PMT 4800 DAWIA Program Management (PM) Practitioner Practice Exam

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• Brian and Dana resolve their scheduling conflict by discussing with Dana’s team lead. This is an example of which conflict resolution technique?
• Which of the following is NOT conducted during the Production and Deployment (P&D) Phase?
• Which term refers to manpower, measurement, methods, machinery, and materials?
• Which statement about the CDD/APB is correct?
• A system prototype demonstrated in an operational environment describes which Technology Readiness Level?
• Which testing category focuses on evaluating a system's performance under development to support design decisions and is typically conducted before OT&E?
• Which technical review is typically found only in the Production and Deployment phase?
• In cases of potential conflict of interest due to prior government service, what is the recommended course of action for a program manager?
• In the Air Force AoA scenario, what is the best entry point?
• The left side of the Systems Engineering triangle model represents which of the following?
• What method is generally preferred to resolve contract disputes because it saves time, money, and preserves relationships between the parties?
• A strategy that adopts interface standards defined by and widely used throughout industry to facilitate the update of components with new technology is called what?
• When both parties agree to definitize a contract change before the work is begun, the change is made contractually through a __________.
• Full Rate Production (FRP) requires which combination of conditions?
• Major Capabilities Acquisition (MCA) pathway is intended for which type of investments?
• What best describes the role of an Integrated Product Team (IPT) in a defense program?
• Which analysis uses a top-down approach with AND/OR gates to model system failures?
• Which statement correctly defines horizontal traceability in project scheduling?
• During planning, which artifact is prepared alongside SOO and SOW to support cost estimation and schedule development?
• In the PPBE framework, which document outlines planned defense programs for future years?
• Which is more likely to centralize functions in staff organizations that support all business areas or product lines?
• ______ duties are tailored at the request of the PM and are written in the Memorandum of Agreement, signed by both the PM and the CAO Commander.
• Which can negatively impact program cost and schedule?
• The Full Funding policy applies to which DoD appropriation category and what does it specify?
• What is the name of the law that requires funds appropriated by Congress to be used only for the programs and purposes for which the appropriation is made?
• What does the acronym WBS stand for in program management?
• The Aggressor engine prototype testing occurred in which environment?
• Which of the following did the adoption of Joint Capabilities Integration and Development System (JCIDS) allow DoD to do?
• Which baseline is typically not used to control fabrication details and is more associated with maintenance?
• Which term describes the process of coordinating interfaces across subsystems to ensure compatibility?
• In the major capability acquisition pathway, which phase follows Technology Maturation and Risk Reduction?
• Which statement describes the effect of disclosing a competitor's initial price by a contracting officer during discussions?
• Joint Capability Technology Demonstrations (JCTDs) are a special case of Advanced Technology Demonstrations (ATDs) used to demonstrate the potential to eventually field to operational forces. Additionally, JCTDs are:
• Manpower, measurement, methods, machinery, and materials are collectively referred to as the __.
• Which stage follows Forming in the team life cycle?
• Which statement about the Procurement Integrity Act is true in the Alpha-Beta pricing scenario?
• A strategy that adopts interface standards that are defined by and widely used throughout industry to facilitate the update of components with new technology is ______.
• Cybersecurity planning activities, including writing the Cybersecurity Strategy annex to the Program Protection Plan, should begin ______.
• During source selection, how does the government communicate requirements to a vendor?
• Which analysis tool is most associated with evaluating failure modes and their effects on safety and reliability?
• Prevention of damage to, protection of, and restoration of computing and communications infrastructure refers to which field?
• What law is violated when an organization obligates more funds than were made available to them in an appropriation?
• The Army testing to assess firing range and lethality is which type of testing?
• Which statement best describes the Acquisition Program Baseline?
• A new joint command and control system is being developed to meet the strategic information needs of all the military services. The Air Force is the lead service, but the Army and Navy have different points of view about what requirements the system should meet. Which software acquisition best practice would be most relevant in managing this issue as the program office undertakes system development?
• In DOTMLPF-P, what does the final 'P' represent?
• In defense contracting, which instrument is used to authorize changes before work begins and is formalized in writing?
• Which factor is used to determine the type of contract in a program?
• In a design review process, what is the purpose of the Critical Design Review (CDR)?
• Which statement is NOT a benefit of Federally Funded Research and Development Centers (FFRDC)?
• Which action best describes implementing corrective actions based on data analysis to improve schedule performance?
• An effective organizational structure primarily supports which outcome?
• Which test type during development is used to evaluate a system's performance in an operational-like environment and inform the decision to begin full-rate production?
• Which organization is responsible for independent cost estimation and program evaluation within the DoD?
• In risk analysis, which step involves ranking the risks to address them?
• Which testing type measures the system's performance against its design specifications and is typically part of the development phase?
• Which is an attribute of an effective organizational structure?
• Which method is not an appropriate method of communicating with industry prior to releasing a Request for Proposal (RFP)?
• Which is a mandatory evaluation factor in every source selection?
• In the metrics development process, which step involves initiating a plan with contractors to identify and prioritize improvements for schedule adherence?
• After conducting a root cause analysis brainstorming session, you ask your team for feedback on what about the process could be improved next time. This represents which phase of the Experiential Learning Cycle?
• Who has the authority to issue a written order directing changes in a contract without prior agreement?
• Which DoD entity initiates global cooperative opportunities in emerging technology to enhance coalition capabilities?
