CLM 003 Overview of Acquisition Ethics Exam Answered.
Government and contractor personnel work side by side on the Beta project in a contractor's
work space. Due to the tremendous progress that has been made in the project, both the
government program manager and the contractor's project manager decide to reward their
employees. The contractor's project manager decides to give his employees the afternoon off.
The government's program manager decides to grant federal employees a 59- minute early
dismissal. Which of the following statements is correct?
Correct Ans- The contractor must always obtain permission from the government before granting
his employees an early dismissal.
Two companies, Alpha and Beta, submitted proposals in response to a Request for Proposals,
which would make award to the low price, technically acceptable offer. After evaluation of the
offers, discussions were held with each company. Beta's initial proposal was 20% lower than
Alpha's. During discussions, a contracting officer told Alpha that its price was "too high" and
that "you need to come down by about 20%." In its final proposal, Alpha lowered its price by
25% and won the contract. Which of the following is true?
Correct Ans- The actions of the Contracting Officer probably violate the Procurement Integrity
Act, and the Contracting Officer is subject to both criminal sanctions and administrative action.
You are a government Program Manager who is responsible for the Sure Shot Air to Air Missile
Program. The Acme Corporation, Aviation Weapons Division, is developing a preliminary
technical feasibility study for the Sure Shot under a $5 million government contract. You are
nearing retirement and you have provided your resume to a Professional Job Search Company (a
so-called "headhunter"). The Headhunter calls you up and advises that he has arranged an
interview with the Sea Systems Division of the Acme Company. The interview, however, did not
result in a job offer. You should:
Correct Ans- Inform the Head of the Contracting Activity what happened and request
reinstatement if you want to go back to Sure Shot.
Which of the following is not true of core ethical principles for government and contractor
acquisition professionals? Correct Ans-
Government and contractor personnel work side by side on the Beta project in a contractor's
work space. Due to the tremendous progress that has been made in the project, both the
government program manager and the contractor's project manager decide to reward their
employees. The contractor's project manager decides to give his employees the afternoon off.
The government's program manager decides to grant federal employees a 59- minute early
dismissal. Which of the following statements is correct?
Correct Ans- The contractor must always obtain permission from the government before granting
his employees an early dismissal.
Two companies, Alpha and Beta, submitted proposals in response to a Request for Proposals,
which would make award to the low price, technically acceptable offer. After evaluation of the
offers, discussions were held with each company. Beta's initial proposal was 20% lower than
Alpha's. During discussions, a contracting officer told Alpha that its price was "too high" and
that "you need to come down by about 20%." In its final proposal, Alpha lowered its price by
25% and won the contract. Which of the following is true?
Correct Ans- The actions of the Contracting Officer probably violate the Procurement Integrity
Act, and the Contracting Officer is subject to both criminal sanctions and administrative action.
You are a government Program Manager who is responsible for the Sure Shot Air to Air Missile
Program. The Acme Corporation, Aviation Weapons Division, is developing a preliminary
technical feasibility study for the Sure Shot under a $5 million government contract. You are
nearing retirement and you have provided your resume to a Professional Job Search Company (a
so-called "headhunter"). The Headhunter calls you up and advises that he has arranged an
interview with the Sea Systems Division of the Acme Company. The interview, however, did not
result in a job offer. You should:
Correct Ans- Inform the Head of the Contracting Activity what happened and request
reinstatement if you want to go back to Sure Shot.
Which of the following is not true of core ethical principles for government and contractor
acquisition professionals? Correct Ans-
