QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS GRADED
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▶A COR will typically use a ____________ to document the inspection and
acceptance of a supply or service. Answer: DD250 or Wide area workflow
▶Once the Government Representative has executed final acceptance of
any supplies or services there is no legal recourse for the Government for
non-conforming items. Answer: False
▶One of the primary responsibilities of the COR is the review of
invoices/public vouchers. Which of the following statements is true
regarding this duty? Answer: Invoices incur interest if they are not paid by
the due date established in the prompt payment clause
▶The government has ________ from receipt of an invoice to notify the
contractor if it is improper. Answer: Seven Days
▶If the invoice does not comply with contract requirements, the invoice
must be returned to the contractor within seven days. Answer: True
▶An example of a government obligation in the performance of the contract
is _______. Answer: Payment to the contractor for the supplies and
services delivered
▶The COR has the authority to authorize ______. Answer: Travel costs to
specific travel identified in the contract using Joint Travel Regulation Rates
▶If the contractor delivers a non-conforming item or service, the
__________ may accept the deliverable. Answer: Contracting Officer
▶Which of the following is NOT a common problem found during invoice
review? Answer: Electronic funds transfer information
,▶The government must notify the contractor when ____________.
Answer: Monies are withheld or deducted for contract noncompliance
▶The Government Property policy at FAR 45.102 attempts to reduce the
Government's risk when providing property to the contractor. Select the
one statement about the policy on providing contractors government
property that is FALSE. Answer: The contractor personnel must provide
certification that they have been trained on the proper use and care for the
property
▶Areas assessed in contractor past performance are ________________
(Select All that Apply) Answer: Cost controls
Conforming products/services
commitment to customer satisfaction
performance against contract schedule
▶Under a cost-reimbursement, time and materials, or labor hour contract,
which one of the following statements is FALSE: Answer: The COR should
notify the contractor immediately if there is a discrepancy found in a public
voucher
▶Key aspects of the Fixed Price Process for acceptance and payment
include timeliness, quality, and invoicing. Answer: True
▶The only exceptions to final acceptance are (Select all that apply)
Answer: Fraud
Latent Defect
Gross mistakes amounting to fraud
▶The COR may release information without consulting with the Contracting
Officer or Legal Counsel. Answer: False
▶A critical way that formal communication differs from informal is that
formal communication is binding upon the parties and informal
communication is non-binding. Answer: True
▶If a contractor is delinquent on a portion of a contract, and that portion is
clearly severable from the continuing portion of the contract, the
, Contracting Officer may terminate the deficient portion of the contract using
a Partial Termination. Answer: True
▶In remedy situations, the Contracting Officer's Representative's oversight
duties and documented files are key to determining the course of action for
the government to take. The COR contributes by: Answer: Documenting
Monitoring
Communicating
▶A Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan (QASP) is __________? Answer:
The government's plan to monitor the contractor's quality assurance, it
includes the methods...
▶When "contracting out" governmental functions, it is the policy of the
Government to utilize non-personal service contracts whenever possible.
Personal services contracts are appropriate only in limited situations as
prescribed by the Federal Acquisition Regulations. Choose the correct
answer pertaining to service contracts from the following: Answer: Under a
personal services contract, the contractor's personnel are subject to the
supervision...
▶The purpose of Earned Value Management system is to provide the
contractor and government project managers with accurate data to monitor
execution of their program. Answer: True
▶The ANSI/EIA 32 management system guidelines include (Select all that
apply) Answer: Managerial analysis
scheduling
Organizing
▶In construction, a Contracting Officer may suspend work for a
"reasonable" period of time. It is imperative a COR maintain adequate
records because: Answer: All these answers are correct
▶Information security ensures that sensitive or proprietary information is
disclosed or discussed only to those who have a need to know. Answer:
True