COR Communication & Ethics 3

Question 1

A COR learns that a fellow government employee is sharing source selection information with a contractor. The COR should:

Accepted Answer

Report the suspected violation to the contracting officer and/or the Inspector General

Answer

Suspected violations of procurement integrity must be reported to the contracting officer and potentially the IG or ethics office — not handled informally.

Question 2

Which situation represents an organizational conflict of interest (OCI) that a COR must disclose?

Accepted Answer

The COR's spouse works for a subcontractor on the monitored contract

Answer

A COR's spouse employed by a subcontractor on the monitored contract is a direct financial interest creating a reportable OCI.

Question 3

When preparing a Contractor Performance Assessment Report (CPAR), a COR should base ratings PRIMARILY on:

Accepted Answer

Documented observations, inspections, and factual evidence from the contract period

Answer

CPARs must be based on documented, factual evidence gathered during the rating period — not impressions, relationships, or past performance on other awards.

Question 4

A contractor requests a meeting with the COR to discuss a potential equitable adjustment. The COR should:

Accepted Answer

Attend the meeting but make clear the CO must be involved in any decision

Answer

CORs may listen and gather information in such meetings but must make clear that any equitable adjustment requires contracting officer involvement.

Question 5

The COR notices a contractor employee is working on a government project using unauthorized personal equipment. The BEST course of action is to:

Accepted Answer

Document and report the observation to the contracting officer immediately

Answer

Security and compliance deviations must be documented and escalated to the CO — CORs do not issue cure notices or make binding determinations.

(COR) Contracting Officer's Representative Certification Practice Test

(COR) Contracting Officer's Representative Certification Practice Test

COR Communication & Ethics 3