DAWIA Certification Practice Exam

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• Which statement is true about cure notices?
• Under FAR 10.002(b)(1), which statement describes what is addressed?
• A modification used to handle a change order that results in an equitable adjustment is typically which type?
• What are the two categories of actual authority?
• Where in the FAR would you find regulations regarding organizational conflicts of interest?
• Only contracting officers acting within the scope of their authority are empowered to execute contract modifications on behalf of the Government. Government personnel shall not -
• Which statement best describes the purpose of Weighted Guidelines Application data?
• Which statement best describes the 'findings' in a Determination and Findings?
• When drafting solicitations and contracts, contracting officers must identify for each line item number, subline item number, or exhibit line item number the applicable Prompt Payment clauses that apply to each item when the solicitation or contract contains items that will be subject to different payment terms.
• Which FAR subpart governs the management of government contract files?
• Which form is used to award negotiated contracts when signatures of both parties on a single document are appropriate?
• Which statement best describes the purpose of DD Form 1547?
• Who is authorized to award, change, or terminate a contract?
• Bilateral or unilateral modification: Make administrative changes
• Government business shall be conducted in a manner that is above reproach, with complete impartiality, and with preferential treatment for none.
• Which element is included in warranty terms and conditions?
• Which scenario illustrates impaired objectivity in an OCI?
• At the conclusion of negotiations, the contracting officer will complete a _______ ?
• Post-award Orientation aids both the Government and contractor personnel to:
• Which statement best describes partial settlements?
• Who approves a waiver enabling an award despite an OCI?
• Per FAR clause 46.501, acceptance means the act of:
• Which form is required for solicitations for commercial items when the acquisition will exceed the simplified acquisition threshold?
• Which of the following is NOT one of the three broad categories of Organizational Conflict of Interest (OCI)?
• According to the FAR, who makes up the Acquisition Team?
• What are the consequences for providing, accepting, or charging a kickback?
• Bilateral or unilateral modification: Definitize letter contracts
• Under FAR 2.101, a contract includes commitments that obligate the Government to what?
• Bilateral or unilateral modification: issue termination notices
• Which statement best describes the Kickbacks Statute?
• What essential element does 'meeting of the minds' pertain to?
• Which statement best describes Termination for Cause?
• Which scenario describes unequal access creating an Organizational Conflict of Interest (OCI)?
• Which statement describes the purpose of Non-Disclosure agreements in bid or proposal information disclosures?
• What is the SF 1442 used for?
• Which option describes a category that combines competitive procedures?
• What are the two main types of contract termination?
• Which statement best contrasts express actual authority with implied actual authority?
• Which form is used to solicit offers and award contracts for construction, alteration, or repair?
• Market Research, as defined by the FAR, involves which activity?
• Which contract element is defined by the exchange of value in a contract?
• Which scenario demonstrates biased ground rules creating an OCI?
• How do you make changes to the contract in the pre-award phase after the solicitation?
• Who is the only member of the Acquisition Team who can contractually obligate the Government to enter into, administer/change, or terminate contracts and make related determinations and findings?
• What does the element Capacity refer to in contract law?
• Which of the following is a justification for Other Than Full and Open Competition?
• Which situations could indicate legal incapacity to enter into a contract?
• Which statement correctly describes termination for convenience?
• What is the COR's level of authority in contracting?
• Which justification supports withholding competition in the context of national security or critical needs?
• Which phase is primarily concerned with forming the binding contract?
• Which of the following is NOT considered a contract document?
• The objective of Government Contract Price Negotiations is to obtain a contract price that is as low as can be achieved.
• Not listed as a reason to exclude a source to establish or maintain an alternative source?
• Apparent authority exists when someone reasonable believes that an individual has the authority to act on behalf of the Government, based on their conduct.
• Prompt Payment clauses must be identified for each item by reference to which identifiers?
• What is the Vision of the Federal Acquisition System (FAR)?
• Implied actual authority is usually defined to include authority to do what is usual, customary, and necessary to accomplish the action.
• Which statement best describes capacity in contract law?
• Which term describes authority that arises from conduct-based belief?
• Which form is used to record bids in the procurement process?
• Under FAR 9.504(e), when may an award be made despite an OCI?
• Which groups are included in the Acquisition Team according to FAR guidance?
• Which FAR subparagraph addresses ensuring legitimate needs are identified and trade-offs evaluated to acquire items that meet those needs?
• What term describes a policy, procedure, solicitation provision, or contract clause used in the acquisition that conflicts with the FAR?
