ACQ 202 / ACQ202 Module 4 Exam, Part I

Module 4 Exam, Part I Back to Status page contains 19 Questions 1) A Government official who obligates the Government on a contract without having sufficient funds to cover that expense has violated the _______________. [Select the appropriate public law (i.e., Misappropriation Act, Anti-Deficiency Act, Bona Fide Need) that applies to the use of appropriated funds under specific circumstances.] Anti-Deficiency Act Misappropriation Act Bona Fide Need Rule Reprogramming Thresholds 2) The Army can transfer excess funds from a Procurement appropriation to a Research, Development, Test, and Evaluation (RDT&E) appropriation to cover a funding shortfall of $3 million without prior approval of Congress. [Given a funding shortfall, apply the rules governing reprogramming of appropriated funds in each appropriation category to resolve the problem.] True False 3) Select the best statement about the use of Technical Reviews in the current acquisition environment. [Relate the different types of program unique specifications to their appropriate configuration baselines and technical review requirements.] Technical Reviews should be tailored to assess development maturity and risk and to determine readiness to proceed to the next phase. Technical Reviews waste valuable Government and contractor time and should be eliminated to allow more focus on program execution. The same standard set of Technical Reviews should always be conducted on every program to ensure the PM has complete data to support decisions. Technical Reviews are essential since they are vehicles for program problem solving and training new people on the details of the program.4) What are some of the planning challenges that must be considered when taking commercial items and modifying them for military use (Select all that apply)? [Identify the impact on configuration management when commercial items are used in the system.] Management of government furnished equipment Maintain technical data Integration Availability of test ranges and personnel Long-term logistics support 5) An Operational Assessment will provide operational effectiveness and suitability data. [Identify the role of Early Operational Assessment (EOA) and Operational Assessment (OA) in reducing program risk.] True False 6) A program manager should normally look for opportunities to integrate developmental testing (DT) and operational testing (OT) in order to save time and money. [Identify the risks and benefits associated with integrated Developmental Testing/Operational Testing (DT/OT).] False True 7) A program deviation occurs if the PM thinks his/her program will not meet the threshold value established for a performance parameter in the Acquisition Program Baseline. [Identify when program deviations occur and the actions that should be taken by the Program Manager.] False True 8) Where would the initial Functional Baseline be reviewed to ensure that it covers all the Government's capability needs? [Identify the purpose of specific technical reviews andtheir relationship to the acquisition process.] [Remediation Accessed :N] Systems Functional Review Critical Design Review Preliminary Design Review Test Readiness Review 9) What group is used to help control the configuration of external interfaces for a system? [Identify the roles, responsibilities, and methods for interface control and technical data management.] Interface Control Working Group Overarching Integrated Product Team Integrated Logistics Support Management Team Joint Test and Evaluation Planning Group 10) Which of the following configuration baselines is used to define design requirements for each of the components or configuration items of a system? [Identify the relationship between configuration baselines, specifications, and configuration management planning.] [Remediation Accessed :N] Allocated Baseline Functional Baseline Product Baseline Maintenance Baseline 11) The Program Manager just received approval of his proposed acquisition strategy with one exception: he has been directed to make maximum use of existing Air Force software. Which of the best software acquisition practices is most applicable to his situation? [Identify developer practices essential for creation of high quality software.] Assess reuse risks and cost Inspect requirements and designUse metrics to manage Use system based software design 12) A program deviation (informally known as a "breach") from the Acquisition Program Baseline (APB) occurs when the Program Manager (PM) has reason to believe that the current estimate of a performance, schedule, or cost parameter is not within the threshold value for that parameter. When a deviation occurs, the PM will notify the Milestone Decision Authority (MDA) ________________ that a program deviation has occurred. [Relate the Acquisition Program Baseline (APB) to planning, control, and risk management in attaining cost, schedule and performance goals.] Immediately Within 30 days Within 60 days Within 90 days 13) Instability of user capability needs, design, and production processes are most likely to cause _________________. [Identify how instability of user capability needs, design, and production processes impact program cost and schedule.] Cost increases and schedule slips Cost decreases and schedule slips Cost decreases without impacting schedule Schedule slips without impacting cost 14) Which technical review is held during the Engineering and Manufacturing Development Phase to assess the final design after the "build to" baseline has been achieved? [Trace the maturation of system design information as it evolves through the acquisition life cycle of a system.] Critical Design Review (CDR) Preliminary Design Review (PDR) System Requirements Review (SRR)Test Readiness Review (TRR) 15) The focus of the ___________________ program is to ensure that designs are traceable to capability needs; to