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FAC-C PROFESSIONAL EXAM PREP QUESTIONS
WITH CORRECT VERIFIED ANSWERS LATEST
UPDATE (2025/2026) GUARANTEED PASS
1. Market research is conducted during which phase of the
acquisition?: All phases
2. With respect to the requirements of law, executive orders,
regulations, and all other applicable procedures, prior to signing a
contract, what must a contracting officer do?: Ensure that each has
been met
3. How many FAR parts are there?: 53
4. The DoD Procurement Instrument Identifier (PIID) is 13 positions
long. Position 9 identifies the type of instrument. If position 9 is a
"D", which of the following types of instruments is representative?:
Indefinite-delivery contracts to include IDIQs and requirements contracts
5. Which FAR part sets forth the basic policies and general information
about the Federal Acquisition Regulations System?: FAR Part 1
6. A contractor failed to deliver a commercial item within the time
specified by the contract. As the government contracting officer, you
plan to terminate the contract. What type of termination would you
proceed with?: Termination for Cause
FAC-C PRO
,7. Which of the following statements best conveys the convention at
FAR 1.108(b), delegation of authority?: Each authority is delegable
unless specifically stated otherwise
8. What is a Procurement Instrument Identifier (PIID)?: A unique
number identifying each solicitation, contract, agreement, or order and
related procurement instrument
9. A program manager asked John whether a contract clause is only
used in the contract or if it applies to the solicitation as well. John
correctly answered by replying with what statement?: A contract
clause is a term or condition used in contracts, or in both solicitations and
contracts, that applies after contract award or both before and after
award
10. How does the DFARS Procedures Guidance and Information (PGI)
relate to the DFARS?: The DFARS PGI is a companion resource to the
DFARS
11. Except when authorized otherwise, what is true about a government
contract?: Must be in writing
12. What should Simplified Acquisition Procedures (SAP) do?: Promote
competition to the maximum extent practicable
13. What type(s) of contracts can be awarded when acquiring
commercial items of supply?: Only firm-fixed-price contracts or fixed-
price contracts with economic price adjustment
14. What is the use of a procedure that is inconsistent with the FAR?:
Deviation
,15. What is the tool (form) used by DoD to apply a structured
profit/fee?: DD Form 1547, Weighted Guidelines Method
16 When using invitations for bids (IFBs), what type(s) of contracts can
be awarded?: Only firm-fixed-price contracts or fixed-price contracts with
economic price adjustment
17. Who is authorized by the government to execute contract
modifications on behalf of the government?: The CO
18. Which FAR part deals with market research?: FAR part 10
19. When can a time-and-materials (T&M) contract be used?: A T&M
contract may be used only when it is not possible at the time of placing
the contract to estimate accurately the extent or duration of the work or
to anticipate costs 20. Which contract type shall not be used in
government contracting?: -
Cost-plus-a-percentage-of-cost
21. What is the general guidance provided by the FAR for contractor
bid or proposal information?: May not be disclosed to anyone unless they
are authorized to receive it
22. What underlying principle should the contracting officer follow to
avoid organizational conflicts of interest?: Prevent unfair competitive
advantage
23. What are the 3 terms that address specific types of exchanges with
offerors after receipt of proposals?: Communications, discussions, and
clarifications 24. You are reviewing a contract that utilizes the uniform
contract format. In Section J you see an exhibit. How will the exhibit be
displayed?: With one or two alpha characters (e.g., Exhibit AA)
, 25. With limited exceptions as authorized by agency regulations, what
does the FAR say about government employees soliciting and accepting
gifts from contractors? Government employees:: May not solicit or accept
gifts
26. What is true regarding awarding contracts to U.S. government
employees?: A CO shall not knowingly award a contract to a government
employee 27. Which section of the uniform contract format (UCF) exists
to include negotiated, meaningful special contract requirements that are
not included in
Section I, Contract clauses, or in other sections of the UCF?: Section H
28. In a Determination and Findings, what is true about the findings?:
They are support for the determination
29. Which event is meant to aid both the government and contractor
personnel to achieve a clear and mutual understanding of all contract
requirements, and identify and resolve potential problems after
contract award?: Postaward orientation conference
30. Who is the individual designated and authorized in writing by the
contracting officer to perform specific technical or administrative
functions?: COR
31 Who does the Acquisition Team include?: Representatives of the
technical, supply, and procurement communities, the customers they serve,
and the contractors who provide the products and services
32. What is the purpose of market research?: To identify and understand
customer needs
To identify gaps in the market
