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Contract Administration Questions 31–35 (page: 8)

Updated On: 9-Feb-2026

Which of the following statements is untrue? Select two.

  1. The framework arrangement establishes the basic terms and conditions that will apply to subsequent orders
  2. A framework arrangement cannot be used for consultancy services, although it can be used for construction work.
  3. There is an obligation to buy under a framework arrangement
  4. In most cases, a framework arrangement is not itself a contract.

Answer(s): B,C

Explanation:

There is no obligation to buy under a framework arrangement; and a framework can be used for consultancy services.



Contribution is equivalent to:

  1. Selling price minus total costs
  2. Selling price
  3. Selling price minus fixed costs
  4. Selling price minus variable costs

Answer(s): D

Explanation:

Selling price minus variable costs = contribution., or more accurately 'contribution towards fixed costs and making a profit'. I find this longer term for 'fixed costs' to be quite helpful in clarifying exactly what we are talking about here.



A contract clause indicating damages to be recovered in the event of under-performance, with the proposed damages being a genuine pre-estimate of loss, is called a:

  1. Punitive damages clause
  2. Liquidated damages clause
  3. Penalty clause
  4. Unliquidated damages clause

Answer(s): B

Explanation:

Liquidated damages clause.

The QUESTION NO : is pretty much a definition of a liquidated damages clause.



Win-win style negotiations are said to be:

  1. Collaborative
  2. Cohesive
  3. Coherent
  4. Conducive

Answer(s): A

Explanation:

Win-win negotiations require a collaborative approach.



Which one of the following is least likely to be a barrier to free trade?

  1. Exchange controls
  2. Subsidies for exporters and internal producers of products
  3. Trading blocs
  4. Embargoes

Answer(s): C

Explanation:

Trading blocs eg EU, EFTA, ASEAN aim to free up trade within the bloc; the other answers of-fered will negatively affect free trade.



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