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The final approval authority for system-related National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) documentation is the: - Answer Component Acquisition Executive (CAE).
Who would certify the interoperability performance of a command and control system used by both the Army and Navy? - Answer Joint Interoperability Test Command (JITC).
Barriers to the successful implementation of Integrated Product and Process Development (IPPD) include the following (Select all that apply): - Answer 1. Need for significant cultural change.
2. Contractor uses IPPD / DoD does not
3. Poorly run meetings or reviews.
The Navy awards a cost-plus award fee (CPAF) contract for $265 million to design
and develop electronic components for a communications system within 18 months. What reports, if any, would the contractor normally need to provide to the Program Management Office regarding their cost, schedule, and technical performance? - Answer The contractor would submit a Contract Performance Report (CPR) formats 1 through 5 and an Integrated Master Schedule (IMS).
Which of the following are "Best Practices" that may be appropriate for software intensive programs? (Select all that apply) - Answer Use metrics to manage and monitor risk. Which of the following exceptions to the full funding policy would allow the Government to budget for buying three years worth of engines under one contract in order to save money? - Answer Multiyear Procurement.
Joint Interoperability Test Command (JITC) has primary responsibility for Developmental T&E functions throughout DoD. - Answer False.
Transitioning to Integrated Product and Process Development (IPPD) will involve application of certain key tenets, such as customer focus, concurrent development, and: - Answer Event-driven scheduling.
Which one of the following T&E products is required at Milestone C? - Answer Approved TEMP
If a contractor chooses to use their own quality system, they must demonstrate compliance with the established military standard through formal third party certification. . - Answer False.
A _______ is an aggregation of program elements that reflects a macro-level force mission or support mission of DOD. - Answer Major Program (MP).
Which of the following is recognized as a barrier to the successful implementation of Integrated Product and Process Development (IPPD)? - Answer Lack of commitment from top management
In fixed-price contracts: - Answer The government can terminate the contract for default if the contractor is late or his product does not meet specifications.
Which one of the following is a duty of the Director, Operational Test, and Evaluation (DOT&E)? - Answer Reviewing and analyzing the results of