control and document all developmental changes; to ensure that all interfaces are well defined and understood by all parties, particularly where multiple engineering teams or vendors are involved; and to ensure that all product documentation is consistent with its supporting information. [Identify key acquisition best practices, including commercial practices that impact the relationship between Government and industry.] Configuration Management Earned Value Management Lean Manufacturing Enterprise Resource Management 16) Correct identification of the underlying root cause is the desired outcome of the ________________ approach to problem solving. [Apply a generic problem-solving model to an acquisition situation.] Cause-oriented Regression analysis Symptom-oriented Historical 17) The final outcome of using the cause-and-effect (Fishbone) diagram is to identify the problem statement. [Apply one or more selected qualitative tools (e.g., fishbone diagram) to resolve a problem.] [Remediation Accessed :N] True False 18) The Joint Interoperability Test Command (JITC) verifies ________________ through the field assessment of systems during exercises and contingencies, and provides certificates of _____________ upon validation. [Identify the requirements for interoperability testing.]Interoperability performance/ interoperability Configuration management / compliance Achievement of key performance parameters (KPPs) / compliance Reliability and maintainability / compliance 19) As part of the overall systems engineering effort, both the Government and the Contractor conduct configuration management activities, and either can take the lead for a particular configuration item. The contractor is usually responsible for design and control of ___________________, while the Government is responsible for _______________. [Recognize how configuration management impacts all functional disciplines (e.g., test, logistics, manufacturing, etc.).] Internal interfaces / external interfaces Supportability changes / sustainability changes Technical measures / technical performance measures Integrated products /integrated processes 1) Your new-start program was approved in this year's Authorization Bill and you are currently operating under Continuing Resolution Authority. To avoid losing a top engineer from your program, you authorize the Contractor to begin work since you expect the Appropriation Bill to be signed next week. You are now in conflict with the __________. [12b. Select the appropriate public law (i.e., Misappropriation Act, Anti-Deficiency Act, Bona Fide Need) that applies to the use of appropriated funds under specific circumstances.] Anti-Deficiency Act Misappropriation Act Reprogramming ThresholdsDefense Authorization Bill 2) The Army can transfer excess funds from a Procurement appropriation to a Research, Development, Test, and Evaluation (RDT&E) appropriation to cover a funding shortfall of $3 million without prior approval of Congress. [12d. Given a funding shortfall, apply the rules governing reprogramming of appropriated funds in each appropriation category to resolve the problem.] Fals e True 3) The _______ defines design requirements and is primarily documented by the Item Performance Specifications. [23a. Relate the different types of program unique specifications to their appropriate configuration baselines and technical review requirements.] [Remediation Accessed :N] Allocated Baseline Product Baseline Maintenance Baseline Functional Baseline 4) Detailed design work on a product would typically begin after the _________. [24e. Identify the purpose of specific technical reviews and their relationship to the acquisition process.] [Remediation Accessed :N] Preliminary Design Review Systems Requirement Review Critical Design Review Test ReadinessReview 5) Which of the following is used by the contractor to define boundaries between the subsystems and components within a system? [25a. Identify the roles, responsibilities, and methods for interface control and technical data management.] Interface management Configuration audits Design accreditation Synthesi s 6) Which of the following configuration baselines is used to define the overall system level capabilities of a system? [25c. Identify the relationship between configuration baselines, specifications, and configuration management planning.] [Remediation Accessed :N] Functional Baseline Product Baseline Item Baseline Allocated Baseline 7) One of the many potential issues associated with the configuration management of commercial items, is the ongoing requirement to track: [25d. Identify the impact on configuration management when commercial items are used in the system.] The numerous product releases over the life cycle of the program The corrective actions applied to developmental test failures The contractor and sub-contractor workforce skill sets The development of technical performancemeasures 8) A new capability need has surfaced to modify an existing U.S. command and control system so that it can exchange information with a system operated by a European ally. Which of the following software best practices must be followed in order to successfully make this modification? [27c. Identify developer practices essential for creation of high quality software.] [Remediation Accessed :N] Define and control interfaces Use metrics to manage Use system based software design Chapter 4.2 Assess reuse risks and costs 9) Using pre-production systems, an Operational Assessment can reduce program risk by _____________________. [31b. Identify the role of Early Operational Assessment (EOA) and Operational Assessment (OA) in reducing program risk.] Providing operational effectiveness and suitability data Supporting the decision to begin full rate production (FRP) Looking at suitability issues during developmental test and evaluation Tracking the development of the critical operational issues 10) A