• According to FAR 42.501(b), the Government shall foster cooperative relationships with contractors consistent with their overriding responsibility to which entity?
• Warranty terms must specify the extent of the warranty including all obligations to the Government for breach of warranty.
• You need to document a business decision such as the use of a specific contract type. What document will you create?
• Which statement best defines a contract?
• Which phase follows after awarding the contract?
• T or F: Title to supplies shall pass to the Government upon formal acceptance, regardless of when or where the Government takes physical possession, unless the contract specifically provides for earlier passage of title.
• Partial settlements may be entered into if which condition exists?
• The spoken word in express actual authority is generally as binding as the written word, though it may be harder to prove.
• Who prepares an offer?
• Where in the FAR would you find information regarding Delegation of Authority?
• Which form is used for placing orders under indefinite-delivery contracts?
• What form is used for placing orders under indefinite-delivery contracts when the SF 1449 is not used under simplified acquisition procedures?
• What is the DD 254 used for?
• Cure notices are issued when performance problems do not involve terms for delivery.
• Acquisition Definition: Which statement best defines acquisition?
• Terminations orders generally settle rights and liabilities under one contract, but partial settlements may be entered into if which statement is true?
• Implied actual authority can exist without an express agreement.
• Express actual authority is created by explicit language, either in writing or verbal.
• Which is NOT a condition that justifies using a Certificate of Conformance instead of source inspection?
• Which justification permits noncompetitive contracting under an international agreement?
• What is the one primary activity in the award phase?
• Which is one of the main types of contract termination?
• During the post-award phase while the contract is being performed, who has responsibility for quality?
• What characterizes tactical market research?
• Who may receive contractor bid or proposal information or source selection information?
• T or F: Except for defaults of subcontractors at any tier, the Contractor shall not be in default because of any failure to perform the contract under its terms if the failure arises from causes beyond the control and without the fault or negligence of the Contractor.
• In DoD contracting, true or false: authorities are NOT delegable unless specifically stated otherwise.
• Who has the authority to enter into a legally binding contract in DoD contracting?
• Which statement best defines consideration in contract law?
• In planning the solicitation, buying activities must:
• Disclosures meant to protect 'contractor bid or proposal information' restrict the release of which type of information to third parties unless the intended recipient signs a Non-Disclosure agreement?
• What are the principal purposes of a warranty in a Government contract?
• Which scenario can trigger a show cause?
• Where in the FAR would you find guidance on establishing, maintaining, and disposing of Government contract files?
• Supplies accepted at a place other than destination shall not be re-inspected at destination for acceptance purposes, but should be examined at destination for which aspects?
• Which groups comprise the acquisition team?
• Which of the following is a justification for Other Than Full and Open Competition?
• What is the DD Form 1861 used for?
• What authority is legally binding in Government contracting and recognized by the courts?
• What is an organizational conflict of interest?
• Which justification would permit contracting without full and open competition when mandated by law?
• T or F: Acceptance constitutes acknowledgment that the supplies or services conform with applicable contract quality and quantity requirements, except as subject to other terms and conditions of the contract.
• Which form provides security classification guidance to U.S. contractors and subcontractors requiring access to information classified as Confidential, Secret, or Top Secret?
• Which code prohibits contractors and subcontractors from discharging, demoting, or discriminating against an employee who discloses information that the employee reasonably believes indicates gross mismanagement of a DoD contract?
• Which of the following is NOT a form of actual authority?
• Under the Anti-Kickback Act of 1986, which actions are prohibited?
• May you accept gifts from contractors or employees due to your official position?
• Which statement best describes the acquisition team?
• Which FAR citation addresses Market Research policy?
• Which are objectives of team dynamics in the DoD Contracting Competency Model?
• Which statement about the COR designation is true?
• Which option lists a contract document among the choices?
• Which essential element refers to the parties' agreement about the transaction details?
• What does Full and Open Competition After Exclusion of Sources mean?
• Which item is included in termination notices?
• Which form is used for simplified acquisitions at or below the micro-purchase threshold, except for purchases under unusual and compelling urgency or in support of contingency operations?
• Which factors influence the extent of market research?
• Market research shall be conducted:
• Who has the responsibility of acceptance of supplies?
• Market research can be strategic or tactical.
• What are the two primary activities in the post-award phase?
• Which item would be included in termination notices to address personnel impact?
• Which phrase describes a category used when competition allows methods beyond sealed bids and competitive proposals?
• Post-award orientation for contractors and subcontractors is true to which statement?
• Which statement describes strategic market research?
