2025/2026 CON 1400 EXAM REVIEW
QUESTIONS WITH CORRECT ANSWERS
Why do we do a post award orientation? - CORRECT ANSWER -
Aids both government and contractor personnel in achieving a clear and mutual understanding of all c
ontracting requirements and identifying and resolving potential problems
Delegating functions to the Contract Administration Office - CORRECT ANSWER -
The KO may delegate 72 normal functions
What functions cannot be delegated by the KO - CORRECT ANSWER -i.
Award, agree to, or execute a contract
ii.
Authorize work outside the scope
iii.
Authorize a constructive change
iv.
Obligate any payment of money by government
v.
,Give direction to the contractor
vi.
Resolve any dispute concerning a question of law or fact
vii.
Re-delegate any assigned duties
viii.
Cause the contractor to incur costs not covered
Quality Assurance - who is responsible? - CORRECT ANSWER -ko-
Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan (QASP)
Describes how the government will assess contractor performance against the performance standards
contained in the PWS.
, Who is responsible for quality control - CORRECT ANSWER -contractor
What are the different types of payment, most preferred and least preferred? - CORRECT ANSWER -
Advance Payment (Least Preferred)
b.
Performance-Based Payment (Most Preferred)
c.
Commercial Advance and Interim Payments (only for commercial)
d.
Progress Payments
e.
Cost Reimbursement Interim Payments
Payment is due based on receipt of a proper invoice within days of the invoice date, and with
in days for construction contracts. - CORRECT ANSWER -30 days, 14 days
The government has how many days to notify the contractor if an invoice is improper. -
CORRECT ANSWER -7
Three things are needed for the finance office to pay contractor: What are they? - CORRECT ANSWER -
Copy of the contract
ii.
QUESTIONS WITH CORRECT ANSWERS
Why do we do a post award orientation? - CORRECT ANSWER -
Aids both government and contractor personnel in achieving a clear and mutual understanding of all c
ontracting requirements and identifying and resolving potential problems
Delegating functions to the Contract Administration Office - CORRECT ANSWER -
The KO may delegate 72 normal functions
What functions cannot be delegated by the KO - CORRECT ANSWER -i.
Award, agree to, or execute a contract
ii.
Authorize work outside the scope
iii.
Authorize a constructive change
iv.
Obligate any payment of money by government
v.
,Give direction to the contractor
vi.
Resolve any dispute concerning a question of law or fact
vii.
Re-delegate any assigned duties
viii.
Cause the contractor to incur costs not covered
Quality Assurance - who is responsible? - CORRECT ANSWER -ko-
Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan (QASP)
Describes how the government will assess contractor performance against the performance standards
contained in the PWS.
, Who is responsible for quality control - CORRECT ANSWER -contractor
What are the different types of payment, most preferred and least preferred? - CORRECT ANSWER -
Advance Payment (Least Preferred)
b.
Performance-Based Payment (Most Preferred)
c.
Commercial Advance and Interim Payments (only for commercial)
d.
Progress Payments
e.
Cost Reimbursement Interim Payments
Payment is due based on receipt of a proper invoice within days of the invoice date, and with
in days for construction contracts. - CORRECT ANSWER -30 days, 14 days
The government has how many days to notify the contractor if an invoice is improper. -
CORRECT ANSWER -7
Three things are needed for the finance office to pay contractor: What are they? - CORRECT ANSWER -
Copy of the contract
ii.
