CON 3990 Contracting Certification Quiz
1 of 4 questions and answers 2026\2027
A+ Grade
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 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
1 of 4 questions and answers 2026\2027
A+ Grade
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 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
