FAC-C PACKAGE PRACTICE
EXAMINATION 2026 QUESTIONS
WITH ANSWERS GRADED A+
◍ Market research is conducted during which phase of the acquisition?.
Answer: All phases
◍ How many FAR parts are there?.
Answer: 53
◍ 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
◍ What type of contracts for provisions.
Answer: FAR 52.216-1
◍ 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 what statement?.
Answer: A contract clause is a term or condition used in contracts, or in both
solicitations and contracts, that applies after contract award or both before
and after award
◍ The CO has received a proposal from RFP, you are trying to determine how
those proposals compare according to price. What type of analysis would
best be used here?.
Answer: Price Analysis
,◍ In commercial contracting what quality system is utilized?.
Answer: The contractors
◍ You are the CO working on a new requirement given to you by the program
office, what is the type of contract that would be ideal?.
Answer: Fixed-price incentive
◍ How does the DFARS Procedures Guidance and Information (PGI) relate to
the DFARS?.
Answer: The DFARS PGI is a companion resource to the DFARS
◍ Except when authorized otherwise, what is true about a government
contract?.
Answer: Must be in writing
◍ If you are using your PIID and use recognize the letter is "B" what
instrument is it?.
Answer: Invitation for Bid (IFB)
◍ Who is authorized by the government to execute contract modifications on
behalf of the government?.
Answer: The CO
◍ Which FAR part deals with market research?.
Answer: FAR part 10
◍ 3 FAR parts associated with 3 acquisition procedures.
Answer: Simplified acquisition, sealed bidding, and contract by negotiation
◍ Start with the checklist first when dealing with closeouts.
Answer: DD 1597 base checklist
◍ Which contract type shall not be used in government contracting?.
Answer: Cost-plus-a-percentage-of-cost
◍ Where in the FAR can I find information of termination of contract?.
Answer: FAR part 49
◍ What is the general guidance provided by the FAR for contractor bid or
, proposal information?.
Answer: May not be disclosed to anyone unless they are authorized to
receive it
◍ What underlying principle should the contracting officer follow to avoid
organizational conflicts of interest?.
Answer: Prevent unfair competitive advantage
◍ What are the 3 terms that address specific types of exchanges with offerors
after receipt of proposals?.
Answer: Communications, discussions, and clarifications
◍ In which FAR part can you find roles and responsibilities?.
Answer: FAR part 1
◍ What agency does DOD obligate administrative functions for supply
contracts?.
Answer: Defense Contract Management Agency
◍ If I am writing out the clauses for a commercial contract I would want them
to be in what type of format?.
Answer: Incorporated by Reference
◍ With limited exceptions as authorized by agency regulations, what does the
FAR say about government employees soliciting and accepting gifts from
contractors? Government employees:.
Answer: May not solicit or accept gifts
◍ What is true regarding awarding contracts to
U. S. government employees?.
Answer: A CO shall not knowingly award a contract to a government
employee
◍ Simplified acquisition should?.
Answer: promote competition to the maximum extent practicable
◍ In a Determination and Findings, what is true about the findings?.
Answer: They are support for the determination
, ◍ Who is the individual designated and authorized in writing by the
contracting officer to perform specific technical or administrative
functions?.
Answer: COR
◍ A contractor has 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
◍ Who does the Acquisition Team include?.
Answer: Representatives of the technical, supply, and procurement
communities, the customers they serve, and the contractors who provide the
products and services
◍ You are writing a noncommercial contract for the purchase of security
software. If you need to include a special section on the security clearances
and contractor representations necessary to be deemed acceptable, where
will it be located in the contract?.
Answer: Section K
◍ A contractor has failed to deliver a uniquely designed communication
device 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 default
◍ You are the contracting officer for a contract that utilizes the uniform
contract format. You need to include a complete clause where the potential
vendor must add additional information such as a PO
C. How and where will you be listing this exhibit?.
Answer: In Section J with one or two alpha characters (e.g. Exhibit AA)
◍ What is the purpose of market research?.
