FAM 104 Module 3 Quizlet comprehensive Questions and
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Question 1.
18.1 Sequentially list the phases, decision points, and milestones that are part of pre-
systems acquisition
Correct Answer: Everything up to, but not including: - Milestone B - MDD - MSA phase
- Milestone A - CDD validation - Dev RFP release decision
Question 2.
18.2 Describe the Materiel Development Decision
Correct Answer: Document stating that we need to have a material solution
Question 3.
18.3 Describe the purpose, content, and importance of the Materiel Solution Analysis Phase
Correct Answer: Analysis of alternatives, early systems engineering analyses, create
acquisition strategy
Question 4.
18.4 Describe what is reviewed and decided at Milestone A
Correct Answer: Initial capabilities document, analysis of alternatives results,
preferred solution concept, technological issues, certification requirements
Question 5.
18.5 Describe the purpose, content, and importance of the Technology Maturation and Risk
Reduction Phase
Correct Answer: Reduce technology, engineering, integration/LCC risk to allow a
decision to contract for EMD- Develop/validate capability development document-
Authorize re- lease of RFP for EMD- Review preliminary design
Question 6.
19.1 Identify the purpose of the EMD phase and the main work efforts
Correct Answer: Develop, build, test and evaluate a material solution to verify all
operational and implied requirements, including those for security have been met and
to support production, deployment and sustainment decisions- Efforts: Design the
system, build the prototype, test the prototype, evaluate the prototype, prep for
production, then deployment/sustainment
,Question 7.
19.2 Explain the purpose of Milestone B
Correct Answer: Identifying if the technology is mature enough, is the risk acceptable,
and is the program affordable.- MDA approves acquisition program baseline, and
program initiation
Question 8.
19.3 Explain the purpose of the Critical Design Review (CDR)
Correct Answer: The decision point that the system design is ready to begin
developmental prototype hardware fabrication or software coding with acceptable
risk
Question 9.
20.1.1 Describe the purpose of Milestone C
Correct Answer: Authorize entry into the P&D phase for LRIP or limited deployment
Question 10.
20.1.2 Explain the purpose of the Production and Deployment phase
Correct Answer: Produce & deliver requirements-compliant products to receiving
organizations
Question 11.
20.1.3 Define system turnover and key user concerns
Correct Answer: User takes over ops & mx of a new system Support equipment/tools,
spare parts, tech data, facilities, support structure, and training
Question 12.
20.1.4 Define Initial Operational Capability (IOC) and Full Operational Capability (FOC)
DEFINE IOC
Correct Answer: First realization of criteria to effectively employ a system and the
ability to operate, maintain, and support the system
Question 13.
20.2.1 Define learning curve theory
Correct Answer: As the quantity of a produced product doubles, the hours expended
to produce decreases at a fixed rate/constant %
, Question 14.
20.2.2 Define the importance and uses of production metrics
Correct Answer: IDs manufacturing quality problems, delivery slips, and increased
costs. Manages manufacturing risks
Question 15.
20.2.3 Identify the purpose of Acceptance Testing, First Article Testing, and Hardware
Quality Audits IDENTIFY ACCEPTANCE TESTING
Correct Answer: Every delivered system, may be a limited functional test
Question 16.
20.3.1 Describe Government Property and its advantages
Correct Answer: Property made available for use by contractor. Can reduce technical
risks, cost, and delivery schedule
Question 17.
21.2 Know the role of Congress in the acquisition process
Correct Answer: Provides oversight, and funds through the authorization and
appropriation statutes and passes legislation governing the expenditure of funds.
Question 18.
21.2.1 Describe the role of the Armed Services Committees
Correct Answer: Reviews programs sent by the DoD and authorizes them. After
authorization, they set a funding ceiling and then collaborates with the House Armed
Service Committee (HASC) to create a common bill for passage.
Question 19.
21.2.2 Describe the role of the Appropriation Committees
Correct Answer: Comprised of the House Appropriations Committee (HAC) and the
Senate Appropriations Committee (SAC). The Appropriation Committee assigns the
amount of money to be used by each program.
Question 20.
21.2.3 Describe the role of the Budget Committees
Correct Answer: To establish overall budgetary goals for the military budget. The
committee also reports any studies to the Appropriations Committee.
