CON 3910 Online Contracting Certification Practice Exam

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• In a small business set-aside scenario, what is a key factor to review when evaluating each proposal?
• Which statement is correct regarding the preaward debriefing of offerors excluded from the competitive range?
• Which event is meant to aid both the Government and contractor personnel to achieve a clear and mutual understanding of all contractor requirements, and identify and resolve potential problems after contract award?
• Which scenario would indicate a potential organizational conflict of interest in specification development?
• Which terms address the exchanges with offerors after receipt of proposals?
• Contracting officers shall provide Government property to contractors only when the overall benefit to the acquisition significantly outweighs the increased cost of administration. Which option best reflects this requirement?
• Does the Government's policy to require prime contractors to incorporate, to the maximum extent practicable, commercial items or nondevelopmental items as components of items supplied to the agency, apply to subcontractors at all levels?
• Which of the following is the correct title of a solicitation for negotiated procedures?
• Who designs the contractor's inspection system?
• Which acquisition situation would warrant an exception to the requirement for certified cost or pricing data?
• Before executing a contract, the contracting officer must obtain written assurance from which authority that adequate funds are available?
• Which type of solicitation may require the submission of certified cost or pricing data?
• Where must the evaluation factors that affect contract award be stated in a tradeoff source selection?
• Contractors are responsible for:
• Except when authorized otherwise, a Government contract:
• Quality assurance policies and procedures found in FAR part 46:
• 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?
• What stage involves requesting final adjustments to offers during a negotiated procurement?
• Which type of solicitation may require the submission of certified cost or pricing data?
• Joan stated that she was working on selecting solicitation provisions. With this in mind, you know the contract:
• Which statement accurately describes the Acquisitions Team membership?
• Which two types of negotiated acquisitions are referenced in government contracting?
• Before signing a contract, which statement about the contract clause timeline is accurate?
• Contract files for contracts using simplified acquisition procedures should be considered closed when the contracting officer receives evidence of two things. The first is receipt of the property or service. What is the second?
• Which contract type shifts cost risk from the Government to the contractor?
• Who is typically responsible for the final acceptance of supplies or services?
• Upon notice that a protest has been filed with the GAO, who must immediately begin compiling the information necessary for a report to the GAO?
• When does title for a completed product transfer to the Government, assuming the product meets all contract requirements?
• In commercial contracting, which party's quality system governs production and inspection?
• When should acquisition planning begin?
• Which agency handles Defense Department contract administration for supply contracts?
• Which statement correctly identifies the two broad categories of government contract types?
• Which statement best describes unilateral contract modifications?
• When the government team is ready to request final proposal revisions, which statement best describes the status of negotiations?
• If, one day after issuing a solicitation, you determine that contract line items should be reorganized, what should you do?
• Which scenario qualifies as an exception to requiring certified cost or pricing data in government procurements?
• In the Uniform Contract Format, which section hosts negotiated, meaningful special contract requirements that are not included in Section I, Contract clauses, or in the other sections?
• Which exhibit labeling example is used in the display?
• With few exceptions, which statement is true regarding awarding contracts to U.S. Government employees?
• Which is an exception to obtaining certified cost or pricing data?
• Which DoD agency is typically delegated contract administrative responsibilities for supply contracts?
• Does the Government have the right to inspect a product before it is accepted?
• Which of the following is correct regarding the DFARS Procedures Guidelines and Information (PGI)?
• One of the proper protest venues is the:
• Under FAR Part 15, noncommercial contracts and solicitations are awarded using which contract format?
• Which role is authorized to sign contract modifications on behalf of the Government?
• Which statement accurately describes the Acquisitions Team composition?
• Which form is used to modify a contract under simplified acquisition procedures?
• The primary objective of incentive contracts is to motivate contractor efforts that might not otherwise be emphasized.
• Which statement correctly describes how provisions and clauses should be incorporated into solicitations and contracts?
• In ensuring overall quality of items and services received under a contract, which of the following is the responsibility of the Government?
• Before entering into discussions, what must be established?
• Negotiating positions should be developed through which of the following?
