If a Program Manager's current estimate indicates a potential breach of the Acquisition Program Baseline (APB) the Milestone Decision Authority (MDA) should be notified ________.

If a Program Manager's current estimate indicates a potential breach of the Acquisition Program Baseline (APB) the Milestone Decision Authority (MDA) should be notified ________.

• A. Immediately
• B. When the response plan is developed to bring the program back within baseline parameters
• C. At the next Program Management Review
• D. Within 90 Days

Answer: (A)

When current estimates show a real possibility of breaching the Acquisition Program Baseline, the Milestone Decision Authority must be informed right away. The APB defines the authorized cost, schedule, and performance parameters for the program, and the MDA has the authority to approve any changes or re-baselining. Early notification allows senior decision-makers to consider corrective actions, reallocation of resources, or schedule adjustments before the situation escalates into an actual breach. Delaying notification until a response plan is ready, or waiting for the next program review or a 90-day window, would leave little room for timely risk management and could constrain options to keep the program on track.

When current estimates show a real possibility of breaching the Acquisition Program Baseline, the Milestone Decision Authority must be informed right away. The APB defines the authorized cost, schedule, and performance parameters for the program, and the MDA has the authority to approve any changes or re-baselining. Early notification allows senior decision-makers to consider corrective actions, reallocation of resources, or schedule adjustments before the situation escalates into an actual breach. Delaying notification until a response plan is ready, or waiting for the next program review or a 90-day window, would leave little room for timely risk management and could constrain options to keep the program on track.