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What is the primary purpose of the Federal Acquisition System as
described in FAR 1.102?
1. To promote international trade agreements
2. To deliver on a timely basis the best value product or service to the
customer
3. To limit government spending at all costs
4. To ensure each agency conducts acquisitions identically - ANSWER-
2. To deliver on a timely basis the best value product or service to the
customer
Which of the following best reflects the core value of the Acquisition
Team as described in FAR Part 1.102-3?
1. Rigid adherence to policy
2. Teamwork and empowerment
3. Centralized decision-making
4. Avoidance of contractor input - ANSWER-2. Teamwork and
empowerment
According to FAR 1.102(d), when a policy or procedure is not addressed
in the FAR, which of the following actions should be taken?
1. Defer to the contracting officer's personal preference
2. Wait for new guidance from the FAR Council
3. Use sound business judgment consistent with the FAR Guiding
Principles
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4. Cancel the acquisition - ANSWER-3. Use sound business judgment
consistent with the FAR Guiding Principles
According to the FAR, who comprises the Acquisition Team?
1. Only contracting officers and program managers
2. Only government procurement attorneys
3. All participants in the acquisition process, including contractors
4. Only federal employees - ANSWER-3. All participants in the
acquisition process, including contractors
Which of the following actions is MOST LIKELY a violation of federal
ethical standards for contracting officers?
1. Declining a vendor-sponsored lunch worth $15
2. Notifying a supervisor of a potential conflict of interest
3. Refusing to disclose source selection information to the public
4. Accepting a holiday gift basket worth $100 from a contractor with an
active contract - ANSWER-4. Accepting a holiday gift basket worth
$100 from a contractor with an active contract
Which of the following is considered a misuse of position under federal
ethics rules?
1. Referring a friend's business to a contracting opportunity using your
official email
2. Using your government title in a LinkedIn bio
3. Participating in market research for an upcoming procurement
4. Consulting legal counsel before acting on a perceived conflict -
ANSWER-1. Referring a friend's business to a contracting opportunity
using your official email
What does the FAR say about the use of "best value" in making
acquisition decisions?
1. Best value always means lowest price
2. Best value considers cost only
3. Best value includes cost or price and other factors like quality and
performance
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4. Best value applies only to construction contracts - ANSWER-3. Best
value includes cost or price and other factors like quality and
performance
Which of the following best describes the "appearance of impropriety"
standard?
1. A rule that applies only when actual misconduct has occurred
2. A standard used to evaluate contracts over $1 million
3. Avoiding actions that may create an appearance of unethical behavior,
even if none occurred
4. A rule requiring written approval from the agency head - ANSWER-
3. Avoiding actions that may create an appearance of unethical behavior,
even if none occurred
What must a federal employee do upon discovering a potential
organizational conflict of interest (OCI) in a procurement?
1. Notify the contractor directly
2. Ignore it if the contract is under $250,000
3. Report it to the contracting officer or ethics official immediately
4. Terminate the procurement process - ANSWER-3. Report it to the
contracting officer or ethics official immediately
On CLIN 0001AB, what does the AB represent?
1. Sub clin
2. Sub CLIN item deliverable
3. The numeric value of the Sub CLIN
4. The cost breakdown of the CLIN - ANSWER-2. Sub CLIN item
deliverable
A contractor who previously worked for your agency as a program
manager submits a bid for a contract you are overseeing. You recognize
their name and know they had access to sensitive procurement
information. What should you do first?
1. Disqualify the contractor automatically due to a conflict of interest.
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2. Review whether the contractor had access to proprietary or source
selection information.
3. Award the contract but include strict compliance clauses.
4. Notify the contractor and ask them to withdraw their bid voluntarily. -
ANSWER-2. Review whether the contractor had access to proprietary or
source selection information.
Which of the following best describes a Contracting Officer's authority
and responsibilities in federal procurement?
1. The CO can delegate their authority to any federal government
employee without formal documentation.
2. The CO has the sole authority to enter into, administer, and terminate
contracts on behalf of the federal government.
3. The CO is responsible for technical evaluations and deciding contract
awards without consulting others.
4. The CO's primary role is to monitor contractor performance and
provide daily oversight. - ANSWER-2. The CO has the sole authority to
enter into, administer, and terminate contracts on behalf of the federal
government.
A contractor offers a free training seminar to government acquisition
personnel. Under the Procurement Integrity Act, when is this
permissible?
1. If the training is under $50 per person.
2. If the contractor is a small business.
3. If the training is widely available to the public and not tied to a
specific procurement.
4. If the contracting officer approves it in advance. - ANSWER-3. If the
training is widely available to the public and not tied to a specific
procurement.
Which of the following is correct regarding the DFARS Procedures
Guidance and Information (PGI)?
1. There is no such thing as a DFARS PGI
2. The DFARS PGI is a companion resource to the DFARS
CON 3990V Certification Exam (Actual Exam ) |
Complete Questions and Correct Answers | Graded A+
| Verified Answers | Latest Version | Brand New
Version!.
