FAC 043 (2024) ETHICS AND PROCUREMENT INTEGRITY FOR THE ACQUISITION WORKFORCE EXAM 2024

Improper obtainment or disclosure of protected procurement information violates laws and ethics rules. The Procurement Integrity Act (41 U.S.C. Chapter 21) and FAR Part 3 applies to all listed procurement-related functions EXCEPT: - Precise Answer Contract award Which of the following is NOT listed under Title 18. Chapter 11, part of the criminal code for bribery, graft, and conflicts of interest? - Precise Answer Salary of Government officials and employees payable only by the Office of Government Ethics (OGE). The Principles of Ethical Conduct include all of the following EXCEPT: - Precise Answer Never accept gifts of monetary value. Michael is a member of the acquisition workforce and has access to sensitive information regarding upcoming contracts. If he uses his access to gain a personal financial advantage in the stock market, which ethics conduct standard from 15 CFR 2635 best addresses the situation? - Precise Answer Misuse of position What is the primary purpose of communicating with vendors prior to the issuance of a solicitation? - Precise Answer Exchange general information and keep a pulse on the market trends. Which of the following is a protected form of course selection? - Precise Answer Rankings of bids, proposals, or competitors. Whic