DAU AbilityOne Training Continuous Learning Module (CLM) 023 Practice Test

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• What is the purpose of policy updates in CLM 023?
• Is it permissible to bypass the mandatory purchase for Procurement List items when using a Government Purchase Card?
• What is the significance of the Javits-Wagner-O'Day Act (JWOD) in relation to the AbilityOne Program?
• The abbreviation FMP stands for which term?
• Which entity is an independent federal agency authorized by the JWOD Act to lead and administer the AbilityOne Program?
• The program aims to create meaningful employment opportunities for which group?
• Which of the following is an example of a low-cost item suitable for local purchase, as mentioned in relation to the Government Purchase Card?
• The ________ and ______ negotiate terms, conditions, and develop a recommended Fair Market Price (FMP) that is submitted to the AbilityOne Commission to add new items to the PL for review, rulemaking, and approval, if the product or service is not already on the PL.
• How can the Procurement List be searched?
• How is compliance training integrated into CLM 023?
• Which step is included in addressing noncompliant suppliers?
• Which condition describes when sole source procurements may be used in this process?
• How should data be kept for AbilityOne procurements?
• Once the Commission establishes the FMP, what does the FMP become?
• If you do not use the AbilityOne source, what must you provide?
• Which statement best describes the role of transparency in procurement activities?
• What is the purpose of the purchase exception in this process?
• In the AbilityOne process, which set of activities is included in the final step?
• In the event of noncompliance, which measure could be taken?
• Which organizations are Central Nonprofit Agencies representing NPAs?
• How does the program support small business participation?
• Who has sole authority and responsibility for determining the Fair Market Price (FMP)?
• How can an agency demonstrate that AbilityOne is not reasonably available for a requirement?
• What is an incident response plan?
• Who negotiate terms, conditions, and develop a recommended fair market price for new items proposed to be added to the Procurement List for review by the Commission?
• Which body implements the Ability One Program?
• Which statement is true about the actions taken for a noncompliant supplier?
• What does the Procurement List specify?
• What is “vendor onboarding documentation”?
• Which act governs the priority use of mandatory government sources?
• How does the AbilityOne program support small business participation?
• Once supplies or services have been recommended for addition to the PL, and negotiation with the participating nonprofit agencies (NPAs) is complete, the __________ can use the authority of FAR 6.302-5, 'Authorized or Required by Statute' to make sole source procurements for items recommended to be added to the PL.
• Who shall make a fair and reasonable price determination prior to recommending a FMP for the initial addition to the Procurement List?
• What is the main purpose of the AbilityOne Program?
• If the same product is on both the FPI schedule and the AbilityOne Procurement List, which item should be purchased?
• Which laws or regulations commonly govern AbilityOne procurements?
• What training is recommended for buyers dealing with AbilityOne?
• Who recommends the Fair Market Price to the Commission for items added to the Procurement List?
• What is the role of contract administration in AbilityOne procurements?
• Which description accurately characterizes Ability One NPAs?
• When purchasing a service, the service must be added to the Procurement List and acquired on a specific location and contracting activity basis. True or False?
• In addition to noun and name, which identifier can be used to search the Procurement List?
• Which factor is not required when evaluating the reasonableness of an item?
• Who administers the AbilityOne Program at the national level?
• Which statement best describes the U.S. AbilityOne Commission?
• The JWOD Act established the Ability One Program, and it is implemented via the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR), Committee For Purchase From People Who Are Blind or Severely Disabled and FAR subpart 8.7, Acquisition from Nonprofit Agencies Employing People Who Are Blind or Severely Disabled.
• What should procurement documentation include when using an AbilityOne source?
• Can AbilityOne items be procured using open competition if not reasonably available?
• After a successful procurement, which set of activities is involved?
• The (blank) clearly identify which products are made by Ability One nonprofit agency and product descriptions carry the Ability One logo.
• What is “cost accounting standards” and its relevance?
• Normal contract/performance management principles do not apply when acquiring products or services from AbilityOne NPAs.
• How are new items proposed for addition to the Procurement List reviewed?
• Which of the following best describes the role of data breach incident reporting in CLM?
• What is the official list of products and services that the Commission has determined suitable for procurement by Federal agencies?
