Acquisition Milestones / Phases comprehensive Questions
and Answers with 100% Correct Answers | Latest Version
Question 1.
Acquisition Strategy
Correct Answer: PM prepares, MDA approves, at MS/A High level plan, guides other
documents, provides master schedule Defines capability need
Question 2.
Evolutionary Acquisition
Correct Answer: is the preferred DoD Strategy for rapid acquisition. It delivers
capability in increments
Question 3.
Single Step Acquisition
Correct Answer: Full capability demonstrated prior to MS/C
Question 4.
APB
Correct Answer: Acquisition Program Baseline Agreement between MDA & PM for
tracking / reporting of program DoD does not obligate funds for ACAT I/IA beyond
MS/B unless MDA approves APB Contains KPPs, only those that if not met cause
MDA to reevaluate program entirely
Question 5.
KPP
Correct Answer: Key Performance Parameter Critical system attributes essential to
military capability Found in CDD/CPD/APB Validated by JROC for MDAPs, otherwise
JCB or Navy
Question 6.
Entrance Criteria
Correct Answer: Requirements in DoDI 5000.02 Program must meet these of next
phase prior to transition
Question 7.
Exit Criteria
Correct Answer: Program specific technical, schedule, or mgmt risk areas Program
must meet these of current phase prior to transition "Show stoppers" Must be
specific and demonstrable (thrust, yield, etc.)
and Answers with 100% Correct Answers | Latest Version
Question 1.
Acquisition Strategy
Correct Answer: PM prepares, MDA approves, at MS/A High level plan, guides other
documents, provides master schedule Defines capability need
Question 2.
Evolutionary Acquisition
Correct Answer: is the preferred DoD Strategy for rapid acquisition. It delivers
capability in increments
Question 3.
Single Step Acquisition
Correct Answer: Full capability demonstrated prior to MS/C
Question 4.
APB
Correct Answer: Acquisition Program Baseline Agreement between MDA & PM for
tracking / reporting of program DoD does not obligate funds for ACAT I/IA beyond
MS/B unless MDA approves APB Contains KPPs, only those that if not met cause
MDA to reevaluate program entirely
Question 5.
KPP
Correct Answer: Key Performance Parameter Critical system attributes essential to
military capability Found in CDD/CPD/APB Validated by JROC for MDAPs, otherwise
JCB or Navy
Question 6.
Entrance Criteria
Correct Answer: Requirements in DoDI 5000.02 Program must meet these of next
phase prior to transition
Question 7.
Exit Criteria
Correct Answer: Program specific technical, schedule, or mgmt risk areas Program
must meet these of current phase prior to transition "Show stoppers" Must be
specific and demonstrable (thrust, yield, etc.)