Defence Acquisition University CON 237 Simplified
Acquisition Procedures Test | 100% Correct Answers
When buying a commercial item, an in-process inspection of the product need not be consistent
with commercial practice Correct Answer: false
Implied warranty of fitness for a particular purpose means that an item is Correct Answer: fit for
use for the particular purpose for which the government will use the item
The contracting officer can terminate a commercial purchase order for cause Correct Answer: all
choices are correct
Which of the following is not an acceptable technique for conducting market research Correct
Answer: contacting only one vendor for information
What is the public announcement requirement for micro-purchases Correct Answer: No formal
announcement is required
The use of required sources of supplies or services takes precedence over the use of simplified
acquisition procedures Correct Answer: false (wrong) so pick true
You have a request for hand-held rocket launchers for operations in Zagota. A similar item has
been used by another branch of the military and should be adaptable for your needs. The
approximate cost of the launchers is $300,000 Correct Answer: Simplified acquisition
procedures cannot be used because the dollar value is above the simplified acquisition threshold
of $250,000 (is wrong answer)
You want to include non-price factors in your evaluation criteria. Which THREE of the
following are considered non-price factors? Correct Answer: past performance, experience,
technical capability
Which method of purchase involves establishing "charge accounts" with qualified sources?
Correct Answer: Blanket purchase agreement (BPA)
In order to use sap the aggregate value of the acquisition and all its options Correct Answer:
cannot exceed the sat except for certain commercial items
Market research is performed Correct Answer: to determing if commercial or non-
developmental items are available to satisfy agency needs
A commercial item is a supply or service that Correct Answer: is sold or offered for sale to the
general public
you have a request to buy 30 units of commercially available machining equipment. Each unit is
estimated to cost approx $300,000 Correct Answer: sap can be used is wrong ans.
Acquisition Procedures Test | 100% Correct Answers
When buying a commercial item, an in-process inspection of the product need not be consistent
with commercial practice Correct Answer: false
Implied warranty of fitness for a particular purpose means that an item is Correct Answer: fit for
use for the particular purpose for which the government will use the item
The contracting officer can terminate a commercial purchase order for cause Correct Answer: all
choices are correct
Which of the following is not an acceptable technique for conducting market research Correct
Answer: contacting only one vendor for information
What is the public announcement requirement for micro-purchases Correct Answer: No formal
announcement is required
The use of required sources of supplies or services takes precedence over the use of simplified
acquisition procedures Correct Answer: false (wrong) so pick true
You have a request for hand-held rocket launchers for operations in Zagota. A similar item has
been used by another branch of the military and should be adaptable for your needs. The
approximate cost of the launchers is $300,000 Correct Answer: Simplified acquisition
procedures cannot be used because the dollar value is above the simplified acquisition threshold
of $250,000 (is wrong answer)
You want to include non-price factors in your evaluation criteria. Which THREE of the
following are considered non-price factors? Correct Answer: past performance, experience,
technical capability
Which method of purchase involves establishing "charge accounts" with qualified sources?
Correct Answer: Blanket purchase agreement (BPA)
In order to use sap the aggregate value of the acquisition and all its options Correct Answer:
cannot exceed the sat except for certain commercial items
Market research is performed Correct Answer: to determing if commercial or non-
developmental items are available to satisfy agency needs
A commercial item is a supply or service that Correct Answer: is sold or offered for sale to the
general public
you have a request to buy 30 units of commercially available machining equipment. Each unit is
estimated to cost approx $300,000 Correct Answer: sap can be used is wrong ans.
