CONT 1400 Exam Review QUESTIONS
WITH ANSWERS
What functions cannot be delegated by KO?
1. Award, agree to, or execute a contract
2. Authorize work outside the scope of the contract
3. Authorize a constructive change
4. Obligate, in any way, the payment of money by the
Government
5. Give direction to the contractor, except as provided in
the contract, or as modified
6. Resolve any dispute concerning a question of law or
fact arising under the contract
7. Re-delegate any assigned duties unless specifically
authorized to do so
8. Cause the contractor to incur costs not specifically
covered by the contract with the expectation that such
costs will be reimbursed by the Government
_________ is the management of their resources and
management of their processes to ensure they deliver
conforming product on time and within cost
Delivery Management
,Government has _____ days to notify the contractor if
invoice is improper
7 Days
The Government has ______ days to pay the contractor
30 days from the invoice date or government acceptance
Types of Contract Payments include
1. Advanced Payment-Least Preferred
2. Performance-Based Payment Most Preferred
3. Commercial Advance and Interim Payments (Only used
for commercial)
4. Progress Payments
5. Cost Reimbursement Interim Payments
_____________ plan helps develop and organize the
communications strategy you'll need to keep your key
stakeholders, customers, and acquisition team informed
, as you move thru the different phases of the service
acquisition process.
Communication Plan
Acceptance is a responsibility of ______
Contracting Officer (KO)
Contracting officers shall provide property to contractors
only when it is clearly demonstrated
1. Government's best interest;
2.overall benefit significantly outweighs the increased
cost of admin and disposal
3. does not substantially increase the Government's
assumption of risk;
4. requirements cannot otherwise be met.
_____ may authorize acceptance of non-conforming
deficient items/services
Only Contracting Officer
WITH ANSWERS
What functions cannot be delegated by KO?
1. Award, agree to, or execute a contract
2. Authorize work outside the scope of the contract
3. Authorize a constructive change
4. Obligate, in any way, the payment of money by the
Government
5. Give direction to the contractor, except as provided in
the contract, or as modified
6. Resolve any dispute concerning a question of law or
fact arising under the contract
7. Re-delegate any assigned duties unless specifically
authorized to do so
8. Cause the contractor to incur costs not specifically
covered by the contract with the expectation that such
costs will be reimbursed by the Government
_________ is the management of their resources and
management of their processes to ensure they deliver
conforming product on time and within cost
Delivery Management
,Government has _____ days to notify the contractor if
invoice is improper
7 Days
The Government has ______ days to pay the contractor
30 days from the invoice date or government acceptance
Types of Contract Payments include
1. Advanced Payment-Least Preferred
2. Performance-Based Payment Most Preferred
3. Commercial Advance and Interim Payments (Only used
for commercial)
4. Progress Payments
5. Cost Reimbursement Interim Payments
_____________ plan helps develop and organize the
communications strategy you'll need to keep your key
stakeholders, customers, and acquisition team informed
, as you move thru the different phases of the service
acquisition process.
Communication Plan
Acceptance is a responsibility of ______
Contracting Officer (KO)
Contracting officers shall provide property to contractors
only when it is clearly demonstrated
1. Government's best interest;
2.overall benefit significantly outweighs the increased
cost of admin and disposal
3. does not substantially increase the Government's
assumption of risk;
4. requirements cannot otherwise be met.
_____ may authorize acceptance of non-conforming
deficient items/services
Only Contracting Officer
