CON 3900
1. Market research is conducted during which phase of acquisition?: All phases
of the acquisition
2. What is the use of a procedure that is inconsistent with the FAR?: Deviation
3. Simplified Acquisition Procedures (SAP) should: Promote competition to the
maximum extent practicable
4. What is the tool (form) used by DoD to apply a structured profit/fee?: DD
Form
1547, Weighted Guidelines Method
5. What type(s) of contracts can be awarded when acquiring commercial
items
of supply?: Only firm-fixed-price contracts or fixed-price contracts with economic price
adjustment
6. When using invitations for bids (IFBs), what type(s) of contracts can be
award-
ed?: Only firm-fixed-price contracts or fixed-price contracts with economic price
adjustment
7. Which of the following is correct regarding the DFARS Procedures
Guidance and Information (PGI)?: The DFARS PGI is a companion resource to the
DFARS
8. Which of the following statements is accurate regarding the Government's
policy on contract modifications?: Only contracting officers acting within the
scope of their authority are authorized to execute contract modifications on behalf of
the Government
9. Which of the following is accurate about unilateral modifications?: Are only
signed by a Government contracting officer, not the contractor
, 10. Except when authorized otherwise, a Government contract:: Must be in
writing
11. Which is NOT a type of contracting officer?: Executive contracting officer
12. With respect to the requirements of law, executive orders, regulations,
and all other applicable procedures, prior to signing a contract, a
contracting officer must:: Ensure that each has been met
13. Joan stated that she was working on selecting solicitation provisions. With this in
mind, you know the contract:: Has not been awarded
14. 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?: 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
15. 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?: Termination for Cause
16 Which FAR part sets forth the basic policies and general information about the Federal
Acquisition Regulations System?: FAR part 1
17. Which of the following statements best conveys the convention at FAR
1.108(b), delegation of authority?: Each authority is delegable unless specifically stated
otherwise
18. How many parts are there in the FAR?: 53
19. What is a Procurement Instrument Identifier (PIID)?: A unique number identifying
each solicitation, contract, agreement, or order and related procurement instrument
20. 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?: Indefinite-delivery contracts to include IDIQs and
requirements contracts
21. You are reviewing a contract that utilizes the uniform contract format. In
1. Market research is conducted during which phase of acquisition?: All phases
of the acquisition
2. What is the use of a procedure that is inconsistent with the FAR?: Deviation
3. Simplified Acquisition Procedures (SAP) should: Promote competition to the
maximum extent practicable
4. What is the tool (form) used by DoD to apply a structured profit/fee?: DD
Form
1547, Weighted Guidelines Method
5. What type(s) of contracts can be awarded when acquiring commercial
items
of supply?: Only firm-fixed-price contracts or fixed-price contracts with economic price
adjustment
6. When using invitations for bids (IFBs), what type(s) of contracts can be
award-
ed?: Only firm-fixed-price contracts or fixed-price contracts with economic price
adjustment
7. Which of the following is correct regarding the DFARS Procedures
Guidance and Information (PGI)?: The DFARS PGI is a companion resource to the
DFARS
8. Which of the following statements is accurate regarding the Government's
policy on contract modifications?: Only contracting officers acting within the
scope of their authority are authorized to execute contract modifications on behalf of
the Government
9. Which of the following is accurate about unilateral modifications?: Are only
signed by a Government contracting officer, not the contractor
, 10. Except when authorized otherwise, a Government contract:: Must be in
writing
11. Which is NOT a type of contracting officer?: Executive contracting officer
12. With respect to the requirements of law, executive orders, regulations,
and all other applicable procedures, prior to signing a contract, a
contracting officer must:: Ensure that each has been met
13. Joan stated that she was working on selecting solicitation provisions. With this in
mind, you know the contract:: Has not been awarded
14. 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?: 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
15. 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?: Termination for Cause
16 Which FAR part sets forth the basic policies and general information about the Federal
Acquisition Regulations System?: FAR part 1
17. Which of the following statements best conveys the convention at FAR
1.108(b), delegation of authority?: Each authority is delegable unless specifically stated
otherwise
18. How many parts are there in the FAR?: 53
19. What is a Procurement Instrument Identifier (PIID)?: A unique number identifying
each solicitation, contract, agreement, or order and related procurement instrument
20. 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?: Indefinite-delivery contracts to include IDIQs and
requirements contracts
21. You are reviewing a contract that utilizes the uniform contract format. In