• It is the Government's pricing policy to purchase supplies and services at fair and reasonable prices from:
• When holding discussions with offerors in a source selection, all the following must be discussed EXCEPT:
• What is the preferred method to make a purchase at or below the micro-purchase method?
• What are the two types of negotiated acquisitions?
• Besides filing with GAO, which venue is considered acceptable for filing a protest?
• In evaluating a solicitation, which section of the Uniform Contract Format would contain information about the evaluation factors and subfactors the Government will use to evaluate the offeror's proposal?
• A protest can be filed for which of the following?
• A contractor is developing their pricing strategy in a competitive environment. Knowing the required effort will result in follow-on contracts, the contractor submits an offer below anticipated costs with the plan to recover any losses by increasing the price on follow-on efforts. This pricing strategy is referred to as:
• Which statement reflects a prenegotiation objective?
• An agreement definitizing a letter contract is an example of which type of modification?
• Market research is conducted during which phase of acquisition?
• Which characteristic is recommended for briefing slides presenting prenegotiation objectives?
• What is the primary objective of source selection?
• To be determined responsible by a contracting officer, a prospective contractor must:
• The purpose of exchanging information with industry before receipt of proposals is to:
• For a DoD contracting officer using FAR Part 13 Simplified Acquisition to award a commercial purchase order, which form is most appropriate to modify the purchase order?
• When shall contracting officers negotiate equitable adjustments resulting from change orders?
• Which forum is the proper venue to appeal a final decision on a contractor's claim?
• In acquiring commercial items, who bears primary responsibility for quality assurance?
• Under CPARS policy, a contractor performance assessment report is required when the contract value exceeds the simplified acquisition threshold.
• Which is specifically set up to help firms view current Government business opportunities?
• Clarifications in competitive procurements are best described as:
• Josh, a Government contract specialist, received several offers on a request for proposal (RFP) that was set aside for a small business. In order to avoid unnecessary work, what should be the first thing Josh should ensure when he reviews each proposal?
• Which form is used to apply the Weighted Guidelines Method?
• Prenegotiation objectives:
• Which statement about Small Business Subcontracting Plans is accurate?
• Under FAR Part 12 for commercial item requirements, which contract type is appropriate?
• Of the following, which is an acceptable venue to file a protest?
• Which statement best reflects market research policy?
• Which term is an accounting or financial term when addressing contractual funding issues?
• You've received a claim on your contract. The contractor is required to certify its claim above what amount?
• When disputes arise during performance, which level should be the initial focus for resolution?
• What is a key objective of a postaward orientation for both Government and contractor personnel?
• Can the contracting officer's neighbor file a protest as an interested party?
• In federal acquisitions, market research should be conducted in a manner that is:
• When does market research begin?
• The technical evaluation under FAR part 12 would normally include examination of product literature, samples (if requested), technical features, and:
• Contracting by negotiation is governed by which FAR part?
• Which of the following is accurate about unilateral modifications?
• What is the minimum claim amount that requires certification by the contractor?
• Which term best describes the official document inviting proposals for a negotiated procurement?
• How many parts are there in the FAR?
• Which action encourages small business participation in acquisitions?
• What does EPA stand for in fixed-price contracts?
• Acquisition planning should begin when the agency need is identified.
• Who should be the focal point for any exchange with potential offerors after the solicitation is issued?
• Government contract types are grouped into two broad categories: fixed-price contracts and which other category?
• What does PIID stand for?
• The Government has a requirement for computer equipment. The program office indicates that its users will have no need for performance capabilities beyond the minimum technical specifications stated in the purchase request. Which source selection process would be most appropriate?
• Which term means the total cost to the Government of acquiring, operating, supporting, and (if applicable) disposing of the items being acquired?
• Where in the FAR can you find guidance on how to establish, maintain, and dispose of Government contract files?
• Contractors are responsible for tendering to the Government for acceptance only those supplies or services that conform to contract quality requirements.
• Contractors are required to certify that a claim is made in good faith when submitting any claim exceeding:
• Which contract type should be used for an item that uses a very large amount of gold and other precious metals in the manufacturing process?
• In the Uniform Contract Format, which section details the evaluation factors for award?
