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Prepare with confidence using this DAU PM Practitioner Exam Prep PDF, an independent study resource designed to help acquisition professionals review the core competencies and project management principles covered in the Defense Acquisition University (DAU) PM Practitioner certification pathway. This guide includes structured study notes and practice questions to reinforce key concepts and improve exam readiness. Topics include defense acquisition lifecycle management, project and program management, cost estimation, budgeting, scheduling, risk management, systems engineering, contract management, earned value management (EVM), requirements development, stakeholder communication, leadership principles, performance metrics, acquisition planning, and scenario-based practice questions. Ideal for acquisition workforce professionals preparing for DAU PM Practitioner assessments and career development.

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DAU - PM Practitioner EXAM PREP




2026-2027

Expert-Verified Questions and Answers


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, A software-costing model that bases cost estimates upon Parametric
statistical data such as source lines of code is an example
of a ________costing model


As a general rule of thumb, what percent of the total 65-80%
ownership costs of a mass-produced system occur late in
the life cycle, due to costs associated with operations and
support?


All of the following are true of Below Threshold Changes to the appropriation category
Reprogramming (BTR) actions, EXCEPT ___________.



Affordability is most concerned with: Making tradeoffs in performance and schedule to achieve cost objectives within
affordability constraints.



Escalation allows us to make predictions about future Expected inflation and outlay rates
costs based on:



When both government and private funds are used in Government Purpose
development efforts, the contractor may be entitled to offer
rights that allow the government to release data only as
part of the competition and not for commercial purposes
are called _______________ rights?


With respect to product improvements, if a modification will Procurement
not cause an increase in system performance, does not
require extensive independent testing, and the system is
currently in production, its development and test as well as
modification kits should be funded with __________
dollars.


Forward Pricing Rates Agreements (FPRA) provide Rates for labor and indirect costs
negotiated rates that represent reasonable projections for
such things as _______________________.


Who controls the budget and the release of funds, and Under Secretary of Defense Comptroller (OUSD(C))
reports directly to the Secretary of Defense?



The primary unit of data in the Future Years Defense Program Element
Program (FYDP) and normally the smallest aggregation of
resources controlled by the office of the Secretary of
Defense (OSD) is the ____________.


Which process of DoD Resource Allocation, does Enactment
Congress appoint various budget, authorization, and
appropriation committees to set the budget ceiling and
ends when the President signs the National Defense
Authorization Act (NDAA)?


What is the obligation period (the length of time the 3 Years
Government has to obligate the funds) for the Defense
Appropriation Category of Procurement funds?


Which enactment process activity provides permission for Authorization Bill
a Federal program or activity to begin or continue from
year to year, but does not provide Budget Authority to fund
the program or activity?

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