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Question 1.
18.1 Sequentially list the phases, decision points, and milestones that are part of pre-
systems acquisition
Correct Answer: Everything up to, but not including: - Milestone B - MDD - MSA phase
- Milestone A - CDD validation - Dev RFP release decision
Question 2.
18.2 Describe the Materiel Development Decision
Correct Answer: Document stating that we need to have a material solution
Question 3.
18.3 Describe the purpose, content, and importance of the Materiel Solution Analysis Phase
Correct Answer: Analysis of alternatives, early systems engineering analyses, create
acquisition strategy
Question 4.
18.4 Describe what is reviewed and decided at Milestone A
Correct Answer: Initial capabilities document, analysis of alternatives results,
preferred solution concept, technological issues, certification requirements
Question 5.
18.5 Describe the purpose, content, and importance of the Technology Maturation and Risk
Reduction Phase
Correct Answer: Reduce technology, engineering, integration/LCC risk to allow a
decision to contract for EMD- Develop/validate capability development document-
Authorize re- lease of RFP for EMD- Review preliminary design
Question 6.
19.1 Identify the purpose of the EMD phase and the main work efforts
Correct Answer: Develop, build, test and evaluate a material solution to verify all
operational and implied requirements, including those for security have been met and
to support production, deployment and sustainment decisions- Efforts: Design the
system, build the prototype, test the prototype, evaluate the prototype, prep for
production, then deployment/sustainment
,Question 7.
19.2 Explain the purpose of Milestone B
Correct Answer: Identifying if the technology is mature enough, is the risk acceptable,
and is the program affordable.- MDA approves acquisition program baseline, and
program initiation
Question 8.
19.3 Explain the purpose of the Critical Design Review (CDR)
Correct Answer: The decision point that the system design is ready to begin
developmental prototype hardware fabrication or software coding with acceptable
risk
Question 9.
20.1.1 Describe the purpose of Milestone C
Correct Answer: Authorize entry into the P&D phase for LRIP or limited deployment
Question 10.
20.1.2 Explain the purpose of the Production and Deployment phase
Correct Answer: Produce & deliver requirements-compliant products to receiving
organizations
Question 11.
20.1.3 Define system turnover and key user concerns
Correct Answer: User takes over ops & mx of a new system Support equipment/tools,
spare parts, tech data, facilities, support structure, and training
Question 12.
20.1.4 Define Initial Operational Capability (IOC) and Full Operational Capability (FOC)
DEFINE IOC
Correct Answer: First realization of criteria to effectively employ a system and the
ability to operate, maintain, and support the system
Question 13.
20.2.1 Define learning curve theory
Correct Answer: As the quantity of a produced product doubles, the hours expended
to produce decreases at a fixed rate/constant %
, Question 14.
20.2.2 Define the importance and uses of production metrics
Correct Answer: IDs manufacturing quality problems, delivery slips, and increased
costs. Manages manufacturing risks
Question 15.
20.2.3 Identify the purpose of Acceptance Testing, First Article Testing, and Hardware
Quality Audits IDENTIFY ACCEPTANCE TESTING
Correct Answer: Every delivered system, may be a limited functional test
Question 16.
20.3.1 Describe Government Property and its advantages
Correct Answer: Property made available for use by contractor. Can reduce technical
risks, cost, and delivery schedule
Question 17.
21.2 Know the role of Congress in the acquisition process
Correct Answer: Provides oversight, and funds through the authorization and
appropriation statutes and passes legislation governing the expenditure of funds.
Question 18.
21.2.1 Describe the role of the Armed Services Committees
Correct Answer: Reviews programs sent by the DoD and authorizes them. After
authorization, they set a funding ceiling and then collaborates with the House Armed
Service Committee (HASC) to create a common bill for passage.
Question 19.
21.2.2 Describe the role of the Appropriation Committees
Correct Answer: Comprised of the House Appropriations Committee (HAC) and the
Senate Appropriations Committee (SAC). The Appropriation Committee assigns the
amount of money to be used by each program.
Question 20.
21.2.3 Describe the role of the Budget Committees
Correct Answer: To establish overall budgetary goals for the military budget. The
committee also reports any studies to the Appropriations Committee.
