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Question 1.
Information Support Plan (ISP)
Correct Answer: ISPs provide a means to identify and resolve potential information
support implementation issues and risks that, if not properly managed, will limit or
restrict the ability of a program to be operationally employed in accordance with the
defined capability. The end-product of the ISP/EISP/TISP is the identified issues and
risks associated with information needs and dependencies of the program Enhanced
Information Support Plan (EISP) Tailored Information Support Plan (TISP)
Question 2.
Clinger-Cohen Act (CCA)
Correct Answer: (40 U.S.C. Subtitle III) This act made significant changes to defense
acquisition policy, with provisions incorporated in Title 40 and Title 44 of the United
States Code. It requires certification for MAIS programs to be granted Milestone B
approval. Title 40/CCA requires Federal agencies to focus more on the results
achieved through its IT investments, while streamlining the Federal IT procurement
process. Specifically, this Act introduces much more rigor and structure into how
agencies approach the selection and management of IT projects.
Question 3.
Chief Information Officer (CIO)
Correct Answer: 40 U.S.C. Subtitle III (CCA) Elevated oversight responsibility to the
Director of the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) and established and gave
oversight responsibilities to the departmental Chief Information Officer (CIO). Also,
under this Act, the head of each agency is required to implement a process for
maximizing the value and assessing and managing the risks of the agency's IT
acquisitions. The DoD CIO has the primary responsibility of providing management
and oversight of all Department IT to ensure the Department's IT systems are
interoperable, secure, properly justified, and contribute to mission goals.
Question 4.
Statutory Authority
Correct Answer: Example: 40 U.S.C. Subtitle III (CCA) Statutes aka Laws: are enacted
by Congress and signed into law by the President. Statutes are mandatory by law.
*Statutory requirements cannot be waived unless the statute permits.
, Question 5.
Regulatory Authority
Correct Answer: Example: DoDI 5000.02 Regulations aka Standards: are issued by
executive agencies in order to implement statutes enacted by Congress. Imposed by
independent agencies or bodies. Regulatory Requirements to make Statutory
requirements more explicit, manageable or flexible. *Regulatory MDAs may tailor
regulatory procedures consistent with sound business practice and the risks
associated with the product being acquired.
Question 6.
ANALYSIS OF ALTERNATIVES (AoA)
Correct Answer: Assessment of potential materiel solutions to satisfy the capability
need documented in the approved Initial Capabilities Document (ICD). It focuses on
identification and analysis of alternatives, Measures of Effectiveness (MOE), cost,
schedule, concepts of operations, and overall risk, including the sensitivity of each
alternative to possible changes in key assumptions or variables. The AoA also
assesses critical technologies associated with each proposed materiel solution,
including technology maturity, integration risk, manufacturing feasibility, and where
necessary, technology maturation and demonstration needs. The AoA will also
address the fully burdened cost of fuel for each alternative, when appropriate. The
AoA is normally conducted during the Materiel Solution Analysis (MSA) phase of the
Defense Acquisition System, is a key input to the Capability Development Document
(CDD), and supports the materiel solution decision at Milestone A. The AoA may be
updated for the Development Request for Proposal (RFP) Release Decision Point and
Milestone C review if there are changes to the design that impact AoA assumptions.
Question 7.
Benefit Analysis Determination (Part of Acq Strategy)
Correct Answer: The Benefits Analysis (sometimes called Consolidation and
Bundling Benefit Analysis) makes the case for an acquisition strategy that
consolidates and/or bundles requirements. It identifies, quantifies, and compares the
benefits arising from the strategy's implementation to benefits that would result from
alternative strategies on cost savings, quality improvements, reductions in
acquisition cycle times, better terms and conditions, etc., and is part of the
Acquisition Strategy. After reviewing the Benefits Analysis, a Senior Procurement
Executive makes a Determination either in favor of or against the issuance of the
solicitation based on whether the benefits described substantially exceed the
necessary thresholds (for consolidated requirements) or are measurably substantial
(for bundled requirements).
