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FAC C Certification Exam Notes & Test
Questions with Verified Answers | 2024–
2027 Updated
1. According to FAR 2.101, "Acquisition" means:
A) The purchase of supplies only through sealed bidding
B) The acquiring by contract with appropriated funds of
supplies or services by and for the use of the Federal
Government
C) Any purchase made with non-appropriated funds
D) The process of awarding grants to nonprofit
organizations
<details> <summary><b>Answer &
Rationale</b></summary>
Answer: B
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Rationale: FAR 2.101 provides the foundational definition of
acquisition: acquiring supplies or services (including construction)
by contract using appropriated funds for federal government
use, whether those supplies or services already exist or must be
created, developed, demonstrated, and evaluated. Acquisition
begins when agency needs are established and continues through
contract administration.
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2. The "Acquisition Team" as defined in FAR 1.102-3 consists
of:
A) Only contracting officers and program managers
B) Representatives of the technical, supply, and procurement
communities only
C) All participants in government acquisition, including
technical and procurement personnel, customers, and
contractors
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D) External auditors and oversight agencies only
<details> <summary><b>Answer &
Rationale</b></summary>
Answer: C
Rationale: FAR 1.102-3 describes the Acquisition Team as
including all participants – not only representatives of the
technical, supply, and procurement communities but also the
customers they serve and the contractors who provide the
products and services. This inclusive approach emphasizes
collaboration across all stakeholders.
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3. The purpose of the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) is
to:
A) Provide uniform policies and procedures for acquisition
by all executive agencies
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B) Govern only Department of Defense acquisitions
C) Replace all agency-specific acquisition regulations
D) Apply solely to contracts above $10 million
<details> <summary><b>Answer &
Rationale</b></summary>
Answer: A
Rationale: The FAR establishes uniform policies and procedures
for codification and publication of acquisition processes across all
executive agencies. Primary objectives include ensuring fairness,
consistency, and transparency in federal procurement.
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4. Experience in which fields qualifies toward FAC-C
certification requirements?
A) Only direct contracting experience
FAC C Certification Exam Notes & Test
Questions with Verified Answers | 2024–
2027 Updated
1. According to FAR 2.101, "Acquisition" means:
A) The purchase of supplies only through sealed bidding
B) The acquiring by contract with appropriated funds of
supplies or services by and for the use of the Federal
Government
C) Any purchase made with non-appropriated funds
D) The process of awarding grants to nonprofit
organizations
<details> <summary><b>Answer &
Rationale</b></summary>
Answer: B
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Rationale: FAR 2.101 provides the foundational definition of
acquisition: acquiring supplies or services (including construction)
by contract using appropriated funds for federal government
use, whether those supplies or services already exist or must be
created, developed, demonstrated, and evaluated. Acquisition
begins when agency needs are established and continues through
contract administration.
</details>
2. The "Acquisition Team" as defined in FAR 1.102-3 consists
of:
A) Only contracting officers and program managers
B) Representatives of the technical, supply, and procurement
communities only
C) All participants in government acquisition, including
technical and procurement personnel, customers, and
contractors
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D) External auditors and oversight agencies only
<details> <summary><b>Answer &
Rationale</b></summary>
Answer: C
Rationale: FAR 1.102-3 describes the Acquisition Team as
including all participants – not only representatives of the
technical, supply, and procurement communities but also the
customers they serve and the contractors who provide the
products and services. This inclusive approach emphasizes
collaboration across all stakeholders.
</details>
3. The purpose of the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) is
to:
A) Provide uniform policies and procedures for acquisition
by all executive agencies
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B) Govern only Department of Defense acquisitions
C) Replace all agency-specific acquisition regulations
D) Apply solely to contracts above $10 million
<details> <summary><b>Answer &
Rationale</b></summary>
Answer: A
Rationale: The FAR establishes uniform policies and procedures
for codification and publication of acquisition processes across all
executive agencies. Primary objectives include ensuring fairness,
consistency, and transparency in federal procurement.
</details>
4. Experience in which fields qualifies toward FAC-C
certification requirements?
A) Only direct contracting experience
