CON 3990 FAR Parts Exam QUESTIONS
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In ensuring overall quality of items and services received under a contract, which
of the following is the responsibility of the Government? - ANSWER ✓ Quality
assurance surveillance
Feedback: See FAR subpart 46.1
What underlying principle should the contracting officer follow to avoid
organizational conflicts of interest? - ANSWER ✓ Prevent unfair competitive
advantage
Feedback: See FAR 9.505
Where in the FAR is contracting by negotiation covered? - ANSWER ✓ FAR part
15
Feedback: See FAR part 15
When a contractor submits a Certificate of Current Cost or Pricing data, it is
certifying that: - ANSWER ✓ The data submitted in support of a negotiations are
current, accurate, and complete.
Feedback: See FAR 15.406-2
Prenegotiation objectives: - ANSWER ✓ Establish the Government's initial
negotiation position
Feedback: See FAR 15.406-1(a)
Except when authorized otherwise, a Government contract: - ANSWER ✓ Must
be in writing
Feedback: See FAR 2.101, definition of a contract
,A contractor employee accidentally broke a test fixture that belongs to the
Government and is accountable to a Government contract. Generally speaking: -
ANSWER ✓ Contractors are not held liable for loss of Government property.
After release of the solicitation, who must be the focal point of any exchange with
potential offerors? - ANSWER ✓ The contracting officer
Feedback: See FAR 15.201(f) & FAR 15.303(c)
When can a time-and-materials (T&M) contract be used? - ANSWER ✓ 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
Feedback: See FAR 16.601(c)
One day after publicizing and releasing a solicitation, the contracting officer
realizes that the contract line items need to be reorganized. The contracting officer
must: - ANSWER ✓ Amend the solicitation, changing the contract line items
Feedback: See FAR 15.206
What is a Procurement Instrument Identifier (PIID)? - ANSWER ✓ A unique
number identifying each solicitation, contract, agreement, or order and related
procurement instrument
Feedback: See FAR 4.1603(a)(3)
When using FAR part 12 procedures, the technical evaluation would normally
include examination of such things as product literature, product samples (if
requested), technical features, and: - ANSWER ✓ Warranty provisions
Feedback: See FAR 12.602(b)
Of the following, which is an acceptable venue to file a protest? - ANSWER ✓
The agency
Feedback: See FAR 33.101
Joan stated that she was working on selecting solicitation provisions. With this in
mind, you know the contract: - ANSWER ✓ Has not been awarded
Feedback: See FAR 2.101
, Which of the following statements best conveys the convention at FAR 1.108(b),
delegation of authority? - ANSWER ✓ Each authority is delegable unless
specifically stated otherwise
Feedback: See FAR 1.108(b)
What are the two types of contract modifications? - ANSWER ✓ Unilateral and
bilateral
Feedback: See FAR 43.103
Government contract types are grouped into two broad categories: fixed-price
contracts and: - ANSWER ✓ Cost-reimbursement contracts
Feedback: See FAR 16.101(b)
What part of the FAR covers terminations? - ANSWER ✓ FAR part 49
Feedback: See FAR part 49
Does the Government have the right to inspect a product before it is accepted? -
ANSWER ✓ Yes, always.
Feedback: See FAR 52.246-2
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 which of the following statements? - ANSWER ✓ 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
Feedback: See FAR 2.101
The Government team is ready to request final proposal revisions. As a result, we
know that: - ANSWER ✓ Discussions have concluded
Feedback: See FAR 15.307(B)
Provisions and clauses should be incorporated by reference in solicitations and
contracts: - ANSWER ✓ To the maximum practical extent, rather than being
incorporated in full text
Feedback: See FAR 52.102(a)
Market research is conducted during which phase of acquisition? - ANSWER ✓
All phases of the acquisiton
, Feedback: See FAR 10.001(a)(2)(vi)
What would be the preferred way to acquire an item in Government contracting? -
ANSWER ✓ Purchase the requirement as a commercial item.
Feedback: See FAR 10.002(d)
What is the objective of a source selection? - ANSWER ✓ To select the proposal
that represents the best value
Feedback: See FAR 15.302
When holding discussions with offerors in a source selection, all the following
must be discussed EXCEPT: - ANSWER ✓ Price
You're administering a large dollar non-commercial weapons contract. The
contracting officer asks to see the Contract Data Requirements List (CDRL) in
Exhibit B. Which uniform contract format (UCF) section in your contract would
you refer to? - ANSWER ✓ Section J
Feedback: See FAR 14.201-4 & 15.204-4
Which of the following statements is accurate regarding the Government's policy
on contract modifications? - ANSWER ✓ Only contracting officers acting within
the scope of their authority are authorized to execute contract modifications on
behalf of the Government
Feedback: See FAR 43.102
Upon notice that a protest has been filed with the Government Accountability
Office (GAO), who must immediately begin compiling the information necessary
for a report to the GAO? - ANSWER ✓ The contracting officer
Feedback: See FAR 33.104(3)(i)
Which of the following reflects market research policy? Market research: -
ANSWER ✓ Aids in determining if sources capable of satisfying the agency's
requirements exist
Feedback: See FAR 10.001
During discussions, the contracting officer: - ANSWER ✓ Should discuss aspects
of an offeror's proposal if alterations or explanations would enhance the proposal's
potential for award
WITH CORRECT SOLUTIONS||100%
GUARANTEED PASS||UPDATED
2026/2027 SYLLABUS||A+
GRADED||<<NEWEST VERSION>>
In ensuring overall quality of items and services received under a contract, which
of the following is the responsibility of the Government? - ANSWER ✓ Quality
assurance surveillance
Feedback: See FAR subpart 46.1
What underlying principle should the contracting officer follow to avoid
organizational conflicts of interest? - ANSWER ✓ Prevent unfair competitive
advantage
Feedback: See FAR 9.505
Where in the FAR is contracting by negotiation covered? - ANSWER ✓ FAR part
15
Feedback: See FAR part 15
When a contractor submits a Certificate of Current Cost or Pricing data, it is
certifying that: - ANSWER ✓ The data submitted in support of a negotiations are
current, accurate, and complete.