• How does CLM 023 address “workforce performance data”?
• Which statement best defines 'Fair Opportunity' in federal procurement as it relates to AbilityOne?
• According to FAR Part 9.102(b)(3), is an affirmative determination of responsibility required before awarding to a prospective Ability One NPA?
• Purchasing items on the Procurement List is NOT Mandatory and is exempt if you are using the Government Purchase Card, and a purchase exception has been granted by the appropriate CNA.
• Which statement about employment outcomes data is true?
• The Commission maintains the Procurement List of all supplies and services required to be purchased from Ability One Nonprofit Agencies at https://www.abilityone.gov
• Who has sole responsibility for determining if the item will be added to the PL and for setting the initial Fair Market Price (FMP)?
• How does the program framework address accountability?
• Which statement best summarizes the sequence after a successful procurement?
• What is the acceptable use of government information systems?
• Which description best captures the records management lifecycle?
• Which organization updates the PSAL and handles new item inclusion requests?
• Is purchasing items on the Procurement List mandatory for federal agencies?
• Which option accurately reflects FAR priority use requirements for supplies and services?
• Why is employment data reporting important to the AbilityOne program?
• Which approach to vendor risk assessment best addresses reputational risk?
• What is “ethics hotlines” and their purpose?
• What is the role of leadership in CLM 023?
• FAR subpart 8.7 concerns Acquisition from Nonprofit Agencies Employing People Who Are Blind or Severely Disabled.
• What does FMP stand for in this context?
• Which statement best summarizes the purpose of data privacy measures in government procurement?
• What is the importance of competition in AbilityOne procurements?
• What is a "compliance audit" in the AbilityOne context?
• Which statement best describes SourceAmerica's role?
• Which statement best describes the benefit of proper bid documentation?
• Who conducts audits in the program?
• What is lead time in the context of AbilityOne procurement?
• What does data minimization mean in practice?
• Who approves adding a product or service to the Procurement List after review?
• How are vendor performance and quality monitored in the AbilityOne program?
• What is “security awareness training”?
• What constitutes a conflict of interest in AbilityOne contracting?
• If the same service can be purchased through the Federal Prison Industries (FPI) and the Ability One Procurement List, the service should be purchased from the Procurement List.
• How should price reasonableness be assessed for AbilityOne procurements?
• Which document identifies items that must be procured under the AbilityOne Program?
• What defines the safety expectation in AbilityOne work centers?
• Which statement best describes the relationship between policy updates and staff awareness?
• Which measure is NOT typically used to protect data privacy in government procurement?
• How does AbilityOne promote accessibility and inclusion in the workplace?
• What is a recommended practice for maintaining training records to support audits and accreditation?
• What sequence best describes risk management steps in CLM practice?
• What is supply chain resilience in the context of the program?
• There are over 500 nonprofit agencies in the national network of qualified Ability One NPAs and they are required to be registered in the System for Awards Management (SAM) database.
• Which option is NOT a recipient of FMP discussions according to the material?
• What kind of data does the AbilityOne program require from nonprofit agencies regarding employment outcomes?
• Which statement correctly describes national partners in the AbilityOne program and the role of the Commission?
• Which of the following describes the final step after a successful AbilityOne procurement?
• Which factor is NOT typically considered in responsible bidding evaluation?
• What constitutes proper solicitations and bid documentation?
• What is expected in quality assurance for AbilityOne outputs?
• The U.S. Ability One Commission arbitrarily determines which supplies or services will be added to the Procurement List (PL) and establishes a Fair Market Price for some items added to the Procurement List.
• What is “supply chain traceability” and its significance?
• What is data classification and why is it used?
• What is the role of documentation and record-keeping in federal contracting?
• Under AbilityOne, how are products different from services?
• Which item is not typically included in AbilityOne procurement data records?
• What constitutes 'reasonably available' in AbilityOne context?
• Which organization oversees the AbilityOne Program at the federal level?
• Which of the following could be considered a direct action against a noncompliant supplier?
• What is change management in contract administration?
• Who negotiates with the participating NPA and appropriate CNA and jointly recommends that the product be added to the PL with a recommended FMP?
• How does the AbilityOne program address wages and employment standards?
