CON 3900 EXAM QUESTIONS WITH WELL DETAILED ANSWERS 2026-2027
LATEST UPDATE
1. Market research is conducted during which phase of acquisition?: All phases of the
acquisition
2. What is the use of a procedure that is inconsistent with the FAR?: Deviation
3. Simplified Acquisition Procedures (SAP) should: Promote competition to the maximum extent
practicable
4. What is the tool (form) used by DoD to apply a structured profit/fee?: DD Form
1547, Weighted Guidelines Method
5. What type(s) of contracts can be awarded when acquiring commercial items
of supply?: Only firm-fixed-price contracts or fixed-price contracts with economic price adjustment
6. When using invitations for bids (IFBs), what type(s) of contracts can be award-
ed?: Only firm-fixed-price contracts or fixed-price contracts with economic price adjustment
7. Which of the following is correct regarding the DFARS Procedures Guidance
and Information (PGI)?: The DFARS PGI is a companion resource to the DFARS
8. Which of the following statements is accurate regarding the Government's
policy on contract modifications?: Only contracting oflcers acting within the scope of their authority
are authorized to execute contract modifications on behalf of the Government
9. Which of the following is accurate about unilateral modifications?: Are only signed
by a Government contracting oflcer, not the contractor
10. Except when authorized otherwise, a Government contract:: Must be in writing
11. Which is NOT a type of contracting officer?: Executive contracting oflcer
12. With respect to the requirements of law, executive orders, regulations, and
all other applicable procedures, prior to signing a contract, a contracting officer
must:: Ensure that each has been met
13. Joan stated that she was working on selecting solicitation provisions. With
this in mind, you know the contract:: Has not been awarded
14. 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?: 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
15. A contractor failed to deliver a commercial item within the time specified by
the contract. As the Government contracting officer, you plan to terminate the
contract. What type of termination would you proceed with?: Termination for Cause
,CON 3900 EXAM QUESTIONS WITH WELL DETAILED ANSWERS 2026-2027
LATEST UPDATE
16. Which FAR part sets forth the basic policies and general information about
the Federal Acquisition Regulations System?: FAR part 1
17. Which of the following statements best conveys the convention at FAR
1.108(b), delegation of authority?: Each authority is delegable unless specifically stated otherwise
18. How many parts are there in the FAR?: 53
19. What is a Procurement Instrument Identifier (PIID)?: A unique number identifying each
solicitation, contract, agreement, or order and related procurement instrument
20. The DoD Procurement Instrument Identifier (PIID) is 13 positions long. Po-
sition 9 identifies the type of instrument. If position 9 is a "D", which of the
following types of instruments is representative?: Indefinite-delivery contracts to include IDIQs
and requirements contracts
21. You are reviewing a contract that utilizes the uniform contract format. In
Section J you see an exhibit. How will the exhibit be displayed?: With one or two alpha
characters (e.g., Exhibit AA)
22. Your customer comes to you anticipating a new requirement, one that has
not been purchased recently. You'd like to refer them to the FAR part dealing
specifically with market research. Which FAR part do you refer them to?: FAR part
10
23. Of the following types of contracts, which shall not be used in Government
contracting?: Cost-plus-a-percentage-of-cost
24. When can a time-and-materials (T&M) contract be used?: 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
25. What underlying principle should the contracting officer follow to avoid
organizational conflicts of interest?: Prevent unfair competitive advantage
26. Terms that address specific types of exchanges with offerors after receipt of
proposals include:: Communications, discussions, and clarifications
27. With limited exceptions as authorized by agency regulations, what does
the FAR say about Government employees soliciting and accepting gifts from
contractors? Government employees:: May not solicit or accept gifts
28. What is the general guidance provided by the FAR for contractor bid or
proposal information?: It may not be disclosed to anyone unless they are authorized to receive it
, CON 3900 EXAM QUESTIONS WITH WELL DETAILED ANSWERS 2026-2027
LATEST UPDATE
29. With few exceptions, which one of the following statements is true regarding
awarding contracts to U.S. Government employees?: A contracting oflcer shall not knowingly
award a contract to a Government employee
30. Which of the following would represent, or potentially represent, an organi-
zational conflict of interest (OCI)?: An engineering support contractor (contractor A) is hired to assist
in the development of Government specifications for a new requirement. Contractor A writes the specifications in such
a way as to require the Government's use of contractor A's proprietary processes even though there are other solutions.
31. Which term means the total cost to the Government of acquiring, operating,
supporting, and (if applicable) disposing of the items being acquired?: Life-cycle
costs
32. Which of the following reflects market research policy? Market research:: Aids
in determining if sources capable of satisfying the agency's requirements exist
33. Which section of the uniform contract format (UCF) exists to include negoti-
ated, meaningful special contract requirements that are not included in Section
I, Contract clauses, or in other sections of the UCF?: Section H
34. Who is the individual designated and authorized in writing by the contracting
officer to perform specific technical or administrative functions?: Contracting oflcer's
representative
35. Which of the following statements is accurate regarding Acquisition Teams?-
: The Acquisition Team includes representatives of the technical, supply, and procurement communities, the customers
they serve, and the contractors who provide the products and services.
