COR Performance Monitoring & Evaluation 3

Question 1

The COR receives a contractor invoice that includes charges for work the COR did not observe being performed. What is the CORRECT action?

Accepted Answer

Withhold approval and notify the CO of the discrepancy pending investigation

Answer

The COR must not certify payment for work not observed or verified, and must notify the CO so appropriate contractual remedies can be pursued.

Question 2

Under a firm-fixed-price contract, what is the COR's role in monitoring contractor costs?

Accepted Answer

Focus on deliverables and performance outcomes rather than contractor costs

Answer

Under FFP contracts, the contractor bears all cost risk, so the COR focuses on performance outcomes and deliverables rather than tracking contractor costs.

Question 3

Which surveillance method involves the COR inspecting 100% of all contractor work products?

Accepted Answer

100% inspection

Answer

100% inspection means every deliverable or output is reviewed, which is appropriate for high-risk or low-volume critical deliverables.

Question 4

A contractor requests a schedule extension due to government-caused delays. How should the COR respond?

Accepted Answer

Document the government delays and forward the request to the CO for action

Answer

Only the CO has authority to modify contract terms including schedule; the COR must document the circumstances and forward requests to the CO.

Question 5

What is the primary purpose of a Contractor Performance Assessment Report (CPAR)?

Accepted Answer

To provide a formal evaluation of contractor performance for use in future source selections

Answer

CPARs are entered into PPIRS and used by source selection officials to evaluate past performance when awarding future contracts.

(COR) Contracting Officer's Representative Certification Practice Test

(COR) Contracting Officer's Representative Certification Practice Test

COR Performance Monitoring & Evaluation 3