• Which enactment activity provides permission for a Federal program or activity to begin or continue from year to year, but does not provide Budget Authority to fund the program or activity?
• Which factor is a known contributor to system downtime?
• A manager frequently gathers staff to discuss issues, determine a group strategy, and implement change through collaborative input. What leadership style best describes this approach?
• Which Technology Readiness Level corresponds to a fully deployed, mission-ready system?
• Who can approve the realignment of funds between activities that are below the level of control for that appropriation category and do not require a reprogramming action?
• Which of the following performance-based metrics assesses Materiel Reliability?
• Which of the following is recognized as a barrier to successful implementation of IPPD?
• Which configuration baseline is used to define design requirements for each of the components or configuration items of a system?
• Excluding the warfighter from a system requirements review to avoid requirements creep violates which step of the ethical decision-making model?
• In the PPBE process, one result of the programming activities is the __________.
• Which funding mechanism allows procurement of long-lead items to ensure program continuity?
• Which set of elements is described as process tools used to balance and manage the execution of the system engineering process?
• Which rule governs government obligations to ensure that funds are used only for legitimate, current needs?
• Which DoD resource allocation process ends when the President signs the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA)?
• Which document governs the approach for awarding a contract based on achieving greatest value to the government rather than the lowest cost?
• Which two elements bound the design of a performance parameter in the CDD?
• Which DoD phase focuses on operations and support after deployment?
• Which term is NOT one of the 5 Ms used to categorize testing activities?
• Which leadership style is most appropriate when the team faces urgent tasks and the only available helper has limited experience?
• Which enactment process activity must be passed by both houses of Congress and signed by the President before any Federal agency can incur obligations or make expenditures from the U.S. Treasury?
• Which instruction governs the Major Capabilities Acquisition Pathway?
• Which of the following is an example of a non-recurring cost?
• Once unexpended RDT&E funds have expired, they can be used for _____________________.
• Carl and Sam work on the same integrated product team and have had multiple conflicts at work. A third party has been called to host a discussion and help Carl and Sam reach a resolution. This is an example of which conflict resolution technique?
• Affordability is most concerned with which of the following?
• Which technical review verifies that the system's physical configuration matches the design and documentation?
• Which chart would you use to identify the most significant issues by frequency?
• Which of the following are strategies of life cycle sustainment?
• What is the primary purpose of fielding/deployment planning?
• During the Operational Test (OT) validation, the primary purpose is to determine which of the following?
• Who is responsible for planning post-production logistics support?
• Which option is not typically a contributor to system downtime?
• What does the PPBE acronym stand for in the DoD budgeting process?
• Which discipline ensures traceability of a requirement from origin through design to verification and is crucial for change analysis?
• Which action best describes ethical handling when a contracting officer discusses price with a supplier in a way that reveals competitive information?
• Which analysis identifies steps, spares and materials, tools, support, equipment, and personnel skills levels?
• Select the Department of Defense's (DoD's) decision-support system that this statement describes: "This system is the management process by which DoD develops and acquires weapons and other systems."
• If rights on data allow release only as part of the competition and not for commercial purposes, what rights designation is this?
• Why is designing for sustainment a critical function for military equipment?
• The Program Management Office tracks the rate of what when planning funding for each fiscal year?
• Which statement is true about a contract between the Government and a contractor?
• The DoD Adaptive Acquisition Framework (AAF) supports the Defense Acquisition System (DAS) with the objective of delivering _____, suitable, survivable, sustainable, and affordable solutions to the end user in a timely manner.
• Which document details all aspects of the source selection process including evaluation criteria?
• What is the major difference between two general types of project issue papers?
• Which tool ensures operational readiness by developing maintenance concepts across the system's life cycle?
• Which Adaptive Acquisition Framework pathway has the objective to field a prototype that meets requirements, can be demonstrated in an operational environment, and provide residual capability within 5 years?
• What characteristics make MTBF an effective metric for a 24/7 security information management system?
• Which statement correctly describes horizontal traceability?
• In achieving maximum Operational Availability, which factor relates to the ease and speed of repairing a system?
• In the Technology Maturation and Risk Reduction (TMRR) phase, the engine prototype maturation is measured at which TRL level?
• Which decision-support system is described as the process by which DoD identifies, assesses, and prioritizes capabilities the military requires to fulfill its mission?
• What is the first activity in the planning phase?
• Which term describes a formal post-award modification to a contract that changes the scope or price?
• A schedule three-point duration estimate includes which durations?
• Which institution issues directives and regulations and formulates national security policy?
• Which group is positioned to evaluate proposals during the source selection process and is typically the group that conducts the evaluation?
• Your team is tasked with mapping out and identifying major gaps and redundancy in the program's process for managing the configuration review board. Which tool should you apply to analyze the issue?
• AAF pathway for urgent needs in less than two years?
• Before issuing an RFP, which activity is generally appropriate to understand market capabilities?
• Which SE technical process provides evidence that the system performs its intended functions and meets all performance requirements listed in the system performance specification and allocated baselines?
• A specification that defines the function, performance, and interfaces but not the explicit design and materials is called what?
• Which statement best reflects horizontal traceability in project scheduling?
• Which appropriation category funds research, development, testing and evaluation activities?
• Which document details all aspects of the source selection process, including evaluation criteria?
• Which statement is NOT a direct benefit of Test and Evaluation (T&E) to decision-makers?
• What DoD Appropriation Category should be used for a contract modification to fund development and testing of a product improvement if the mod is meant to increase the performance capability of the system?
