PMT EXAM QUESTIONS ANSWERED CORRECTLY LATEST UPDATE 2026
you are the new team lead for an existing team with job satisfaction issues. Using an outside party
you collect a list of specific issues that employees say make the job dissatisfying such as a lack of
recognition. You then create a matrix to plan how to increase satisfaction, such as arrange for high
ranking officials - Answers A) Herbert two factor theory
A software costing method that uses a team of experts working both independently and together to
combine different approaches and arrive at a collective judgment through consensus is an example of
which costing method?
A) Parametric
B) Bottom up
C) Delphi
D) Top down - Answers C) Delphi
which of these is not a benefit of a federally funded research and development centers (FFRDC)?
A) functions as an independent trusted advisor and honest broker
B) responsible only to the government customer
C) has a vested interest in certian technologies or solutions
D) has no profit motive or conflict of interest - Answers C) has a vested interest in certain
technologies or solutions
which of the following is false?
A) exit criteria must be successfully demonstrated before a program can proceed further
B) exit criteria are not specific to a particular phase of an acquisition program
C) exit criteria help manage and reduce risks
D) exit criteria are measurable and demonstratable - Answers B) exit criteria are not specific to a
particular phase of an acquisition program.
exits are specific for programs and entrance are generic, the same for all programs
which of the following is a way the govt communicates requirements to a vendor during a source
selection?
A) request for information
B) statement of work
C) industry day
D) Contract debriefing - Answers B) statement of work
What type of contract provides for payment to the contractor of a negotiated fee that is fixed at the
inception of the contract?
A) contract fixed price award fee
B) contract firm fixed price
C) cost plus incentive fee CPIF
D) cost plus fixed fee CPFF - Answers D) cost plus fixed fee
You are leading an Integrated Product Team (IPT) with members in 4 different locations. You are
putting together a half-day meeting to update them on the current status of the program and prepare
for the next phase. For the last meeting, you flew in 7 team members. This time, you are more open
to other options, so you solicit opinions from the team, via a poll, to determine which approach is
most popular with the team. Which decision-making method would be the best fit?
A) Majority Vote
B) Consensus
C) Authoritative Unilateral
, D) Negotiated - Answers B) Consensus
Your team is tasked to identify the causes of a major failure in a weapons system. Having gone
through a similar task before using the same tools, you apply what was learned to improve your
process this time. This represents which phase of the Experiential Learning Cycle?
Testing in New Situations
Observation and Reflections
Forming Abstract Concepts
Concrete Experience - Answers A testing in new situations
You are a new team lead for an existing team with job satisfaction issues. Using an outside party, you
collect a list of specific issues that employees say make the job dissatisfying, such as a lack of
recognition. You then create a matrix to plan how to increase satisfaction. You are operating based on
the principles of which theory of motivation?
Herzberg Two-factor Theory
Theory X
Expectancy Theory
Theory Y - Answers A Herzberg 2 factor theory
Which of the following is a potential logistics support issue that tends to be associated with the
acquisition of commercial and non-developmental items (NDI)?
Availability of replacement parts
Tradeoff between logistics reliability and system reliability
Human systems integration factors
Design producibility - Answers availability of replacement parts
Which is NOT TRUE about Systems Engineering?
It ensures the lowest possible production cost and shortest program schedule.
It is iteratively applied throughout a system's development.
It is fundamentally a problem solving process.
It addresses issues like supportability and interoperability using the Integrated Product and Process
Development (IPPD) process. - Answers It ensures the lowest possible production cost and shortest
program schedule.
The ___________ companies often centralize staff functions to support all business units; __________
companies often decentralize staff functions, dedicating them to each business or product
organization.
Check Mark Smaller/larger
Larger/smaller
you are the new team lead for an existing team with job satisfaction issues. Using an outside party
you collect a list of specific issues that employees say make the job dissatisfying such as a lack of
recognition. You then create a matrix to plan how to increase satisfaction, such as arrange for high
ranking officials - Answers A) Herbert two factor theory
A software costing method that uses a team of experts working both independently and together to
combine different approaches and arrive at a collective judgment through consensus is an example of
which costing method?
A) Parametric
B) Bottom up
C) Delphi
D) Top down - Answers C) Delphi
which of these is not a benefit of a federally funded research and development centers (FFRDC)?
A) functions as an independent trusted advisor and honest broker
B) responsible only to the government customer
C) has a vested interest in certian technologies or solutions
D) has no profit motive or conflict of interest - Answers C) has a vested interest in certain
technologies or solutions
which of the following is false?
A) exit criteria must be successfully demonstrated before a program can proceed further
B) exit criteria are not specific to a particular phase of an acquisition program
C) exit criteria help manage and reduce risks
D) exit criteria are measurable and demonstratable - Answers B) exit criteria are not specific to a
particular phase of an acquisition program.
exits are specific for programs and entrance are generic, the same for all programs
which of the following is a way the govt communicates requirements to a vendor during a source
selection?
A) request for information
B) statement of work
C) industry day
D) Contract debriefing - Answers B) statement of work
What type of contract provides for payment to the contractor of a negotiated fee that is fixed at the
inception of the contract?
A) contract fixed price award fee
B) contract firm fixed price
C) cost plus incentive fee CPIF
D) cost plus fixed fee CPFF - Answers D) cost plus fixed fee
You are leading an Integrated Product Team (IPT) with members in 4 different locations. You are
putting together a half-day meeting to update them on the current status of the program and prepare
for the next phase. For the last meeting, you flew in 7 team members. This time, you are more open
to other options, so you solicit opinions from the team, via a poll, to determine which approach is
most popular with the team. Which decision-making method would be the best fit?
A) Majority Vote
B) Consensus
C) Authoritative Unilateral
, D) Negotiated - Answers B) Consensus
Your team is tasked to identify the causes of a major failure in a weapons system. Having gone
through a similar task before using the same tools, you apply what was learned to improve your
process this time. This represents which phase of the Experiential Learning Cycle?
Testing in New Situations
Observation and Reflections
Forming Abstract Concepts
Concrete Experience - Answers A testing in new situations
You are a new team lead for an existing team with job satisfaction issues. Using an outside party, you
collect a list of specific issues that employees say make the job dissatisfying, such as a lack of
recognition. You then create a matrix to plan how to increase satisfaction. You are operating based on
the principles of which theory of motivation?
Herzberg Two-factor Theory
Theory X
Expectancy Theory
Theory Y - Answers A Herzberg 2 factor theory
Which of the following is a potential logistics support issue that tends to be associated with the
acquisition of commercial and non-developmental items (NDI)?
Availability of replacement parts
Tradeoff between logistics reliability and system reliability
Human systems integration factors
Design producibility - Answers availability of replacement parts
Which is NOT TRUE about Systems Engineering?
It ensures the lowest possible production cost and shortest program schedule.
It is iteratively applied throughout a system's development.
It is fundamentally a problem solving process.
It addresses issues like supportability and interoperability using the Integrated Product and Process
Development (IPPD) process. - Answers It ensures the lowest possible production cost and shortest
program schedule.
The ___________ companies often centralize staff functions to support all business units; __________
companies often decentralize staff functions, dedicating them to each business or product
organization.
Check Mark Smaller/larger
Larger/smaller