program manager should normally look for opportunities to integrate developmental testing (DT) and operational testing (OT) in order to save time and money. [32g. Identify the risks and benefits associated with integrated Developmental Testing/Operational Testing (DT/OT).] Fals e True11) Within _____ days after a program deviation occurs, the Program Manager must inform the Milestone Decision Authority of the action(s) necessary to get the program back on track. [4b. Identify when program deviations occur and the actions that should be taken by the Program Manager.] [Remediation Accessed :N] 30 Chapter 4.3 90 120 60 12) An Acquisition Program Baseline (APB) is used to document the cost, schedule, and performance thresholds and objectives of a program beginning at program initiation. The APB is a formal agreement signed by the ____________ /___________. [Relate the Acquisition Program Baseline (APB) to planning, control, and risk management in attaining cost, schedule and performance goals.] Program Manager / Milestone Decision Authority Product Quality Manager / Lead System Integrator Systems Engineer / Test Engineer Financial Manager / Cost Analyst 13) Increased costs and schedule slips are two serious risks of unstable user capability needs, design changes, and/or changes in production processes. [Identify how instability of user capability needs, design, and production processes impact program cost and schedule.] [Remediation Accessed :N] True Fals e Chapter 1 14) Effective ________________ is multi-faceted and includes managing the impact of changes on system operation, interoperability, long-term maintenance, and the technical data package (TDP). [Recognize how configuration management impacts all functional disciplines (e.g., test, logistics, manufacturing, etc.).]Configuration Management Earned Value Management (EVM) Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) Integrated Product and Process Development (IPPD) 15) Which technical review is required for a successful Milestone B prior to the Engineering and Manufacturing Development Phase and occurs when all major design issues have been resolved in the system preliminary design and work can begin on detailed design? [Trace the maturation of system design information as it evolves through the acquisition life cycle of a system.] [Remediation Accessed :N] Preliminary Design Review (PDR) Critical Design Review (CDR) System Requirements Review (SRR) Test Readiness Review (TRR) Chapter 1 16) Who usually controls the "build to" or product baseline in an acquisition program? [Identify key acquisition best practices, including commercial practices that impact the relationship between Government and industry.] Contracto r Governme nt Subject Matter Expert DoD Information Technology Standards Registrar 17) Problem-solving models typically involve identifying all possible causes, and then narrowing down the critical causal factors to uncover the rootcause. [Apply a generic problem-solving model to an acquisition situation.] Fals e True 18) When using the cause-and-effect (Fishbone) diagram to resolve an acquisition problem, after drawing out a blank fishbone diagram, the next step is to ____________________. [Apply one or more selected qualitative tools (e.g., fishbone diagram) to resolve a problem.] [Remediation Accessed :N] Define the problem Identify the root cause Identify major cause categories Identify possible causes and contributing factors Chapter 4.2 19) The Joint Interoperability Test Command (JITC) verifies ________________ through the field assessment of systems during exercises and contingencies, and provides certificates of _____________ upon validation. [Identify the requirements for interoperability testing.] Interoperability performance/ interoperability Configuration management / compliance Achievement of key performance parameters (KPPs) / compliance Reliability and maintainability / compliance A program deviation occurs if the PM thinks his/her program will not meet the threshold value established for a performance parameter in the Acquisition Program Baseline. True 2False 2) Which of the following configuration baselines is used to define design requirements for each of the components or configuration items of a system? 4.1 Functional Baseline Product Baseline X Maintenance Baseline Allocated Baseline 3) Select the best statement about the use of Technical Reviews in the current acquisition environment. Technical Reviews are essential since they are vehicles for program problem solving and training new people on the details of the program. Technical Reviews should be tailored to assess development maturity and risk and to determine readiness to proceed to the next phase. The same standard set of Technical Reviews should always be conducted on every program to ensure the PM has complete data to support decisions. Technical Reviews waste valuable Government and contractor time and should be eliminated to allow more focus on program execution. 4) Which technical review is held during the Engineering and Manufacturing Development Phase to assess the final design after the "build to" baseline has been achieved? Preliminary Design Review (PDR) System Requirements Review (SRR) Test Readiness Review (TRR) Critical Design Review (CDR) 5) Where would the initial Functional Baseline be reviewed to 1 1 1ensure that it covers all the Government's capability needs?4.1 Critical Design Review X Test Readiness Review Systems Functional Review Preliminary Design Review 6) A new joint command and control system is being developed to meet the strategic information needs of all the military services. The Air Force is the lead service, but the Army and Navy have different points of view about what functions the system should perform. Which one of the software acquisition best practices would be most relevant in managing this issue as the program office undertakes system development? Track defects against quality targets Manage testing as a continuous process Manage and trace requirements Ensure data and database interoperability 7) Changes in user capability needs are most likely to cause _____________________. Schedule slips without impacting cost Cost decreases and schedule slips Cost increases and schedule slips Cost decreases without impacting schedule 8) The final outcome of using the cause-and-effect (Fishbone) diagram is to identify the problem statement. 