CFCM .End Term Exam: Final Assessment for
Federal Contracting Proficiency
FAR 1.106
The Paperwork Reduction Act of 1980 requires federal agencies to obtain approval from the Office of
Management and Budget (OMB) before collecting information from how many members of the public?
a. 3 or more
b. 5 or more
c. 10 or more
d. 20 or more - ✔✔c. 10 or more
FAR 1.106
Per FAR 1.107, in accordance with 41 U.S.C. 1304, a new requirement for a certification by a contractor
or offeror may not be required under this section unless
a. the certification requirement is specifically imposed by statute.
b. written justification for such certification is provided to the Administrator for Federal Procurement
Policy by the Federal Acquisition Regulatory Council, and the Administrator approves in writing the
inclusion of such certification requirement.
c. the certification requirement is specifically waived by the head of the agency
d. all of the above
e. a and b only - ✔✔e. a and b only
FAR 1.107
Definitions in FAR Part 2 apply to the entire regulation unless specifically defined in a another part,
subpart, section, provision or clause. Words or terms defined into a specific part, subpart section
,provision or clause have that meaning when used in that part, subpart, section provision or clause.
Undefined words retain their common dictionary meaning.
a. imperative sentences
b. words and terms
c. delegation of authority
d. ratification - ✔✔b. words and terms
FAR 1.108
Each authority is delegable unless specifically stated otherwise.
a. imperative sentences
b. words and terms
c. delegation of authority
d. citations - ✔✔c. delegation of authority
FAR 1.108, 1.102-4(b)
Each authority is delegable unless specifically stated otherwise. True or False? - ✔✔True.
FAR 1.108, 1.102-4(b)
Unless otherwise specified, a specific dollar value for the purpose of applicability is the final anticipated
dollar value of the action, including dollar value of all options.
a. imperative sentences
b. words and terms
c. delegation of authority
,d. dollar thresholds - ✔✔d. dollar thresholds
FAR 1.108
If the action establishes a maximum quantity of supplies or services to be acquired or establishes a
ceiling price or establishes the final price to be based on current events, the final anticipated dollar value
must be the highest final priced alternative to the government, including the dollar value of all options.
a. imperative sentences
b. words and terms
c. delegation of authority
d. dollar thresholds - ✔✔d. dollar thresholds
FAR 1.108
Unless otherwise specified, the application of FAR changes to solicitations and contracts
a. apply to solicitations issued on or after the effective date of the change.
b. COs may, at their discretion, include FAR changes in solicitations issued before the effective date,
provided award of the resulting contract(s)s occurs on or after the effective date.
c. COs may, at their discretion, include the changes in any existing contract with appropriate
consideration.
d. all of the above.
e. b and c only. - ✔✔d. all of the above.
FAR 1.108
When the FAR references a statute, executive order, Office of Management and Budget circular, Office
of Federal Procurement Policy Letter, or relevant portion of the Code of Federal Regulations, the
reference includes all applicable amendments, unless otherwise stated.
, a. imperative sentences
b. citations
c. delegation of authority
d. dollar thresholds - ✔✔b. citations
FAR 1.108
When the FAR directs action (through verbs such as shall, must, or will) the CO is responsible for the
action, unless another party is expressly cited.
a. imperative sentences
b. citations
c. delegation of authority
d. dollar thresholds - ✔✔a. imperative sentences
FAR 1.108
When an imperative sentence (containing verbs such as shall, must or will) directs action, who is
responsible for the action, unless another party is expressly cited?
a. the contracting officer's representative (COR)
b. the contracting officer (CO)
c. the administrative contracting officer (ACO)
d. the terminating contracting officer (TCO) - ✔✔b. the contracting officer (CO)
FAR 1.108
As required in the U.S. Code (U.S.C.), the FAR council must adjust all statutory acquisition-related dollar
thresholds in the FAR for inflation. How often is this adjustment calculated?
Federal Contracting Proficiency
FAR 1.106
The Paperwork Reduction Act of 1980 requires federal agencies to obtain approval from the Office of
Management and Budget (OMB) before collecting information from how many members of the public?
a. 3 or more
b. 5 or more
c. 10 or more
d. 20 or more - ✔✔c. 10 or more
FAR 1.106
Per FAR 1.107, in accordance with 41 U.S.C. 1304, a new requirement for a certification by a contractor
or offeror may not be required under this section unless
a. the certification requirement is specifically imposed by statute.
b. written justification for such certification is provided to the Administrator for Federal Procurement
Policy by the Federal Acquisition Regulatory Council, and the Administrator approves in writing the
inclusion of such certification requirement.
c. the certification requirement is specifically waived by the head of the agency
d. all of the above
e. a and b only - ✔✔e. a and b only
FAR 1.107
Definitions in FAR Part 2 apply to the entire regulation unless specifically defined in a another part,
subpart, section, provision or clause. Words or terms defined into a specific part, subpart section
,provision or clause have that meaning when used in that part, subpart, section provision or clause.
Undefined words retain their common dictionary meaning.
a. imperative sentences
b. words and terms
c. delegation of authority
d. ratification - ✔✔b. words and terms
FAR 1.108
Each authority is delegable unless specifically stated otherwise.
a. imperative sentences
b. words and terms
c. delegation of authority
d. citations - ✔✔c. delegation of authority
FAR 1.108, 1.102-4(b)
Each authority is delegable unless specifically stated otherwise. True or False? - ✔✔True.
FAR 1.108, 1.102-4(b)
Unless otherwise specified, a specific dollar value for the purpose of applicability is the final anticipated
dollar value of the action, including dollar value of all options.
a. imperative sentences
b. words and terms
c. delegation of authority
,d. dollar thresholds - ✔✔d. dollar thresholds
FAR 1.108
If the action establishes a maximum quantity of supplies or services to be acquired or establishes a
ceiling price or establishes the final price to be based on current events, the final anticipated dollar value
must be the highest final priced alternative to the government, including the dollar value of all options.
a. imperative sentences
b. words and terms
c. delegation of authority
d. dollar thresholds - ✔✔d. dollar thresholds
FAR 1.108
Unless otherwise specified, the application of FAR changes to solicitations and contracts
a. apply to solicitations issued on or after the effective date of the change.
b. COs may, at their discretion, include FAR changes in solicitations issued before the effective date,
provided award of the resulting contract(s)s occurs on or after the effective date.
c. COs may, at their discretion, include the changes in any existing contract with appropriate
consideration.
d. all of the above.
e. b and c only. - ✔✔d. all of the above.
FAR 1.108
When the FAR references a statute, executive order, Office of Management and Budget circular, Office
of Federal Procurement Policy Letter, or relevant portion of the Code of Federal Regulations, the
reference includes all applicable amendments, unless otherwise stated.
, a. imperative sentences
b. citations
c. delegation of authority
d. dollar thresholds - ✔✔b. citations
FAR 1.108
When the FAR directs action (through verbs such as shall, must, or will) the CO is responsible for the
action, unless another party is expressly cited.
a. imperative sentences
b. citations
c. delegation of authority
d. dollar thresholds - ✔✔a. imperative sentences
FAR 1.108
When an imperative sentence (containing verbs such as shall, must or will) directs action, who is
responsible for the action, unless another party is expressly cited?
a. the contracting officer's representative (COR)
b. the contracting officer (CO)
c. the administrative contracting officer (ACO)
d. the terminating contracting officer (TCO) - ✔✔b. the contracting officer (CO)
FAR 1.108
As required in the U.S. Code (U.S.C.), the FAR council must adjust all statutory acquisition-related dollar
thresholds in the FAR for inflation. How often is this adjustment calculated?