Answer: To identify and understand customer needsTo identify gaps in the
EXAMINATION 2026 QUESTIONS
WITH ANSWERS GRADED A+
◍ Market research is conducted during which phase of the acquisition?.
Answer: All phases
◍ How many FAR parts are there?.
Answer: 53
◍ 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
◍ What type of contracts for provisions.
Answer: FAR 52.216-1
◍ 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 what statement?.
Answer: A contract clause is a term or condition used in contracts, or in both
solicitations and contracts, that applies after contract award or both before
and after award
◍ The CO has received a proposal from RFP, you are trying to determine how
those proposals compare according to price. What type of analysis would
best be used here?.
Answer: Price Analysis
,◍ In commercial contracting what quality system is utilized?.
Answer: The contractors
◍ You are the CO working on a new requirement given to you by the program
office, what is the type of contract that would be ideal?.
Answer: Fixed-price incentive
◍ How does the DFARS Procedures Guidance and Information (PGI) relate to
the DFARS?.
Answer: The DFARS PGI is a companion resource to the DFARS
◍ Except when authorized otherwise, what is true about a government
contract?.
Answer: Must be in writing
◍ If you are using your PIID and use recognize the letter is "B" what
instrument is it?.
Answer: Invitation for Bid (IFB)
◍ Who is authorized by the government to execute contract modifications on
behalf of the government?.
Answer: The CO
◍ Which FAR part deals with market research?.
Answer: FAR part 10
◍ 3 FAR parts associated with 3 acquisition procedures.
Answer: Simplified acquisition, sealed bidding, and contract by negotiation
◍ Start with the checklist first when dealing with closeouts.
Answer: DD 1597 base checklist
◍ Which contract type shall not be used in government contracting?.
Answer: Cost-plus-a-percentage-of-cost
◍ Where in the FAR can I find information of termination of contract?.
Answer: FAR part 49
◍ What is the general guidance provided by the FAR for contractor bid or
, proposal information?.
Answer: May not be disclosed to anyone unless they are authorized to
receive it
◍ What underlying principle should the contracting officer follow to avoid
organizational conflicts of interest?.
Answer: Prevent unfair competitive advantage
◍ What are the 3 terms that address specific types of exchanges with offerors
after receipt of proposals?.
Answer: Communications, discussions, and clarifications
◍ In which FAR part can you find roles and responsibilities?.
Answer: FAR part 1
◍ What agency does DOD obligate administrative functions for supply
contracts?.
Answer: Defense Contract Management Agency
◍ If I am writing out the clauses for a commercial contract I would want them
to be in what type of format?.
Answer: Incorporated by Reference
◍ With limited exceptions as authorized by agency regulations, what does the
FAR say about government employees soliciting and accepting gifts from
contractors? Government employees:.
Answer: May not solicit or accept gifts
◍ What is true regarding awarding contracts to
U. S. government employees?.
Answer: A CO shall not knowingly award a contract to a government
employee
◍ Simplified acquisition should?.
Answer: promote competition to the maximum extent practicable
◍ In a Determination and Findings, what is true about the findings?.
Answer: They are support for the determination
, ◍ Who is the individual designated and authorized in writing by the
contracting officer to perform specific technical or administrative
functions?.
Answer: COR
◍ A contractor has 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
◍ Who does the Acquisition Team include?.
Answer: Representatives of the technical, supply, and procurement
communities, the customers they serve, and the contractors who provide the
products and services
◍ You are writing a noncommercial contract for the purchase of security
software. If you need to include a special section on the security clearances
and contractor representations necessary to be deemed acceptable, where
will it be located in the contract?.
Answer: Section K
◍ A contractor has failed to deliver a uniquely designed communication
device 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 default
◍ You are the contracting officer for a contract that utilizes the uniform
contract format. You need to include a complete clause where the potential
vendor must add additional information such as a PO
C. How and where will you be listing this exhibit?.
Answer: In Section J with one or two alpha characters (e.g. Exhibit AA)
◍ What is the purpose of market research?.
Answer: To identify and understand customer needsTo identify gaps in the