• The pre-award phase consists of two primary activities which are:
• Which statement best describes the post-award phase objectives?
• Terminate Contract Orders generally settle rights and liabilities under one contract. A partial settlement may be entered into if
• Who develops the solicitation?
• To neutralize an OCI, which approach would be employed?
• What should the contracting officer do if they receive a complaint of reprisal under whistleblower protections?
• The two primary activities in the pre-award phase are which of the following?
• Which statement describes the relationship between express actual authority and implied actual authority?
• How does the FAR define Life-Cycle Cost?
• Which justification allows noncompetitive contracting specifically for protecting national security?
• A Contracting Officer cannot award a contract to an organization owned, substantially owned, or controlled by a government employee. Special Government Employees performing services as experts, advisors, or consultants are not considered government employees unless which of the following conditions is true?
• A show cause is used either after the cure notice fails to correct the delinquency or when there is insufficient time remaining in the schedule — less than ____ days.
• A 'personal conflict of interest' is a situation where an individual employed by a defense contractor company and is in a position to materially influence DOD's recommendations and/or decisions and, because of his/her personal activities, relationships, or financial interests, may lack or appear to lack objectivity or appear to be unduly influenced by personal financial interest.
• How does the FAR define a Deviation? (FAR 1.401)
• FAR 42.501(b) tells us that a post-award orientation is encouraged to assist which groups?
• What are the three broad categories of Organizational Conflict of Interest (OCI)?
• Federal employees are prohibited from soliciting or accepting gifts offered 'because of the employee's official position' or gifts offered by a 'prohibited source'.
• Which of the following lists the three phases in the Contract Life Cycle?
• Prior to negotiating a sole source contract, the contracting officer must complete a _____ ?
• DD Form 1861 is used to estimate facilities capital cost of money and capital employed. Which cost is specifically estimated by this form?
• During planning the solicitation, which of the following is not a required step?
• Which statement about lawful purpose is correct?
• A cure notice is issued when:
• Which element is explicitly included in the information required for documenting negotiations regarding contractor systems?
• Which option describes a set-aside for HUBzone small business concerns?
• Partial settlements may be entered into if:
• Who does FAR describe as being included among the Acquisition Team beyond the government personnel?
• Which statement best describes the vision element of the Federal Acquisition System?
• Under standard procurement practice, when does title to supplies pass to the Government?
• Which statement about contracts is true?
• When should a Contracting Officer terminate a contract?
• Market Research Procedures are found in which FAR section?
• There are three basic approaches available to contractors and the Agency for dealing with OCI issues, as follows:
• What are the three broad OCI categories?
• Which form is encouraged for commercial acquisitions not exceeding the simplified acquisition threshold?
• Which of the following is NOT one of the four essential elements of a contract?
• Which form may be used to award either negotiated contracts or contracts utilizing sealed bidding?
• Where in the FAR would you find regulations regarding personal conflicts of interest?
• Which of the following is NOT an example of an excusable delay?
• What is the SF 30 used for?
• What is a Determination and Findings form, and when is it used?
• What is the SF 1449 used for?
• What are the two main types of warranties?
• How does FAR 2.101 define a contract?
• Which statement about change orders and equitable adjustments is correct?
• What are the two types of authority?
• A primary purpose of post-award orientation is to achieve a clear mutual understanding of all contract requirements.
• What are the three basic approaches for dealing with OCI issues?
• Openness and communication for the contracting officer applies primarily to which groups?
• If a government employee working on a procurement is contacted for potential non-federal employment by an acquisition offeror, what must they do?
• Whistleblower protections for contractor employees are found in which DFARS subpart?
• Which statement is a stated element of the vision of the Federal Acquisition System?
• Which document is typically considered a contract document?
• How does the FAR define Market Research?
• Which competitive procedure primarily uses proposals prepared in response to a solicitation?
• No person or other entity may disclose contractor bid or proposal information or source selection information to any person other than a person authorized by the agency head or contracting officer to receive such information. Is this statement true?
• What is the SF 1409 used for?
• Which of the following is NOT listed as a set-aside category in the material?
• The Kickbacks Statute prohibits which of the following?
• Which essential element must be present for a contract to be enforceable and is characterized by the parties' lawful intent and agreement to be bound?
• Which statement lists the three basic approaches to OCI issues?
• Bilateral or unilateral modification: Make negotiated equitable adjustments resulting from the issuance of a change order
• Which information is required when documenting negotiations?
• Where in the FAR would you find the policies and procedures for the post-award orientation of contractors and subcontractors?