What is the primary purpose of the Federal Acquisition System as
described in FAR 1.102?
1. To promote international trade agreements
2. To deliver on a timely basis the best value product or service to the
customer
3. To limit government spending at all costs
4. To ensure each agency conducts acquisitions identically - ANSWER-
2. To deliver on a timely basis the best value product or service to the
customer
Which of the following best reflects the core value of the Acquisition
Team as described in FAR Part 1.102-3?
1. Rigid adherence to policy
2. Teamwork and empowerment
3. Centralized decision-making
4. Avoidance of contractor input - ANSWER-2. Teamwork and
empowerment
According to FAR 1.102(d), when a policy or procedure is not addressed
in the FAR, which of the following actions should be taken?
1. Defer to the contracting officer's personal preference
2. Wait for new guidance from the FAR Council
3. Use sound business judgment consistent with the FAR Guiding
Principles
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4. Cancel the acquisition - ANSWER-3. Use sound business judgment
consistent with the FAR Guiding Principles
According to the FAR, who comprises the Acquisition Team?
1. Only contracting officers and program managers
2. Only government procurement attorneys
3. All participants in the acquisition process, including contractors
4. Only federal employees - ANSWER-3. All participants in the
acquisition process, including contractors
Which of the following actions is MOST LIKELY a violation of federal
ethical standards for contracting officers?
1. Declining a vendor-sponsored lunch worth $15
2. Notifying a supervisor of a potential conflict of interest
3. Refusing to disclose source selection information to the public
4. Accepting a holiday gift basket worth $100 from a contractor with an
active contract - ANSWER-4. Accepting a holiday gift basket worth
$100 from a contractor with an active contract
Which of the following is considered a misuse of position under federal
ethics rules?
1. Referring a friend's business to a contracting opportunity using your
official email
2. Using your government title in a LinkedIn bio
3. Participating in market research for an upcoming procurement
4. Consulting legal counsel before acting on a perceived conflict -
ANSWER-1. Referring a friend's business to a contracting opportunity
using your official email
What does the FAR say about the use of "best value" in making
acquisition decisions?
1. Best value always means lowest price
2. Best value considers cost only
3. Best value includes cost or price and other factors like quality and
performance
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4. Best value applies only to construction contracts - ANSWER-3. Best
value includes cost or price and other factors like quality and
performance
Which of the following best describes the "appearance of impropriety"
standard?
1. A rule that applies only when actual misconduct has occurred
2. A standard used to evaluate contracts over $1 million
3. Avoiding actions that may create an appearance of unethical behavior,
even if none occurred
4. A rule requiring written approval from the agency head - ANSWER-
3. Avoiding actions that may create an appearance of unethical behavior,
even if none occurred
What must a federal employee do upon discovering a potential
organizational conflict of interest (OCI) in a procurement?
1. Notify the contractor directly
2. Ignore it if the contract is under $250,000
3. Report it to the contracting officer or ethics official immediately
4. Terminate the procurement process - ANSWER-3. Report it to the
contracting officer or ethics official immediately
On CLIN 0001AB, what does the AB represent?
1. Sub clin
2. Sub CLIN item deliverable
3. The numeric value of the Sub CLIN
4. The cost breakdown of the CLIN - ANSWER-2. Sub CLIN item
deliverable
A contractor who previously worked for your agency as a program
manager submits a bid for a contract you are overseeing. You recognize
their name and know they had access to sensitive procurement
information. What should you do first?
1. Disqualify the contractor automatically due to a conflict of interest.
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2. Review whether the contractor had access to proprietary or source
selection information.
3. Award the contract but include strict compliance clauses.
4. Notify the contractor and ask them to withdraw their bid voluntarily. -
ANSWER-2. Review whether the contractor had access to proprietary or
source selection information.
Which of the following best describes a Contracting Officer's authority
and responsibilities in federal procurement?
1. The CO can delegate their authority to any federal government
employee without formal documentation.
2. The CO has the sole authority to enter into, administer, and terminate
contracts on behalf of the federal government.
3. The CO is responsible for technical evaluations and deciding contract
awards without consulting others.
4. The CO's primary role is to monitor contractor performance and
provide daily oversight. - ANSWER-2. The CO has the sole authority to
enter into, administer, and terminate contracts on behalf of the federal
government.
A contractor offers a free training seminar to government acquisition
personnel. Under the Procurement Integrity Act, when is this
permissible?
1. If the training is under $50 per person.
2. If the contractor is a small business.
3. If the training is widely available to the public and not tied to a
specific procurement.
4. If the contracting officer approves it in advance. - ANSWER-3. If the
training is widely available to the public and not tied to a specific
procurement.
Which of the following is correct regarding the DFARS Procedures
Guidance and Information (PGI)?
1. There is no such thing as a DFARS PGI
2. The DFARS PGI is a companion resource to the DFARS
