Introduction to Planning and Programming

FORMULATION EXAM: Introduction to Planning and Programming  Here is your test result.The dots represent the choices you have made.  The highlighted questions are the questions you have missed.  Remediation Accessed shows whether you accessed those links.'N' represents links not visited and 'Y' represents visited links. Back to Status page contains 20 Questions 1) Which of the following is a focus of the PPBE Planning phase? [Recognize the focus areas of the PPBE Planning Phase.] Guidance for programming and budgeting Pricing Fund policies Current execution 2) Which of the following is a principle player of the PPBE Planning Phase? [Identify the principle players of the PPBE Planning Phase.] [Remediation Accessed :N] Lesson 3.2 Under Secretary of Defense (Policy) (Official Lead) Secretary of Defense Component Budget Analysts Component Staffs 3) All of the following inputs are used in the PPBE Planning process EXCEPT: [Identify the key documents/inputs associated with the DoD Planning process.] This study source was downloaded by from CourseH on :02:34 GMT -06:00 Program Objective Memorandum (POM) National Security Strategy (NSS) Defense Strategic Guidance (DSG) National Military Strategy (NMS) 4) Which document of the DoD Planning Process provides information about national objectives and interests; global and regional trends; and political, economic, and defense strategies? [Identify the purpose of the key documents associated with the DoD Planning process.] National Security Strategy of the United States (NSS) Quadrennial Defense Review (QDR) Chairman's Program Assessment (CPA) National Military Strategy (NMS) 5) How many years prior to the budget request should the planning begin for the PPBE Planning Process? [Recognize the key aspects of the PPBE Planning phase timeline.] 3 1 2 4 6) When balancing a service's wants/needs against its income, the Total Obligation Authority (TOA) is represented by ___________________________. [Recognize how Budget Controls (TOA) are generated.] [Remediation Accessed :N] Lesson 4.4 income wants/needs capabilities This study source was downloaded by from CourseH on :02:34 GMT -06:00 resources 7) Programmatic Guidance is captured in the Program Objective Memorandum (POM). [Identify programmatic guidance.] False True 8) Which of the following represents the financial manager's role during the PPBE Programming Phase? [Recognize the financial manager's role in supporting the annual Service/Agency POM requirements data call.] [Remediation Accessed :N] Lesson 4.4 Manage funding for the service's different programs Build resource requirements from sources Validate and integrate services Balance and prioritize programs 9) Which of the following provide guidance for the development of the Program Objective Memorandum (POM) of the PPBE Programming Phase? [Identify the programmatic process leading to the submission of the Program Objective Memorandum (POM) to OSD.] Service Guidance Program/Budget Reviews Budget Assessment Review Budget Adjustment 10) During the Component Program and Budget review process, all of the following group consider issues pertaining to JPG compliance, overall balance of Component Programs, and programmatic issues deferred during JPG preparation EXCEPT: [Identify how Issue Nominations are processed by the OSD-CAPE Issue Teams.] [Remediation Accessed :N] Lesson 4.4 Budget Review OSD (CAPE) Leads This study source was downloaded by from CourseH on :02:34 GMT -06:00 Program Review OSD (CAPE) Leads Vice Chairman of the Joint chiefs of Staff Director CAPE and the USD (Comptroller) 11) Who leads the Program Review that results in issue papers and eventually Resource Management Decisions? [Recognize the process for how Issue Team recommendations flow through the OSD-CAPE to ultimately appear in Resource Management Decisions (RMDs).] Program Review OSD (CAPE) Leads Budget Review OSD (CAPE) Leads Program Element Monitor (PEM) Requirements Officers (RO) 12) Which of the following is used to prepare the Independent Cost Estimate (ICE) during the PPBE Programming Phase? [Recognize the relationship between the Program Office Estimate (POE), the Independent Cost Estimate (ICE), the Component Cost Estimate (CCE) and the Cost Analysis Requirements Description (CARD).] Cost Analysis Requirements Description (CARD) Life-Cycle Cost (LCC) Life-Cycle Cost Estimate (LCCE) Program Office Estimate (POE) 13) A Life-Cycle Cost Estimate (LCCE) encompasses past, present, and future costs for every aspect of the program, regardless of funding source. [Identify how the program Life Cycle Cost Estimate (LCCE) is incorporated, by appropriation, into a properly-phased budget plan that extends the duration of the program.] False True 14) Which cost analysis begins with a bottoms-up assessment of what programs should cost if reasonable efficiency and productivity are applied? [Recognize the difference This study source was downloaded by from CourseH on :02:34 GMT -06:00 between "Should Cost" and "Will Cost."] "Should Cost" "Could Cost" "Will Cost" "Fixed Costs" 15) Which of the following is a way that Total Ownership Costs (TOC) differs from Life Cycle Costs (LCC)? [Differentiate between Life Cycle Costs (LCC) and Total Ownership Costs (TOC).] TOC is different in scope and intent TOC is different only in scope LLC is different only in intent LLC is broader than TOC 16) An engineering improvement that increases the mean time between failure (MTBF) thus decreasing operating support costs is an example of: [Identify the difference between cost savings and cost avoidance in regard to Total Ownership Costs (TOC).] Cost avoidance Cost savings Will cost Should cost 17) "Affordability" allows programs to reduce cost overruns and budget shortfalls by emphasizing the Program Office Estimate (POE) level rather than the Independent Cost Estimate (ICE) level. [Identify the role "affordability" plays across the DoD Decision Support Systems.] True False This study source was downloaded by from CourseH on :02:34 GMT -06:00 18) Components whose acquisitions all have planned life cycles of and reach steady-state in 15 years may have affordability analysis that cover: [Identify the parameters of affordability analysis.] 15 years 10 years 20 years 30 years 19) Which document is the final product of the PPBE Planning Phase that transitions the process from the Planning Phase to the Programming Phase? [Recognize the flow-down from National Strategy Documents to Fiscal Guidance.] Defense Planning Guidance (DPG) Program Objective Memorandum (POM) Chairman's Program Assessment (CPA) National Military Strategy (NMS) 20) What is the impact of the Defense Planning Guidance (DPG) document with respect to fiscal guidance? [Recognize how strategic planning informs fiscal guidance.] It establishes the strategic programmatic priorities and requirements for DoD. It establishes a 'bottom line' for each service. It establishes a balanced set of programs that respond to the guidance and priorities set forth thus far in the PPBE process. It establishes a detailed and comprehensive description of the proposed programs, including time-phased allocation of resources by program over five years. This study source was downloaded by from CourseH on :02:34 GMT -06:00 Powered by TCPDF ()