CFCM Legal Compliance 2

Question 1

Under the False Claims Act, what is the minimum civil penalty per false claim submitted to the government?

Accepted Answer

$11,803

Answer

The False Claims Act imposes civil penalties (adjusted for inflation) currently around $11,803 to $23,607 per false claim, plus treble damages.

Question 2

Which regulation requires federal contractors to implement a written ethics and compliance program if they hold contracts valued at $5 million or more with a performance period of 120 days or more?

Accepted Answer

FAR 52.203-13

Answer

FAR 52.203-13 (Contractor Code of Business Ethics and Conduct) mandates written compliance programs for qualifying large contracts.

Question 3

The Anti-Kickback Act of 1986 prohibits subcontractor employees from providing what to prime contractor personnel in exchange for favorable treatment?

Accepted Answer

Kickbacks of any form of compensation

Answer

The Anti-Kickback Act prohibits any money, fee, commission, credit, gift, or gratuity given to influence subcontract awards or administration.

Question 4

A contractor discovers a significant overpayment on a cost-reimbursement contract. Under FAR 52.215-2, within how many days must the contractor notify the contracting officer?

Accepted Answer

30 days

Answer

FAR requires prompt disclosure; audit and records clauses generally require contractors to report known overpayments within 30 days of discovery.

Question 5

Which statute prohibits federal contractors from discriminating in employment based on race, color, religion, sex, or national origin, and applies to contracts over $10,000?

Accepted Answer

Executive Order 11246

Answer

Executive Order 11246 requires nondiscrimination and affirmative action in employment for federal contractors and subcontractors meeting the $10,000 threshold.

(CFCM) Certified Federal Contracts Manager Practice Test

(CFCM) Certified Federal Contracts Manager Practice Test

CFCM Legal Compliance 2