RACC CRA Exam
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Updated On: 1-Feb-2026

According to the Contract Work Hours and Safety Standards Act, a regular workweek without overtime would have how many hours?

  1. 38
  2. 40
  3. 42
  4. 45
  5. None of the choices.

Answer(s): B

Explanation:

Contract Work Hours and Safety Standards Act - You want to know that this Act would require that certain contracts contain a clause specifying that no laborer or mechanic doing any part of the work contemplated by the contract would be required or permitted to work more than 40 hours in any workweek unless paid for all such overtime hours at not less than 1 1/2 times the basic rate of pay.



The Walsh-Healey Public Contracts Act deals with issues on (choose all that apply):

  1. minimum wages
  2. maximum hours
  3. child labor
  4. convict labor
  5. safe and sanitary working conditions

Answer(s): A,B,C,D,E

Explanation:

Walsh-Healey Public Contracts Act - You want to know that all contracts subject to the Walsh-Healey Public Contracts Act for the manufacture or furnishing of materials, supplies, articles, and equipment in any amount exceeding $10, 000, would include or incorporate by reference the stipulations required pertaining to such matters as minimum wages, maximum hours, child labor, convict labor, and safe and sanitary working conditions.



According to the Service Contract Act of 1965 (as Amended) there are mandatory provisions for service contracts over:

  1. $2, 500
  2. $25, 000
  3. $3, 500
  4. $35, 000
  5. $50, 000
  6. $60, 000
  7. None of the choices.

Answer(s): A

Explanation:

Service Contract Act of 1965, as Amended - You want to know that for service contracts (that do not exceed 5 years) over $2, 500, mandatory provisions should be contained to cover minimum wages and fringe benefits, safe and sanitary working conditions, notification to employees of the minimum allowable compensation, and equivalent Federal employee classifications and wage rates.



Sealed bid contracts are not subject to the CAS.

  1. True
  2. True only for amount over $500, 000.
  3. True only for amount over $1, 500, 000.
  4. False

Answer(s): A

Explanation:

It is the Cost Accounting Standards (CAS) that dictate the way in which a contractor must maintain its accounting system. In particular it tells how contractors should account for certain types of costs. They generally apply to any negotiated contract over $500, 000. Sealed bid contracts, HOWEVER, are not subject to the CAS.



According to the Service Contract Act of 1965 (as Amended) there are mandatory provisions for service contracts of what duration?

  1. those that do not exceed 2 years
  2. those that do not exceed 3 years
  3. those that do not exceed 4 years
  4. those that do not exceed 5 years
  5. None of the choices.

Answer(s): D

Explanation:

Service Contract Act of 1965, as Amended - You want to know that for service contracts (that do not exceed 5 years) over $2, 500, mandatory provisions should be contained to cover minimum wages and fringe benefits, safe and sanitary working conditions, notification to employees of the minimum allowable compensation, and equivalent Federal employee classifications and wage rates.



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