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Key Facts: FAC-C Professional Exam
150
Official exam questions
FAI FAC-C Professional requirements and FAQ
70%
Minimum passing score
FAI FAC-C Professional requirements and FAQ
3 hours
DAU-listed total seat time
DAU CON 3990V course page
12 months
Minimum full-time representative contracting experience
FAI FAC-C Professional requirements
CON 3990V is a 150-question closed-book proctored certification exam with a 70% passing score. FAI requires core FAC-C training and 12 months of full-time representative contracting experience; the exam requirement cannot be met through fulfillment. The exam emphasizes contracting common technical competencies and FAR Parts 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 10, 12, 13, 15, 16, 19, 31, 33, 42, 44, 46, and 49.
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1According to FAI, CON 3990V is best described as which type of assessment?
2What minimum score does FAI require to pass the FAC-C Professional certification exam?
3How many questions are on the official CON 3990V FAC-C Professional exam?
4Which experience requirement is listed for FAC-C Professional certification eligibility?
5Which statement about core FAC-C training is accurate for FAC-C Professional candidates?
6Which organization is the official civilian acquisition certification authority for FAC-C Professional?
7Which FAR part covers Federal Acquisition Regulations System basics such as contracting officer authority and agency procedures?
8Which FAR part is the primary home for definitions used throughout the FAR?
9Which FAR part focuses on improper business practices and personal conflicts of interest?
10Which FAR part is most directly associated with acquisition planning?
About the FAC-C Professional Exam
The FAC-C Professional certification is FAI's single-level civilian contracting certification for federal acquisition workforce members. Candidates complete core FAC-C training, document representative contracting experience, and pass CON 3990V, a closed-book proctored exam covering contracting common technical competencies and key FAR parts.
Exam sponsor: Federal Acquisition Institute (FAI), delivered through Pearson VUE. The requirements and fees below concern the certification or admission exam, separate from our free practice resources.
Assessment
150 multiple-choice questions randomly selected from a comprehensive question bank; closed-book and proctored
Time Limit
3 hours
Passing Score
70%
Exam / Certification Fees
No candidate fee; FAI FAQ states all exam fees are covered by the Federal Acquisition Institute
Exam sponsor websiteReported exam pass rate: Approximately 75% first-attempt pass rate as of late FY2024. FAI FAQ also notes approximately 30% of candidates do not pass on their first attempt. This describes exam candidates, not OpenExamPrep users or results from using our resources. Exam sponsor website
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FAC-C Professional Eligibility and CON 3990V Format
Core FAC-C training, 12 months full-time representative contracting experience, FAI CSOD authorization, Pearson VUE scheduling, 150 closed-book proctored questions, 3-hour seat time, and 70% passing score.
Foundational Contracting and FAR Orientation
FAR structure, definitions, contracting authority, administrative requirements, ethics, procurement integrity, and contracting workforce responsibilities.
Pre-Award Planning and Competition
Requirements definition, acquisition planning, market research, mandatory sources, competition requirements, publicizing, commercial acquisition, simplified acquisition, and small business strategy.
Award, Pricing, Negotiation, and Contract Type
Source selection, discussions, competitive range, responsibility, best-value tradeoffs, price analysis, cost analysis, certified cost or pricing data, negotiations, and contract type selection.
Post-Award Administration, Changes, and Closeout
COR limits, modifications, constructive changes, quality assurance, CPARS, subcontracting, claims, protests, terminations, final payment, and contract closeout.
Preparing for the FAC-C Professional Exam
What You Need to Know
- Passing score: 70%
- Assessment: 150 multiple-choice questions randomly selected from a comprehensive question bank; closed-book and proctored
- Time limit: 3 hours
- Exam / certification fees: No candidate fee; FAI FAQ states all exam fees are covered by the Federal Acquisition Institute Official sources
Using Our Practice Resources
- Work through all 120 available questions
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FAC-C Professional: Suggested Study Strategy
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the FAC-C Professional exam?
The exam is CON 3990V, the Contracting Certification Exam for FAC-C Professional candidates. FAI describes it as a 150-question closed-book proctored exam with a 70% minimum passing score.
Who is eligible to take CON 3990V?
FAI says candidates become eligible after completing required core training courses: CON 1100V, CON 1200V, CON 1300V, and CON 1400V. FAC-C Professional certification also requires 12 months of full-time representative contracting experience.
Can fulfillment replace the CON 3990V exam requirement?
No. FAI states that fulfillment may be used for certain training requirements under agency policy, but the CON 3990V exam requirement cannot be met through fulfillment.
Where is the FAC-C Professional exam taken?
After requesting exam authorization through FAI CSOD, candidates receive scheduling instructions from Pearson VUE. FAI and DAU describe delivery through Pearson VUE test centers, with an online proctored option available.
Which FAR parts should candidates know?
FAI's FAQ lists FAR Parts 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 10, 12, 13, 15, 16, 19, 31, 33, 42, 44, 46, and 49 as relevant exam references.