• Which technical reviews are you most likely to find only in the Production and Deployment phase?
• Which is NOT a manufacturing tradeoff factor used to balance a design?
• In which situation is early operational testing least likely to be required for a non-developmental item (NDI)?
• Which appropriation funds Operations and Maintenance (O&M) activities?
• Which document serves as reference guide for defense acquisition best practices?
• The primary unit of data in the Future Years Defense Program (FYDP) is the ________, normally the smallest aggregation of resources controlled by the Office of the Secretary of Defense.
• For a drone delivery system, which functional area experiences the greatest impact due to a change in the manufacturing process?
• To ensure an effective product support strategy, during which step of the Product Support Strategy Process Model should the Product Support Manager (PSM) gain participation of Government and private-sector subject matter experts and industry and all appropriate stakeholders, including the Warfighter representatives?
• Which DoD Security Cooperation objective is used to preserve peace through strength and enhance U.S. coalition warfare capability through the establishment of international acquisition partnerships with allied and friendly nations?
• If there is a Counterintelligence (CI) impact on a program, the ________________and the _____________________are briefed to ensure the strategy continues to makes good business sense, effectively implements laws and policies, and reflects management's priorities.
• Cyber Security planning activities, including writing the Cyber Security Strategy annex to the Program Protection Plan, should begin ______.
• What is the primary life cycle sustainment objective of the Engineering and Manufacturing Development (EMD) phase?
• To minimize software development risk, the government should select a contractor who:
• Which law is violated when an organization obligates more funds than were made available to them in an appropriation?
• In reporting progress on a government program, if adverse information is uncovered, which statement is correct?
• Which of the following is a problem that could likely be minimized through good deployment planning?
• What is the primary purpose of the Joint Capabilities Integration and Development System (JCIDS)?
• Which document defines the top-level need and anticipated capabilities before detailed design begins?
• Which cyber security pillar preserves authorized restrictions on information access and disclosure, including means for protecting personal privacy and proprietary information?
• Which statement about exit criteria is FALSE?
• Acquisition Categories (ACATs) are divided into categories based primarily on which of the following?
• You are the PM and have a number of urgent tasks to complete. The only team member that is available to assist has limited experience with the issue at hand. Which is the appropriate leadership style to apply to the situation?
• Who is responsible for the Planning and Programming phases of the Planning, Programming, Budgeting, and Execution (PPBE) System?
• What is the purpose of a Test Readiness Review (TRR)?
• What source selection procedures apply a methodology for award that represents the greatest value to the Government, not necessarily the lowest cost or price or the highest technically rated offeror, based on the evaluation of cost or price and other factors specified in the solicitation?
• What is the purpose of the Engineering and Manufacturing Development (EMD) phase?
• Which DoD instruction addresses interoperability of information technology, including National Security Systems?
• The primary source of threat intelligence to support the defense acquisition process is the _____.
• Which term describes the capability of various systems to exchange data and use it to operate effectively together?
• ________ Guards against improper information modification or destruction.
• Which of the following is a benefit of Performance Based Logistics (PBL) arrangements?
• Which problem-solving tool is used to map out processes and data flows to highlight bottlenecks?
• What DoD Appropriation Category should be used for a contract modification to fund development and testing of a product improvement if the mod is meant to increase the performance capability of the system?
• Which DoD process is primarily responsible for allocating resources across programs and over time?
• Who controls the budget and the release of funds, and reports directly to the Secretary of Defense?
• Once you have identified the members of your Integrated Product Team(s), what is important to developing proper team dynamics?
• Which metric is commonly used to gauge the time a system operates before a failure occurs?
• If funds are not obligated according to the obligation plan, which term describes the potential reallocation to other programs?
• The ______ is responsible for developing and implementing the Acquisition Strategy to effectively manage the program.
• Which baseline includes details of processes, procedures, and materials used in fabrication and is usually controlled by the contractor?
• Who has the authority to issue a written order directing contractor to make a change without prior agreement?
• Which design feature is NOT likely to improve supportability?
• AAF Pathway to acquire information systems that support DoD business operations, including those with 'as-a-service' solutions?
• A specification that specifies the function, performance, and interfaces associated with a product but not the explicit design and materials needed to produce a product is called what?
• Which activity is NOT typically performed during risk analysis?
• Which statement about accepting gifts in a government procurement context is correct?
• Which process is recommended for those products with the lowest volume and the lowest standardization on the product continuum?
• When reporting program progress, which ethical principle is essential for disclosing adverse information?
• Which statement is a core ethical principle for government and contractor acquisition professionals?
• Schedule three-point duration estimates consist of which durations?
• What is the primary purpose of tracking obligations and expenditures in program funding?
• Which of the following are strategies of life cycle sustainment?
• In the team life cycle, which stage is characterized by conflicts as members assert roles?
• A team member seeks power to advance promotions; which motivational theory explains this behavior?
• Which is a characteristic of a Joint Capabilities Technology Demonstration (JCTD)?
• What action should you take to communicate and motivate your IPT when budget cuts will affect on-site meetings?
• After Congress passes the DoD Appropriations Bill and the President signs it, the Office of Management and Budget (0MB) distributes the Budget Authority to the DoD. What is this distribution called?
• What TRL level best describes a prototype tested in an operational-like environment?
• Which of the following is NOT a manufacturing tradeoff factor used to achieve a balanced design?
