FCR 110 Post Test
Question 1 of 44.
When helping define the acquisition’s requirements, why is it important to avoid short schedules and restrictive requirements?
® These practices can limit competition and small business participation, both of which must be key considerations for every acquisition.
O These practices make it more difficult to evaluate offerors.
O These practices make it easier to pre-select the contractor you want
O These practices make it more difficult to clearly define the requirements.
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Question 2 of 44,
The acquisition team has been able to clearly and specifically define the requirements, providing precise specifications that allow offerors to plan for the exact costs of the acquisition. Which type of contract should be used?
® Fixed-Price
O Cost-Reimbursement
O Time-and-Materials
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Question 3 of 44.
How is strategic market research used?
® To identify overarching acquisition needs that will support the agency mission
O To work out the details that contribute to an individual acquisition’s success
O To ensure acquisitions comply with laws, policies, and regulations
O identify members of the acquisition team
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Question 4 of 44.
Which process allows the acquisition team to consider awarding the contract to an offeror other than the lowest priced or highest technically rated offeror?
® The Tradeoff process
O The Lowest Price Technically Acceptable process
O The Cost Plus contracting process
O The Lowest Price Tradeoff process
Question 5 of 44.
Which document is for performance-based acquisitions and describes the required results in clear, specific, objective terms, with measurable outcomes?
@® Performance Work Statement (PWS)
O statement of Objectives (SO0)
O statement of Work (SOW)
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Question 6 of 44.
Who assigns the COR specific technical duties outside of the letter of delegation?
he Contract Specialist
O The Program Manager
O The Contractor
O The Stakeholders
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Question 7 of 44.
What is the primary authority the COR should follow when implementing acquisitions and contracts?
he Federal Register
O Their agency’s supplemental acquisition regulations
O The Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR)
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Question 8 of 44.
How does acquisition planning help the COR get the best value for acquisitions?
O It allows the COR to identify the best overall acquisition strategy that works for the contractors.
O It ensures that all of the risk is placed on the contractor.
@® It allows the COR to anticipate, plan for, and resolve potential problems.
O 1t allows the COR to give new work to Contractors with whom they have worked before.
() mark for follow up
, Question 9 of 44.
The CO plans to use Contracting by Negotiation for the acquisition. Which solicitation should be used?
O Invitation for Bid (IFB)
@® Request for Proposal (RFP)
O Request for Quotation (RFQ)
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Question 10 of 44.
Which of the following best describes the COR'’s role on the acquisition team?
O To ensure that contracts are written to abide by laws, policies, and regulations
® 10 perform specific technical or administrative functions related to an acquisition and the resulting contract
O 1 perform contract management tasks
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Question 11 of 44.
What should the COR’s primary concern be when communicating with offerors or potential offerors before and after releasing the solicitation?
O To ensure only offerors that are pre-qualified receive solicitation information so the acquisition team does not waste time or effort reviewing unqualified offers
@® To ensure that no offeror receives information that gives them an unfair advantage over any other offeror
O 10 provide solicitation information to small business concerns first so they have a fair opportunity to compete on your acquisition
[ mark for follow up
Question 12 of 44.
Based on market research, the Contractor identifies a less p ive, more efficient product to meet the Government’s needs. The COR can do all of the following to help implement this change EXCEPT;
@® Issue a contract modification to implement the new product
O Conduct market research
O Evaluate contractor proposals
O Provide technical analysis on proposed change
() mark for follow up
Question 13 of 44.
The COR accepted delivery of a task from the prime Contractor. The next week, the COR receives an invoice for the task delivery. The invoice is complete and supported by all required documentation. What should the COR do with the invoice?
@® Accept the invoice
O Hold the invoice for seven days, then accept it
O Reject the invoice
O Reject the invoice and return it to the Contractor within seven days
() Mark for follow up
Question 14 of 44.
As a COR, what can you do in support of the Program Manager?
@® Provide technical analysis on proposed changes
O Direct contractor employees or subcontractors
O Modify the contract.
O Increase dollar limit of the contract
() mark for follow up
Question 1 of 44.
