CON 3990 EXAM QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS 100% PASS 2026/2027
FAR Part 1 - ANS Federal Acquisition Regulation System
FAR Part 2 - ANS Definitions of Words and Terms
FAR Part 3 - ANS Improper Business Practices & Personal Conflicts of Interest
FAR Part 4 - ANS Administrative Matters
FAR Part 5 - ANS Publicizing Contract Actions
FAR Part 6 - ANS Competitive Requirements
FAR Part 7 - ANS Acquisition Planning
FAR Part 8 - ANS Required Sources of Supplies and Service
FAR Part 10 - ANS Market Research
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,FAR Part 12 - ANS Acquisition of Commercial Items
FAR Part 13 - ANS Simplified Acquisition Procedures (SAP)
FAR Part 15 - ANS Contract by Negotiation
FAR Part 16 - ANS Types of Contracts
FAR Part 19 - ANS Small Business Programs
FAR Part 31 - ANS Contract Cost Principles & Procedures
FAR Part 33 - ANS Protests, Disputes, and Appeals
FAR Part 42 - ANS Contract Administration & Audit Services
FAR Part 44 - ANS Subcontracting Policies & Procedures
FAR Part 46 - ANS Quality Assurance
FAR Part 49 - ANS Termination of Contracts
FAR Part 50 - ANS Extraordinary contractual actions and safety act
FAR Part 51 - ANS Use of Government Sources by Contractors
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,FAR Part 52 - ANS Solicitation Provisions and Contract Clauses
FAR Part 53 - ANS FORMS
Contracting Life Cycle Phases - ANS 1. Pre-Award
2. Award
3. Post Award
Communication and Decision Making Bias - ANS 1. Minimize influence of Personal biases
2. Maximize the likelihood of a successful result.
3. Facilitate communication among affected parties.
Minimize the Effect of Personal Biases - ANS The contracting professional should strive to
minimize the influence of personal biases.
Maximize the likelihood of Successful Results - ANS 1. AR 1.102-4(e) states that contracting
officers "should take the lead in encouraging business process innovations and ensuring that
business decisions are sound."
Facilitate Communications Among Affected Parties - ANS 1. Effective communication
minimizes the effect of personal biases, maximizes the likelihood of successful results, and
facilitates communications among affected stakeholders.
Cost, quality and timeliness of products and services - ANS 1. FAR 1.102-2(a) tells contracting
professionals that a guiding principle is to satisfy customers in terms of cost, quality, and
timeliness of the delivered product or service.
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, Contracting Officer Representative (COR) - ANS 1. FAR 1.602-2(d)(7) states that contracting
officers shall designate CORs in writing and furnish copies to the contractor and the contract
administration office
Standards of conduct - ANS 1. FAR 3.101-1 tells us Government business shall be conducted
in a manner above reproach and, except as authorized by statute or regulation, with complete
impartiality and with preferential treatment for none.
Methods of disseminating information - ANS 1. For proposed contract actions expected to
exceed $25,000, by synopsizing in theGovernment-wide Point of Entry (GPE).For proposed
contract actions expected to exceed $15,000, but not expected to exceed$25,000. by displaying
in a public place.
Justification and Approval (J&A) - ANS 2.FAR 6.303-1(a) states a contracting officer shall not
commence negotiations for a sole source contract,commence negotiations for a contract
resulting from an unsolicited proposal, or award any othercontract without providing for full
and open competition unless the contracting officer-
I. Justifies, if required in FAR 6.302, the use of such actions in writing;
II. Certifies the accuracy and completeness of the justification;
III. (and) Obtains the approval required by FAR 6.304.
Post award orientation: - ANS 1. FAR 42.501(a) states a post award orientation aids both
Government and contractor personnel to (1) achieve a clear and mutual understanding of all
contract requirements, and (2) identify and resolve potential problems. However, it is not a
substitute for the contractor's fully understanding the work requirements at the time offers are
submitted, nor is it to be used to alter the final agreement arrived at in any negotiations leading
to contract award.
