DAU PM Practitioner Certification Exam Practice
Questions & Answers (Verified Update)
This comprehensive study guide covers the DAU Program
Management (PM) Practitioner Certification Exam (PMT
4890V) at the Defense Acquisition University. It includes over
200 original practice questions with detailed rationales,
organized by the core exam domains.
Exam Overview:
Parameter Details
Exam Code PMT 4890V
Format Closed book, 100 multiple-choice questions, 4 choices per question
Time Limit 2 hours
Passing Score 70%
Eligibility DoD Acquisition Workforce (DAW) government civilian and military only
Experience
Within 6 months of meeting 3.5–4 years relevant acquisition experience
Requirement
Prerequisite Courses ACQ 0030, ACQ 1010, ACQ 2020, ACQ 2030, PMT 0141, PMT 2570V
,Parameter Details
Added FY26 ACQ 0010, ACQ 3510, BFM 0050, ETM 1081, ETM 3130, LOG 0440, LOG 0640, SWE
Requirements 0034, SWE 0041, SWE 0056
The exam covers learning objectives from ACQ 0030/1010/2020/2030 and PMT 0141/2570.
Effective 1 October 2025, additional courses were added as certification requirements, though
questions from the new courses will not be included in the exam until FY27.
Section 1: Program Management Fundamentals
Q1. What is the primary objective of the Defense Acquisition
System (DAS)?
A) To acquire the lowest-cost solutions regardless of capability
B) To deliver effective, suitable, survivable, sustainable, and
affordable solutions to the end user in a timely manner
C) To maximize profits for defense contractors
D) To replace all existing military systems
Answer: B
Rationale: The DoD Adaptive Acquisition Framework (AAF)
supports the Defense Acquisition System (DAS) with the
objective of delivering effective, suitable, survivable,
sustainable, and affordable solutions to the end user in a timely
manner.
,Q2. What did the adoption of the Joint Capabilities Integration
and Development System (JCIDS) allow DoD to do?
A) Shift from a threat-based approach to identifying warfighter
requirements to a capabilities-based approach
B) Eliminate all requirements documentation
C) Increase reliance on single-source contractors
D) Decrease congressional oversight
Answer: A
Rationale: The adoption of JCIDS allowed DoD to shift from a
threat-based approach to identifying warfighter requirements
to a capabilities-based approach.
Q3. Who is responsible for the Planning and Programming
phases of the Planning, Programming, Budgeting, and Execution
(PPBE) System?
A) Director, Cost Assessment and Program Evaluation (D, CAPE)
B) Secretary of Defense
C) Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff
D) Service Acquisition Executives
Answer: A
Rationale: The Director, Cost Assessment and Program
Evaluation (D, CAPE) is responsible for the Planning and
Programming phases of the PPBE System.
, Q4. If a Program Manager's current estimate indicates a
potential breach of the Acquisition Program Baseline (APB), the
Milestone Decision Authority (MDA) should be notified:
A) Within 30 days
B) At the next scheduled review
C) Immediately
D) After the breach has been confirmed
Answer: C
Rationale: If a Program Manager's current estimate indicates a
potential breach of the Acquisition Program Baseline (APB), the
Milestone Decision Authority (MDA) should be notified
immediately.
Q5. Which Adaptive Acquisition Framework (AAF) pathway has
the objective to field a prototype that meets requirements, can
be demonstrated in an operational environment, and provide
residual capability within 5 years?
A) Urgent Capability Acquisition (UCA)
B) Middle Tier Acquisition (MTA)
C) Major Capability Acquisition (MCA)
D) Defense Business Systems
Answer: B
Rationale: The Middle Tier Acquisition (MTA) pathway has the
objective to field a prototype that meets requirements, can be
Questions & Answers (Verified Update)
This comprehensive study guide covers the DAU Program
Management (PM) Practitioner Certification Exam (PMT
4890V) at the Defense Acquisition University. It includes over
200 original practice questions with detailed rationales,
organized by the core exam domains.
Exam Overview:
Parameter Details
Exam Code PMT 4890V
Format Closed book, 100 multiple-choice questions, 4 choices per question
Time Limit 2 hours
Passing Score 70%
Eligibility DoD Acquisition Workforce (DAW) government civilian and military only
Experience
Within 6 months of meeting 3.5–4 years relevant acquisition experience
Requirement
Prerequisite Courses ACQ 0030, ACQ 1010, ACQ 2020, ACQ 2030, PMT 0141, PMT 2570V
,Parameter Details
Added FY26 ACQ 0010, ACQ 3510, BFM 0050, ETM 1081, ETM 3130, LOG 0440, LOG 0640, SWE
Requirements 0034, SWE 0041, SWE 0056
The exam covers learning objectives from ACQ 0030/1010/2020/2030 and PMT 0141/2570.
Effective 1 October 2025, additional courses were added as certification requirements, though
questions from the new courses will not be included in the exam until FY27.
Section 1: Program Management Fundamentals
Q1. What is the primary objective of the Defense Acquisition
System (DAS)?
A) To acquire the lowest-cost solutions regardless of capability
B) To deliver effective, suitable, survivable, sustainable, and
affordable solutions to the end user in a timely manner
C) To maximize profits for defense contractors
D) To replace all existing military systems
Answer: B
Rationale: The DoD Adaptive Acquisition Framework (AAF)
supports the Defense Acquisition System (DAS) with the
objective of delivering effective, suitable, survivable,
sustainable, and affordable solutions to the end user in a timely
manner.
,Q2. What did the adoption of the Joint Capabilities Integration
and Development System (JCIDS) allow DoD to do?
A) Shift from a threat-based approach to identifying warfighter
requirements to a capabilities-based approach
B) Eliminate all requirements documentation
C) Increase reliance on single-source contractors
D) Decrease congressional oversight
Answer: A
Rationale: The adoption of JCIDS allowed DoD to shift from a
threat-based approach to identifying warfighter requirements
to a capabilities-based approach.
Q3. Who is responsible for the Planning and Programming
phases of the Planning, Programming, Budgeting, and Execution
(PPBE) System?
A) Director, Cost Assessment and Program Evaluation (D, CAPE)
B) Secretary of Defense
C) Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff
D) Service Acquisition Executives
Answer: A
Rationale: The Director, Cost Assessment and Program
Evaluation (D, CAPE) is responsible for the Planning and
Programming phases of the PPBE System.
, Q4. If a Program Manager's current estimate indicates a
potential breach of the Acquisition Program Baseline (APB), the
Milestone Decision Authority (MDA) should be notified:
A) Within 30 days
B) At the next scheduled review
C) Immediately
D) After the breach has been confirmed
Answer: C
Rationale: If a Program Manager's current estimate indicates a
potential breach of the Acquisition Program Baseline (APB), the
Milestone Decision Authority (MDA) should be notified
immediately.
Q5. Which Adaptive Acquisition Framework (AAF) pathway has
the objective to field a prototype that meets requirements, can
be demonstrated in an operational environment, and provide
residual capability within 5 years?
A) Urgent Capability Acquisition (UCA)
B) Middle Tier Acquisition (MTA)
C) Major Capability Acquisition (MCA)
D) Defense Business Systems
Answer: B
Rationale: The Middle Tier Acquisition (MTA) pathway has the
objective to field a prototype that meets requirements, can be
