CON 3990V DoD CONTRACTING CERTIFICATION EXAM Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)s 1) What is the passing score? Candidates must obtain a score of 70% or higher to pass the Contracting Certification Exam, CON 3990V. 2) How many questions are on the exam? There are 150 questions, each randomly pulled from a robust database ensuring each exam delivered is slightly different from the next. DAU will employ a common industry practice of periodically reviewing exam item performance to determine whether adjustments are needed to any exam questions, or to the passing score. 3) Where can an individual take the exam? The exam is delivered by Pearson VUE, a commercial test service provider under contract with the Department of Defense (DoD). Examinees may choose one of two ways to take the exam, either virtually on a personal computer using OnVUE--a Pearson VUE software client application, or in person at a Pearson VUE test center. The following link provides excellent information to exam candidates for both options: https://home.pearsonvue.com/Test-takers/Resources.aspx If a candidate decides to take the exam using the OnVUE application, they will have to be able to download a software add-on. Please check this link for system requirements for the OnVUE application: https://home.pearsonvue.com/Test-takers/OnVUE-online-proctoring.aspx 4) How much time is allotted to take the exam? Candidates will have 3 hours to take the exam. This exam duration encompasses all “seat time” at the Pearson VUE test facility, and includes the exam intro, tutorial, 150-question exam, breaks, and any pre-submission review. 5) How many times can an individual take the exam? DoD allows for the exam to be taken no more than three times in a 12-month period, with a minimum of 30 days between attempts. Agencies may set local policy for the number of times the exam can be taken within the grace period allowed for achieving certification (to include extensions obtained through waivers). 1 This study source was downloaded by 100000867826529 from CourseHero.com on 07-22-2023 20:38:41 GMT -05:00 https://www.coursehero.com/file/190343201/CON-3990V-Consolidated-FAQ-Sheet-27-Jan-2022docx/ 27 Jan 2022 6) What material is covered in the exam, what is being tested? Candidates will need to be able to demonstrate a foundational understanding of the Contracting Common Technical Competencies (and related job tasks) found in the DoD Contracting Competency Model, which is accessible at the following link: CONCompetencies.pdf (dau.edu) The questions in the exam, and more importantly, the correct answers, are derived from the policy and guidance in the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and the Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) as it relates to the competencies and job tasks in the DoD Contracting Competency Model. Additionally, candidates should be familiar with the titles of the following FAR Parts: 1, 2, 3. 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 10, 12, 13, 15,16,19, 31, 33, 42, 44, 46, and 49 7) How many questions are on the exam for each of the competencies in the DoD Contracting Competency Model? The table below depicts the distribution of questions in the exam per competency: 8) Is there any TDY or travel required to take the Exam? It is anticipated all candidates will be able to take the CON 3990V Exam at a Pearson Vue test location within commuting distance from their home of record. In the event there is not a Pearson Vue test site available within commuting distance, and if testing virtually is not a viable option, then the candidate must ensure travel authorization is received prior to scheduling their exam. More information regarding travel may be found in the DAU Student Policy Handbook