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CON 3900 EXAM QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS 100% VERIFIE D
Question : Market research is conducted during which
phase of acquisition?
CORRECT ANSWER : All phases of the acquisition
Question : What is the use of a procedure that is
inconsistent with the FAR?
CORRECT ANSWER : Deviation
Question : Simplified Acquisition Procedures (SAP)
should
CORRECT ANSWER : Promote competition to the
maximum extent practicable
Question : What is the tool (form) used by DoD to apply a
structured profit/fee?
CORRECT ANSWER : DD Form 1547, Weighted
Guidelines Method
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Question : What type(s) of contracts can be awarded
when acquiring commercial items of supply?
CORRECT ANSWER : Only firm-fixed-price contracts
or fixed-price contracts with economic price adjustment
Question : When using invitations for bids (IFBs), what
type(s) of contracts can be awarded?
CORRECT ANSWER: Only firm-fixed-price contracts
or fixed-price contracts with economic price adjustment
Question : Which of the following is correct regarding the
DFARS Procedures Guidance and Information (PGI)?
CORRECT ANSWER : The DFARS PGI is a companion
resource to the DFARS
Question : Which of the following statements is accurate
regarding the Government's policy on contract modifications?
CORRECT ANSWER : Only contracting officers acting
within the scope of their authority are authorized to
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execute contract modifications on behalf of the Government
Question : Which of the following is accurate about
unilateral modifications?
CORRECT ANSWER : Are only signed by a
Government contracting officer, not the contractor
Question : Except when authorized otherwise, a
Government contract:
CORRECT ANSWER : Must be in writing
Question : Which is NOT a type of contracting officer?
CORRECT ANSWER : Executive contracting officer
Question : With respect to the requirements of law,
executive orders, regulations, and all other applicable procedures, prior to signing a contract, a contracting
officer must:
CORRECT ANSWER : Ensure that each has been met
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Question : Joan stated that she was working on selecting
solicitation provisions. With this in mind, you know the
contract:
CORRECT ANSWER : Has not been awarded
Question : 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?
CORRECT 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
Question : 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?