ACQ 2020 INTERMEDIATE SYSTEMS ACQUISITION ULTIMATE EXAM CORRECT VERIFIED ANSWERS WITH RATIONALES GRADE A+ PROVEN | 100% PASS GUARANTEE (INSTANT DOWNLOAD)

ACQ 2020 INTERMEDIATE SYSTEMS
ACQUISITION ULTIMATE EXAM
CORRECT VERIFIED ANSWERS WITH
RATIONALES GRADE A+ PROVEN |
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ACQ 2020 Intermediate Systems Acquisition Comprehensive
Examination
Question 1
A Department of Defense (DoD) program management office is
preparing for a Milestone B review for a major defense acquisition
program (MDAP). The Program Manager (PM) must ensure that all
statutory and regulatory requirements are fulfilled before entering the
Engineering and Manufacturing Development (EMD) phase. According
to the Defense Acquisition System directives, which of the following
documents serves as the primary guiding agreement between the
Program Manager, the Component Acquisition Executive (CAE), and the
Milestone Decision Authority (MDA) regarding the program's cost,
schedule, and performance parameters?
A. The Acquisition Program Baseline (APB).
B. The Capability Development Document (CDD).
C. The Systems Engineering Plan (SEP).
D. The Acquisition Strategy (AS). [1, 2, 3]
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The Acquisition Program Baseline (APB) is the formal
agreement between the Program Manager, the Component Acquisition
Executive, and the Milestone Decision Authority. It establishes the cost,
schedule, and performance thresholds and objectives for the program.

,Deviations from this document trigger breach reporting requirements.
The CDD defines operational capabilities, the SEP outlines engineering
processes, and the AS details the business strategy, but only the APB
serves as the binding baseline agreement.


Question 2
During the Technology Maturation and Risk Reduction (TMRR) phase, a
project team is evaluating competing contractor designs. The team must
ensure that the critical technologies intended for integration into the
system have reached an acceptable level of maturity. According to DoD
acquisition policy, what is the minimum Technology Readiness Level
(TRL) required for critical technology elements to successfully proceed
past Milestone B?
A. TRL 5: Component and/or breadboard validation in a relevant
environment.
B. TRL 6: System/subsystem model or prototype
demonstration in a relevant environment.
C. TRL 7: System prototype demonstration in an operational
environment.
D. TRL 8: Actual system completed and qualified through test and
demonstration. [1]
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Statutory requirements for Major Defense Acquisition
Programs (MDAPs) dictate that critical technologies must be
demonstrated in a relevant environment, which corresponds to
Technology Readiness Level (TRL) 6, before Milestone B approval. TRL
5 is insufficient as it only validates components, while TRL 7 and 8
represent higher levels of maturity typically achieved later during EMD
or production. [1]


Question 3
An acquisition professional is structuring a contract for the development
of a highly complex software-intensive system where the requirements
are loosely defined and the technical risk is substantial. The government
wants to incentivize the contractor to control costs while maintaining
high engineering standards. Which contract type is most appropriate for
this phase of the life cycle?

,A. Firm-Fixed-Price (FFP).
B. Cost-Plus-Incentive-Fee (CPIF).
C. Fixed-Price Incentive (Firm Target) (FPIF).
D. Cost-Plus-Fixed-Fee (CPFF).
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: In high-risk development programs where requirements are
fluid, a cost-reimbursement contract is appropriate because the
technical risk cannot be accurately priced into a fixed-price
arrangement. A Cost-Plus-Incentive-Fee (CPIF) contract aligns the
contractor's profit objective with the government's cost goals by using a
share ratio to adjust the fee based on final allowable costs, making it
superior to a CPFF contract which provides no structural incentive to
control costs.


Question 4
The Joint Capabilities Integration and Development System (JCIDS)
uses a specific process to identify capability gaps and propose solutions
within the joint force. When a military service determines that a
capability gap cannot be mitigated through changes in Doctrine,
Organization, Training, Materiel, Leadership, Personnel, or Facilities
(DOTmLPF-P) non-materiel approaches, which JCIDS document is
generated first to validate the need for a new materiel solution?
A. Capability Development Document (CDD).
B. Initial Capabilities Document (ICD).
C. Capability Production Document (CPD).
D. Joint Briefing Sheet (JBS).
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The Initial Capabilities Document (ICD) is the primary
output of the Capabilities-Based Assessment (CBA) when a materiel
solution is required. It establishes the operational capability gaps and
serves as the baseline for the Analysis of Alternatives (AoA) during the
Materiel Solution Analysis (MSA) phase. The CDD is developed later to
support Milestone B. [1, 2, 3, 4]


Question 5

, A program office is utilizing Earned Value Management (EVM) to track a
contractor’s performance during the EMD phase. The monthly EVM
report indicates a Budgeted Cost of Work Scheduled (BCWS) of
$1,200,000, a Budgeted Cost of Work Performed (BCWP) of
$1,000,000, and an Actual Cost of Work Performed (ACWP) of
$1,150,000. Which of the following statements accurately characterizes
the program's status?
A. The program is ahead of schedule and under budget.
B. The program is behind schedule and over budget.
C. The program is behind schedule and under budget.
D. The program is ahead of schedule and over budget. [1]
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Schedule Variance (SV) is calculated as BCWP - BCWS
($1,000,000 - $1,200,000 = -$200,000). A negative SV indicates the
program is behind schedule. Cost Variance (CV) is calculated as BCWP
- ACWP ($1,000,000 - $1,150,000 = -$150,000). A negative CV
indicates the program is over budgeted costs.


Question 6
Under the Clinger-Cohen Act of 1996, what is a mandatory requirement
for all Department of Defense information technology and national
security systems acquisition programs?
A. The use of commercial off-the-shelf hardware to the exclusion of any
custom-designed firmware.
B. A formal certification by the Chief Information Officer (CIO)
confirming that the program has an approved operational
architecture and clear performance measures.
C. The complete elimination of any cost-type contracts during the
software development phase.
D. A waiver signed directly by the Secretary of Defense bypassing
standard cybersecurity testing protocols.
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The Clinger-Cohen Act requires DoD agencies to implement
capital planning and investment controls for IT investments. It
mandates that the component CIO certifies that IT programs have
clear, quantifiable performance measures, align with the DoD
enterprise architecture, and are optimized for efficient mission
performance.