CPCM Certified Professional Contract Manager: Contract Modifications and Change Management 2

Question 1

Under the Changes clause, a contractor must submit a proposal for an equitable adjustment within how many days of receiving a change order, unless the contracting officer specifies otherwise?

Accepted Answer

30 days

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45 days

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60 days

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90 days

Question 2

Which of the following best describes a value engineering change proposal (VECP)?

Accepted Answer

A contractor-initiated proposal to change a requirement in a way that reduces cost while maintaining required performance

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A government-directed change to reduce cost

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A mandatory modification required by a new regulation

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A change required to correct a design deficiency

Question 3

When a change order is issued and the cost impact cannot be agreed upon before work must begin, the contract may include a:

Accepted Answer

Undefinitized contract action (UCA)

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Definitized change order

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Supplemental agreement

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Novation agreement

Question 4

The 'Changes' clause in a fixed-price contract typically covers changes in all of the following EXCEPT:

Accepted Answer

Profit percentage

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Specifications

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Method of shipment or packing

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Place of delivery

Question 5

A contractor who believes the government has issued a constructive change should:

Accepted Answer

Perform the work and submit a claim within the applicable statute of limitations

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Refuse to perform the additional work until a formal change order is issued

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Accept the additional work as part of the original scope at no additional cost

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Immediately terminate the contract

Question 6

What distinguishes a 'change in scope' from a 'change within scope' in contract modification?

Accepted Answer

A change in scope alters what was bargained for in the original contract; a change within scope falls within what the parties anticipated

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A change in scope reduces the contract price; a change within scope increases it

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A change in scope requires congressional approval; a change within scope does not

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There is no legal distinction between the two terms

Question 7

Which document is typically used by a contractor to formally propose a change to contract specifications, drawings, or design?

Accepted Answer

Engineering Change Proposal (ECP)

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Request for Proposal (RFP)

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Contract Data Requirements List (CDRL)

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Statement of Objectives (SOO)