• Which statement best defines contract closeout in contract administration?
• In this process, which best describes the role of NPAs after the Commission recommends FMP to them?
• In resolving disputes, which path should be followed if initial bid protest processes do not resolve the issue?
• Which action may be taken with noncompliant suppliers?
• Which practice aligns with the AbilityOne program's mission?
• Low-cost items such as writing instruments are readily available at commercial vendors; consequently, what is the recommended approach to purchasing these items?
• Who oversees policy and oversight for the AbilityOne Program?
• The term PL refers to which of the following?
• What is privacy impact assessment?
• Why is data privacy essential in government procurement, and which measures protect it?
• What is 'records management' and why is it essential?
• Who benefits from the AbilityOne procurement?
• How does the program promote accessibility in procurement?
• What is the role of SourceAmerica in the AbilityOne Program?
• What is safety expectation in AbilityOne work centers?
• What does JWOD stand for?
• Why is transparency important in AbilityOne procurement?
• What does PSAL help buyers determine when considering an AbilityOne item?
• Which statement best defines ethical decision-making in the context of procurement and program operations?
• How does FAR relate to AbilityOne procurements?
• If an AbilityOne item is not on the PSAL and a new item is needed, what is the required action?
• What is the official name of the program used to direct federal procurement from the Procurement List?
• What direct labor ratio must Ability One NPAs meet on each project for people who are blind or significantly disabled?
• To whom is the recommended FMP submitted for review and approval?
• Which population is the program designed to support to increase employment and training opportunities?
• Which statement best describes the difference between mandatory sources and competitive sources in federal procurement?
• Are there a variety of products and services available on the AbilityOne Program Procurement List?
• What are performance metrics commonly used in CLM contexts?
• What is the role of SourceAmerica in the AbilityOne Program?
• How can you verify that a product is an AbilityOne item?
• Who makes a fair and reasonable price determination for the recommended FMP?
• Which statement best explains the significance of employment outcomes data?
• Which data point demonstrates the program’s impact?
• In addition to the 60% per-project direct labor ratio, NPAs must meet an overall direct labor ratio of what percent?
• During market research, which individual should review the PL to ensure required sources of supplies and services are considered?
• If a needed item is on the PSAL, what should a buyer do first?
• Which data elements are included in employment outcomes reporting?
• Which statement best describes the status of the AbilityOne Program as a procurement source for items purchased with a government purchase card?
• How often is the PSAL updated?
• What is the recommended response to phishing emails?
• NPAs stands for which of the following?
• What is the process to resolve a dispute in AbilityOne procurements?
• What best describes vendor risk assessment?
• Which of the following statements best describes the regulatory framework for Ability One?
• Which statement accurately describes who administers the AbilityOne Program?
• What is the typical contract vehicle for AbilityOne products/services?
• To whom should the Fair Market Price be recommended for negotiations with the contracting activity?
• In the context of AbilityOne, what is the primary purpose of competition among eligible nonprofit agencies?
• Is it true that the GSA supply schedule and website identify which products are made by Ability One NPAs?
• Which statement best describes the procurement priority for items on the Procurement List?
• What term describes a commercial product that meets the same essential requirements (form, fit, function, and other technical requirements) as an AbilityOne Product and must be acquired from the Procurement List?
• Beyond quality and compliance, what does supply chain traceability enable?
• Procurement documentation for an AbilityOne purchase should include evidence of which check?
• What is a direct consequence for noncompliant suppliers?
• What does a purchase exception granted by the CNA imply about procurement on the Procurement List?
• What is the 'AbilityOne symbol' used for?
• Which organization is responsible for developing a fair market price for new items proposed to be added to the Procurement List?
• Which group are the primary beneficiaries of the AbilityOne Program?
• How do you handle a situation where an AbilityOne item is available but at a significantly higher price?
• Which statement is true about the relationship between noncompliant suppliers and audits?
• FAR 6.302-5 is cited as the basis for sole source procurements. What is the clause title?
• Under what condition will the Commission normally not establish an FMP?
• Central Nonprofit Agencies are government agencies. True or False?
• AbilityOne can apply to which types of items?
• Which are the typical performance metrics in CLM contexts?
