PMT 4990V Program Management
Advanced Certification Exam
,Question 1
Under DoDI 5000.02 adaptive acquisition pathways, which pathway is explicitly designed to rapidly
deliver operational capabilities to meet urgent operational needs in under 2 years?
A. Major Capability Acquisition
B. Urgent Capability Acquisition
C. Software Acquisition
D. Middle Tier of Acquisition (MTA)
Answer:
B (Urgent Capability Acquisition)
Rationale:
The Urgent Capability Acquisition pathway fulfills urgent operational needs and quick-reaction
capabilities in less than 2 years.
Question 2
Which decision point authorizes entry of an acquisition program into the Engineering and
Manufacturing Development (EMD) phase?
A. Milestone A Decision
B. Milestone B Decision
C. Milestone C Decision
D. Full-Rate Production Decision
Answer:
B (Milestone B Decision)
Rationale:
Milestone B is the formal point that authorizes transition into EMD and typically marks program
initiation.
,Question 3
What is the primary objective of the Materiel Solution Analysis (MSA) phase in the Major
Capability Acquisition pathway?
A. Demonstrate prototype system performance in operational environments
B. Conduct an Analysis of Alternatives (AoA) to identify the most promising materiel solution
C. Execute low-rate initial production
D. Conduct full-scale operational flight testing
Answer:
B (Conduct an Analysis of Alternatives (AoA) to identify the most promising materiel
solution)
Rationale:
The MSA phase assesses operational needs, completes the Analysis of Alternatives (AoA), and
selects the preferred materiel concept.
Question 4
Which authority serves as the senior DoD official responsible for overall acquisition
decision-making for Major Defense Acquisition Programs (MDAPs)?
A. Defense Acquisition Executive (DAE) / Milestone Decision Authority (MDA)
B. Chief Financial Officer of the Pentagon
C. Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff
D. Inspector General of the DoD
Answer:
A (Defense Acquisition Executive (DAE) / Milestone Decision Authority (MDA))
Rationale:
The DAE or designated MDA holds ultimate decision authority for MDAP milestone approvals and
program baselines.
, Question 5
Under the Middle Tier of Acquisition (MTA) pathway, what is the maximum statutory timeframe
allowed for Rapid Prototyping or Rapid Fielding?
A. 2 years
B. 5 years
C. 7 years
D. 10 years
Answer:
B (5 years)
Rationale:
MTA authority allows programs to field operational prototypes or production units within 5 years of
program commencement.
Question 6
Which statutory baseline document defines the cost, schedule, and performance parameters that
a Program Manager is held accountable to maintain?
A. Capability Development Document (CDD)
B. Acquisition Program Baseline (APB)
C. Systems Engineering Plan (SEP)
D. Test and Evaluation Master Plan (TEMP)
Answer:
B (Acquisition Program Baseline (APB))
Rationale:
The Acquisition Program Baseline (APB) establishes formal agreements between the PM and
MDA regarding cost, schedule, and performance thresholds/objectives.
Advanced Certification Exam
,Question 1
Under DoDI 5000.02 adaptive acquisition pathways, which pathway is explicitly designed to rapidly
deliver operational capabilities to meet urgent operational needs in under 2 years?
A. Major Capability Acquisition
B. Urgent Capability Acquisition
C. Software Acquisition
D. Middle Tier of Acquisition (MTA)
Answer:
B (Urgent Capability Acquisition)
Rationale:
The Urgent Capability Acquisition pathway fulfills urgent operational needs and quick-reaction
capabilities in less than 2 years.
Question 2
Which decision point authorizes entry of an acquisition program into the Engineering and
Manufacturing Development (EMD) phase?
A. Milestone A Decision
B. Milestone B Decision
C. Milestone C Decision
D. Full-Rate Production Decision
Answer:
B (Milestone B Decision)
Rationale:
Milestone B is the formal point that authorizes transition into EMD and typically marks program
initiation.
,Question 3
What is the primary objective of the Materiel Solution Analysis (MSA) phase in the Major
Capability Acquisition pathway?
A. Demonstrate prototype system performance in operational environments
B. Conduct an Analysis of Alternatives (AoA) to identify the most promising materiel solution
C. Execute low-rate initial production
D. Conduct full-scale operational flight testing
Answer:
B (Conduct an Analysis of Alternatives (AoA) to identify the most promising materiel
solution)
Rationale:
The MSA phase assesses operational needs, completes the Analysis of Alternatives (AoA), and
selects the preferred materiel concept.
Question 4
Which authority serves as the senior DoD official responsible for overall acquisition
decision-making for Major Defense Acquisition Programs (MDAPs)?
A. Defense Acquisition Executive (DAE) / Milestone Decision Authority (MDA)
B. Chief Financial Officer of the Pentagon
C. Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff
D. Inspector General of the DoD
Answer:
A (Defense Acquisition Executive (DAE) / Milestone Decision Authority (MDA))
Rationale:
The DAE or designated MDA holds ultimate decision authority for MDAP milestone approvals and
program baselines.
, Question 5
Under the Middle Tier of Acquisition (MTA) pathway, what is the maximum statutory timeframe
allowed for Rapid Prototyping or Rapid Fielding?
A. 2 years
B. 5 years
C. 7 years
D. 10 years
Answer:
B (5 years)
Rationale:
MTA authority allows programs to field operational prototypes or production units within 5 years of
program commencement.
Question 6
Which statutory baseline document defines the cost, schedule, and performance parameters that
a Program Manager is held accountable to maintain?
A. Capability Development Document (CDD)
B. Acquisition Program Baseline (APB)
C. Systems Engineering Plan (SEP)
D. Test and Evaluation Master Plan (TEMP)
Answer:
B (Acquisition Program Baseline (APB))
Rationale:
The Acquisition Program Baseline (APB) establishes formal agreements between the PM and
MDA regarding cost, schedule, and performance thresholds/objectives.
