CON 3990 EXAM FAR PARTS / NEWEST
ACTUAL EXAM COMPLETE 290+ QUESTIONS
AND CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS
FAR Part 1 - AnswerFederal Acquisition Regulation System
FAR Part 2 - AnswerDefinitions of Words and Terms
FAR Part 3 - AnswerImproper Business Practices & Personal Conflicts of Interest
FAR Part 4 - AnswerAdministrative Matters
FAR Part 5 - AnswerPublicizing Contract Actions
FAR Part 6 - AnswerCompetitive Requirements
FAR Part 7 - AnswerAcquisition Planning
FAR Part 8 - AnswerRequired Sources of Supplies and Service
FAR Part 10 - AnswerMarket Research
FAR Part 12 - AnswerAcquisition of Commercial Items
FAR Part 13 - AnswerSimplified Acquisition Procedures (SAP)
FAR Part 15 - AnswerContract by Negotiation
FAR Part 16 - AnswerTypes of Contracts
FAR Part 19 - AnswerSmall Business Programs
FAR Part 31 - AnswerContract Cost Principles & Procedures
FAR Part 33 - AnswerProtests, Disputes, and Appeals
FAR Part 42 - AnswerContract Administration & Audit Services
FAR Part 44 - AnswerSubcontracting Policies & Procedures
,FAR Part 46 - AnswerQuality Assurance
FAR Part 49 - AnswerTermination of Contracts
FAR Part 50 - AnswerExtraordinary contractual actions and safety act
FAR Part 51 - AnswerUse of Government Sources by Contractors
FAR Part 52 - AnswerSolicitation Provisions and Contract Clauses
FAR Part 53 - AnswerFORMS
Contracting Life Cycle Phases - Answer1. Pre-Award
2. Award
3. Post Award
Communication and Decision Making Bias - Answer1. Minimize influence of Personal
biases
2. Maximize the likelihood of a successful result.
3. Facilitate communication among affected parties.
Minimize the Effect of Personal Biases - AnswerThe contracting professional should
strive to minimize the influence of personal biases.
Maximize the likelihood of Successful Results - Answer1. AR 1.102-4(e) states that
contracting officers "should take the lead in encouraging business process innovations
and ensuring that business decisions are sound."
Facilitate Communications Among Affected Parties - Answer1. Effective
communication minimizes the effect of personal biases, maximizes the likelihood of
successful results, and facilitates communications among affected stakeholders.
Cost, quality and timeliness of products and services - Answer1. FAR 1.102-2(a) tells
contracting professionals that a guiding principle is to satisfy customers in terms of cost,
quality, and timeliness of the delivered product or service.
Contracting Officer Representative (COR) - Answer1. FAR 1.602-2(d)(7) states that
contracting officers shall designate CORs in writing and furnish copies to the contractor
and the contract administration office
, Standards of conduct - Answer1. FAR 3.101-1 tells us Government business shall be
conducted in a manner above reproach and, except as authorized by statute or
regulation, with complete impartiality and with preferential treatment for none.
Methods of disseminating information - Answer1. For proposed contract actions
expected to exceed $25,000, by synopsizing in theGovernment-wide Point of Entry
(GPE).For proposed contract actions expected to exceed $15,000, but not expected to
exceed$25,000. by displaying in a public place.
Justification and Approval (J&A) - Answer2.FAR 6.303-1(a) states a contracting
officer shall not commence negotiations for a sole source contract,commence
negotiations for a contract resulting from an unsolicited proposal, or award any
othercontract without providing for full and open competition unless the contracting
officer-
I. Justifies, if required in FAR 6.302, the use of such actions in writing;
II. Certifies the accuracy and completeness of the justification;
III. (and) Obtains the approval required by FAR 6.304.
Post award orientation: - Answer1. FAR 42.501(a) states a post award orientation
aids both Government and contractor personnel to (1) achieve a clear and mutual
understanding of all contract requirements, and (2) identify and resolve potential
problems. However, it is not a substitute for the contractor's fully understanding the work
requirements at the time offers are submitted, nor is it to be used to alter the final
agreement arrived at in any negotiations leading to contract award.
Standards of Conduct: - Answer1. (FAR 3.101-1). Transactions relating to the
expenditure of public funds require the highest degree of public trust and an impeccable
standard of conduct. The general rule is to avoid strictly any conflict of interest, or even
the appearance of a conflict of interest in government-contractor relationships.
Solicitation and Acceptance of Gratuities by Government Personnel - AnswerThe
overarching rule on accepting gifts from contractor/employees is at (FAR 3.101-2). You
may not solicit gifts from anyone, for any reason. This means for yourself or for others.
Federal employees are prohibited from soliciting or accepting gifts.
Disclosures - AnswerNo person or other entity may disclose contractor bid or
proposal information or source selection information to any person other than a person
authorized, in accordance with applicable agency regulations or procedures, by the
agency head or the contracting officer.
Contracts with Government Employees: - AnswerA contracting officer shall not
knowingly award a contract to a Government employee or to a business concern or
other organization owned or substantially owned or controlled by one or more
Government employees (FAR 3.601).