• Which federal entity administers the AbilityOne Program?
• The Procurement List is abbreviated as PL.
• What is the typical timeline for an AbilityOne procurement decision?
• Federal Agencies decisions to add supplies to the Procurement List and to buy on the Procurement List provide NPAs the means to create employment opportunities for whom?
• The Procurement List is publicly accessible on the Ability One website.
• Which statement describes a factor NOT used to determine 'reasonably available'?
• How does CLM 023 define success for the program?
• Is it true that AbilityOne primarily involves U.S.-based nonprofit agencies?
• This pricing approach is described as which concept?
• Which statement about accountability and ethics in procurement is correct?
• Who is typically the customer under the Ability-One program in the federal government?
• What is the primary objective of the AbilityOne Program?
• Who has sole responsibility for determining if a product or service will be added to the Procurement List and for setting Fair Market Price?
• What documentation supports a decision to not use AbilityOne?
• What is meant by 'responsible bidding' in AbilityOne procurements?
• Which statement best describes the Javits-Wagner-O'Day Act (JWOD) in relation to AbilityOne?
• The NPA and contracting activity negotiate terms, conditions, and develop a recommended fair market price (FMP) for new items proposed that is submitted to the (blank) to add new items to the PL for review, rulemaking and approval, if the commodity is not already on the PL.
• What is auditing and who conducts it in the program?
• What does PSAL stand for and why does it matter?
• Who is eligible to compete for AbilityOne requirements to promote competition?
• The System for Awards Management (SAM) database is used to register NPAs.
• Which policy governs AbilityOne procurements?
• For performance or other quality issues related to Ability One supplies received from DLA Supply Centers, what should the contracting activity do?
• What factors should the Contracting Officer consider to determine a fair and reasonable price?
• Under AbilityOne, which statement best describes the relationship between products and services?
• Who can protest an AbilityOne procurement decision?
• How does the program promote competition among nonprofits?
• Who normally will not establish an FMP if the contracting activity does not agree with the FMP?
• What does “continuous improvement” mean in program operations?
• Who submits a formal business proposal to the Commission for review, rulemaking, and approval to add the product or service to the PL?
• What is vendor due diligence and why is it important for AbilityOne?
• In CLM 023, privacy considerations for workforce data require what?
• What is the purpose of internal controls within the CLM context?
• What primarily determines a shorter procurement decision timeline?
• Which entities are named as recipients for FMP recommendations?
• Certified cost and pricing data should be required when adding a service to the Procurement List when FMP exceeds $750,000.
• Which statement best defines confidentiality?
• For performance or quality issues related to supplies received from DLA Supply Centers, or GSA Supply Distribution Facilities, you should notify __________ to resolve the issue.
• What happens if a required product is not available through AbilityOne?
• Which FAR subpart is used to develop pricing information and negotiate a recommended FMP with the NPA/CNA?
• The statement about acquiring items on the Procurement List from commercial sources under the micro-purchase threshold using the Government Purchase Card is true.
• Which approach most effectively tracks vendor quality over time in AbilityOne?
• Which statement about employment data is true?
• The U.S. AbilityOne Commission is an independent federal agency.
• What does employment outcomes data demonstrate?
• The U.S. AbilityOne Commission is an independent federal agency responsible for recommending the Fair Market Price (FMP) to the appropriate Central Nonprofit Agency, National Industries for the Blind (NIB) or Source America for negotiations with the contracting activity.
• Lead time in AbilityOne procurement is defined as:
• Which statement about the administration of the AbilityOne Program is accurate?
• Under the JWOD Act, government purchases from AbilityOne NPAs must be made at a Fair Market Price if the item is on the Procurement List and available within the required time. True or False?
• What is the difference between a commercial item and a non-commercial item in this context?
• What is the importance of training records?
• Contracting activities may acquire supplies or services on the PL from commercial sources if what condition is met?
• What is a key ethical requirement for employees involved in AbilityOne procurement?
• Where are the FAR requirements for priority use of mandatory government sources specified?
• What defines program success besides employment outcomes?
• What provides an effective audit capability during procurement activities?
• The organizations that administer NPAs aside from the Commission include which two groups?
• What is an 'eligible nonprofit agency'?