CFCM Federal Acquisition Regulations & Legal Framework 3

Question 1

FAR 52.222-26 implements which law requiring contractors to take affirmative action in employment practices?

Accepted Answer

Executive Order 11246

Answer

FAR 52.222-26 implements Executive Order 11246, requiring equal opportunity and affirmative action by federal contractors.

Question 2

Under FAR Part 31, which type of cost is specifically unallowable regardless of reasonableness?

Accepted Answer

Costs of alcoholic beverages

Answer

FAR 31.205-51 expressly lists alcoholic beverages as unallowable costs that cannot be charged to government contracts.

Question 3

The Anti-Deficiency Act (31 U.S.C. § 1341) prohibits agencies from:

Accepted Answer

Obligating funds in excess of appropriated amounts

Answer

The Anti-Deficiency Act forbids federal officers from obligating or expending funds beyond what Congress has appropriated.

Question 4

When a procurement falls under both FAR Part 12 (Commercial Products) and FAR Part 15 (Negotiation), which takes precedence?

Accepted Answer

FAR Part 12 takes precedence and Part 15 procedures are tailored accordingly

Answer

FAR 12.102(c) states that Part 12 procedures take precedence when acquiring commercial products or services.

Question 5

A sealed bid contract under FAR Part 14 must be awarded to the:

Accepted Answer

Responsive and responsible low bidder

Answer

FAR 14.408-1 requires award to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder without negotiations.

(CFCM) Certified Federal Contracts Manager Practice Test