• Which contract type combines a fixed price with an award fee based on performance?
• What is the purpose of a Life Cycle Cost Estimate (LCCE)?
• What action is most appropriate when there is a potential personal conflict of interest in procurement?
• Which statement about the disclosure of an offeror's proposed cost and technical information prior to contract award is correct?
• Which term describes the process of verifying that a system meets its requirements by evaluating its performance?
• Which factor is associated with ensuring manpower and logistics are available for program execution?
• In accordance with DoD acquisition policy and guidance, every program should consider, at a minimum, _____________________, human systems integration, reliability, availability, and maintainability.
• Which act prohibits government officials from making expenditures in excess of an appropriation?
• As part of the overall systems engineering process, there are three software engineering/development approaches. When using the _____________ Approach, development activities are performed in order, with possibly minor overlap, but with little or no iteration between activities.
• Which technical review is required for a successful Milestone B and occurs when all major design issues have been resolved in the system preliminary design?
• When using a decision matrix, after you identify all the options, what is the next step?
• What does APB stand for in the DoD acquisition framework?
• In PPBE, which phase involves the actual spending of funds?
• Which document describes the threat to be countered and the projected threat environment in a defense program?
• Your team has eight issues of varying importance and required effort that must be evaluated. You want to compare alternatives using weighted scores of the pre-selected issues. Which problem solving tool will help your team analyze these issues and decide?
• Who is typically responsible for the internal interface design management?
• Which of the following is NOT a consideration when looking at manufacturing costs tradeoffs to achieve a balanced design?
• Which S&T activity translates promising technology into solutions for broadly defined military problems?
• Which document provides essential project data including objective performance status, cost impact of known problems, identification of emerging problems, possible sources of problems, and schedule deviations from the contract plan?
• What is the purpose of the Engineering and Manufacturing Development (EMD) phase?
• If you suspect contractor test data in a proposal is inaccurate, what is the appropriate action?
• Team charters establish which of the following?
• What agreement is used to track and report the life of a program?
• In federal source selections, which factor is commonly used to assess a bidder's track record on similar projects?
• Which law prohibits obligating funds beyond what is appropriated and addresses deficits in government spending?
• Your team has been tasked to identify the root causes of a complicated issue. Which problem-solving tool will best help your team analyze the issue?
• As part of the Program Protection Plan (PPP), cyber security is a critical priority for DoD. Effective cyber security in DoD acquisition programs protect a system's information and encompasses all of the necessary actions taken to ensure ___
• You have to decide on the best solution for the project. In the process, you have allowed the team members to express their viewpoints and they feel they have been heard. A decision has been made which is not necessarily every member's preferred solution; it is one which all members have accepted based on shared input. This describes which decision-making technique?
• Which statement best describes the characteristic of operational testing?
• Who oversees the source selection process and selects the source whose proposal is the best value?
• Which item would you NOT expect to see in a program Test Evaluation Master Plan (TEMP)?
• Modeling and Simulation is used to support decision-making in which early activity?
• Select the type of Operational Test and Evaluation that assesses the system's potential to meet mission requirements and supports a Low-Rate Initial Production (LRIP) decision:
• Which outcome indicates that risk actions have been effective?
• After identifying the IPT members, what is important to developing proper team dynamics?
• Which statement best describes life cycle logistics?
• What is the five-year prioritized proposal submitted to the Secretary of Defense called?
• The extent of developmental testing and evaluation necessary on a commercial or non-developmental item depends on ______.
• Which concept focuses on ease and cost of producing a system, including manufacturing considerations and design decisions?
• Which contract type provides for payment of a negotiated price that is fixed for the duration of the contract?
• What is the obligation period for the Defense Appropriation Category of Procurement funds?
• What does AAF stand for in DoD acquisition policy?
• Which of these is NOT one of the four mandatory KPPs required by regulation to be addressed in the Capability Development Document (CDD) and Acquisition Program Baseline (APB)?
• Which OT&E is conducted after initial production to evaluate performance in operational environments?
• What method is generally preferred to resolve contract disputes because it saves time, money, and preserves relationships between the parties?
• Which statement about a Joint Capabilities Technology Demonstration (JCTD) is true?
• Defense policy requires designated systems to be certified as interoperable. Testing to ensure interoperability is conducted to determine if the system is:
• You are the program manager and an ACME employee implies they would like to offer you a job after you declined. Which action is correct?
• Which tool should you apply to analyze the program's process for managing the configuration review board to identify gaps and redundancies?
• Which design review typically occurs after the Preliminary Design Review and before production, focusing on detailed design maturity?
• A program with Research, Development, Test, and Evaluation (RDT&E) expenditures over $535 million (FY 2020) or procurement over $3.065 billion (FY 2020) is designated as which Acquisition Category (ACAT)?
• In which organizational context are staff functions most likely centralized to support multiple product lines?
• Which document is produced when translating user needs into measurable system performance?
• Which management approach integrates product development with management and engineering for optimal outcomes?
• The type of contract is based upon which of the following?
• ______ solutions are documented in the DOTMLPF-P Change Recommendation (OCR).
• Which description best defines should-cost in program management?
• Which of the following is a true statement about a contract between the Government and a contractor?
• What are the two main principles of lean manufacturing?
• If the Capabilities-Based Assessment (CBA) recommends a non-materiel solution, which change mechanism is used within JCIDS?
• Which concept describes design with open interfaces defined by industry standards to enable upgrades?
