AATC PM Exam 2 Questions & Answers
2025/2026
A program flyaway costs covers this type of equipment using this type of appropriation funding -
ANSWERSprime mission equipment and procurement
These are the three steps of the 12 step life cycle sustainment plan process model that are
missing from below - ANSWERSProduct supportor management IPT business case analysis and
designate product support integrator(s)
This document states that the life cycle support plan will be updated at each decision point to
reflect the increased maturity of the PSS, any changes in the corresponding PSP, current risks,
and any costs reduction activities - ANSWERSDODI 5000.91
This should be included in the PBL contract to achieve the target level of performance -
ANSWERSincentives
The SMART criteria for metrics stands for this - ANSWERSSpecific Measurable Attainable
Relevent and timely
A combined government and contractors systems enginnering team that manages configuration
management should focus on these ascpects - ANSWERSEnsure that designs are traceable,
control and document all develpomental changes to ensure critical information is not lost, and
ensure all interfaces are well defined and understood particularly when multiple engineering
teams are involved
Some of the functional discplines that are impacted by confirgurment management are these -
ANSWERScontracting financial management and test and evaluation
, This entitiy has the lead ownership of the functional configuration baseline system specification
- ANSWERSgovernment
This is considered to be this type of unillateral change signed by the contracting officer/this is
considered to be this type of change requiring agreement by both parties - ANSWERSchange
order within scope/supplemental agreement that needs to be definitized
Requirements that are added, removed, or modified for a program will impact these three
metrics at variable rates based on when the changes occur. All these tnetities of a program
office will be impacted as a result of those requirments - ANSWERScost, schedule, performance,
functional areas
Approximately this percentage of software life cycle costs are incurred later in the program life
cycle - ANSWERS70%
These statements reflect DOD guidance and best practices regarding software acquisition -
ANSWERSdevelop software systems architecture, that supports open systems, and selects
programming language that influences overall lifecyle costs, risks and potential interoperability
This appraisal should be part of the best value selection process regarding selecting a mature
software developer - ANSWERSCybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC)
Software used from this source will increase the configuration manamgement challenges -
ANSWERSThird party or commercial
These are the three primary benefits of using COTs components in system design -
ANSWERSreduce development time, allow faster insertion of newer technology, and lower life
cycle costs by taking advantage of more readlily available and up to date commercial base
The WBS becomes an important tool in systems analysis and control within this process -
ANSWERSSystems Engineering Process
2025/2026
A program flyaway costs covers this type of equipment using this type of appropriation funding -
ANSWERSprime mission equipment and procurement
These are the three steps of the 12 step life cycle sustainment plan process model that are
missing from below - ANSWERSProduct supportor management IPT business case analysis and
designate product support integrator(s)
This document states that the life cycle support plan will be updated at each decision point to
reflect the increased maturity of the PSS, any changes in the corresponding PSP, current risks,
and any costs reduction activities - ANSWERSDODI 5000.91
This should be included in the PBL contract to achieve the target level of performance -
ANSWERSincentives
The SMART criteria for metrics stands for this - ANSWERSSpecific Measurable Attainable
Relevent and timely
A combined government and contractors systems enginnering team that manages configuration
management should focus on these ascpects - ANSWERSEnsure that designs are traceable,
control and document all develpomental changes to ensure critical information is not lost, and
ensure all interfaces are well defined and understood particularly when multiple engineering
teams are involved
Some of the functional discplines that are impacted by confirgurment management are these -
ANSWERScontracting financial management and test and evaluation
, This entitiy has the lead ownership of the functional configuration baseline system specification
- ANSWERSgovernment
This is considered to be this type of unillateral change signed by the contracting officer/this is
considered to be this type of change requiring agreement by both parties - ANSWERSchange
order within scope/supplemental agreement that needs to be definitized
Requirements that are added, removed, or modified for a program will impact these three
metrics at variable rates based on when the changes occur. All these tnetities of a program
office will be impacted as a result of those requirments - ANSWERScost, schedule, performance,
functional areas
Approximately this percentage of software life cycle costs are incurred later in the program life
cycle - ANSWERS70%
These statements reflect DOD guidance and best practices regarding software acquisition -
ANSWERSdevelop software systems architecture, that supports open systems, and selects
programming language that influences overall lifecyle costs, risks and potential interoperability
This appraisal should be part of the best value selection process regarding selecting a mature
software developer - ANSWERSCybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC)
Software used from this source will increase the configuration manamgement challenges -
ANSWERSThird party or commercial
These are the three primary benefits of using COTs components in system design -
ANSWERSreduce development time, allow faster insertion of newer technology, and lower life
cycle costs by taking advantage of more readlily available and up to date commercial base
The WBS becomes an important tool in systems analysis and control within this process -
ANSWERSSystems Engineering Process
