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CON 237 SIMPLIFIED ACQUISITION
PROCEDURES EXAM 2026 COMPLETE
1. What is the primary purpose of Simplified Acquisition
Procedures (SAP)?
a) To increase oversight on small purchases
b) To reduce administrative burdens and streamline
procurements under the SAT
c) To eliminate competition for small businesses
d) To mandate sealed bidding for all purchases
Correct Answer: b
Rationale: FAR 13.002 states SAP is designed to minimize
administrative overhead and expedite purchases at or below
the Simplified Acquisition Threshold.
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2. What does the acronym SAT stand for?
a) Standard Acquisition Time
b) Simplified Acquisition Threshold
c) Small Award Threshold
d) Sole Source Authorization Tool
Correct Answer: b
Rationale: SAT is the Simplified Acquisition Threshold, currently
$250,000 for most civilian agencies.
3. The standard Simplified Acquisition Threshold (SAT) for
most civilian agencies is:
a) $150,000
b) $250,000
c) $750,000
d) $10,000
Correct Answer: b
Rationale: FAR 2.101 sets the SAT at $250,000, adjusted for
inflation every five years.
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4. The Micro-Purchase Threshold (MPT) is generally set at:
a) $25,000
b) $3,500
c) $10,000
d) $250,000
Correct Answer: c
Rationale: FAR 2.101 defines the MPT as $10,000, except for
certain special statutory authorities.
5. Which FAR Part governs Simplified Acquisition
Procedures?
a) FAR Part 15
b) FAR Part 12
c) FAR Part 13
d) FAR Part 8
Correct Answer: c
Rationale: FAR Part 13 specifically outlines procedures for
simplified acquisitions.
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6. Which FAR Part governs the acquisition of commercial
items?
a) FAR Part 13
b) FAR Part 12
c) FAR Part 14
d) FAR Part 6
Correct Answer: b
Rationale: FAR Part 12 prescribes policies unique to
commercial products and services.
7. True/False: SAP can only be used for requirements
exactly at the SAT and never above.
a) True
b) False
Correct Answer: b
Rationale: SAP can be used above the SAT for commercial
items (FAR 13.5 up to $7.5M) and during emergency
declarations.
CON 237 SIMPLIFIED ACQUISITION
PROCEDURES EXAM 2026 COMPLETE
1. What is the primary purpose of Simplified Acquisition
Procedures (SAP)?
a) To increase oversight on small purchases
b) To reduce administrative burdens and streamline
procurements under the SAT
c) To eliminate competition for small businesses
d) To mandate sealed bidding for all purchases
Correct Answer: b
Rationale: FAR 13.002 states SAP is designed to minimize
administrative overhead and expedite purchases at or below
the Simplified Acquisition Threshold.
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2. What does the acronym SAT stand for?
a) Standard Acquisition Time
b) Simplified Acquisition Threshold
c) Small Award Threshold
d) Sole Source Authorization Tool
Correct Answer: b
Rationale: SAT is the Simplified Acquisition Threshold, currently
$250,000 for most civilian agencies.
3. The standard Simplified Acquisition Threshold (SAT) for
most civilian agencies is:
a) $150,000
b) $250,000
c) $750,000
d) $10,000
Correct Answer: b
Rationale: FAR 2.101 sets the SAT at $250,000, adjusted for
inflation every five years.
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4. The Micro-Purchase Threshold (MPT) is generally set at:
a) $25,000
b) $3,500
c) $10,000
d) $250,000
Correct Answer: c
Rationale: FAR 2.101 defines the MPT as $10,000, except for
certain special statutory authorities.
5. Which FAR Part governs Simplified Acquisition
Procedures?
a) FAR Part 15
b) FAR Part 12
c) FAR Part 13
d) FAR Part 8
Correct Answer: c
Rationale: FAR Part 13 specifically outlines procedures for
simplified acquisitions.
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6. Which FAR Part governs the acquisition of commercial
items?
a) FAR Part 13
b) FAR Part 12
c) FAR Part 14
d) FAR Part 6
Correct Answer: b
Rationale: FAR Part 12 prescribes policies unique to
commercial products and services.
7. True/False: SAP can only be used for requirements
exactly at the SAT and never above.
a) True
b) False
Correct Answer: b
Rationale: SAP can be used above the SAT for commercial
items (FAR 13.5 up to $7.5M) and during emergency
declarations.