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Question 1.
Information Support Plan (ISP)
Correct Answer: ISPs provide a means to identify and resolve potential information
support implementation issues and risks that, if not properly managed, will limit or
restrict the ability of a program to be operationally employed in accordance with the
defined capability. The end-product of the ISP/EISP/TISP is the identified issues and
risks associated with information needs and dependencies of the program Enhanced
Information Support Plan (EISP) Tailored Information Support Plan (TISP)
Question 2.
Clinger-Cohen Act (CCA)
Correct Answer: (40 U.S.C. Subtitle III) This act made significant changes to defense
acquisition policy, with provisions incorporated in Title 40 and Title 44 of the United
States Code. It requires certification for MAIS programs to be granted Milestone B
approval. Title 40/CCA requires Federal agencies to focus more on the results
achieved through its IT investments, while streamlining the Federal IT procurement
process. Specifically, this Act introduces much more rigor and structure into how
agencies approach the selection and management of IT projects.
Question 3.
Chief Information Officer (CIO)
Correct Answer: 40 U.S.C. Subtitle III (CCA) Elevated oversight responsibility to the
Director of the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) and established and gave
oversight responsibilities to the departmental Chief Information Officer (CIO). Also,
under this Act, the head of each agency is required to implement a process for
maximizing the value and assessing and managing the risks of the agency's IT
acquisitions. The DoD CIO has the primary responsibility of providing management
and oversight of all Department IT to ensure the Department's IT systems are
interoperable, secure, properly justified, and contribute to mission goals.
Question 4.
Statutory Authority
Correct Answer: Example: 40 U.S.C. Subtitle III (CCA) Statutes aka Laws: are enacted
by Congress and signed into law by the President. Statutes are mandatory by law.
*Statutory requirements cannot be waived unless the statute permits.
, Question 5.
Regulatory Authority
Correct Answer: Example: DoDI 5000.02 Regulations aka Standards: are issued by
executive agencies in order to implement statutes enacted by Congress. Imposed by
independent agencies or bodies. Regulatory Requirements to make Statutory
requirements more explicit, manageable or flexible. *Regulatory MDAs may tailor
regulatory procedures consistent with sound business practice and the risks
associated with the product being acquired.
Question 6.
ANALYSIS OF ALTERNATIVES (AoA)
Correct Answer: Assessment of potential materiel solutions to satisfy the capability
need documented in the approved Initial Capabilities Document (ICD). It focuses on
identification and analysis of alternatives, Measures of Effectiveness (MOE), cost,
schedule, concepts of operations, and overall risk, including the sensitivity of each
alternative to possible changes in key assumptions or variables. The AoA also
assesses critical technologies associated with each proposed materiel solution,
including technology maturity, integration risk, manufacturing feasibility, and where
necessary, technology maturation and demonstration needs. The AoA will also
address the fully burdened cost of fuel for each alternative, when appropriate. The
AoA is normally conducted during the Materiel Solution Analysis (MSA) phase of the
Defense Acquisition System, is a key input to the Capability Development Document
(CDD), and supports the materiel solution decision at Milestone A. The AoA may be
updated for the Development Request for Proposal (RFP) Release Decision Point and
Milestone C review if there are changes to the design that impact AoA assumptions.
Question 7.
Benefit Analysis Determination (Part of Acq Strategy)
Correct Answer: The Benefits Analysis (sometimes called Consolidation and
Bundling Benefit Analysis) makes the case for an acquisition strategy that
consolidates and/or bundles requirements. It identifies, quantifies, and compares the
benefits arising from the strategy's implementation to benefits that would result from
alternative strategies on cost savings, quality improvements, reductions in
acquisition cycle times, better terms and conditions, etc., and is part of the
Acquisition Strategy. After reviewing the Benefits Analysis, a Senior Procurement
Executive makes a Determination either in favor of or against the issuance of the
solicitation based on whether the benefits described substantially exceed the
necessary thresholds (for consolidated requirements) or are measurably substantial
(for bundled requirements).
