CFCM LATEST 2026 CORE MANUAL EXAM QUESTIONS AND
SOLUTIONS GUARANTEE A+
✔✔records requested under the freedom of information act - ✔✔may be exempt from
public disclosure
✔✔what restricts the purchase of supplies that are not domestic-end products? - ✔✔buy
American act- supplies
✔✔government policy on the use of products containing recovered materials and
biobased products considers: - ✔✔cost, availability of competition, and performance
✔✔The competitive procedures available for use in fulfilling the requirements for full and
open competition are any of the following EXCEPT: - ✔✔Lowest price technically
acceptable
✔✔A written acquisition plan must include the following EXCEPT: - ✔✔How best to
include full and open competition
✔✔_________ is an online shopping service through which ordering activities may
search specific information (national stock number, part number, common name),
review delivery options and place orders directly with schedule contractors - ✔✔GSA
Advantage
✔✔If a Small Business concern's offer that would otherwise be accepted is to be
rejected because of a determination of non-responsibility, the Contracting Officer shall
refer the matter to the Small Business Administration (SBA) who will decide whether or
not to issue a: - ✔✔Certificate of Competency
✔✔When identical supplies or services are on the Procurement List issued by Federal
Prison Industries, Inc. that is on the Procurement List issued b AbilityOne, what is the
priority for ordering services? - ✔✔AbilityOne participating nonprofit agencies
✔✔When identical supplies or services are on the Procurement List issued by Federal
Prison Industries, Inc, that is on the Procurement List issued by AbilityOne, what is the
priority for ordering supplies? - ✔✔Federal Prison Industries, Inc
✔✔Which agency operates the EPLS (Excluded Parties List System)? - ✔✔General
Services Administration (GSA)
✔✔When must contracting officers synopsize contract awards? - ✔✔When contract
awards exceed $25,000
, ✔✔When should a Contracting Officer publicize a requirement in the GPE? - ✔✔The
Contracting Officer should publicize 15 days prior to solicitation
✔✔The Contracting Officer should publicize 15 days prior to solicitation - ✔✔Acquisition
planning should begin as soon as the agency need is identified
✔✔What is the difference between Debarment and Suspension? - ✔✔Suspension is for
a temporary period and Debarment generally does not exceed three years, but may be
for a period not to exceed five years if the contractor violated the provisions of the Drug-
Free Workplace Act of 1988
✔✔A competition advocate: - ✔✔promotes acquisition of commercial items; promotes
full and open competition; challenges ambiguous and restrictive work statements;
challenges barriers to the acquisition of commercial items and full and open competition
✔✔Which of the following duties is NOT a responsibility for competition advocates? -
✔✔Recommend to the Contracting Officer a system of personal accountability for
competition, which may include the use of recognition and awards to motivate the
procurement staff.
✔✔Which of the following is NOT a potential organizational conflict of interest? - ✔✔An
incumbent contractor submits a proposal for a follow-on or renewal contract.
✔✔Which of the following would be considered inherently governmental functions? -
✔✔Direction and control of Federal employees
✔✔The contracting officer may use competition proposals in lieu of sealed bids if: - ✔✔It
is necessary to conduct discussions
✔✔First Article testing and approval is NOT normally required for: - ✔✔Products
requiring qualifications before award
✔✔Which of these Government supply sources has the highest priority for services? -
✔✔People who are blind or severely disabled procurement list
✔✔Which of these government supply sources has the highest priority for supplies? -
✔✔Federal Prison Industries, Inc
✔✔The Federal Supply Schedule Program is also known as the: - ✔✔Multiple Award
Schedule Program
✔✔Which of the following contract types can be used for the acquisition of commercial
items? - ✔✔Firm-Fixed-Price or Fixed Price with Economic Price Adjustment
SOLUTIONS GUARANTEE A+
✔✔records requested under the freedom of information act - ✔✔may be exempt from
public disclosure
✔✔what restricts the purchase of supplies that are not domestic-end products? - ✔✔buy
American act- supplies
✔✔government policy on the use of products containing recovered materials and
biobased products considers: - ✔✔cost, availability of competition, and performance
✔✔The competitive procedures available for use in fulfilling the requirements for full and
open competition are any of the following EXCEPT: - ✔✔Lowest price technically
acceptable
✔✔A written acquisition plan must include the following EXCEPT: - ✔✔How best to
include full and open competition
✔✔_________ is an online shopping service through which ordering activities may
search specific information (national stock number, part number, common name),
review delivery options and place orders directly with schedule contractors - ✔✔GSA
Advantage
✔✔If a Small Business concern's offer that would otherwise be accepted is to be
rejected because of a determination of non-responsibility, the Contracting Officer shall
refer the matter to the Small Business Administration (SBA) who will decide whether or
not to issue a: - ✔✔Certificate of Competency
✔✔When identical supplies or services are on the Procurement List issued by Federal
Prison Industries, Inc. that is on the Procurement List issued b AbilityOne, what is the
priority for ordering services? - ✔✔AbilityOne participating nonprofit agencies
✔✔When identical supplies or services are on the Procurement List issued by Federal
Prison Industries, Inc, that is on the Procurement List issued by AbilityOne, what is the
priority for ordering supplies? - ✔✔Federal Prison Industries, Inc
✔✔Which agency operates the EPLS (Excluded Parties List System)? - ✔✔General
Services Administration (GSA)
✔✔When must contracting officers synopsize contract awards? - ✔✔When contract
awards exceed $25,000
, ✔✔When should a Contracting Officer publicize a requirement in the GPE? - ✔✔The
Contracting Officer should publicize 15 days prior to solicitation
✔✔The Contracting Officer should publicize 15 days prior to solicitation - ✔✔Acquisition
planning should begin as soon as the agency need is identified
✔✔What is the difference between Debarment and Suspension? - ✔✔Suspension is for
a temporary period and Debarment generally does not exceed three years, but may be
for a period not to exceed five years if the contractor violated the provisions of the Drug-
Free Workplace Act of 1988
✔✔A competition advocate: - ✔✔promotes acquisition of commercial items; promotes
full and open competition; challenges ambiguous and restrictive work statements;
challenges barriers to the acquisition of commercial items and full and open competition
✔✔Which of the following duties is NOT a responsibility for competition advocates? -
✔✔Recommend to the Contracting Officer a system of personal accountability for
competition, which may include the use of recognition and awards to motivate the
procurement staff.
✔✔Which of the following is NOT a potential organizational conflict of interest? - ✔✔An
incumbent contractor submits a proposal for a follow-on or renewal contract.
✔✔Which of the following would be considered inherently governmental functions? -
✔✔Direction and control of Federal employees
✔✔The contracting officer may use competition proposals in lieu of sealed bids if: - ✔✔It
is necessary to conduct discussions
✔✔First Article testing and approval is NOT normally required for: - ✔✔Products
requiring qualifications before award
✔✔Which of these Government supply sources has the highest priority for services? -
✔✔People who are blind or severely disabled procurement list
✔✔Which of these government supply sources has the highest priority for supplies? -
✔✔Federal Prison Industries, Inc
✔✔The Federal Supply Schedule Program is also known as the: - ✔✔Multiple Award
Schedule Program
✔✔Which of the following contract types can be used for the acquisition of commercial
items? - ✔✔Firm-Fixed-Price or Fixed Price with Economic Price Adjustment