• ____________ Guards against improper information modification or destruction.
• What is the action to procure long lead items for a system with the intent to provide program continuity called?
• The TRL 6 radar example; which statement is CORRECT?
• Estimates based on learning curve theory may NOT apply if ________.
• The greatest potential impact of changing requirements during affordability trade on the contracting function is?
• Which software architecture is described as showing the physical structure and information flows of the software?
• Which opportunity management option includes intentionally ignoring an opportunity because of cost, readiness, resources, schedule burden, and/or low probability of successful capture?
• Who bears responsibility for managing internal interface design in a contractor-driven program?
• Which phase of the Experiential Learning Cycle involves turning observations into theory?
• Bottom-up costing involves estimating costs by summing which of the following?
• Which of the following is included as part of the FAR System?
• Which statement is correct regarding time off and charging to a government contract when both government and contractor personnel are working side by side?
• What type of modification is used to make an administrative change to a contract that does not affect the substantive rights of the contracting parties?
• Team charters establish which of the following?
• Which of the following is NOT part of the SMART acronym?
• Which entity is responsible for budget authority and is part of the Executive Branch?
• Your Program received Procurement Funding for 10 tanks; you bought 9 tanks and built a maintenance facility. Now you've been brought up on charges for violating the ______________.
• During the Materiel Solution Analysis phase, which risk areas are analyzed to select the best technical approach?
• Which is true about the Work Breakdown Structure (WBS)?
• Which description best characterizes exit criteria at milestone decision points?
• In government contracting, what is the formal promise to pay for goods or services called?
• Which S&T activity translates promising technology into solutions for broadly defined military problems?
• The left side of the Systems Engineering triangle model represents
• Which statement about Joint Capability Technology Demonstrations (JCTDs) is NOT true?
• Which exception to the full funding policy would allow the Government to budget for buying three years' worth of engines under one contract in order to save money?
• A government official who obligates the government on a contract without sufficient funds has violated which law?
• Forward Pricing Rates Agreements (FPRA) are written negotiation agreements between the contractor and Government that ______.
• Which of the following activities is typically accomplished by the Government in the Systems Engineering Process as it relates to translating user needs?
• In the same Navy affordability analysis scenario, changing a performance parameter to gain life cycle cost savings has what greatest potential impact on the Logistics Functional Area?
• Which term describes the design objective to facilitate manufacturing and assembly and reduce waste?
• You are developing a security information management system that will be accessed 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. You decided to include Mean Time Between Failure (MTBF) as one of the performance metrics for the system. What characteristics make this an effective metric?
• What is the agreement between the Milestone Decision Authority (MDA) and Program Manager (PM) used for tracking and reporting for the life of a program?
• Which document outlines evaluation criteria and selection procedures for supplier proposals?
• In what document does the Program Manager address demilitarization and disposal requirements?
• For product improvements where a modification will not increase system performance, does not require extensive independent testing, and the system is in production, which funding category should cover development and testing?
• In the program life cycle, which phase is associated with deploying the initial sustainment capabilities and demonstrating their effectiveness?
• In which of the following situations is early operational testing least likely to be required for a non-developmental item (NDI)?
• In a multi-stakeholder program review, which decision-making method is best suited to build agreement among team members and customers?
• Which statement about the Work Breakdown Structure (WBS) is true?
• Which group is responsible for final approval of the best value in source selection?
• In TRL scale, which level describes prototype in a relevant environment?
• Decreased operational availability (Ao), increased costs, and bloated inventories may result from which condition?
• What is the Government's basic purpose for using CMMI and the SCAMPI assessment process?
• The _______ includes details of processes, procedures, and materials used in fabrication and is usually controlled by the contractor.
• Which style of leadership is generally most appropriate for leading Integrated Product Teams (IPTs)?
• What process establishes and maintains the consistency of a system's functional, performance and physical attributes with its requirements, design and operational information and allows technical insight into all levels of the system design throughout the system's life cycle?
• Which risk management activity answers the question "How have the risks changed?"
• In a decision-matrix process, which step is typically used to determine how options will be scored?
• Using CMMI-DEV, an organization with well-defined process improvement capabilities across multiple process areas would be rated at least which level?
• When determining the correct appropriation for funding a product improvement, the primary consideration is which?
• When do the OSD Comptroller analyst and Office of Management and Budget (OMB) analyst hold hearings to review the service's budgets?
• Which document establishes a simplified and flexible management system for translating joint capability needs and technological opportunities into stable, affordable, and well-managed programs?
• Risk identification deals with examining all elements of the program to detect risks and their root causes. It answers the question:
• Which process ends with the signing of the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) and authorizes spending for the coming year?
• Which milestone review authorizes Rate Initial Production (LRIP)?
• What is the primary purpose of requirements traceability in Systems Engineering?
• Which tool helps visualize the sequence and decision points in a process to spot gaps?
• Which Technology Readiness Level correctly measures the maturity of an engine subsystem prototype in the described scenario?
• Which step in the budget cycle distributes budget authority to the DoD after appropriation?
• What system engineering process establishes and maintains the consistency of a system's functional, performance and physical attributes with its requirements, design and operational information and allows technical insight into all levels of the system design throughout the system's life cycle?
• Your team is tasked with mapping out major gaps and redundancies in the program's organizational structure, roles, and responsibilities. Which tool should you apply to analyze this issue?
• What is the primary life cycle sustainment objective of the Engineering and Manufacturing Development (EMD) phase?
