts not easily conveyed in writing
3. Assure a clear and mutual understanding of the solicitation - CORRECT ANSWER -True
