Competency 9, CDFM Module 4 Exam
Questions And Answers
Two important types of decision points in the acquisition process -
correct answer ✅Milestone Decisions and Decision Reviews
Milestone Decision Points -
correct answer ✅Initiate programs and authorize entry into the
major acquisition process phases: Technology Development (TD),
Engineering and Manufacturing Development (EMD), and
Production & Deployment (PD). There are three milestone decision
points: A, B, and C.
Milestone Decision Point A -
correct answer ✅Marks entry into the Technology Development
Phase of the acquisition process. Key actions:
1. Milestone Decision Authority (MDA) reviews the proposed
materiel solution given in the Analysis of Alternatives (AoA)
developed during the Materiel Solutions Analysis Phase.
2. MDA reviews the proposed Technology Development Strategy
(TDS)
3. The lead DoD component submits a cost estimate for the
proposed materiel solutions identified in the AoA.
4. The MDA reviews the Test and Evaluation Strategy (TES).
5. The MDA reviews the initial Systems Engineering Plan (SEP).
, Competency 9, CDFM Module 4 Exam
Questions And Answers
6. The DoD CIO must provide confirmation of compliance with the
requirements of the Clinger-Cohen Act (CCA).
7. MDA reviews the Program Protection Plan (PPP) for systems with
Critical Program Information (CPI).
Milestone Decision Point B -
correct answer ✅A favorable decision formally initiates an
acquisition program. Key actions:
1. MDA reviews and must approve the Acquisition Strategy.
2. MDA reviews and must approve the Acquisition Program
Baseline (APB).
3. The Test and Evaluation Master Plan (TEMP) is reviewed and
approved.
4. The updated SEP is reviewed.
5. Technology Readiness Assessments are reviewed.
6. The Information Support Plan (ISP) is reviewed, approved and
certified if possible.
7. The updated AoA is reviewed.
8. Affordability Assessments are reviewed.
9. The Capabilities Development Document (CDD) is reviewed.
10. For systems with CPI, the updated PPP is reviewed.
Questions And Answers
Two important types of decision points in the acquisition process -
correct answer ✅Milestone Decisions and Decision Reviews
Milestone Decision Points -
correct answer ✅Initiate programs and authorize entry into the
major acquisition process phases: Technology Development (TD),
Engineering and Manufacturing Development (EMD), and
Production & Deployment (PD). There are three milestone decision
points: A, B, and C.
Milestone Decision Point A -
correct answer ✅Marks entry into the Technology Development
Phase of the acquisition process. Key actions:
1. Milestone Decision Authority (MDA) reviews the proposed
materiel solution given in the Analysis of Alternatives (AoA)
developed during the Materiel Solutions Analysis Phase.
2. MDA reviews the proposed Technology Development Strategy
(TDS)
3. The lead DoD component submits a cost estimate for the
proposed materiel solutions identified in the AoA.
4. The MDA reviews the Test and Evaluation Strategy (TES).
5. The MDA reviews the initial Systems Engineering Plan (SEP).
, Competency 9, CDFM Module 4 Exam
Questions And Answers
6. The DoD CIO must provide confirmation of compliance with the
requirements of the Clinger-Cohen Act (CCA).
7. MDA reviews the Program Protection Plan (PPP) for systems with
Critical Program Information (CPI).
Milestone Decision Point B -
correct answer ✅A favorable decision formally initiates an
acquisition program. Key actions:
1. MDA reviews and must approve the Acquisition Strategy.
2. MDA reviews and must approve the Acquisition Program
Baseline (APB).
3. The Test and Evaluation Master Plan (TEMP) is reviewed and
approved.
4. The updated SEP is reviewed.
5. Technology Readiness Assessments are reviewed.
6. The Information Support Plan (ISP) is reviewed, approved and
certified if possible.
7. The updated AoA is reviewed.
8. Affordability Assessments are reviewed.
9. The Capabilities Development Document (CDD) is reviewed.
10. For systems with CPI, the updated PPP is reviewed.