• What does SMART stand for when establishing team goals and objectives?
• Which factor would be used to adjust for Excess scrap in cost estimation?
• Estimates based on learning curve theory may NOT apply if ______.
• In reliability metrics for a 24/7 system, which statement best captures when MTBF is useful?
• Fill in the blanks: ___ includes communications on behalf of another person made with the intent to influence a ___ employee.
• In the context of validation, what does it mean to determine if the system was built to satisfy user needs?
• Which risk management option involves transferring risk to another entity?
• If any task on a project's critical path increases, this means:
• Select the type of Operational Test and Evaluation assessment that is conducted on prototype systems:
• Which statement best describes a baseline in system development?
• Which problem-solving tool helps prioritize improvements by weighing benefits and costs?
• Which type of test supports the systems engineering process by measuring the technical performance against the design specifications?
• Who provides an independent assessment of the effectiveness and suitability of new weapon systems?
• Which of the following is a mandatory evaluation factor in every source selection?
• Planning for acquisition support activities and requirements that deal with fielding/deployment should begin as early as the:
• Which area would be most directly affected by a change to the manufacturing process in terms of operations and control?
• Which phase is primarily responsible for producing and deploying the system to operators?
• The risk mitigation strategy known as RISK CONTROL involves which of the following?
• When a neutral third party facilitates a discussion to help two teammates reach a resolution, this is an example of which conflict-resolution technique?
• Which motivational theory identifies a need for achievement, an affiliation, and a power as primary drivers?
• Availability is the key to system readiness. One of the contributors to system downtime is __________.
• Which contract type fixes the price at contract award regardless of actual costs?
• If you have not been obligating your funds according to your obligation plan, you may become a prime candidate for losing your funds to other programs through __________.
• In the context of OCR, what type of solutions does OCR address?
• What does JCIDS stand for?
• What is the acceptable use of government office for government employees?
• Which problem-solving tool graphically depicts the relationship between problem and causes?
• Motivation theory used; Herzberg Two-factor Theory?
• Integrated Product and Process Development (IPPD) tenet: which option best reflects multidisciplinary teamwork when team members from technical, cost, manufacturing, and support functions collaborate?
• When using a decision matrix, after you identify all the options, what is the next step?
• The adoption of Joint Capabilities Integration and Development System (JCIDS) enables DoD to do what shift?
• What law requires funds appropriated by Congress to be used only for the programs and purposes for which the appropriation is made?
• Which document establishes the operation of the Adaptive Acquisition Framework?
• Which document provides information on the development of requirements documents?
• What does the acronym DMSMS stand for?
• Forward Pricing Rates Agreements (FPRA) are written to specify the rates to be used in pricing proposals during a defined period.
• Select the type of Operational Test and Evaluation that is conducted after the Full-Rate Production Decision.
• The initiative described supports which DoD Security Cooperation objective?
• Which PSA technique is used to identify and prioritize failure modes and their effects?
• Risks in cost, ________ and performance must be analyzed during the Materiel Solution Analysis phase when choosing the best technical approach to use on a program.
• Which Acquisition Categories (ACATs) are established for services EXCEPT the Air Force and Space Force?
• Which of the following would be listed as a Critical Success Factor in a Team Charter for an Engine/Drive Train IPT?
• Which DoD official is primarily responsible for budget control and reporting directly to the Secretary of Defense?
• Which process ensures that changes to baselines are properly documented and authorized?
• Which analysis tool systematically identifies probable failure modes, their effects, and the criticality on mission completion, environmental impacts, health hazards, and system safety?
• The ________ is responsible for developing and implementing the Acquisition Strategy to effectively manage the program.
• Who has the authority to issue a written order directing contractor to make a change without prior agreement?
• The establishment of a charter along with a Plan of Action and Milestones (POA&M) is considered:
• During source selection, when you have questions for the offeror, to whom should you convey them?
• The _______ refers to the cost of procuring prime mission equipment.
• Which type of Integrated Product Teams (IPTs) focus on seeking opportunities?
• In Product Support Strategy Process Model, which action initiates cross-functional collaboration by forming the Product Support Management IPT?
• What type of contract provides for payment to the contractor of a negotiated fee that is fixed at the inception of the contract?
• The five pillars of Cybersecurity are availability, integrity, nonrepudiation, confidentiality, and __________.
• Which step in ethical decision-making focuses on ensuring alignment with acquisition ethics?
• Exit criteria best describes?
• In which phase of the Major Capability Acquisition Pathway (MCA) is a program required to conduct an Operational Assessment (QA) and Logistics Demonstration?
• Which funding concept is described by incremental funding for RDT&E?
• In a scenario where a government program manager is offered a job by a contractor and declines, which action is correct?
• Which type of contract modification does not affect the substantive rights of the contracting parties?
• Which of the following is NOT an activity program office personnel will perform during risk analysis?
• Which of the following is part of the Federal Acquisition Regulations System?
• Which action occurs when unexpended RDT&E funds expire?
• Which software development approach is described as sequential with little to no iteration?
• The largest percentage of software life cycle costs is associated with which activity?
• Which DoD decision-support system is described as DoD's primary resource allocation process that is calendar-driven?
• What is the purpose of the Engineering and Manufacturing Development (EMD) phase?
• Which milestone decision authorizes entry into the Engineering and Manufacturing Development (EMD) phase?
• Test and Evaluation (T&E) is important to decision makers because it:
• What design consideration facilitates the manufacture of an item and reduces assembly error, material waste, and labor time?