4.2 True X 1 1 1 2False When filling in the cause-and-effect (Fishbone) diagram, the _____________ are identified and entered as the fish bones and the __________ is (are) entered as the fish head. Effects, causes Causes, symptoms Causes, problem statement Root causes, solutions 2) The approved detail design resulting from the __________ serves as a basis for making the decision to begin production. Test Readiness Review Preliminary Design Review Critical Design Review Systems Requirement Review 3) Which of the following configuration baselines provides the details from which a contractor can transition from design to production of a system? Product Baseline Allocated Baseline Configuration Management Baseline Functional Baseline Module 4 Exam, Part I (contains 19 questions) 1 1 1Here 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. 1.) A Government official who obligates the Government on a contract without having sufficient funds to cover that expense has violated the _______________. Reprogramming Thresholds Misappropriation Act Anti-Deficiency Act Bona Fide Need Rule 2.) The Army can transfer excess funds from a Procurement appropriation to a Research, Development, Test, and Evaluation (RDT&E) appropriation to cover a funding shortfall of $3 million without prior approval of Congress. True False 3.) Match each System Product Lifecycle element to the appropriate software configuration management baseline.System Functional Baseline System Product Baseline System Allocated Baseline 4.) The approved detail design resulting from the __________ serves as a basis for making the decision to begin production. Preliminary Design Review Systems Requirement Review Test Readiness Review Critical Design Review 5.) The management of internal interface design would usually be the responsibility of the _____________? Government Program Manager System Requirements Analysis; Softw are Requirements Analysis Softw are Coding Softw are Design; Interface Design; Database DesignIndependent Test and Evaluation Agency Joint Interoperability Test Command Contractor 6.) Which of the following configuration baselines is used to define the overall system level capabilities of a system? Product Baseline Functional Baseline Allocated Baseline Item Baseline 7.) One of the many potential issues associated with the configuration management of commercial items, is the ongoing requirement to track: The contractor and sub-contractor workforce skill sets The development of technical performance measuresThe corrective actions applied to developmental test failures The numerous product releases over the life cycle of the program 8.) A new joint command and control system is being developed to meet the strategic information needs of all the military services. The Air Force is the lead service, but the Army and Navy have different points of view about what functions the system should perform. Which one of the software acquisition best practices would be most relevant in managing this issue as the program office undertakes system development? [27c. Identify developer practices essential for creation of high quality software.] [Remediation Accessed: Y] Manage and trace requirements Ensure data and database interoperability Track defects against quality targets Manage testing as a continuous process 9.) Using pre-production systems, an Operational Assessment can reduce program risk by _____________________. Tracking the development of the critical operational issuesProviding operational effectiveness and suitability data Supporting the decision to begin full rate production (FRP) Looking at suitability issues during developmental test and evaluation 10.) A program manager should normally look for opportunities to integrate developmental testing (DT) and operational testing (OT) in order to save time and money. True False 11.) Within _____ days after a program deviation occurs, the Program Manager must inform the Milestone Decision Authority of the action(s) necessary to get the program back on track. [4b. Identify when program deviations occur and the actions that should be taken by the acquisition manager.] [Remediation Accessed: N] 90 120 3060 12.) A program deviation (informally known as a “breach”) from the Acquisition Program Baseline (APB) occurs when the Program Manager (PM) has reason to believe that the current estimate of a performance, schedule, or cost parameter is not within the threshold value for that parameter. When a deviation occurs, the PM will notify the Milestone Decision Authority (MDA) ________________ that a program deviation has occurred. [Relate the Acquisition Program Baseline (APB) to planning, control, and risk management in attaining cost, schedule and performance goals.] [Remediation Accessed: Y] Within 90 days Within 60 days Immediately Within 30 days 13.) Instability of user capability needs, design, and production processes are most likely to cause _________________. Cost increases and schedule slipsCost decreases without impacting schedule Cost decreases and schedule slips Schedule slips without impacting cost 14.) A configuration management program should focus on ensuring designs are traceable to capability needs, developmental changes are controlled and documented, interfaces are well-defined and understood, and _______________________________. All product documentation is consistent with its supporting information All Integrated Program Management