FAC-C Professional Certification Exam Test Bank – 300+ Q&A with FAR-Based Rationales

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FAC-C PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATION EXAM
TEST BANK: 300+ PRACTICE QUESTIONS WITH
FAR-BASED RATIONALES – FIRST-TIME PASS
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# DOMAIN 1: ACQUISITION PLANNING (≈15%)


## Market Research & Requirements (FAR Parts 7, 10, 12)


**Q1.** A Contracting Officer is planning an acquisition estimated at
$250,000. According to FAR Part 10, what is the PRIMARY purpose of
conducting market research?
A) To satisfy the competition requirements of FAR Part 6
B) To determine if commercial items are available to meet the agency's
needs
C) To identify potential contractors for a source list
D) To justify a sole-source award


**Answer: B**
*Rationale:* FAR 10.001(a)(1) states that the primary purpose of market
research is to determine if commercial products or services, or non-
developmental items, are available to meet agency requirements before
developing new specifications .

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**Q2.** During which phase(s) of the acquisition should market
research be conducted?
A) Only during the planning phase
B) Only during the solicitation phase
C) Only during the post-award phase
D) All phases


**Answer: D**
*Rationale:* Market research is a continuous process that occurs
throughout the acquisition lifecycle—planning, solicitation, evaluation,
and post-award. It supports informed decision-making at every stage .


**Q3.** A requirement for 500 laptop computers with standard
commercial specifications. The CO estimates the value at $800,000.
Based on FAR Part 12, how should this acquisition be treated?
A) As a commercial item acquisition using FAR Part 12 procedures
B) As a non-commercial item requiring unique specifications
C) As a small business set-aside only
D) As an R&D procurement


**Answer: A**
*Rationale:* FAR Part 12 provides special procedures for acquiring
commercial products and services. When requirements can be met by

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commercial items, the CO should use FAR Part 12 to streamline the
process, leveraging existing market solutions .


**Q4.** The Head of the Contracting Activity (HCA) has asked the CO
to prepare an Acquisition Plan for a $50 million IT services contract.
Which FAR Part contains the requirements for Acquisition Planning?
A) FAR Part 7
B) FAR Part 10
C) FAR Part 12
D) FAR Part 15


**Answer: A**
*Rationale:* FAR Part 7 – Acquisition Planning establishes the policies
and procedures for developing acquisition plans, including the content of
written acquisition plans for major systems and other acquisitions .


**Q5.** The CO is conducting market research for a complex service
requirement. What is the most appropriate method to obtain information
about industry capabilities?
A) Issuing a Request for Information (RFI)
B) Sole-source negotiation
C) Posting a contract award notice
D) Reviewing only GSA schedules

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**Answer: A**
*Rationale:* An RFI is a common market research tool used to solicit
information from industry about capabilities, approaches, and pricing
before developing a solicitation. FAR Part 10 encourages RFIs as part of
effective market research .


**Q6.** Which of the following is a mandatory source of supply that
must be considered BEFORE purchasing from commercial sources?
A) Small businesses located in HUBZones
B) Federal Prison Industries (UNICOR)
C) Service-disabled veteran-owned small businesses
D) Women-owned small businesses


**Answer: B**
*Rationale:* FAR 8.002 lists mandatory sources in priority order:
inventories of other agencies, excess from other agencies, Federal Prison
Industries (UNICOR), AbilityOne participating non-profits, and then
commercial sources .


**Q7.** The CO is planning an acquisition for office furniture valued at
$150,000. According to FAR Part 5, what publicizing action is required?
A) No publicizing required for actions under the SAT
B) Synopsis in the Governmentwide Point of Entry (GPE)
C) Only posting on agency website