• Escalation allows us to make predictions about future costs based on which two factors?
• Which term describes a strategy that relies on widely used industry interface standards to enable updates to components with newer technology?
• What is the name of the document prepared by the user to document a need requiring a materiel solution?
• What decision authorizes entry into the Production and Deployment phase?
• What is the primary purpose of requirements traceability in Systems Engineering?
• Technical Performance Measures (TPM) should be selected for those parameters that:
• Which of the following is NOT a consideration when looking at manufacturing costs tradeoffs to achieve a balanced design?
• To authorize and coordinate a change that moves a major deliverable earlier in the schedule and may alter requirements, which approach is appropriate?
• Stage when introducing team members and setting expectations; forming stage?
• Counterintelligence organizations document Critical Program Information (CPI) and its projected use to determine the foreign collection threat to an acquisition program. CPI is documented in the ______.
• The life cycle logistics and systems engineering processes that influences the design and also helps to determine the most cost-effective way to support the system throughout its life is the ___________________
• In a contract where the Government bears the most financial risk, which contract type is used?
• Which contract type provides for payment to the contractor of a negotiated fee that is fixed at inception of the contract?
• Which best practice helps ensure interoperability between services by standardizing data formats and interfaces?
• What two key values are identified for each performance parameter in the Capability Development Document (CDD) to bound the design while allowing the Program Manager flexibility to meet user needs?
• In government program management, which mechanism properly authorizes and coordinates a change to a contract when moving a major deliverable date?
• Cross-functional IPPD teams typically improve which outcome?
• Which of the following is a way to communicate requirements in a source selection?
• The charter along with a Plan of Action and Milestones (POA&M) is considered?
• In the major capability acquisition pathway, which phase focuses on technology maturation and risk reduction?
• Which statement best captures a key element of life cycle sustainment planning?
• What is the focus of sustainment operations during the Operations and Support phase?
• Which baseline defines the boundaries between subsystems and components within a system?
• Which statement best describes life cycle sustainment planning?
• Which configuration baseline is used to define design requirements for each configuration item?
• Which phase in the DoD acquisition life cycle is responsible for maturing the architecture and preparing for production?
• Which system governs defense material priorities and allocations?
• Manufacturing tradeoffs among producibility, cost, and which area?
• When should Affordability Goals be established?
• Which contract type includes an incentive fee tied to performance against targets?
• Which option represents cost-saving purchasing of extended production under a single contract?
• Detailed design work on a product would typically begin after which design review?
• Who is the primary authority responsible for developing and implementing the Acquisition Strategy to manage the program?
• Which schedule risk factor should be considered to ensure timely program delivery?
• If a task on the project's critical path slips and causes a delay, what is the most likely impact on the overall project?
• Which of the following is a core ethical principle for government and contractor acquisition professionals?
• Which document details all aspects of the source selection process including evaluation criteria?
• Which IPS Element is primarily responsible for budget and cost control across the product support lifecycle?
• Which is NOT a key objective of the DoD IA&E Policy?
• To be successful in acquisition management, which schedule risk factor must be assessed?
• Which type of Integrated Product Teams (IPTs) focus on seeking opportunities?
• _______________ consist(s) of a set of process elements, or "tools," used to provide balance and manage the execution of the system engineering process.
• Which type of project paper typically recommends a course of action?
• Which term refers to the DoD acquisition pathway focused on major capability acquisitions?
• Which process is described as the DoD's method to identify, assess, and prioritize capabilities required to fulfill its mission?
• The approved detail design and serves as basis for making the decision to begin the fabrication of production representative prototype systems, results from which review?
• For the following activity description, identify the problem-solving process step associated: gather data, impressions, feelings, and observations that can shed light on the problem or issue.
• Your team has to identify the root cause on a complicated issue. Which problem solving tool will best help your team analyze the issue?
• The type of contract decision is based upon which of the following?
• An effective organizational structure is most likely to prioritize which of the following?
• As part of the DoD-recommended TEMP format, which document is considered to be one of the four parts of the TEMP that serve as a starting point for organizing a successful T&E program?
• Which tool best depicts the frequency distribution with vertical bars?
• In order to be successful in acquisition management, which PERFORMANCE risk factor needs to be addressed?
• Which cost-estimating factor would be used in calculating how effective the average worker is at manufacturing items in labor hours?
• The Aggressor program uses a new engine technology; a prototype was tested in an operational environment. Which Technology Readiness Level best measures the maturity of the engine subsystem prototype?
• Which costing model uses expert consensus techniques to derive estimates?
• Simulation Based Acquisition involves the integration of ______________across functional disciplines throughout the acquisition process.
• You are writing a report on the progress of a Government program, and you unearth relevant information that indicates the program did not achieve several critical objectives. Which of the following statements is correct?
• During negotiations, a contractor’s representative who previously served in the government offers to assist in evaluating proposals in exchange for future employment. What is the appropriate action?
• Which practice is used to monitor project quality by comparing defects to predefined targets?
• Simulation Based Acquisition involves integration of which concept across disciplines?
• Flyaway Cost refers to which aspect of a weapon system's cost?
• When comparing two alternative concepts to provide needed warfighting capabilities, you discover that the total life cycle costs of both are projected to be nearly the same. Alternative 1 relies on technology demonstrated during Advanced Technology Demonstrations and can be fielded in 5 years. Alternative 2 relies on technology in basic research and can be fielded in 8 years. Which is the better alternative?
