What is covered by FAR Part 1?
(a) Definitions of Words & Terms
(b) Administrative Matters
(c) The Federal Acquisition Regulation System
(d)
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What is the purpose of the FAR? (FAR 1.101)
(a) To effectively manage contractors seeking to do business with the government
(b) To codify and publish uniform policies and procedures for acquisition by all executive agencies
(c) To construct a system of rules and regulations binding at all times in the execution of government acquisitions
(d) To limit government acquisition to pre-defined policies and procedures, so as to standardize all acquisitions - (b) To codify and publish uniform policies and procedures for acquisition by all executive agencies
What is the vision of the Federal Acquisition System? (FAR 1.102)
(a) To create the highest efficiency acquisition procedures so that customers get their products and services in a timely manner
(b) To execute the highest level of quality in federal acquisitions while providing the most efficient manner of delivering customer satisfaction
(c) To determine the best ways to get the end customer what they need while conforming to all policies and procedures deemed important by Congress
(d) To deliver on a timely basis the best value product or service to the customer, while maintaining the public's trust and fulfilling public policy objectives - (d) To deliver on a timely basis the best value product or service to the customer, while maintaining the public's trust and fulfilling public policy objectives
Which of the following is NOT a guiding principle of the Federal Acquisition System? (FAR 1.102)
(a) Satisfy the customer in terms of cost, quality, and timeliness of the delivered product or service
(b) Minimize administrative operating costs
(c) Constantly develop new procedures to remain on the cutting edge of the acquisition process
(d) Fulfill public policy objectives - (c) Constantly develop new procedures to remain on the cutting edge of the acquisition process
Which of the following is NOT a guiding principle of the Federal Acquisition System? (FAR 1.102)
(a) Satisfy the customer in terms of cost, quality, and timeliness of the delivered product or service
(b) Minimize all costs associated with each acquisition
(c) Conduct business with integrity, fairness, and openness
(d) Fulfill public policy objectives - (b) Minimize all costs associated with each acquisition
Which of the following is NOT a member of the Acquisition Team? (FAR 1.102)
(a) Representatives from the technical community
(b) Representatives from the procurement community
(c) Representatives from the local community
(d) Representatives from the supply community - (c) Representatives from the local community
Which of the following is NOT a member of the Acquisition Team? (FAR 1.102)
(a) The highest ranking member of the agency where the acquisition occurs
(b) Representatives from the technical, supply, and procurement communities
(c) Customers served by the technical, supply, and procurement communities
(d) Contractors who provide the products and services - (a) The highest ranking member of the agency where the acquisition occurs
If a specific strategy, practice, policy, or procedure is in the best interests of the Government and is not addressed in the FAR, nor prohibited by law (statute or case law), Executive order or other regulation, then the strategy, practice, policy or procedure: (FAR 1.102)
(a) Should be approved by the next highest authority above the contracting officer
(b) Must be approved by two independent councils that coordinate revisions to the FAR
(c) Is a permissible exercise of authority
(d) Is not within the authority of the contracting officer - (c) Is a permissible exercise of authority
Who are the principal customers for the product or service provided by the Federal Acquisition System? (FAR 1.102-2)
(a) Procurement officials, acting on behalf of the American taxpayer
(b) Quality assurance personnel, acting on behalf of the procurement officials
(c) Users and line managers, acting on behalf of the American taxpayer
(d) Finance personnel, acting on behalf of the American taxpayer - (c) Users and line managers, acting on behalf of the American taxpayer
When selecting contractors to provide products or perform services, the Government will use contractors who: (FAR 1.102-2)
(a) Have always provided the product or service in similar acquisitions
(b) Have demonstrated an ability to provide the lowest cost product or service
(c) Have submitted a full business plan to demonstrate their current capabilities
(d) Have a track record of successful past performance or who demonstrate a current superior ability to perform - (d) Have a track record of successful past performance or who demonstrate a current superior ability to perform [Show Less]