• Which contract type includes a mechanism to adjust price for fluctuations in commodity costs?
• Provisions and clauses should be incorporated by reference in solicitations and contracts:
• DoD PIID position 9 indicates the instrument type; if D, which instrument type is represented?
• As a proposal manager for a large defense contractor, to determine the page limit for your proposal, which section of the request for proposals should you review?
• The Government's preferred remedy to nonconforming goods or services is:
• For noncommercial contracts, which contract format is used for awarding contracts and solicitations?
• Which item would typically be evaluated in the technical evaluation during a negotiated procurement?
• What is the tool (form) used by DoD to apply a structured profit/fee?
• You are a contracting officer who has a $260,000 commercial contract. You decide you need to terminate the contract because the contractor has failed to perform. What is the name of this type of termination?
• A postaward orientation aims to achieve what outcome?
• Terminations are covered under which FAR part?
• Which statement best conveys the convention at FAR 1.108(b) delegation of authority?
• Which method is appropriate when the requirement allows only minimum technical specifications and price drives the selection?
• In a large defense contract, where would the Contract Data Requirements List (CDRL) typically be referenced within the contract documentation?
• Who is the individual designated and authorized in writing by the contracting officer to perform technical or administrative functions?
• Which contract type is described as shifting cost risk to the contractor when price adjustments are included?
• Can a contractor file a protest at any time it chooses?
• What is the preferred method to acquire an item in Government contracting?
• Which option correctly identifies a real contracting officer category within federal procurement processes?
• Which offerors receive an amendment on a solicitation that has yet to close?
• For quality assurance of commercial items, which party is primarily responsible?
• Which statement best describes the labeling of exhibits in terms of alpha characters?
• When using invitations for bids (IFBs), what type(s) of contracts can be awarded?
• Which party signs a bilateral contract modification in addition to the government?
• Change orders issued under the changes clause of the contract use which form?
• A contract is considered physically complete when the contractor has completed all the required deliveries and:
• Which statement best describes the relationship between inspection and acceptance?
• In a competitive source selection, does the FAR require you to have the exact same "discussions" with each offeror in the competitive range?
• Which description best defines physical completion of a contract?
• Market research is governed by which FAR part?
• Select the order for the proposal evaluation process.
• A contracting officer has the broadest discretion in fashioning suitable evaluation procedures when considering:
• What is the objective of a source selection?
• Who develops the quality requirements essential to ensure the integrity of the supplies or services when preparing a solicitation?
• Which statement about DFARS PGI is true?
• According to the FAR, acceptance of supplies or services is the responsibility of whom?
• Which of the following statements is accurate regarding the Government's policy on contract modifications?
• When can a time-and-materials contract be used?
• Which FAR part is the primary source for competition requirements?
• What office/entity is responsible for initiating administrative closeout of the contract after receiving evidence of physical completion?
• The competitive range for competitive negotiations must be established:
• Change orders documented under the changes clause are associated with which form?
• Quality assurance on contract actions valued below the simplified acquisition threshold (SAT) is:
• Under government contracting, the policy requiring the flow-down of commercial items to subcontractors applies to subcontractors at all levels.
• Which of the following best describes the purpose of proposal analysis?
• The DoD Procurement Instrument Identifier (PIID) is 13 positions long. Positions 9 identifies the type of instrument. If position 9 is a "D", which of the following types of instruments is representative?
• When a potential contractor is developing a proposal where cost analysis will be performed, the contractor must exclude from the proposal any costs that are:
• Which FAR part sets forth the basic policies and general information about the Federal Acquisition Regulations System?
• In a uniform contract format, how is an exhibit labeled?
• What type(s) of contracts can be awarded when acquiring commercial items of supply?
• Following final proposal revisions, what is typically determined next in a competitive negotiated procurement?
• Which entity has privity with a first-tier subcontractor?
• Which statement describes the general rule about awarding contracts to government employees?
• What part of the FAR covers terminations?
• An overarching principle for responding to questions from all potential offerors is:
• Who may execute contract modifications?
• To the maximum extent practicable, acquisition officials shall state requirements in terms of functions to be performed, performance required, or:
• During discussions, which action is appropriate to improve the likelihood of award?