To reduce risk
FAC-C
FAC-C PROFESSIONAL EXAM PREP QUESTIONS
WITH CORRECT VERIFIED ANSWERS LATEST
UPDATE (2025/2026) GUARANTEED PASS
1. Market research is conducted during which phase of the
acquisition?: All phases
2. With respect to the requirements of law, executive orders,
regulations, and all other applicable procedures, prior to signing a
contract, what must a contracting officer do?: Ensure that each has
been met
3. How many FAR parts are there?: 53
4. The DoD Procurement Instrument Identifier (PIID) is 13 positions
long. Position 9 identifies the type of instrument. If position 9 is a
"D", which of the following types of instruments is representative?:
Indefinite-delivery contracts to include IDIQs and requirements contracts
5. Which FAR part sets forth the basic policies and general information
about the Federal Acquisition Regulations System?: FAR Part 1
6. A contractor failed to deliver a commercial item within the time
specified by the contract. As the government contracting officer, you
plan to terminate the contract. What type of termination would you
proceed with?: Termination for Cause
FAC-C PRO
,7. Which of the following statements best conveys the convention at
FAR 1.108(b), delegation of authority?: Each authority is delegable
unless specifically stated otherwise
8. What is a Procurement Instrument Identifier (PIID)?: A unique
number identifying each solicitation, contract, agreement, or order and
related procurement instrument
9. A program manager asked John whether a contract clause is only
used in the contract or if it applies to the solicitation as well. John
correctly answered by replying with what statement?: A contract
clause is a term or condition used in contracts, or in both solicitations and
contracts, that applies after contract award or both before and after
award
10. How does the DFARS Procedures Guidance and Information (PGI)
relate to the DFARS?: The DFARS PGI is a companion resource to the
DFARS
11. Except when authorized otherwise, what is true about a government
contract?: Must be in writing
12. What should Simplified Acquisition Procedures (SAP) do?: Promote
competition to the maximum extent practicable
13. What type(s) of contracts can be awarded when acquiring
commercial items of supply?: Only firm-fixed-price contracts or fixed-
price contracts with economic price adjustment
14. What is the use of a procedure that is inconsistent with the FAR?:
Deviation
,15. What is the tool (form) used by DoD to apply a structured
profit/fee?: DD Form 1547, Weighted Guidelines Method
16 When using invitations for bids (IFBs), what type(s) of contracts can
be awarded?: Only firm-fixed-price contracts or fixed-price contracts with
economic price adjustment
17. Who is authorized by the government to execute contract
modifications on behalf of the government?: The CO
18. Which FAR part deals with market research?: FAR part 10
19. When can a time-and-materials (T&M) contract be used?: A T&M
contract may be used only when it is not possible at the time of placing
the contract to estimate accurately the extent or duration of the work or
to anticipate costs 20. Which contract type shall not be used in
government contracting?: -
Cost-plus-a-percentage-of-cost
21. What is the general guidance provided by the FAR for contractor
bid or proposal information?: May not be disclosed to anyone unless they
are authorized to receive it
22. What underlying principle should the contracting officer follow to
avoid organizational conflicts of interest?: Prevent unfair competitive
advantage
23. What are the 3 terms that address specific types of exchanges with
offerors after receipt of proposals?: Communications, discussions, and
clarifications 24. You are reviewing a contract that utilizes the uniform
contract format. In Section J you see an exhibit. How will the exhibit be
displayed?: With one or two alpha characters (e.g., Exhibit AA)
, 25. With limited exceptions as authorized by agency regulations, what
does the FAR say about government employees soliciting and accepting
gifts from contractors? Government employees:: May not solicit or accept
gifts
26. What is true regarding awarding contracts to U.S. government
employees?: A CO shall not knowingly award a contract to a government
employee 27. Which section of the uniform contract format (UCF) exists
to include negotiated, meaningful special contract requirements that are
not included in
Section I, Contract clauses, or in other sections of the UCF?: Section H
28. In a Determination and Findings, what is true about the findings?:
They are support for the determination
29. Which event is meant to aid both the government and contractor
personnel to achieve a clear and mutual understanding of all contract
requirements, and identify and resolve potential problems after
contract award?: Postaward orientation conference
30. Who is the individual designated and authorized in writing by the
contracting officer to perform specific technical or administrative
functions?: COR
31 Who does the Acquisition Team include?: Representatives of the
technical, supply, and procurement communities, the customers they serve,
and the contractors who provide the products and services
32. What is the purpose of market research?: To identify and understand
customer needs
To identify gaps in the market
To reduce risk
