FAM 104 Module 3 comprehensive Questions and
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Question 1.
Sequentially list the phases, decision points, and milestones that are part of presystems
acquisition
Correct Answer: MDD, MSA, Milestone A, TMRR, Preliminary Design Review,
Capability Development Document (CDD) Validation, Development Request for
Proposoal (RFP) Release Decision, Milestone B Preparation
Question 2.
Describe the Materiel Development Decision
Correct Answer: the entry point into the Defense Acquisition System and the Materiel
Solution Analysis phase.
Question 3.
Describe the purpose, content, and importance of the Materiel Solution Analysis Phase
Correct Answer: Purpose: to assess potential materiel solutions and to satisfy the
phase-specific entrance criteria for the next program milestone designated by the
MDA (depending on technology maturity) Content: conduct analysis and other
activities needed to choose the concept for the production to be acquired, to begin
translating valid capability gaps into system-specific requirements including the Key
Performance Parameters (KPPs), and to conduct planning to support decisions on
the acquisition strategy for a product. Importance: This phase helps us access the
affordability of the program and enables us to analyze costs. It facilitates early
systems engineering analysis, threat projections, market research, and sustainment
considerations.
Question 4.
Describe what is reviewed and decided at Milestone A
Correct Answer: At MS A, the MDA approves: 1. The materiel solution determination
2. Plan for TMRR Phase 3. Release of the final RFP 4. Exit criteria to complete TMRR
and enter Engineering and Manufacturing Development(EMD) In order to make the
various approval decisions, the MDA will review a number of documents andother
evidence to ensure the development is ready to proceed: 1. ICD 2. AoA results 3.
Consideration of technological issues 4. Certification requirements and economic
analysis for Major Automated Information Systems (MAIS)
, Question 5.
Describe the purpose, content, and importance of the Technology Maturation and Risk
Reduction Phase
Correct Answer: Purpose: to reduce technology, engineering, integration, and life
cycle cost risk to the point that a decision to contract for EMD can be made with
confidence in successful program execution for development, production, and
sustainment Content: the program manger should conduct risk reduction activities
and ensure technology is mature (Technology Readiness Level 6 or higher
Question 6.
Identify the purpose of the EMD phase and the main work efforts
Correct Answer: Develop, build, and test a material solution to verify requirements
and support production decisions. Work Efforts: 1. Design the system 2. Build the
prototype 3. Test the prototype 4. Prepare for production, deployment, and
sustainment
Question 7.
Explain the purpose of Milestone B
Correct Answer: Entry point to EMD and program initiation
Question 8.
Explain the purpose of the Critical Design Review (CDR)
Correct Answer: The CDR assesses design maturity, design build-to or code-to
documentation, and remaining risks and establishes the initial product baseline. It
will be used as the decision point that the system design is ready to begin
developmental prototype hardware fabrication or software coding with acceptable
risk.
Question 9.
Describe the purpose of Milestone C
Correct Answer: to authorize entry into the P&D phase(limited deployment)
Question 10.
Explain the purpose of the Production and Deployment phase
Correct Answer: to produce and deliver requirements- compliant products toreceiving
military organizations.
Answers with 100% Correct Answers | Latest Version
Question 1.
Sequentially list the phases, decision points, and milestones that are part of presystems
acquisition
Correct Answer: MDD, MSA, Milestone A, TMRR, Preliminary Design Review,
Capability Development Document (CDD) Validation, Development Request for
Proposoal (RFP) Release Decision, Milestone B Preparation
Question 2.
Describe the Materiel Development Decision
Correct Answer: the entry point into the Defense Acquisition System and the Materiel
Solution Analysis phase.
Question 3.
Describe the purpose, content, and importance of the Materiel Solution Analysis Phase
Correct Answer: Purpose: to assess potential materiel solutions and to satisfy the
phase-specific entrance criteria for the next program milestone designated by the
MDA (depending on technology maturity) Content: conduct analysis and other
activities needed to choose the concept for the production to be acquired, to begin
translating valid capability gaps into system-specific requirements including the Key
Performance Parameters (KPPs), and to conduct planning to support decisions on
the acquisition strategy for a product. Importance: This phase helps us access the
affordability of the program and enables us to analyze costs. It facilitates early
systems engineering analysis, threat projections, market research, and sustainment
considerations.
Question 4.
Describe what is reviewed and decided at Milestone A
Correct Answer: At MS A, the MDA approves: 1. The materiel solution determination
2. Plan for TMRR Phase 3. Release of the final RFP 4. Exit criteria to complete TMRR
and enter Engineering and Manufacturing Development(EMD) In order to make the
various approval decisions, the MDA will review a number of documents andother
evidence to ensure the development is ready to proceed: 1. ICD 2. AoA results 3.
Consideration of technological issues 4. Certification requirements and economic
analysis for Major Automated Information Systems (MAIS)
, Question 5.
Describe the purpose, content, and importance of the Technology Maturation and Risk
Reduction Phase
Correct Answer: Purpose: to reduce technology, engineering, integration, and life
cycle cost risk to the point that a decision to contract for EMD can be made with
confidence in successful program execution for development, production, and
sustainment Content: the program manger should conduct risk reduction activities
and ensure technology is mature (Technology Readiness Level 6 or higher
Question 6.
Identify the purpose of the EMD phase and the main work efforts
Correct Answer: Develop, build, and test a material solution to verify requirements
and support production decisions. Work Efforts: 1. Design the system 2. Build the
prototype 3. Test the prototype 4. Prepare for production, deployment, and
sustainment
Question 7.
Explain the purpose of Milestone B
Correct Answer: Entry point to EMD and program initiation
Question 8.
Explain the purpose of the Critical Design Review (CDR)
Correct Answer: The CDR assesses design maturity, design build-to or code-to
documentation, and remaining risks and establishes the initial product baseline. It
will be used as the decision point that the system design is ready to begin
developmental prototype hardware fabrication or software coding with acceptable
risk.
Question 9.
Describe the purpose of Milestone C
Correct Answer: to authorize entry into the P&D phase(limited deployment)
Question 10.
Explain the purpose of the Production and Deployment phase
Correct Answer: to produce and deliver requirements- compliant products toreceiving
military organizations.
