Overview of Acquisition Ethics (CLM-003) Quiz 100%
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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?
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?
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:
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?
...
Assume you are writing a report on the progress of a government project and you
unearth relevant information that indicates that several of the project's critical objectives
may not be achieved. Which of the following statements is incorrect?
...
___ includes communications on behalf of another person made with the intent to
influence a ___ employee.
None of these answers are correct.
As a government employee, which statements about gifts is INCORRECT?
You may accept a $20 gift from a government contractor.
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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?
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?
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:
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?
...
Assume you are writing a report on the progress of a government project and you
unearth relevant information that indicates that several of the project's critical objectives
may not be achieved. Which of the following statements is incorrect?
...
___ includes communications on behalf of another person made with the intent to
influence a ___ employee.
None of these answers are correct.
As a government employee, which statements about gifts is INCORRECT?
You may accept a $20 gift from a government contractor.
