FCR 110 MODULE 1: PREAWARD PHASE
PRACTICE EXAMINATION 2026
QUESTIONS WITH ANSWERS GRADED A+
◍ What is the role of the Contracting Officer (KO) in the contracting
lifecycle?.
Answer: The KO plays a vital role from requirements identification through
contract closeout, with evolving responsibilities.
◍ What is the next division of the FAR.
Answer: part
◍ What should KOs do when seeking advice on contracts?.
Answer: Request and consider advice from specialists in relevant fields such
as audit, law, and engineering.
◍ What is required for proposed contract actions exceeding $25,000?.
Answer: Synopsizing in the Government-wide Point of Entry (GPE).
◍ Service contracts examples.
Answer: 1. Maintenance, overhaul, repair, servicing, rehabilitation, salvage,
modernization, or modification of supplies, systems or equipment2. Routine
recurring maintenance of real property3. Housekeeping and base services4.
Advisory and assistance services5. Operation of Government-owned
equipment, real property, and systems6. Communications services7.
Architect-Engineering8. Transportation and related services9. Research and
development [FAR 37.101]
◍ Sections are further divided into_______________.
Answer: subsections
◍ What is the significance of FAR part 46?.
, Answer: It provides guidance for planning and assuring successful contract
performance.
◍ What is the purpose of the solicitation request?.
Answer: To inform potential offerors of the business opportunity and obtain
their offers.
◍ Congress generally passed a law to create an ______________with the
general authority to regulate certain activities, or it may pass a law that
specifically directs an _______________ to solve a problem or accomplish a
goal..
Answer: agency; agency
◍ The Code of Federal Regulations is the codification of the
_____________and __________rules published in the Federal Register by
the departments and agencies of the Federal Government..
Answer: general and permanent rules
◍ When is SF 1442 used?.
Answer: For soliciting offers and awarding contracts for construction,
alteration, or repair exceeding the simplified acquisition threshold.
◍ Parts are divided into_________________.
Answer: subparts
◍ How can personal biases affect Defense contracting?.
Answer: Personal biases can impair decision-making, hence grounding
decisions in the FAR 1.102 principles is recommended.
◍ What tasks are included in contract closeout?.
Answer: Validation of completion, disposition of property, settling
subcontract issues, funds reconciliation, and final payment.
◍ What is the Post-award Phase also known as?.
Answer: Contract Administration.
◍ What is the purpose of DD 1155?.
Answer: To place orders under indefinite-delivery contracts.
PRACTICE EXAMINATION 2026
QUESTIONS WITH ANSWERS GRADED A+
◍ What is the role of the Contracting Officer (KO) in the contracting
lifecycle?.
Answer: The KO plays a vital role from requirements identification through
contract closeout, with evolving responsibilities.
◍ What is the next division of the FAR.
Answer: part
◍ What should KOs do when seeking advice on contracts?.
Answer: Request and consider advice from specialists in relevant fields such
as audit, law, and engineering.
◍ What is required for proposed contract actions exceeding $25,000?.
Answer: Synopsizing in the Government-wide Point of Entry (GPE).
◍ Service contracts examples.
Answer: 1. Maintenance, overhaul, repair, servicing, rehabilitation, salvage,
modernization, or modification of supplies, systems or equipment2. Routine
recurring maintenance of real property3. Housekeeping and base services4.
Advisory and assistance services5. Operation of Government-owned
equipment, real property, and systems6. Communications services7.
Architect-Engineering8. Transportation and related services9. Research and
development [FAR 37.101]
◍ Sections are further divided into_______________.
Answer: subsections
◍ What is the significance of FAR part 46?.
, Answer: It provides guidance for planning and assuring successful contract
performance.
◍ What is the purpose of the solicitation request?.
Answer: To inform potential offerors of the business opportunity and obtain
their offers.
◍ Congress generally passed a law to create an ______________with the
general authority to regulate certain activities, or it may pass a law that
specifically directs an _______________ to solve a problem or accomplish a
goal..
Answer: agency; agency
◍ The Code of Federal Regulations is the codification of the
_____________and __________rules published in the Federal Register by
the departments and agencies of the Federal Government..
Answer: general and permanent rules
◍ When is SF 1442 used?.
Answer: For soliciting offers and awarding contracts for construction,
alteration, or repair exceeding the simplified acquisition threshold.
◍ Parts are divided into_________________.
Answer: subparts
◍ How can personal biases affect Defense contracting?.
Answer: Personal biases can impair decision-making, hence grounding
decisions in the FAR 1.102 principles is recommended.
◍ What tasks are included in contract closeout?.
Answer: Validation of completion, disposition of property, settling
subcontract issues, funds reconciliation, and final payment.
◍ What is the Post-award Phase also known as?.
Answer: Contract Administration.
◍ What is the purpose of DD 1155?.
Answer: To place orders under indefinite-delivery contracts.
