DAU Contracting Certification Exam
UPDATED ACTUAL QUESTIONS AND
CORRECT ANSWERS
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 extent 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 Ensure that each has been met
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 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
Which of the following statements best conveys the convention at FAR 1.108(b), delegation
of authority? - CORRECT ANSWER Each authority is delegable unless specifically
stated otherwise
,How many parts are there in the FAR? - CORRECT ANSWER 53
What is a Procurement Instrument Identifier (PIID)? - CORRECT 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? - CORRECT 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? - CORRECT 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? - CORRECT ANSWER FAR part 10
Of the following types of contracts, which shall not be used in Government contracting? -
CORRECT ANSWER Cost-plus-a-percentage-of-cost
When can a time-and-materials (T&M) contract be used? - CORRECT 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? - CORRECT ANSWER Prevent unfair competitive advantage
Terms that address specific types of exchanges with offerors after receipt of proposals
include: - CORRECT ANSWER Communications, discussions, and clarifications
, With limited exceptions as authorized by agency regulations, what does the FAR say about
Government employees soliciting and accepting gifts from contractors? Government
employees: - CORRECT ANSWER May not solicit or accept gifts
What is the general guidance provided by the FAR for contractor bid or proposal
information? - CORRECT ANSWER It may not be disclosed to anyone unless they are
authorized to receive it
With few exceptions, which one of the following statements is true regarding awarding
contracts to U.S. Government employees? - CORRECT ANSWER A contracting
officer shall not knowingly award a contract to a Government employee
Which of the following would represent, or potentially represent, an organizational conflict of
interest (OCI)? - CORRECT ANSWER An engineering support contractor (contractor
A) is hired to assist in the development of Government specifications for a new requirement.
Contractor A writes the specifications in such a way as to require the Government's use of
contractor A's proprietary processes even though there are other solutions.
Which term means the total cost to the Government of acquiring, operating, supporting, and
(if applicable) disposing of the items being acquired? - CORRECT ANSWER Life-
cycle costs
Which of the following reflects market research policy? Market research: - CORRECT
ANSWER Aids in determining if sources capable of satisfying the agency's
requirements exist
Which section of the uniform contract format (UCF) exists to include negotiated, meaningful
special contract requirements that are not included in Section I, Contract clauses, or in other
sections of the UCF? - CORRECT ANSWER Section H
Who is the individual designated and authorized in writing by the contracting officer to
perform specific technical or administrative functions - CORRECT
ANSWER Contracting officer's representative
UPDATED ACTUAL QUESTIONS AND
CORRECT ANSWERS
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 extent 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 Ensure that each has been met
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 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
Which of the following statements best conveys the convention at FAR 1.108(b), delegation
of authority? - CORRECT ANSWER Each authority is delegable unless specifically
stated otherwise
,How many parts are there in the FAR? - CORRECT ANSWER 53
What is a Procurement Instrument Identifier (PIID)? - CORRECT 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? - CORRECT 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? - CORRECT 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? - CORRECT ANSWER FAR part 10
Of the following types of contracts, which shall not be used in Government contracting? -
CORRECT ANSWER Cost-plus-a-percentage-of-cost
When can a time-and-materials (T&M) contract be used? - CORRECT 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? - CORRECT ANSWER Prevent unfair competitive advantage
Terms that address specific types of exchanges with offerors after receipt of proposals
include: - CORRECT ANSWER Communications, discussions, and clarifications
, With limited exceptions as authorized by agency regulations, what does the FAR say about
Government employees soliciting and accepting gifts from contractors? Government
employees: - CORRECT ANSWER May not solicit or accept gifts
What is the general guidance provided by the FAR for contractor bid or proposal
information? - CORRECT ANSWER It may not be disclosed to anyone unless they are
authorized to receive it
With few exceptions, which one of the following statements is true regarding awarding
contracts to U.S. Government employees? - CORRECT ANSWER A contracting
officer shall not knowingly award a contract to a Government employee
Which of the following would represent, or potentially represent, an organizational conflict of
interest (OCI)? - CORRECT ANSWER An engineering support contractor (contractor
A) is hired to assist in the development of Government specifications for a new requirement.
Contractor A writes the specifications in such a way as to require the Government's use of
contractor A's proprietary processes even though there are other solutions.
Which term means the total cost to the Government of acquiring, operating, supporting, and
(if applicable) disposing of the items being acquired? - CORRECT ANSWER Life-
cycle costs
Which of the following reflects market research policy? Market research: - CORRECT
ANSWER Aids in determining if sources capable of satisfying the agency's
requirements exist
Which section of the uniform contract format (UCF) exists to include negotiated, meaningful
special contract requirements that are not included in Section I, Contract clauses, or in other
sections of the UCF? - CORRECT ANSWER Section H
Who is the individual designated and authorized in writing by the contracting officer to
perform specific technical or administrative functions - CORRECT
ANSWER Contracting officer's representative
