COR Federal Acquisition Regulations 2

Question 1

Which FAR part governs the requirements for competition in contracting?

Accepted Answer

FAR Part 6

Answer

FAR Part 6 establishes competition requirements and the exceptions to full and open competition.

Question 2

Under FAR 52.212-4, what is the contractor's obligation when it encounters a government-caused delay?

Accepted Answer

Notify the Contracting Officer and continue performance

Answer

FAR 52.212-4 requires the contractor to notify the CO of delays and generally continue performance while the issue is resolved.

Question 3

A COR notices a contractor performing work outside the contract scope. What is the FIRST action the COR should take?

Accepted Answer

Document the issue and notify the Contracting Officer

Answer

The COR lacks authority to modify contracts or direct out-of-scope work; the proper step is to document and notify the CO.

Question 4

FAR Part 31 establishes cost principles primarily applicable to which contract type?

Accepted Answer

Cost-reimbursement contracts

Answer

FAR Part 31 cost principles are primarily applicable to cost-reimbursement contracts where allowability of costs must be determined.

Question 5

Which clause in the FAR requires contractors to flow down certain requirements to subcontractors?

Accepted Answer

All of the above, depending on the requirement

Answer

Multiple FAR clauses require flowdown to subcontractors, including equal opportunity, ethics, and audit clauses depending on dollar thresholds and contract type.

(COR) Contracting Officer's Representative Certification Practice Test

(COR) Contracting Officer's Representative Certification Practice Test

COR Federal Acquisition Regulations 2