ACTUAL EXAM COMPLETE 290+ QUESTIONS
AND CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS
FAR Part 1 - AnswerFederal Acquisition Regulation System
FAR Part 2 - AnswerDefinitions of Words and Terms
FAR Part 3 - AnswerImproper Business Practices & Personal Conflicts of Interest
FAR Part 4 - AnswerAdministrative Matters
FAR Part 5 - AnswerPublicizing Contract Actions
FAR Part 6 - AnswerCompetitive Requirements
FAR Part 7 - AnswerAcquisition Planning
FAR Part 8 - AnswerRequired Sources of Supplies and Service
FAR Part 10 - AnswerMarket Research
FAR Part 12 - AnswerAcquisition of Commercial Items
FAR Part 13 - AnswerSimplified Acquisition Procedures (SAP)
FAR Part 15 - AnswerContract by Negotiation
FAR Part 16 - AnswerTypes of Contracts
FAR Part 19 - AnswerSmall Business Programs
FAR Part 31 - AnswerContract Cost Principles & Procedures
FAR Part 33 - AnswerProtests, Disputes, and Appeals
FAR Part 42 - AnswerContract Administration & Audit Services
FAR Part 44 - AnswerSubcontracting Policies & Procedures
,FAR Part 46 - AnswerQuality Assurance
FAR Part 49 - AnswerTermination of Contracts
FAR Part 50 - AnswerExtraordinary contractual actions and safety act
FAR Part 51 - AnswerUse of Government Sources by Contractors
FAR Part 52 - AnswerSolicitation Provisions and Contract Clauses
FAR Part 53 - AnswerFORMS
Contracting Life Cycle Phases - Answer1. Pre-Award
2. Award
3. Post Award
Communication and Decision Making Bias - Answer1. Minimize influence of Personal
biases
2. Maximize the likelihood of a successful result.
3. Facilitate communication among affected parties.
Minimize the Effect of Personal Biases - AnswerThe contracting professional should
strive to minimize the influence of personal biases.
Maximize the likelihood of Successful Results - Answer1. AR 1.102-4(e) states that
contracting officers "should take the lead in encouraging business process innovations
and ensuring that business decisions are sound."
Facilitate Communications Among Affected Parties - Answer1. Effective
communication minimizes the effect of personal biases, maximizes the likelihood of
successful results, and facilitates communications among affected stakeholders.
Cost, quality and timeliness of products and services - Answer1. FAR 1.102-2(a) tells
contracting professionals that a guiding principle is to satisfy customers in terms of cost,
quality, and timeliness of the delivered product or service.
Contracting Officer Representative (COR) - Answer1. FAR 1.602-2(d)(7) states that
contracting officers shall designate CORs in writing and furnish copies to the contractor
and the contract administration office
, Standards of conduct - Answer1. FAR 3.101-1 tells us Government business shall be
conducted in a manner above reproach and, except as authorized by statute or
regulation, with complete impartiality and with preferential treatment for none.
Methods of disseminating information - Answer1. For proposed contract actions
expected to exceed $25,000, by synopsizing in theGovernment-wide Point of Entry
(GPE).For proposed contract actions expected to exceed $15,000, but not expected to
exceed$25,000. by displaying in a public place.
Justification and Approval (J&A) - Answer2.FAR 6.303-1(a) states a contracting
officer shall not commence negotiations for a sole source contract,commence
negotiations for a contract resulting from an unsolicited proposal, or award any
othercontract without providing for full and open competition unless the contracting
officer-
I. Justifies, if required in FAR 6.302, the use of such actions in writing;
II. Certifies the accuracy and completeness of the justification;
III. (and) Obtains the approval required by FAR 6.304.
Post award orientation: - Answer1. FAR 42.501(a) states a post award orientation
aids both Government and contractor personnel to (1) achieve a clear and mutual
understanding of all contract requirements, and (2) identify and resolve potential
problems. However, it is not a substitute for the contractor's fully understanding the work
requirements at the time offers are submitted, nor is it to be used to alter the final
agreement arrived at in any negotiations leading to contract award.
Standards of Conduct: - Answer1. (FAR 3.101-1). Transactions relating to the
expenditure of public funds require the highest degree of public trust and an impeccable
standard of conduct. The general rule is to avoid strictly any conflict of interest, or even
the appearance of a conflict of interest in government-contractor relationships.
Solicitation and Acceptance of Gratuities by Government Personnel - AnswerThe
overarching rule on accepting gifts from contractor/employees is at (FAR 3.101-2). You
may not solicit gifts from anyone, for any reason. This means for yourself or for others.
Federal employees are prohibited from soliciting or accepting gifts.
Disclosures - AnswerNo person or other entity may disclose contractor bid or
proposal information or source selection information to any person other than a person
authorized, in accordance with applicable agency regulations or procedures, by the
agency head or the contracting officer.
Contracts with Government Employees: - AnswerA contracting officer shall not
knowingly award a contract to a Government employee or to a business concern or
other organization owned or substantially owned or controlled by one or more
Government employees (FAR 3.601).
