Question 1

All of the following are contract administration functions that must be retained by the Procuring Contracting Officer,except:

Group of answer choices

award, agree to, or execute a contract.

authorize work outside the scope of the contract.

authorize a constructive change.

negotiate a bilateral modification with the contractor.

Question 2

Considerations when determining if a post award orientation is necessary include (select all that apply):

Group of answer choices

the criticality of the contract

potential risks to the contractor or the Government have not been addressed within the contract itself

whether or not the contracting officer and the COR have time for the orientation

the contractor has had little or no previous experience with this type of product or service

the potential cost to the government of hosting the orientation

Question 3

A payment made before any performance of work under the contract is called a _____________________.

Group of answer choices

Commercial advance payment

Delivery payment

Incentive payment

Progress payment

Question 4

These types of payments are the preferred government financing method when the contracting officer finds them practical and the contractor agrees to their use.

Group of answer choices

Performance-based payments

Progress payments

Installment payments

Commercial advance payments

Question 5

Modifications to government contracts are ________.

Group of answer choices

always subject to cost or price analysis.

required to be in writing, and executed by any authorized person.

may be executed orally, as long as the contracting officer agrees.

required to be in writing, and executed by a contracting officer.

Question 6

Change Orders issued under the authority of FAR 52.243-1 should be forward priced. However, when change orders are not forward priced, they require the following two documents:

Group of answer choices

A copy of the contractor's proposal

A supplemental agreement reflecting the resulting equitable adjustment in contract terms.

The change order

The COR's analysis of the change order's impact.

Question 7

If the contractor alleges a constructive change caused by the Government's actions or inaction, the contracting officer shall (select all that apply):

Group of answer choices

countermand any communication regarded as a change

grant the contractor's request in terms of cost only.

evaluate the alleged change and determine what, if any, actions to be taken next.

forward the matter to the Board of Contract Appeals for resolution.

grant the contractor's request in terms of schedule only.

Question 8

If the original contract's requirements change to an extent that the scope is essentially a new contract and other offerors may claim they should be given an opportunity to compete, you should ___________.

Group of answer choices

terminate the contract for cause and issue a new solicitation.

determine if the contractor is willing to continue under the changed conditions.

ensure the modification executed is a supplemental agreement with adequate consideration.

terminate the contract for convenience of the Government and re-solicit the work.

Question 9

Consideration is something of value exchanged during the modification process. An example of appropriate consideration in government contracts is__________:

Group of answer choices

promise of additional work in exchange for additional funding.

a price reduction in exchange for additional time to complete the work.

a good past performance reference in exchange for a schedule extension.

contract financing in exchange for award of additional work.

Question 10

The preferred method for resolving contractor claims against the government is ______________.

Group of answer choices

Alternative Dispute Resolution.

issuance of a Contracting Officer's Final Decision.

informal negotiations.

litigation before the Board of Contract Appeals.

Question 11

A Contracting Officer's Final Decision issued in response to a contractor claim is _______________.

Group of answer choices

only subject to review by the US Court of Federal Claims.

not subject to review by any forum, tribunal, or Government agency unless appealed.

only subject to review by the Board of Contract Appeals.

subject to review by the Head of the Agency prior to issuance.

Question 12

The contractor may appeal a CO's denial of a claim to:

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the Board of Contract Appeals.

no one; the COFD is final and conclusive.

the Head of the Agency.

the Supreme Court.

Question 13

Quick closeout procedures should be used when ___________.

Group of answer choices

the contract is not subject to audit.

agreement can be reached on a reasonable estimate of allocable dollars.

the amount of unsettled indirect costs exceeds $1 million.

the previous contracts with that contractor have used quick closeout.

Question 14

According to the Contract Disputes Act, claims against the government must be submitted __________.

Group of answer choices

within six years of the date the basis for the claim was known, or should have been known.

within six years of contract closeout.

within six years of the award of the contract.

within six years of final payment.

Question 15

Methods of Alternative Dispute Resolution include (select all that apply):

Group of answer choices

Negotiated Settlement

Arbitration

Facilitation

Trial at any Federal Circuit Court