When helping define the acquisition’s requirements, why is it important to avoid short schedules and restrictive requirements?
® These practices can limit competition and small business participation, both of which must be key considerations for every acquisition.
O These practices make it more difficult to evaluate offerors.
O These practices make it easier to pre-select the contractor you want
O These practices make it more difficult to clearly define the requirements.
() mark for follow up
Question 2 of 44,
The acquisition team has been able to clearly and specifically define the requirements, providing precise specifications that allow offerors to plan for the exact costs of the acquisition. Which type of contract should be used?
® Fixed-Price
O Cost-Reimbursement
O Time-and-Materials
() mark for follow up
Question 3 of 44.
How is strategic market research used?
® To identify overarching acquisition needs that will support the agency mission
O To work out the details that contribute to an individual acquisition’s success
O To ensure acquisitions comply with laws, policies, and regulations
O identify members of the acquisition team
() mark for follow up
Question 4 of 44.
Which process allows the acquisition team to consider awarding the contract to an offeror other than the lowest priced or highest technically rated offeror?
® The Tradeoff process
O The Lowest Price Technically Acceptable process
O The Cost Plus contracting process
O The Lowest Price Tradeoff process
Question 5 of 44.
Which document is for performance-based acquisitions and describes the required results in clear, specific, objective terms, with measurable outcomes?
@® Performance Work Statement (PWS)
O statement of Objectives (SO0)
O statement of Work (SOW)
() mark for follow up
Question 6 of 44.
Who assigns the COR specific technical duties outside of the letter of delegation?
he Contract Specialist
O The Program Manager
O The Contractor
O The Stakeholders
() mark for follow up
Question 7 of 44.
What is the primary authority the COR should follow when implementing acquisitions and contracts?
he Federal Register
O Their agency’s supplemental acquisition regulations
O The Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR)
() mark for follow up
Question 8 of 44.
How does acquisition planning help the COR get the best value for acquisitions?
O It allows the COR to identify the best overall acquisition strategy that works for the contractors.
O It ensures that all of the risk is placed on the contractor.
@® It allows the COR to anticipate, plan for, and resolve potential problems.
O 1t allows the COR to give new work to Contractors with whom they have worked before.
() mark for follow up
, Question 9 of 44.
The CO plans to use Contracting by Negotiation for the acquisition. Which solicitation should be used?
O Invitation for Bid (IFB)
@® Request for Proposal (RFP)
O Request for Quotation (RFQ)
() mark for follow up
Question 10 of 44.
Which of the following best describes the COR'’s role on the acquisition team?
O To ensure that contracts are written to abide by laws, policies, and regulations
® 10 perform specific technical or administrative functions related to an acquisition and the resulting contract
O 1 perform contract management tasks
() mark for follow up
Question 11 of 44.
What should the COR’s primary concern be when communicating with offerors or potential offerors before and after releasing the solicitation?
O To ensure only offerors that are pre-qualified receive solicitation information so the acquisition team does not waste time or effort reviewing unqualified offers
@® To ensure that no offeror receives information that gives them an unfair advantage over any other offeror
O 10 provide solicitation information to small business concerns first so they have a fair opportunity to compete on your acquisition
[ mark for follow up
Question 12 of 44.
Based on market research, the Contractor identifies a less p ive, more efficient product to meet the Government’s needs. The COR can do all of the following to help implement this change EXCEPT;
@® Issue a contract modification to implement the new product
O Conduct market research
O Evaluate contractor proposals
O Provide technical analysis on proposed change
() mark for follow up
Question 13 of 44.
The COR accepted delivery of a task from the prime Contractor. The next week, the COR receives an invoice for the task delivery. The invoice is complete and supported by all required documentation. What should the COR do with the invoice?
@® Accept the invoice
O Hold the invoice for seven days, then accept it
O Reject the invoice
O Reject the invoice and return it to the Contractor within seven days
() Mark for follow up
Question 14 of 44.
As a COR, what can you do in support of the Program Manager?
@® Provide technical analysis on proposed changes
O Direct contractor employees or subcontractors
O Modify the contract.
O Increase dollar limit of the contract
() mark for follow up