Report formats are complete Integrated logistics product support elements are identified and tracked Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) activities are controlled 15.) Which technical review is held during the Technology Maturation and Risk Reduction phase to ascertain progress in defining system technical requirements? [Trace the maturation of system design information as it evolves through the acquisition life cycle of a system.] [Remediation Accessed: Y] Critical Design Review (CDR)System Functional Review (SFR) LESSON 4.1 Preliminary Design Review (PDR) System Requirements Review (SRR) 16.) The focus of the ___________________ program is to ensure that designs are traceable to capability needs; to control and document all developmental changes; to ensure that all interfaces are well defined and understood by all parties, particularly where multiple engineering teams or vendors are involved; and to ensure that all product documentation is consistent with its supporting information. Lean Manufacturing Configuration Management Earned Value Management Enterprise Resource Management 17.) Correct identification of the underlying root cause is the desired outcome of the ________________ approach to problem solving. Regression analysisCause-oriented Historical Symptom-oriented 18.) When filling in the cause-and-effect (Fishbone) diagram, the _____________ are identified and entered as the fish bones and the __________ is(are) entered as the fish head. Effects, causes Root causes, solutions Causes, problem statement Causes, symptoms 19.) The primary system interoperability issue is the complete, accurate, and timely transfer of information from one system to another. In order to validate the interoperability of systems, extensive testing is required. TrueFalse Module 4 Exam, Part I (contains 4 questions)  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. 1.) A new capability need has surfaced to modify an existing U.S. command and control system so that it can exchange information with a system operated by a European ally. Which of the following software best practices must be followed in order to successfully make this modification? [27c. Identify developer practices essential for creation of high quality software.] [Remediation Accessed: N] Use metrics to manage Define and control interfaces Use system based software design Assess reuse risks and costs 2.) When a program deviation occurs, the Program Manager should notify the Milestone Decision Authority within 90 days of the occurrence. TrueFalse 3.) An Acquisition Program Baseline (APB) is used to document the cost, schedule, and performance thresholds and objectives of a program beginning at program initiation. The APB is a formal agreement signed by the ____________ /___________. Financial Manager / Cost Analyst Product Quality Manager / Lead System Integrator Systems Engineer / Test Engineer Program Manager / Milestone Decision Authority 4.) Which technical review is required for a successful Milestone B prior to the Engineering and Manufacturing Development Phase and occurs when all major design issues have been resolved in the system preliminary design and work can begin on detailed design? [Trace the maturation of system design information as it evolves through the acquisition life cycle of a system.] [Remediation Accessed: N] Critical Design Review (CDR) Preliminary Design Review (PDR)System Requirements Review (SRR) Test Readiness Review (TRR) Module 4 Exam, Part I (contains 2 questions)  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. 1.) The Program Manager just received approval of his proposed acquisition strategy with one exception: he has been directed to make maximum use of existing Air Force software. Which of the best software acquisition practices is most applicable to his situation? Inspect requirements and design Use metrics to manage Assess reuse risks and cost Use system based software design 2.) Which technical review is held during the Engineering and Manufacturing Development Phase to assess the final design after the “build to” baseline hasbeen achieved? System Requirements Review (SRR) Test Readiness Review (TRR) Preliminary Design Review (PDR) Critical Design Review (CDR) 1) Your Program received Procurement Funding for 10 tanks; you bought 9 tanks and built a maintenance facility. Now you've been brought up on charges for violating the ______________. [12b. Select the appropriate public law (i.e., Misappropriation Act, AntiDeficiency Act, Bona Fide Need) that applies to the use of appropriated funds under specific circumstances.] Misappropriation Act Anti-Deficiency Act Bona Fide Need Rule Expired Accounts Rule2) The Navy can transfer $11 million Research, Development, Test, and Evaluation (RDT&E) funds from one program element to another without prior approval of Congress. [12d. Given a funding shortfall, apply the rules governing reprogramming of appropriated funds in each appropriation category to resolve the problem.] [Remediation Accessed :N] True Fals e 3) Select the best statement about the use of Technical Reviews in the current acquisition environment. [23a. Relate the different types of program unique specifications to their appropriate configuration baselines and technical review requirements.] Technical Reviews should be tailored to assess development maturity and risk and to determine readiness to proceed to the next phase. Technical Reviews waste valuable Government and contractor time and should be eliminated to allow more focus on program execution. The same standard set of Technical Reviews should always be conducted on every program to ensure the PM has complete data to support decisions. Technical Reviews are essential since they are vehicles for program problem solving and training new people on the details of the program. 4) The approved detail design resulting from the __________ serves as a basis for making the decision to begin production. [24e. Identify the purpose of specifictechnical reviews and their relationship to the acquisition process.] Critical Design Review Preliminary Design Review Systems Requirement Review Test Readiness Review 5) The management of internal interface design would usually be the responsibility of the _____________? [25a. Identify the roles, responsibilities, and methods for interface control and technical data management.] Contract or Government Program Manager Joint Interoperability Test Command Independent Test and Evaluation Agency6) Which of the following configuration baselines provides the details from which a contractor can transition from design to production of a system? [25c. Identify the relationship between configuration baselines, specifications, and configuration management planning.] [Remediation Accessed :N] Product Baseline Functional Baseline Allocated Baseline Configuration Management Baseline 7) What are some of the planning challenges that must be considered when taking commercial items and modifying them for military use (Select all that apply)? [25d. Identify the impact on configuration management when commercial items are used in the system.] Long-term logistics support Maintain technical data Integratio nAvailability of test ranges and personnel Management of government furnished equipment 8) A new capability need has surfaced to modify an existing U.S. command and control system so that it can exchange information with a system operated by a European ally. Which of the following software best practices must be followed in order to successfully make this modification? [27c. Identify developer practices essential for creation of high quality software.] [Remediation Accessed :N] Define and control interfaces Use metrics to manage Use system based software design Assess reuse risks and costs 9) An Early Operational Assessment is typically conducted to _____________________. [31b. Identify the role of Early Operational Assessment (EOA) and Operational Assessment (OA) in reducing program risk.] Identify potential operational effectiveness and suitability issues during system developmentSupport the decision to begin low rate initial production (LRIP) Meet the requirement to conduct initial operational test and evaluation (IOT&E) Track the evolution of critical technical parameters against the system design 10) In the interest of independent reporting, Developmental Test and Evaluation (DT&E) and Operational Test and Evaluation (OT&E) activities may NOT be integrated. [32g. Identify the risks and benefits associated with integrated Developmental Testing/Operational Testing (DT/OT).] True Fals e 11) Within _____ days after a program deviation occurs, the Program Manager must inform the Milestone Decision Authority of the action(s) necessary to get the program back on track. [4b. Identify when program deviations occur and the actions that should be taken by the Program Manager.] 30 90 120 60 12) An Acquisition Program Baseline (APB) is used to document the cost, schedule, and performance thresholds and objectives of a program beginning at program initiation. The APB is a formal agreement signed by the ____________ /___________. [Relate the Acquisition Program Baseline (APB) to planning, control, and risk management in attaining cost, schedule and performance goals.] Program Manager / Milestone Decision Authority Product Quality Manager / Lead System Integrator Systems Engineer / Test Engineer Financial Manager / Cost Analyst 13) Program cost increases and schedules slips are most likely caused by __________________, changes to the design, and changes to the production processes. [Identify how instability of user capability needs, design, and production processes impact program cost and schedule.] Changes to user capability needs Changes to the number of systemsordered Robust and accurate configuration management Well-defined and documented technical data packages 14) As part of the overall systems engineering effort, both the Government and the Contractor conduct configuration management activities, and either can take the lead for a particular configuration item. The contractor is usually responsible for design and control of ___________________, while the Government is responsible for _______________. [Recognize how configuration management impacts all functional disciplines (e.g., test, logistics, manufacturing, etc.).] Internal interfaces / external interfaces Supportability changes / sustainability changes Technical measures / technical performance measures Integrated products /integrated processes 15) Which technical review is held during the Engineering and Manufacturing Development Phase to assess the final design after the “build to” baseline has been achieved? [Trace the maturation of system design information as it evolves through the acquisition life cycle of a system.]Critical Design Review (CDR) Preliminary Design Review (PDR) System Requirements Review (SRR) Test Readiness Review (TRR) 16) Changes are typical in acquisition programs; therefore, it is important to develop a sound configuration management strategy, place the Government in control of each element of the baselines, and design enough flexibility into the system to handle enhancements. [Identify key acquisition best practices, including commercial practices that impact the relationship between Government and industry.] [Remediation Accessed :N] Fals e True 17) When using a cause-oriented approach to resolve acquisition problems, it is important to ____________________. [Apply a generic problem-solving model to an acquisition situation.] Identify all possible causesPlace blame on the responsible person/people Analyze symptoms only Focus exclusively on problem history 18) When using the cause-and-effect (Fishbone) diagram to resolve an acquisition problem, after you draw the fishbone diagram, the next step is to ____________________. [Apply one or more selected qualitative tools (e.g., fishbone diagram) to resolve a problem.] [Remediation Accessed :N] Define the problem Identify the root cause Identify major cause categories Identify possible causes and contributing factors 19) The Joint Interoperability Test Command (JITC) addresses the interoperability mission via two types of certification testing: ___________________ and _______________________. [Identify the requirements for interoperability testing.]Standards conformance testing / interoperability testing Unit integration testing / final qualification testing Software interoperability testing / hardware interoperability testing Preliminary interoperability testing / critical interoperability testingModule 4 Exam, Part I  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 19 Questions 1) Your Program received Procurement Funding for 10 tanks; you bought 9 tanks and built a maintenance facility. Now you've been brought up on charges for violating the ______________. [12b. Select the appropriate public law (i.e., Misappropriation Act, Anti-Deficiency Act, Bona Fide Need) that applies to the use of appropriated funds under specific circumstances.] Misappropriation Act Anti-Deficiency Act Bona Fide Need Rule Expired Accounts Rule 2) The Navy can transfer $11 million Research, Development, Test, andFals e True 3) Select the best statement about the use of Technical Reviews in the current acquisition environment. [23a. Relate the different types of program unique specifications to their appropriate configuration baselines and technical review requirements.] Technical Reviews should be tailored to assess development maturity and risk and to determine readiness to proceed to the next phase. Technical Reviews waste valuable Government and contractor time and should be eliminated to allow more focus on program execution. The same standard set of Technical Reviews should always be conducted on every program to ensure the PM has complete data to support decisions. Technical Reviews are essential since they are vehicles for program problem solving and training new people on the details of the program. 4) Where would the initial Functional Baseline be reviewed to ensure that it covers all the Government's capability needs? [24e. Identify the purpose of specific technical reviews and their relationship to the acquisition process.] [Remediation Accessed :N] Systems Functional ReviewCritical Design Review Preliminary Design Review Test Readiness Review 5) Which of the following is used by the contractor to define boundaries between the subsystems and components within a system? [25a. Identify the roles, responsibilities, and methods for interface control and technical data management.] Interface management Configuration audits Design accreditation Synthesi s 6) Which of the following configuration baselines provides the details from which a contractor can transition from design to production of a system? [25c. Identify the relationship between configuration baselines, specifications, and configuration management planning.]Product Baseline Functional Baseline Allocated Baseline Configuration Management Baseline 7) What are some of the planning challenges that must be considered when taking commercial items and modifying them for military use (Select all that apply)? [25d. Identify the impact on configuration management when commercial items are used in the system.] Management of government furnished equipment Integratio n Availability of test ranges and personnel Long-term logistics support Maintain technicaldata 8) A new joint command and control system is being developed to meet the strategic information needs of all the military services. The Air Force is the lead service, but the Army and Navy have different points of view about what functions the system should perform. Which one of the software acquisition best practices would be most relevant in managing this issue as the program office undertakes system development? [27c. Identify developer practices essential for creation of high quality software.] Manage and trace requirements Ensure data and database interoperability Track defects against quality targets Manage testing as a continuous process 9) An Early Operational Assessment is typically conducted to _____________________. [31b. Identify the role of Early Operational Assessment (EOA) and Operational Assessment (OA) in reducing program risk.] Identify potential operational effectiveness and suitability issues during system development Support the decision to begin low rate initial production (LRIP)Meet the requirement to conduct initial operational test and evaluation (IOT&E) Track the evolution of critical technical parameters against the system design 10) A program manager should normally look for opportunities to integrate developmental testing (DT) and operational testing (OT) in order to save time and money. [32g. Identify the risks and benefits associated with integrated Developmental Testing/Operational Testing (DT/OT).] Fals e True 11) A program deviation (informally known as a “breach”) from the Acquisition Program Baseline (APB) occurs when the Program Manager (PM) has reason to believe that the current estimate of a performance, schedule, or cost parameter is not within the threshold value for that parameter. When a deviation occurs, the PM will notify the Milestone Decision Authority (MDA) ________________ that a program deviation has occurred. [Relate the Acquisition Program Baseline (APB) to planning, control, and risk management in attaining cost, schedule and performance goals.] Immediatel y Within 30 daysWithin 60 days Within 90 days 12) Instability of user capability needs, design, and production processes are most likely to cause _________________. [Identify how instability of user capability needs, design, and production processes impact program cost and schedule.] Cost increases and schedule slips Cost decreases and schedule slips Cost decreases without impacting schedule Schedule slips without impacting cost 13) A configuration management program should focus on ensuring designs are traceable to capability needs, developmental changes are controlled and documented, interfaces are well-defined and understood, and _______________________________. [Recognize how configuration management impacts all functional disciplines (e.g., test, logistics, manufacturing, etc.).] All product documentation is consistent with its supporting informationIntegrated logistics product support elements are identified and tracked All Integrated Program Management Report formats are complete Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) activities are controlled 14) A program deviation occurs if the PM thinks his/her program will not meet the threshold value established for a performance parameter in the Acquisition Program Baseline. [4b. Identify when program deviations occur and the actions that should be taken by the Program Manager.] Fals e True 15) Which technical review is held during the Engineering and Manufacturing Development Phase to assess the final design after the “build to” baseline has been achieved? [Trace the maturation of system design information as it evolves through the acquisition life cycle of a system.] Critical Design Review (CDR) Preliminary Design Review (PDR)System Requirements Review (SRR) Test Readiness Review (TRR) 16) Who usually controls the “build to” or product baseline in an acquisition program? [Identify key acquisition best practices, including commercial practices that impact the relationship between Government and industry.] Contracto r Governme nt Subject Matter Expert DoD Information Technology Standards Registrar 17) When using a cause-oriented approach to resolve acquisition problems, it is important to ____________________. [Apply a generic problem-solving model to an acquisition situation.] Identify all possible causesPlace blame on the responsible person/people Analyze symptoms only Focus exclusively on problem history 18) When using the cause-and-effect (Fishbone) diagram to resolve an acquisition problem, after drawing out a blankfishbone diagram, the next step is to ____________________. [Apply one or more selected qualitative tools (e.g., fishbone diagram) to resolve a problem.] Define the problem Identify the root cause Identify major cause categories Identify possible causes and contributing factors 19) The Joint Interoperability Test Command (JITC) verifies ________________ through the field assessment of systems during exercises and contingencies, and provides certificates of _____________ upon validation. [Identify the requirements for interoperability testing.]Interoperability performance/ interoperability Configuration management / compliance Achievement of key performance parameters (KPPs) / compliance Reliability and maintainability / compliance 1) The approved detail design resulting from the __________ serves as a basis for making the decision to begin production. [24e. Identify the purpose of specific technical reviews and their relationship to the acquisition process.] Critical Design Review Preliminary Design Review Systems Requirement Review Test Readiness Review) _____________________ is required for all major munitions and missile programs to determine whether the system can reliably destroy its target. Lethality Testing Survivability Testing Environmental Testing Vulnerability Testing 2) An operational test agency is responsible for the establishment of Critical Operational Issues (COIs). True False 3) What developmental test would you conduct to see how an item would perform under tropical conditions of heat and moisture? Live Fire Test and Evaluation (T&E) Environmental Testing Modification T&E Component Testing 4) The following data is received from your contractor on a project's key component: Budgeted Cost of Work Performed (BCWP) = $100 Budgeted Cost of Work Scheduled (BCWS) = $200 Actual Cost of Work Performed (ACWP) = $100 Budget at Completion (BAC) = $500 Latest Revised Estimate (LRE) = $900 Which of the following Earned Value Management (EVM) metrics can be determined from these data: 1 2 1SPI = 0.5, CPI = 1.0, TCPI(BAC) = 1.0, TCPI(LRE) = 0.5 Schedule Performance Index (SPI) = 2.0, Cost Performance Index (CPI) = 1.0, To-Complete Performance Index [TCPI](BAC) = 2.0, TCPI(LRE) = 1.0 SPI = 0.5, CPI = 1.0, TCPI(BAC) = 2.0, TCPI(LRE) = 0.5 SPI = 2.0, CPI = 1.0, TCPI(BAC) = 1.0, TCPI(LRE) = 1.0 5) The following data is received from your contractor: Budgeted Cost of Work Performed (BCWP) = $200 Cost Performance Index (CPI) = 0.8 Budgeted Cost of Work Scheduled (BCWS) = $300 Schedule Performance Index (SPI) = 0.66 Actual Cost of Work Performed (ACWP) = $250 Budget at Completion (BAC) = $800 Contractor's Latest Revised Estimate = $900 Equation for Estimate at Completion (EAC) Low = ACWP+((BACBCWP)/(CPI)) Equation for EAC High = ACWP+((BAC-BCWP)/(CPI*SPI)) Which of the following represents the most reasonable EAC range for these data based on Earned Value Management (EVM)? EAC Low: $900 - EAC High: $1,500 EAC Low: -$1,000 - EAC High: $1,500 EAC Low: $900 - EAC High: $1,375 EAC Low: $1,000 - EAC High: $1,386 18) Which of the following is a benefit of integrated developmental testing and operational testing? It helps to save resources by eliminating redundant activities. It minimizes the risk of compromising test objectives. It simplifies the test process by making tests easier to coordinate and design. 1 1It is required by law. 7) Within _____ days after a program deviation occurs, the Program Manager must inform the Milestone Decision Authority of the action(s) necessary to get the program back on track. [Identify when program deviations occur and the actions that should be taken by the Program Manager.] [Remediation Accessed :N] 30 LESSON 4.3 90 120 60