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ANSWERS 100% PASS 2026/2027
FAR Part 1 - ANS Federal Acquisition Regulation System
FAR Part 2 - ANS Definitions of Words and Terms
FAR Part 3 - ANS Improper Business Practices & Personal Conflicts of Interest
FAR Part 4 - ANS Administrative Matters
FAR Part 5 - ANS Publicizing Contract Actions
FAR Part 6 - ANS Competitive Requirements
FAR Part 7 - ANS Acquisition Planning
FAR Part 8 - ANS Required Sources of Supplies and Service
FAR Part 10 - ANS Market Research
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,FAR Part 12 - ANS Acquisition of Commercial Items
FAR Part 13 - ANS Simplified Acquisition Procedures (SAP)
FAR Part 15 - ANS Contract by Negotiation
FAR Part 16 - ANS Types of Contracts
FAR Part 19 - ANS Small Business Programs
FAR Part 31 - ANS Contract Cost Principles & Procedures
FAR Part 33 - ANS Protests, Disputes, and Appeals
FAR Part 42 - ANS Contract Administration & Audit Services
FAR Part 44 - ANS Subcontracting Policies & Procedures
FAR Part 46 - ANS Quality Assurance
FAR Part 49 - ANS Termination of Contracts
FAR Part 50 - ANS Extraordinary contractual actions and safety act
FAR Part 51 - ANS Use of Government Sources by Contractors
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,FAR Part 52 - ANS Solicitation Provisions and Contract Clauses
FAR Part 53 - ANS FORMS
Contracting Life Cycle Phases - ANS 1. Pre-Award
2. Award
3. Post Award
Communication and Decision Making Bias - ANS 1. Minimize influence of Personal biases
2. Maximize the likelihood of a successful result.
3. Facilitate communication among affected parties.
Minimize the Effect of Personal Biases - ANS The contracting professional should strive to
minimize the influence of personal biases.
Maximize the likelihood of Successful Results - ANS 1. AR 1.102-4(e) states that contracting
officers "should take the lead in encouraging business process innovations and ensuring that
business decisions are sound."
Facilitate Communications Among Affected Parties - ANS 1. Effective communication
minimizes the effect of personal biases, maximizes the likelihood of successful results, and
facilitates communications among affected stakeholders.
Cost, quality and timeliness of products and services - ANS 1. FAR 1.102-2(a) tells contracting
professionals that a guiding principle is to satisfy customers in terms of cost, quality, and
timeliness of the delivered product or service.
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, Contracting Officer Representative (COR) - ANS 1. FAR 1.602-2(d)(7) states that contracting
officers shall designate CORs in writing and furnish copies to the contractor and the contract
administration office
Standards of conduct - ANS 1. FAR 3.101-1 tells us Government business shall be conducted
in a manner above reproach and, except as authorized by statute or regulation, with complete
impartiality and with preferential treatment for none.
Methods of disseminating information - ANS 1. For proposed contract actions expected to
exceed $25,000, by synopsizing in theGovernment-wide Point of Entry (GPE).For proposed
contract actions expected to exceed $15,000, but not expected to exceed$25,000. by displaying
in a public place.
Justification and Approval (J&A) - ANS 2.FAR 6.303-1(a) states a contracting officer shall not
commence negotiations for a sole source contract,commence negotiations for a contract
resulting from an unsolicited proposal, or award any othercontract without providing for full
and open competition unless the contracting officer-
I. Justifies, if required in FAR 6.302, the use of such actions in writing;
II. Certifies the accuracy and completeness of the justification;
III. (and) Obtains the approval required by FAR 6.304.
Post award orientation: - ANS 1. FAR 42.501(a) states a post award orientation aids both
Government and contractor personnel to (1) achieve a clear and mutual understanding of all
contract requirements, and (2) identify and resolve potential problems. However, it is not a
substitute for the contractor's fully understanding the work requirements at the time offers are
submitted, nor is it to be used to alter the final agreement arrived at in any negotiations leading
to contract award.
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