ACQ 1010 DAU
Acquisition Program - Correct Answer-a directed, funded effort that provides new,
improved, or continuing materiel, weapon or information system or service capability in
response to an approval need
Defense Acquisition Executive (DAE) - Correct Answer-The USD(AT&L) who has the
responsibility for supervising the Defense Acquisition System.
The DAE takes precedence on all acquisition matters after the Secretary and the
Deputy Secretary
Milestone Decision Authority (MDA) - Correct Answer-Designated individual with overall
responsibility for a program. The MDA shall have the authority to approve entry of an
acquisition program into the next phase of the acquisition process and shall be
accountable for cost, schedule, and performance reporting to higher authority, including
congressional reporting.
Defense Acquisition Objective - Correct Answer-Provide measurable improvements in
mission capabilities for warfighter/ system users
Defense Acquisition System - Correct Answer-Management process by which the DoD
provides effective, affordable, and timely systems to the users
Program Manager (PM) - Correct Answer-Designated individual with the responsibility
for an authority to accomplish program objectives for development, production, and
sustainment to meet the user's operational needs. The PM shall be accountable for
credit cost, schedule, and performance reporting to the MDA.
DoD Directive 5000.01 - Correct Answer-Mandatory policies and procedures for
managing all acquisition programs
DoD Instruction 5000.02 - Correct Answer-Detailed procedures necessary to implement
policies in 5000.01
DODD 5000.01 Important Policy Statement:
The primary objective of Defense acquisition is to: - Correct Answer-acquire quality
products that satisfy user needs with measurable improvements to mission capability
and operational support, in a timely manner, and at a fair and reasonable price.
, DODD 5000.01 Important Policy Statement:
Long range planning will be based on: - Correct Answer-best estimates of future fiscal
resources.
DODD 5000.01 Important Policy Statement:
Mission needs shall be: - Correct Answer-initially expressed in broad operational
capability terms.
DODD 5000.01 Important Policy Statement:
Acquisition process shall be structured in: - Correct Answer-discrete phases separated
by major decision points
DODD 5000.01 Important Policy Statement:
A full range of alternatives must be considered before: - Correct Answer-starting a new
acquisition program.
DODD 5000.01 Important Policy Statement:
Advanced technology shall be integrated into: - Correct Answer-producible systems and
deployed in the shortest time practicable.
DODD 5000.01 Important Policy Statement:
Evolutionary acquisition strategies are the: - Correct Answer-preferred approach to
satisfying operational needs.
DODD 5000.01 Important Policy Statement:
Risk and risk management shall be: - Correct Answer-addressed at each milestone and
decision point.
DODD 5000.01 Important Policy Statement:
Contract type must permit: - Correct Answer-equitable and sensible allocation of risk
between government and industry.
DODD 5000.01 Important Policy Statement:
Broad cost, schedule and performance parameters will be established: - Correct
Answer-at the new start decision, then refined for subsequent program business.
DODD 5000.01 Important Policy Statement:
Competition will be used: - Correct Answer-to the maximum extent practicable.
DODD 5000.01 Important Policy Statement:
MDAs and PMs shall tailor program strategies and oversight, including documentation
of program information, acquisition phases, the timing and scope of decision reviews,
and decision levels, to: - Correct Answer-fit the particular conditions of that program,
consistent with applicable laws and regulations and the time-sensitivity of the capability
need.
Acquisition Program - Correct Answer-a directed, funded effort that provides new,
improved, or continuing materiel, weapon or information system or service capability in
response to an approval need
Defense Acquisition Executive (DAE) - Correct Answer-The USD(AT&L) who has the
responsibility for supervising the Defense Acquisition System.
The DAE takes precedence on all acquisition matters after the Secretary and the
Deputy Secretary
Milestone Decision Authority (MDA) - Correct Answer-Designated individual with overall
responsibility for a program. The MDA shall have the authority to approve entry of an
acquisition program into the next phase of the acquisition process and shall be
accountable for cost, schedule, and performance reporting to higher authority, including
congressional reporting.
Defense Acquisition Objective - Correct Answer-Provide measurable improvements in
mission capabilities for warfighter/ system users
Defense Acquisition System - Correct Answer-Management process by which the DoD
provides effective, affordable, and timely systems to the users
Program Manager (PM) - Correct Answer-Designated individual with the responsibility
for an authority to accomplish program objectives for development, production, and
sustainment to meet the user's operational needs. The PM shall be accountable for
credit cost, schedule, and performance reporting to the MDA.
DoD Directive 5000.01 - Correct Answer-Mandatory policies and procedures for
managing all acquisition programs
DoD Instruction 5000.02 - Correct Answer-Detailed procedures necessary to implement
policies in 5000.01
DODD 5000.01 Important Policy Statement:
The primary objective of Defense acquisition is to: - Correct Answer-acquire quality
products that satisfy user needs with measurable improvements to mission capability
and operational support, in a timely manner, and at a fair and reasonable price.
, DODD 5000.01 Important Policy Statement:
Long range planning will be based on: - Correct Answer-best estimates of future fiscal
resources.
DODD 5000.01 Important Policy Statement:
Mission needs shall be: - Correct Answer-initially expressed in broad operational
capability terms.
DODD 5000.01 Important Policy Statement:
Acquisition process shall be structured in: - Correct Answer-discrete phases separated
by major decision points
DODD 5000.01 Important Policy Statement:
A full range of alternatives must be considered before: - Correct Answer-starting a new
acquisition program.
DODD 5000.01 Important Policy Statement:
Advanced technology shall be integrated into: - Correct Answer-producible systems and
deployed in the shortest time practicable.
DODD 5000.01 Important Policy Statement:
Evolutionary acquisition strategies are the: - Correct Answer-preferred approach to
satisfying operational needs.
DODD 5000.01 Important Policy Statement:
Risk and risk management shall be: - Correct Answer-addressed at each milestone and
decision point.
DODD 5000.01 Important Policy Statement:
Contract type must permit: - Correct Answer-equitable and sensible allocation of risk
between government and industry.
DODD 5000.01 Important Policy Statement:
Broad cost, schedule and performance parameters will be established: - Correct
Answer-at the new start decision, then refined for subsequent program business.
DODD 5000.01 Important Policy Statement:
Competition will be used: - Correct Answer-to the maximum extent practicable.
DODD 5000.01 Important Policy Statement:
MDAs and PMs shall tailor program strategies and oversight, including documentation
of program information, acquisition phases, the timing and scope of decision reviews,
and decision levels, to: - Correct Answer-fit the particular conditions of that program,
consistent with applicable laws and regulations and the time-sensitivity of the capability
need.
