LOG 0360 - The DoD Shelf-Life Program
Questions and Answers 100% Correct
What types of specific factors must be considered when acquisitioning and procuring
assets? - ANSWER-All answers are correct: Properties of the materiel, Environmental
impact, shelf-life period
What specific factors can affect an asset's Shelf-Life period? - ANSWER-Light,
Temperature, moisture,and storage
Who is responsible for updating a shelf-life code? - ANSWER-Primary inventory control
activity (PICA)
If the item is designated as requiring a Shelf-Life, the Shelf-Life Code (SLC) is assigned
to the ____________________. - ANSWER-National Stock Numbers (NSNs)
If a Shelf-Life asset is not properly stored and monitored, what could the ultimate
outcome be? - ANSWER-Adverse safety and health situations
What will help save replacement and disposal costs? - ANSWER-Inspecting, testing or
restoring assets
Upon first receipt of material by the Government, what percentage of an item's Shelf-
Life must remain? - ANSWER-85%
Select the benefits of QSL. (Select all that apply) - ANSWER-Reduce/eliminate
unnecessary disposal actions, Provide Shelf-Life Type II test results, Avoid duplicate
materiel testing
Which of the following MQCSS data elements are not required for visual inspections? -
ANSWER-Technical Publications
When a Type I asset's Shelf-Life period ends on its expiration date, what must be done
with the asset? - ANSWER-Disposed of or used for an alternate purpose
Select all the ways, if successful, a Type II Shelf-Life asset can have its Shelf-Life
period extended. (Select all that apply) - ANSWER-Visual Inspection,
Testing/Examination, Restoration
What type of information is found on SLES? (Select all that apply) - ANSWER-Shelf-Life
policy and reference information, Test lab POCs, Type II shelf-life information and test
results.
, What is MQCSS? - ANSWER-Materiel Quality Control Storage Standards
What is QSL? - ANSWER-Quality Status List
How does the combined MQCSS/QSL search work? - ANSWER-Search both
databases by NIIN or NSN (default)
To lessen the Government's stockage and storage, Because Shelf-Life items require
intensive management
CASKOs ________________. - ANSWER-May contain Shelf-Life items with different
expiration or inspect/test.
If the expiration/test/inspection dates on the Shelf-Life items within a CASKO are 1Q16,
06/2013 and 11/2015, which date should be assigned and marked to the CASKO? -
ANSWER-06/2013
Once you have completed a Combined MQCSS/QSL Search, what can you do with the
results? (Select the three that apply) - ANSWER-Display more result records on the
screen, Export results to Microsoft Excel, Open an individual record to see the details
Who initiates a DD-1225? - ANSWER-Storage Activity
Who receives the DD-1225 from the storage activity? - ANSWER-Owner
Once the Item Manager receives and approves test results, where are the test results
posted? - ANSWER-QSL
Select the statements that apply to failed tests. (Select all that apply) - ANSWER-Failed
test results display in red, Failed test results are always visible
What is the purpose of the Feedback Form? - ANSWER-Question about MQCSS data
or missing data
Which website is used to access the on-line DoD Shelf-Life Extension System, MQCSS
and QSL information, find test lab results, and review Shelf-Life policies and
procedures? - ANSWER-https://www.shelflife.dla.mil
For the DoD, integrated materiel management involves which of the following? -
ANSWER-All of the above: Calculating requirements, budgeting and funding of an
asset, Standardizing and cataloging an asset, Procuring, storing and issuing an asset
A Shelf-Life item, such as a Sempen, that has reached its expiration date and cannot be
extended is an example of a _____________. - ANSWER-Type I Shelf-Life item
Questions and Answers 100% Correct
What types of specific factors must be considered when acquisitioning and procuring
assets? - ANSWER-All answers are correct: Properties of the materiel, Environmental
impact, shelf-life period
What specific factors can affect an asset's Shelf-Life period? - ANSWER-Light,
Temperature, moisture,and storage
Who is responsible for updating a shelf-life code? - ANSWER-Primary inventory control
activity (PICA)
If the item is designated as requiring a Shelf-Life, the Shelf-Life Code (SLC) is assigned
to the ____________________. - ANSWER-National Stock Numbers (NSNs)
If a Shelf-Life asset is not properly stored and monitored, what could the ultimate
outcome be? - ANSWER-Adverse safety and health situations
What will help save replacement and disposal costs? - ANSWER-Inspecting, testing or
restoring assets
Upon first receipt of material by the Government, what percentage of an item's Shelf-
Life must remain? - ANSWER-85%
Select the benefits of QSL. (Select all that apply) - ANSWER-Reduce/eliminate
unnecessary disposal actions, Provide Shelf-Life Type II test results, Avoid duplicate
materiel testing
Which of the following MQCSS data elements are not required for visual inspections? -
ANSWER-Technical Publications
When a Type I asset's Shelf-Life period ends on its expiration date, what must be done
with the asset? - ANSWER-Disposed of or used for an alternate purpose
Select all the ways, if successful, a Type II Shelf-Life asset can have its Shelf-Life
period extended. (Select all that apply) - ANSWER-Visual Inspection,
Testing/Examination, Restoration
What type of information is found on SLES? (Select all that apply) - ANSWER-Shelf-Life
policy and reference information, Test lab POCs, Type II shelf-life information and test
results.
, What is MQCSS? - ANSWER-Materiel Quality Control Storage Standards
What is QSL? - ANSWER-Quality Status List
How does the combined MQCSS/QSL search work? - ANSWER-Search both
databases by NIIN or NSN (default)
To lessen the Government's stockage and storage, Because Shelf-Life items require
intensive management
CASKOs ________________. - ANSWER-May contain Shelf-Life items with different
expiration or inspect/test.
If the expiration/test/inspection dates on the Shelf-Life items within a CASKO are 1Q16,
06/2013 and 11/2015, which date should be assigned and marked to the CASKO? -
ANSWER-06/2013
Once you have completed a Combined MQCSS/QSL Search, what can you do with the
results? (Select the three that apply) - ANSWER-Display more result records on the
screen, Export results to Microsoft Excel, Open an individual record to see the details
Who initiates a DD-1225? - ANSWER-Storage Activity
Who receives the DD-1225 from the storage activity? - ANSWER-Owner
Once the Item Manager receives and approves test results, where are the test results
posted? - ANSWER-QSL
Select the statements that apply to failed tests. (Select all that apply) - ANSWER-Failed
test results display in red, Failed test results are always visible
What is the purpose of the Feedback Form? - ANSWER-Question about MQCSS data
or missing data
Which website is used to access the on-line DoD Shelf-Life Extension System, MQCSS
and QSL information, find test lab results, and review Shelf-Life policies and
procedures? - ANSWER-https://www.shelflife.dla.mil
For the DoD, integrated materiel management involves which of the following? -
ANSWER-All of the above: Calculating requirements, budgeting and funding of an
asset, Standardizing and cataloging an asset, Procuring, storing and issuing an asset
A Shelf-Life item, such as a Sempen, that has reached its expiration date and cannot be
extended is an example of a _____________. - ANSWER-Type I Shelf-Life item