• What is the typical outcome after final proposal revisions are requested in a competitive range negotiation?
• In FAR, which Part addresses commercial item procurement in detail?
• Which document would the contracting officer use to document the purpose, description, and outcome of negotiations?
• Incentive contracts are designed to obtain specific acquisition objectives by which means?
• What are the two types of contract modifications?
• What is the Government's recommended first step to resolve a disagreement with a contractor during performance?
• A postaward orientation's purpose includes which of the following?
• Who may execute contract modifications on behalf of the Government?
• In commercial contracting, what quality system is utilized?
• Where in the FAR is contracting by negotiation covered?
• PIID is used to identify which of the following?
• The contracting officer is responsible for initiating contract closeout procedures after the contracting officer receives:
• Which of the following are limited exchanges between the Government and offerors that may occur when award without discussions is contemplated?
• Which event is meant to aid both Government and contractor personnel to achieve a clear and mutual understanding of all contractor requirements, and identify and resolve potential problems after contract award?
• According to the FAR, who is included in the acquisition team?
• In the FAR, the term "discussions" is synonymous with which of the following?
• Simplified Acquisition Procedures (SAP) should:
• Which section of the uniform contract format exists to include negotiated, meaningful special contract requirement that are not included in Section I, Contract clauses, or in the other sections of the UCF?
• When a contracting officer must publicize notice of proposed contract actions in the Governmentwide Point of Entry (GPE), what is required regarding response times for potential offerors?
• What is the purpose of the Governmentwide Point of Entry (GPE)?
• Which scenario would represent an organizational conflict of interest?
• What is the general FAR guidance for contractor bid or proposal information?
• To avoid unfair competitive advantage, what underlying principle should the contracting officer follow?
• For an online subscription where payment is required before license code, which payment type is used?
• What is the primary objective of Simplified Acquisition Procedures (SAP)?
• The authority of a COR shall be:
• Which FAR part is titled "Subcontracting Policies and Procedures"?
• What is the primary purpose of pre-solicitation industry engagement?
• Which statement about contract clauses and solicitations is correct?
• If a government pays late on an otherwise valid invoice, what is the consequence?
• Based on FAR 52.215-1, Instructions to Offerors - Competitive Acquisitions, which of the following proposals is late?
• If you are using a large dollar non-commercial weapons contract and need to review the Contract Data Requirements List (CDRL) in Exhibit B, which Uniform Contract Format section contains it?
• When a contractor submits a Certificate of Current Cost or Pricing Data, it is certifying that:
• Select the action performed early in the acquisition cycle versus at or near contract award.
• Which FAR part governs protests in government contracting?
• During discussions, the contracting officer:
• Which contract type shall not be used in Government contracting?
• Who must certify a claim over $100,000 as being made in good faith?
• Which of the following contract modifications must be signed by both the contractor and the contracting officer?
• What is the policy regarding government employees soliciting or accepting gifts from contractors?
• At what dollar value must a contracting officer synopsize a proposed contract action in the Governmentwide point of entry (GPE)?
• Life-cycle costs include which components?
• In the competitive source selection, what is determined after evaluating initial proposals?
• To resolve disagreements with a contractor during performance, what action is typically appropriate?
• Which is NOT a type of contracting officer?
• Before finalizing a contract, from which authority should the contracting officer obtain written assurance that adequate funds are available?
• Which of the following modifications must be issued bilaterally?
• Which of the following is correct regarding use of the tradeoff source selection process?
• Prior to signing a contract, a contracting officer must:
• If a contractor employee accidentally damages a Government test fixture, who bears liability?
• What is the term for a procedure that is inconsistent with the FAR?
• After release of the solicitation, who must be the focal point of any exchange with potential offerors?
• Which statement describes the display of exhibit labeling patterns?
• Which is an essential element of Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR)?
• What is a Procurement Instrument Identifier (PIID)?
• What entity can the contractor appeal to if they do not agree with the contracting officer's final decision on a claim?
• Acme Company did not make the competitive range in a source selection. When the contracting officer asks for final proposal revisions, the contracting officer:
• In a Determination and Findings, the findings are: