CLE 084 A+ COMPETENCY FRAMEWORK: MODELS, SIMULATIONS, AND DIGITAL ENGINEERING – 2026–2027

MASTERING CLE 084: A+ PREPARATION
IN MODELS, SIMULATIONS, AND
DIGITAL ENGINEERING (2026–2027
EDITION)




Which of the following describes how models can be used to
contribute to technical coherency? (Select all that apply.) - THE
CORRECT ANSWER-Models provide an organized collection of digital
data
Models are used for information sharing
Models can be used to compare alternatives when making
design decisions


A change in infrastructure will have no impact on the Design
Structure Matrix (DSM) template, data structure, or software
and introduces very little risk. - THE CORRECT ANSWER-False


Which THREE of the following are key factors of the
community acceptance model? (Select all that apply.) - THE
CORRECT ANSWER-X Peer Reviews, Verification, Validation, and
Accreditation
X Trust
X Credibility
Methodology

, Which of the following provides the foundation for technical
coherency across a program? - THE CORRECT ANSWER-Digital System
Model (DSM)


Which of the following Model-Test-Model phases identifies
responsibility among the interested organizations and
formalizes relationships by the creation of a Memorandum of
Agreement (MOA) which maps resource commitments,
organizational control, and expected products? - THE CORRECT
ANSWER---> Long-term planning

Field Testing
Pretest modeling
Model validation/accreditation


Data Models are important because: - THE CORRECT ANSWER-They
use input data to mirror and predict activities and/or
performance


All DE-related tasks and infrastructure need to be accounted for
and fully described in which sections of the Request for
Proposal (RFP)? (Select all that apply.) - THE CORRECT ANSWER-
Section C: Description/specifications/statement of work
Section B: Supplies and services and prices/costs


Which of the following enables the sharing of data as a
program's life cycle matures? - THE CORRECT ANSWER-X MOSA
SOS
Digital artifacts
Interoperability