CLC 056 Exam-Analyzing Contract Costs Exam | 55 Questions with Verified Answers

1) Which of the following must be true to properly classify a cost as an “other direct cost”? [Recognize concerns that affect the other direct costs proposed] All of these The proposed cost benefits only the proposed contract work The offeror customarily treats similar costs as “other direct costs” under similar circumstances The contractor’s accounting system segregates “other direct costs” from similar indirect costs 2) Which of these statements below is correct regarding the criteria for classifying a special test equipment cost as an "other direct cost”? [Determine if the other direct costs are properly proposed] Engineered, designed, fabricated, or modified to meet specific contract needs and cannot be used for other contracts An item (e.g., fixture, pattern, or gauge) that is necessary in aiding the development of a unique product Engineered, designed, fabricated, or modified to meet not only the requirements of the current contract but also the requirements of all other contracts Developed and engineered by a subcontractor who is not currently working on another contract 3) Which of the following is an indirect cost pool? [Identify indirect cost pools and bases] General and Administrative Expenses Direct material Assembly labor Manufacturing labor 4) What two costs elements are required to calculate an indirect cost rate? [Identify the process of calculating indirect cost rates] Expense pool and Allocation base DAU Page 1 of 12 Overhead rate and Expense base Allocation Pool and Expense base Allocation base and Overhead rate 5) In which of the following phases does the contractor determine actual indirect cost rates? [Identify the cost allocation cycle] Final Allocation Phase Beginning Payment Phase Forward Pricing Phase Billing Phase 6) How is simple linear regression used? [Identify what regression analysis is] To make predictions about one dependent variable based on one independent variable To make predictions about one dependent variable based on more than one independent variable To calculate an estimate that demonstrates the most likely average value based on the data supplied To ensure contractor’s estimates properly capture the reduction of labor costs associated with repetitive production tasks 7) Which regression method would be used when there is more than one independent variable? [Identify the different regression analysis methods] Multivariate regression Simple linear regression Curvilinear regression Segmented regression 8) Identify the situation where you would use simple linear regression. [Identify contract pricing situations where simple regression analysis should be considered] Indirect cost rate analysis Labor classification analysis Facilities Capital Cost of Money calculation Profit objective calculation 9) Which variable is also considered the independent variable? [Identify the steps for using simple regression analysis] X Z R DAU Page 2 of 12 Y 10) Which of the following situations would the use of improvement curve analysis likely be useful in evaluating proposed costs? [Identify situations where improvement curve analysis would be appropriate] Assembly line repair of a turret assembly for an M1/A2 Abrams tank Assembly of two prototype aerial refueling airplanes Fabrication of a single jet engine frame assembly Fabrication of a new aircraft carrier 11) What is the best method for determining an improvement curve slope? [Identify the steps for using improvement curve analysis] Using actual historical data Using the median percentage from similar products Using established slopes from the Cost Estimator’s Reference Manual Using established slopes derived on recent procurements 12) Given the improvement curve data, calculate the cost objective for unit #8. Labor hours for unit #4: 120 hours Labor hours for unit #1: 160 hoursa Rate of improvement: 10% Improvement curve slope: 90% [Calculate an objective using improvement curve analysis] 108 12 16 144 13) Which of the following are factors used in calculating the Facilities Capital Cost of Money (FCCOM) amount? [Recognize elements affecting facilities capital cost of money] Proposal allocation base amounts Percentage of land, building, and profit distributions Company-wide allocation base amounts Division-wide allocation base amounts 14) Which of the following is a factor that affects profit/fee calculations? [Identify the factors affecting profit/fee analysis] Contract type Distribution of equipment percentage Magnitude of the contract in dollars DAU Page 3 of 12 Profit/fee percentage historically paid to contractor 15) When is the working capital adjustment used while calculating profit/fee? [Calculate a profit/fee using the appropriate structured approach] On all fixed price contracts with progress payments On all fixed price contracts On all fixed price contracts with financing On all fixed price contracts with performance based payments 16) What is the “base” that used in the calculation of the performance risk, contract type risk, and cost efficiency factor when using the weighted guidelines to determine a profit/fee objective? [– Develop a pre-negotiation position for profit or fee that is fair and reasonable.] Total costs Subtotal of costs Total price Direct and Indirect costs 17) What is the government’s primary objective in negotiations? [Identify factors that contribute to success in any negotiation] To agree on a price that is fair and reasonable to the government and the contractor To establish a profit/fee percentage that is in line with previous contracts with the particular contractor To agree on each element of cost with the contractor To ensure the agreed to price is the same, or lower, than the government’s objective 18) What is the n