LOG 0360 - The DoD Shelf-Life Program
What types of specific factors must be considered when acquisitioning and procuring
assets? - Correct Answer-All answers are correct: Properties of the materiel,
Environmental impact, shelf-life period
What specific factors can affect an asset's Shelf-Life period? - Correct Answer-Light,
Temperature, moisture,and storage
Who is responsible for updating a shelf-life code? - Correct Answer-Primary inventory
control activity (PICA)
If a Shelf-Life asset is not properly stored and monitored, what could the ultimate
outcome be? - Correct Answer-Adverse safety and health situations
What will help save replacement and disposal costs? - Correct Answer-Inspecting,
testing or restoring assets
Upon first receipt of material by the Government, what percentage of an item's Shelf-
Life must remain? - Correct Answer-85%
When a Type I asset's Shelf-Life period ends on its expiration date, what must be done
with the asset? - Correct Answer-Disposed of or used for an alternate purpose
If the item is designated as requiring a Shelf-Life, the Shelf-Life Code (SLC) is assigned
to the ____________________. - Correct Answer-National Stock Numbers (NSNs
Select all the ways, if successful, a Type II Shelf-Life asset can have its Shelf-Life
period extended. (Select all that apply) - Correct Answer-Visual Inspection,
Testing/Examination, Restoration
What type of information is found on SLES? (Select all that apply) - Correct Answer-
Shelf-Life policy and reference information, Test lab POCs, Type II shelf-life information
and test results.
What is MQCSS? - Correct Answer-Materiel Quality Control Storage Standards
What is QSL? - Correct Answer-Quality Status List
How does the combined MQCSS/QSL search work? - Correct Answer-Search both
databases by NIIN or NSN (default)
, Select the benefits of QSL. (Select all that apply) - Correct Answer-Reduce/eliminate
unnecessary disposal actions, Provide Shelf-Life Type II test results, Avoid duplicate
materiel testing
Which of the following MQCSS data elements are not required for visual inspections? -
Correct Answer-Technical Publications
Once you have completed a Combined MQCSS/QSL Search, what can you do with the
results? (Select the three that apply) - Correct Answer-Display more result records on
the screen, Export results to Microsoft Excel, Open an individual record to see the
details
Who initiates a DD-1225? - Correct Answer-Storage Activity
Who receives the DD-1225 from the storage activity? - Correct Answer-Owner
Once the Item Manager receives and approves test results, where are the test results
posted? - Correct Answer-QSL
Select the statements that apply to failed tests. (Select all that apply) - Correct Answer-
Failed test results display in red, Failed test results are always visible
What is the purpose of the Feedback Form? - Correct Answer-Question about MQCSS
data or missing data
Which website is used to access the on-line DoD Shelf-Life Extension System, MQCSS
and QSL information, find test lab results, and review Shelf-Life policies and
procedures? - Correct Answer-https://www.shelflife.dla.mil
For the DoD, integrated materiel management involves which of the following? - Correct
Answer-All of the above: Calculating requirements, budgeting and funding of an asset,
Standardizing and cataloging an asset, Procuring, storing and issuing an asset
A Shelf-Life item, such as a Sempen, that has reached its expiration date and cannot be
extended is an example of a _____________. - Correct Answer-Type I Shelf-Life item
Type II Shelf-Life item test results and data can be found at which website? - Correct
Answer-Shelf-Life Extension System (SLES)
During Logistics Reassignment, assets are transferred from a LIM distribution depot to
the GIM distribution depot ________________ and _____________. - Correct Answer-
Only when deemed necessary or more economical, When stock levels satisfy supply
pipeline requirements
Use of contractor distribution systems should be maximized __________. - Correct
Answer-All of the above: To reduce the number of geographic locations storing Shelf-
What types of specific factors must be considered when acquisitioning and procuring
assets? - Correct Answer-All answers are correct: Properties of the materiel,
Environmental impact, shelf-life period
What specific factors can affect an asset's Shelf-Life period? - Correct Answer-Light,
Temperature, moisture,and storage
Who is responsible for updating a shelf-life code? - Correct Answer-Primary inventory
control activity (PICA)
If a Shelf-Life asset is not properly stored and monitored, what could the ultimate
outcome be? - Correct Answer-Adverse safety and health situations
What will help save replacement and disposal costs? - Correct Answer-Inspecting,
testing or restoring assets
Upon first receipt of material by the Government, what percentage of an item's Shelf-
Life must remain? - Correct Answer-85%
When a Type I asset's Shelf-Life period ends on its expiration date, what must be done
with the asset? - Correct Answer-Disposed of or used for an alternate purpose
If the item is designated as requiring a Shelf-Life, the Shelf-Life Code (SLC) is assigned
to the ____________________. - Correct Answer-National Stock Numbers (NSNs
Select all the ways, if successful, a Type II Shelf-Life asset can have its Shelf-Life
period extended. (Select all that apply) - Correct Answer-Visual Inspection,
Testing/Examination, Restoration
What type of information is found on SLES? (Select all that apply) - Correct Answer-
Shelf-Life policy and reference information, Test lab POCs, Type II shelf-life information
and test results.
What is MQCSS? - Correct Answer-Materiel Quality Control Storage Standards
What is QSL? - Correct Answer-Quality Status List
How does the combined MQCSS/QSL search work? - Correct Answer-Search both
databases by NIIN or NSN (default)
, Select the benefits of QSL. (Select all that apply) - Correct Answer-Reduce/eliminate
unnecessary disposal actions, Provide Shelf-Life Type II test results, Avoid duplicate
materiel testing
Which of the following MQCSS data elements are not required for visual inspections? -
Correct Answer-Technical Publications
Once you have completed a Combined MQCSS/QSL Search, what can you do with the
results? (Select the three that apply) - Correct Answer-Display more result records on
the screen, Export results to Microsoft Excel, Open an individual record to see the
details
Who initiates a DD-1225? - Correct Answer-Storage Activity
Who receives the DD-1225 from the storage activity? - Correct Answer-Owner
Once the Item Manager receives and approves test results, where are the test results
posted? - Correct Answer-QSL
Select the statements that apply to failed tests. (Select all that apply) - Correct Answer-
Failed test results display in red, Failed test results are always visible
What is the purpose of the Feedback Form? - Correct Answer-Question about MQCSS
data or missing data
Which website is used to access the on-line DoD Shelf-Life Extension System, MQCSS
and QSL information, find test lab results, and review Shelf-Life policies and
procedures? - Correct Answer-https://www.shelflife.dla.mil
For the DoD, integrated materiel management involves which of the following? - Correct
Answer-All of the above: Calculating requirements, budgeting and funding of an asset,
Standardizing and cataloging an asset, Procuring, storing and issuing an asset
A Shelf-Life item, such as a Sempen, that has reached its expiration date and cannot be
extended is an example of a _____________. - Correct Answer-Type I Shelf-Life item
Type II Shelf-Life item test results and data can be found at which website? - Correct
Answer-Shelf-Life Extension System (SLES)
During Logistics Reassignment, assets are transferred from a LIM distribution depot to
the GIM distribution depot ________________ and _____________. - Correct Answer-
Only when deemed necessary or more economical, When stock levels satisfy supply
pipeline requirements
Use of contractor distribution systems should be maximized __________. - Correct
Answer-All of the above: To reduce the number of geographic locations storing Shelf-
