CON 3910 Contracting Certification
Exam Questions with Correct
Answers
With respect to the requirements of law, executive orders, regulations, and all other
applicable procedures, prior to signing a contract, a contracting officer must: - 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: - 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? - Answer- A contract clause is a term or condition used in
contracts, or in both solicitations and contracts, that applies after contract award of 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? - Answer- Termination for Cause
Which FAR part sets forth the basic policies and general information about the Federal
Acquisition Regulations System? - Answer- FAR part 1
Which of the following statements best conveys the convention at FAR 1.108(b),
delegation of authority? - Answer- Each authority is delegable unless specifically stated
otherwise
How many parts are there in the FAR? - Answer- 53
What is a Procurement Instrument Identifier (PIID) - 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? - Answer- Indefinite-delivery contracts to include IDIQs
and requirements
You are reviewing a contract that utilizes the uniform contract format. In Section J you
see an exhibit. How will the exhibit be displayed? - 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? - Answer- FAR part 10
Of the following types of contracts, which shall not be used in Government contracting?
- Answer- Cost-plus-a-percentage-of-cost
Market research is conducted during which phase of acquisition? - Answer- All phases
of the acquisition
Feedback:See FAR 10.001(a)(2)(vi)
What is use of a procedure that is inconsistent with the FAR? - Answer- Deviation
Feedback:See FAR 1.401(a)
Simplified Acquisition Procedures (SAP) should - Answer- Promote competition to the
maximum extent practicable
Feedback:See FAR 13.003(h)
What is the tool (form) used by DoD to apply a structured profit/fee? - Answer- DD Form
1547, Weighted Guidelines Method
Feedback:See DFARS 215.404-70
What types(s) of contracts can be awarded when acquiring commercial items of supply?
- Answer- Only firm-fixed-price contracts or fixed-price contracts with economic price
adjustment
Feedback:See FAR 12.207(a)
When using invitations for bids (IFBs), what type(s) of contracts can be awarded? -
Answer- Only firm-fixed-price contracts or fixed-price contracts with economic price
adjustment
Feedback:See FAR 16.102(a)
Which of the following is correct regarding the DFARS Procedures Guidance and
Information (PGI)? - Answer- The DFARS PGI is a companion resource to the DFARS
Feedback:See DFARS 202.101
Which of the following statements is accurate regarding the Government's policy on
contract modifications? - Answer- Only contracting officers acting within the scope of
Exam Questions with Correct
Answers
With respect to the requirements of law, executive orders, regulations, and all other
applicable procedures, prior to signing a contract, a contracting officer must: - 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: - 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? - Answer- A contract clause is a term or condition used in
contracts, or in both solicitations and contracts, that applies after contract award of 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? - Answer- Termination for Cause
Which FAR part sets forth the basic policies and general information about the Federal
Acquisition Regulations System? - Answer- FAR part 1
Which of the following statements best conveys the convention at FAR 1.108(b),
delegation of authority? - Answer- Each authority is delegable unless specifically stated
otherwise
How many parts are there in the FAR? - Answer- 53
What is a Procurement Instrument Identifier (PIID) - 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? - Answer- Indefinite-delivery contracts to include IDIQs
and requirements
You are reviewing a contract that utilizes the uniform contract format. In Section J you
see an exhibit. How will the exhibit be displayed? - 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? - Answer- FAR part 10
Of the following types of contracts, which shall not be used in Government contracting?
- Answer- Cost-plus-a-percentage-of-cost
Market research is conducted during which phase of acquisition? - Answer- All phases
of the acquisition
Feedback:See FAR 10.001(a)(2)(vi)
What is use of a procedure that is inconsistent with the FAR? - Answer- Deviation
Feedback:See FAR 1.401(a)
Simplified Acquisition Procedures (SAP) should - Answer- Promote competition to the
maximum extent practicable
Feedback:See FAR 13.003(h)
What is the tool (form) used by DoD to apply a structured profit/fee? - Answer- DD Form
1547, Weighted Guidelines Method
Feedback:See DFARS 215.404-70
What types(s) of contracts can be awarded when acquiring commercial items of supply?
- Answer- Only firm-fixed-price contracts or fixed-price contracts with economic price
adjustment
Feedback:See FAR 12.207(a)
When using invitations for bids (IFBs), what type(s) of contracts can be awarded? -
Answer- Only firm-fixed-price contracts or fixed-price contracts with economic price
adjustment
Feedback:See FAR 16.102(a)
Which of the following is correct regarding the DFARS Procedures Guidance and
Information (PGI)? - Answer- The DFARS PGI is a companion resource to the DFARS
Feedback:See DFARS 202.101
Which of the following statements is accurate regarding the Government's policy on
contract modifications? - Answer- Only contracting officers acting within the scope of
