FAC Fraud Detection & Prevention 3

Question 1

Which indicator is most likely a red flag for collusive bidding among contractors?

Accepted Answer

Winners alternate among the same group of contractors on similar contracts

Answer

Bid rotation—where the same group of contractors takes turns winning contracts—is a classic indicator of collusive bidding agreements.

Question 2

Under the Anti-Kickback Act, which of the following is prohibited?

Accepted Answer

Providing a gift to a subcontractor to influence subcontract award

Answer

The Anti-Kickback Act prohibits any money, fee, commission, or gift given to influence the award or administration of a subcontract under a prime government contract.

Question 3

A contractor submits certified cost or pricing data that it knows is inaccurate. This constitutes:

Accepted Answer

Defective pricing

Answer

Defective pricing occurs when a contractor submits cost or pricing data that is inaccurate, incomplete, or not current, in violation of the Truth in Negotiations Act (TINA).

Question 4

Which of the following government databases should a CO check to identify contractors who are debarred or suspended?

Accepted Answer

System for Award Management (SAM.gov)

Answer

SAM.gov (System for Award Management) contains the Exclusions list, which COs must check before awarding contracts to ensure contractors are not debarred or suspended.

Question 5

When a contractor employee reports suspected fraud internally and is retaliated against, they are protected under:

Accepted Answer

Whistleblower protection provisions of the National Defense Authorization Act

Answer

The NDAA and related statutes provide whistleblower protections for contractor employees who report fraud, waste, or abuse related to federal contracts.

(FAC) Federal Acquisition Certification Practice Test

(FAC) Federal Acquisition Certification Practice Test

FAC Fraud Detection & Prevention 3