FCR 110 Post Test Questions and Answers UPDATED 2026
Defense Acquisition University
What phase of acquisition does Market Research take place - VERIFIED
ANSWER✅ All phases of the acquisition
What is the use of a procedure that is inconsistent with the FAR - VERIFIED
ANSWER✅ Deviation
Simplified Acquisition Procedures (SAP) should: - VERIFIED ANSWER✅ Promote
competition to the maximum extent practicable
What is the tool (form) used by DoD to apply a structured profit/fee - VERIFIED
ANSWER✅ DD Form 1547, Weighted Guidelines Method
What type(s) of contracts can be awarded when acquiring commercial items of
supply? - VERIFIED 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 -
VERIFIED 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)? - VERIFIED 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? - VERIFIED 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? - VERIFIED
ANSWER✅ Are only signed by a Government contracting officer, not the
contractor
Types of Contracting Officers - VERIFIED ANSWER✅ KO, Admin, Terminating
Which is NOT a type of contracting officer? - VERIFIED ANSWER✅ Executive
contracting officer
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? - VERIFIED 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? - VERIFIED
ANSWER✅ Termination for Cause
Which FAR part sets forth the basic policies and general information about the
Federal Acquisition Regulations System? - VERIFIED ANSWER✅ FAR part 1
How many parts are there in the FAR - VERIFIED ANSWER✅ 53
What is a Procurement Instrument Identifier (PIID)? - VERIFIED 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? - VERIFIED 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 - VERIFIED 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? -
VERIFIED ANSWER✅ FAR part 10
Of the following types of contracts, which shall not be used in Government
contracting? - VERIFIED ANSWER✅ Cost-plus-a-percentage-of-cost
When can a time-and-materials (T&M) contract be used? - VERIFIED 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
Terms that address specific types of exchanges with offerors after receipt of
proposals include: - VERIFIED ANSWER✅ Communications, discussions, and
clarifications
What is the general guidance provided by the FAR for contractor bid or proposal
information? - VERIFIED ANSWER✅ It may not be disclosed to anyone unless
they are authorized to receive it
Defense Acquisition University
What phase of acquisition does Market Research take place - VERIFIED
ANSWER✅ All phases of the acquisition
What is the use of a procedure that is inconsistent with the FAR - VERIFIED
ANSWER✅ Deviation
Simplified Acquisition Procedures (SAP) should: - VERIFIED ANSWER✅ Promote
competition to the maximum extent practicable
What is the tool (form) used by DoD to apply a structured profit/fee - VERIFIED
ANSWER✅ DD Form 1547, Weighted Guidelines Method
What type(s) of contracts can be awarded when acquiring commercial items of
supply? - VERIFIED 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 -
VERIFIED 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)? - VERIFIED 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? - VERIFIED 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? - VERIFIED
ANSWER✅ Are only signed by a Government contracting officer, not the
contractor
Types of Contracting Officers - VERIFIED ANSWER✅ KO, Admin, Terminating
Which is NOT a type of contracting officer? - VERIFIED ANSWER✅ Executive
contracting officer
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? - VERIFIED 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? - VERIFIED
ANSWER✅ Termination for Cause
Which FAR part sets forth the basic policies and general information about the
Federal Acquisition Regulations System? - VERIFIED ANSWER✅ FAR part 1
How many parts are there in the FAR - VERIFIED ANSWER✅ 53
What is a Procurement Instrument Identifier (PIID)? - VERIFIED 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? - VERIFIED 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 - VERIFIED 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? -
VERIFIED ANSWER✅ FAR part 10
Of the following types of contracts, which shall not be used in Government
contracting? - VERIFIED ANSWER✅ Cost-plus-a-percentage-of-cost
When can a time-and-materials (T&M) contract be used? - VERIFIED 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
Terms that address specific types of exchanges with offerors after receipt of
proposals include: - VERIFIED ANSWER✅ Communications, discussions, and
clarifications
What is the general guidance provided by the FAR for contractor bid or proposal
information? - VERIFIED ANSWER✅ It may not be disclosed to anyone unless
they are authorized to receive it
