COR Regulatory Compliance & Documentation 3

Question 1

A contractor submits an invoice for work that the COR believes was not fully completed. What is the correct COR action?

Accepted Answer

Document the discrepancy and notify the CO before invoice certification

Answer

The COR should document the discrepancy and bring it to the CO's attention; the COR recommends but does not unilaterally reject invoices without proper authority.

Question 2

What does 'constructive change' mean in government contracting?

Accepted Answer

An informal government action that effectively changes contract requirements and may entitle the contractor to additional compensation

Answer

A constructive change occurs when government actions or omissions effectively alter contract requirements without a formal modification, potentially creating contractor entitlement to additional costs.

Question 3

Under FAR 52.232-25, the Prompt Payment Act requires that contractors be paid within how many days of a proper invoice?

Accepted Answer

30 days

Answer

The Prompt Payment Act generally requires payment within 30 days of receipt of a proper invoice or acceptance of goods/services, whichever is later.

Question 4

Which document formally delegates authority to a COR and defines the limits of that authority?

Accepted Answer

The COR appointment letter (or designation letter) from the Contracting Officer

Answer

The COR appointment/designation letter from the CO is the official document that delegates authority and specifies what the COR can and cannot do.

Question 5

When a contractor requests a meeting to discuss a potential claim, what should the COR do?

Accepted Answer

Attend and participate but ensure the CO is informed and involved in any substantive discussions

Answer

The COR may attend technical meetings but must keep the CO informed; only the CO has authority to settle or deny contract claims.

(COR) Contracting Officer's Representative Certification Practice Test

(COR) Contracting Officer's Representative Certification Practice Test

COR Regulatory Compliance & Documentation 3