COR Contract Management Fundamentals 2

Question 1

Which document formally authorizes the COR to perform contract administration duties on behalf of the Contracting Officer?

Accepted Answer

COR Designation Letter

Answer

The COR Designation Letter (also called COR appointment letter) is the official document signed by the CO that delegates specific authority and responsibilities to the COR.

Question 2

A contractor submits an invoice for work not yet completed. What is the COR's appropriate action?

Accepted Answer

Reject the invoice and notify the Contracting Officer

Answer

The COR must reject invoices for work not performed and immediately notify the CO, as approving payment for undelivered work is improper.

Question 3

Under FAR Part 46, what is the primary purpose of a Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan (QASP)?

Accepted Answer

To outline how the government will monitor contractor performance

Answer

A QASP describes the methods and frequency the government will use to assess whether the contractor is meeting contract requirements.

Question 4

Which type of contract places the greatest cost risk on the contractor?

Accepted Answer

Firm-Fixed-Price (FFP)

Answer

Under a Firm-Fixed-Price contract, the contractor bears all cost risk because the price does not change regardless of actual costs incurred.

Question 5

A contractor requests a change that would alter the scope of work. The COR should:

Accepted Answer

Inform the contractor that only the CO can authorize scope changes

Answer

CORs have no authority to authorize changes; all scope modifications must be directed through the Contracting Officer via a formal contract modification.

(COR) Contracting Officer's Representative Certification Practice Test

(COR) Contracting Officer's Representative Certification Practice Test

COR Contract Management Fundamentals 2