36. Select the statement that is NOT conducive toward forming a cohesive team-
: The Government should foster an "arm's length" approach for an ettective relationship
37. The authority of a contracting officer's representative (COR) shall be:: Designat-
ed in writing, with a copy given to the contractor and contract administration oflce
38. Which event is meant to aid both the Government and contractor personnel
to 1) achieve a clear and mutual understanding of all contract requirements,
and (2) identify and resolve potential problems after contract award?: Postaward
orientation conference
39. Where in the FAR can you find guidance on how to establish, maintain, and
dispose of Government contract files?: FAR part 4
40. In a Determination and Findings, the findings are: Support for the determination
LATEST UPDATE
1. Market research is conducted during which phase of acquisition?: All phases of the
acquisition
2. What is the use of a procedure that is inconsistent with the FAR?: Deviation
3. Simplified Acquisition Procedures (SAP) should: Promote competition to the maximum extent
practicable
4. What is the tool (form) used by DoD to apply a structured profit/fee?: DD Form
1547, Weighted Guidelines Method
5. What type(s) of contracts can be awarded when acquiring commercial items
of supply?: Only firm-fixed-price contracts or fixed-price contracts with economic price adjustment
6. When using invitations for bids (IFBs), what type(s) of contracts can be award-
ed?: Only firm-fixed-price contracts or fixed-price contracts with economic price adjustment
7. Which of the following is correct regarding the DFARS Procedures Guidance
and Information (PGI)?: The DFARS PGI is a companion resource to the DFARS
8. Which of the following statements is accurate regarding the Government's
policy on contract modifications?: Only contracting oflcers acting within the scope of their authority
are authorized to execute contract modifications on behalf of the Government
9. Which of the following is accurate about unilateral modifications?: Are only signed
by a Government contracting oflcer, not the contractor
10. Except when authorized otherwise, a Government contract:: Must be in writing
11. Which is NOT a type of contracting officer?: Executive contracting oflcer
12. With respect to the requirements of law, executive orders, regulations, and
all other applicable procedures, prior to signing a contract, a contracting officer
must:: Ensure that each has been met
13. Joan stated that she was working on selecting solicitation provisions. With
this in mind, you know the contract:: Has not been awarded
14. 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?: 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
15. A contractor failed to deliver a commercial item within the time specified by
the contract. As the Government contracting officer, you plan to terminate the
contract. What type of termination would you proceed with?: Termination for Cause
,CON 3900 EXAM QUESTIONS WITH WELL DETAILED ANSWERS 2026-2027
LATEST UPDATE
16. Which FAR part sets forth the basic policies and general information about
the Federal Acquisition Regulations System?: FAR part 1
17. Which of the following statements best conveys the convention at FAR
1.108(b), delegation of authority?: Each authority is delegable unless specifically stated otherwise
18. How many parts are there in the FAR?: 53
19. What is a Procurement Instrument Identifier (PIID)?: A unique number identifying each
solicitation, contract, agreement, or order and related procurement instrument
20. The DoD Procurement Instrument Identifier (PIID) is 13 positions long. Po-
sition 9 identifies the type of instrument. If position 9 is a "D", which of the
following types of instruments is representative?: Indefinite-delivery contracts to include IDIQs
and requirements contracts
21. You are reviewing a contract that utilizes the uniform contract format. In
Section J you see an exhibit. How will the exhibit be displayed?: With one or two alpha
characters (e.g., Exhibit AA)
22. Your customer comes to you anticipating a new requirement, one that has
not been purchased recently. You'd like to refer them to the FAR part dealing
specifically with market research. Which FAR part do you refer them to?: FAR part
10
23. Of the following types of contracts, which shall not be used in Government
contracting?: Cost-plus-a-percentage-of-cost
24. When can a time-and-materials (T&M) contract be used?: 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
25. What underlying principle should the contracting officer follow to avoid
organizational conflicts of interest?: Prevent unfair competitive advantage
26. Terms that address specific types of exchanges with offerors after receipt of
proposals include:: Communications, discussions, and clarifications
27. With limited exceptions as authorized by agency regulations, what does
the FAR say about Government employees soliciting and accepting gifts from
contractors? Government employees:: May not solicit or accept gifts
28. What is the general guidance provided by the FAR for contractor bid or
proposal information?: It may not be disclosed to anyone unless they are authorized to receive it
, CON 3900 EXAM QUESTIONS WITH WELL DETAILED ANSWERS 2026-2027
LATEST UPDATE
29. With few exceptions, which one of the following statements is true regarding
awarding contracts to U.S. Government employees?: A contracting oflcer shall not knowingly
award a contract to a Government employee
30. Which of the following would represent, or potentially represent, an organi-
zational conflict of interest (OCI)?: An engineering support contractor (contractor A) is hired to assist
in the development of Government specifications for a new requirement. Contractor A writes the specifications in such
a way as to require the Government's use of contractor A's proprietary processes even though there are other solutions.
31. Which term means the total cost to the Government of acquiring, operating,
supporting, and (if applicable) disposing of the items being acquired?: Life-cycle
costs
32. Which of the following reflects market research policy? Market research:: Aids
in determining if sources capable of satisfying the agency's requirements exist
33. Which section of the uniform contract format (UCF) exists to include negoti-
ated, meaningful special contract requirements that are not included in Section
I, Contract clauses, or in other sections of the UCF?: Section H
34. Who is the individual designated and authorized in writing by the contracting
officer to perform specific technical or administrative functions?: Contracting oflcer's
representative
35. Which of the following statements is accurate regarding Acquisition Teams?-
: The Acquisition Team includes representatives of the technical, supply, and procurement communities, the customers
they serve, and the contractors who provide the products and services.
36. Select the statement that is NOT conducive toward forming a cohesive team-
: The Government should foster an "arm's length" approach for an ettective relationship
37. The authority of a contracting officer's representative (COR) shall be:: Designat-
ed in writing, with a copy given to the contractor and contract administration oflce
38. Which event is meant to aid both the Government and contractor personnel
to 1) achieve a clear and mutual understanding of all contract requirements,
and (2) identify and resolve potential problems after contract award?: Postaward
orientation conference
39. Where in the FAR can you find guidance on how to establish, maintain, and
dispose of Government contract files?: FAR part 4
40. In a Determination and Findings, the findings are: Support for the determination