Feedback: See FAR 15.406-2
Prenegotiation objectives: - ANSWER ✓ Establish the Government's initial
negotiation position
Feedback: See FAR 15.406-1(a)
Except when authorized otherwise, a Government contract: - ANSWER ✓ Must
be in writing
Feedback: See FAR 2.101, definition of a contract
,A contractor employee accidentally broke a test fixture that belongs to the
Government and is accountable to a Government contract. Generally speaking: -
ANSWER ✓ Contractors are not held liable for loss of Government property.
After release of the solicitation, who must be the focal point of any exchange with
potential offerors? - ANSWER ✓ The contracting officer
Feedback: See FAR 15.201(f) & FAR 15.303(c)
When can a time-and-materials (T&M) contract be used? - ANSWER ✓ 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
Feedback: See FAR 16.601(c)
One day after publicizing and releasing a solicitation, the contracting officer
realizes that the contract line items need to be reorganized. The contracting officer
must: - ANSWER ✓ Amend the solicitation, changing the contract line items
Feedback: See FAR 15.206
What is a Procurement Instrument Identifier (PIID)? - ANSWER ✓ A unique
number identifying each solicitation, contract, agreement, or order and related
procurement instrument
Feedback: See FAR 4.1603(a)(3)
When using FAR part 12 procedures, the technical evaluation would normally
include examination of such things as product literature, product samples (if
requested), technical features, and: - ANSWER ✓ Warranty provisions
Feedback: See FAR 12.602(b)
Of the following, which is an acceptable venue to file a protest? - ANSWER ✓
The agency
Feedback: See FAR 33.101
Joan stated that she was working on selecting solicitation provisions. With this in
mind, you know the contract: - ANSWER ✓ Has not been awarded
Feedback: See FAR 2.101
, Which of the following statements best conveys the convention at FAR 1.108(b),
delegation of authority? - ANSWER ✓ Each authority is delegable unless
specifically stated otherwise
Feedback: See FAR 1.108(b)
What are the two types of contract modifications? - ANSWER ✓ Unilateral and
bilateral
Feedback: See FAR 43.103
Government contract types are grouped into two broad categories: fixed-price
contracts and: - ANSWER ✓ Cost-reimbursement contracts
Feedback: See FAR 16.101(b)
What part of the FAR covers terminations? - ANSWER ✓ FAR part 49
Feedback: See FAR part 49
Does the Government have the right to inspect a product before it is accepted? -
ANSWER ✓ Yes, always.
Feedback: See FAR 52.246-2
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 which of the following statements? - ANSWER ✓ 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
Feedback: See FAR 2.101
The Government team is ready to request final proposal revisions. As a result, we
know that: - ANSWER ✓ Discussions have concluded
Feedback: See FAR 15.307(B)
Provisions and clauses should be incorporated by reference in solicitations and
contracts: - ANSWER ✓ To the maximum practical extent, rather than being
incorporated in full text
Feedback: See FAR 52.102(a)
Market research is conducted during which phase of acquisition? - ANSWER ✓
All phases of the acquisiton
, Feedback: See FAR 10.001(a)(2)(vi)
What would be the preferred way to acquire an item in Government contracting? -
ANSWER ✓ Purchase the requirement as a commercial item.
Feedback: See FAR 10.002(d)
What is the objective of a source selection? - ANSWER ✓ To select the proposal
that represents the best value
Feedback: See FAR 15.302
When holding discussions with offerors in a source selection, all the following
must be discussed EXCEPT: - ANSWER ✓ Price
You're administering a large dollar non-commercial weapons contract. The
contracting officer asks to see the Contract Data Requirements List (CDRL) in
Exhibit B. Which uniform contract format (UCF) section in your contract would
you refer to? - ANSWER ✓ Section J
Feedback: See FAR 14.201-4 & 15.204-4
Which of the following statements is accurate regarding the Government's policy
on contract modifications? - ANSWER ✓ Only contracting officers acting within
the scope of their authority are authorized to execute contract modifications on
behalf of the Government
Feedback: See FAR 43.102
Upon notice that a protest has been filed with the Government Accountability
Office (GAO), who must immediately begin compiling the information necessary
for a report to the GAO? - ANSWER ✓ The contracting officer
Feedback: See FAR 33.104(3)(i)
Which of the following reflects market research policy? Market research: -
ANSWER ✓ Aids in determining if sources capable of satisfying the agency's
requirements exist
Feedback: See FAR 10.001
During discussions, the contracting officer: - ANSWER ✓ Should discuss aspects
of an offeror's proposal if alterations or explanations would enhance the proposal's
potential for award