• When should Affordability Goals be established?
• In a ________ type of contract, the contractor bears virtually all the financial risk associated with procurement.
• Which document establishes a simplified and flexible management system for translating joint capability needs into stable, affordable, and well-managed programs?
• Which statement correctly characterizes non-recurring costs?
• Which process ensures that a system's configuration items are identified, controlled, and tracked through the life cycle?
• Which of the following apply to the Bona Fide Need Rule?
• Which DoD acquisition framework pathway is dedicated to Defense Business Systems?
• In order to be successful in acquisition management, which PERFORMANCE risk factors need to be addressed?
• Which tool would a program office use to lay out the products to be delivered and the technical reviews to be conducted by the contractor?
• Level of Repair Analysis (LORA) is primarily concerned with which aspect of a system?
• Which configuration baseline provides the details from which a contractor can transition from design to production?
• The organization that provides threat intelligence to defense policymakers and warfighters is ______.
• In the Major Capability Acquisition Pathway, which phase directly follows Engineering and Manufacturing Development (EMD)?
• In response to budget cuts limiting on-site IPT meetings, what is the best action to communicate and motivate the team?
• Your team has received a set of eight issues of varying degrees of importance and required effort that must be evaluated. You want to compare alternatives using weighted scores of the pre-selected issues. Which problem-solving tool will help your team analyze these issues and decide?
• After conducting a root cause analysis brainstorming session, you ask your team for feedback on what about the process could be improved next time. This represents which phase of the Experiential Learning Cycle?
• Which duties are tailored at the request of the Program Manager (PM) and are written in the Memorandum of Agreement, signed by both the PM and the Contract Administration Office Commander?
• What does ACAT stand for?
• In CMMI-DEV, Level 0 is associated with which description?
• You are putting together a meeting agenda for an annual program management review, with contractors, program team members, and customers. You are open to all topic suggestions, you have solicited opinions from your team members, and you want to gather the commitment of all team members to agree. Which decision-making method would be the best fit?
• What method is generally preferred to resolve contract disputes because it saves time, money, and preserves relationships between the parties?
• Which conflict-resolution approach emphasizes joint problem solving to meet the interests of all involved parties?
• When a single critical-path task slips, what is the recommended management action?
• As a general rule of thumb, what percent of the total ownership costs of a mass-produced system occur late in the life cycle due to operations and support?
• The Federal Acquisition Regulation, 42.302(a), lists functions normally performed by this type of contracting officer.
• Which is a required source selection evaluation criterion for any defense acquisition program?
• Which problem-solving tool will best help your team analyze the root causes of a complicated issue?
• Which 'tool kit' is used to help manage, control, and provide balance in the execution of system engineering technical processes?
• Which of the following supportability analysis tools covers both preventive and corrective maintenance and, when complete, identifies all physical resources required to support a system?
• Exit criteria are established at each milestone decision point to do what?
• Which is a key benefit of PBL arrangements?
• In which contract does the contractor bear virtually all the financial risk?
• Which statement best describes horizontal traceability in scheduling?
• A system in the DoD context is defined as which of the following?
• With regard to exceptions to the full funding policy, when the Government makes a commitment to procure a specific quantity of products of several years is known as ______.
• Which process focuses on identifying and prioritizing joint capability needs before program initiation?
• Which type of appropriation should be used to pay for the development and testing of a system modification with the primary purpose of improving performance?
• PPBE stands for which DoD budgeting framework?
• All the following are true of Below Threshold Reprogramming (BTR) actions, EXCEPT which?
• What is a primary benefit of using Commercial Off the Shelf (COTS) software for a software acquisition program?
• In the same affordability scenario, which option is the greatest potential impact on the Logistics Functional area?
• Which contract type is typically used when requirements are well defined and cost certainty is important?
• For the following activity description, identify the problem-solving process step associated: gather data, impressions, feelings, and observations that can shed light on the problem or issue.
• Which enactment process activity provides permission for a Federal program or activity to begin or continue from year to year, but does not provide Budget Authority to fund the program or activity?
• A design that optimizes ease and economy of fabrication and assembly would be considered:
• Which is more likely to centralize functions in staff organizations that support all business areas or product lines?
• Which testing phase is conducted to evaluate system performance in an operational environment before fielding?
• Which tool would best aid in identifying the number and type of program management office Integrated Product Teams (IPTs)?
• In the FYDP, which term denotes the smallest resource aggregation tracked by the DoD?
• Which analysis tool is used to determine at what level a failed component should be repaired, replaced, or discarded?
• What is the weapon system cost of this system? (Costs: Research, Development, Test & Evaluation $400; Procurement of Prime Mission Equipment $800; Procurement of Support Equipment $100; Procurement of Initial Spares $100; Operations and Support $70,000; Disposal $100)
• Which performance-based metric assesses materiel reliability?
• Which of the following is NOT conducted during the Production and Deployment (P&D) Phase?
• A government PM suspects the contractor's test results used in a procurement proposal may be inaccurate. What is the appropriate course of action?
• Which item lists key cost, schedule and performance parameters against which the program is managed?
• In which phase are systems-level requirements stabilized and detailed designs developed based on these requirements?
• Which rule governs the proper timing of using appropriated funds for needs arising during the appropriation's availability?
• Modeling and Simulation is a risk management tool used in which part of the acquisition life cycle?
• Which document provides information on the development of requirements documents?
• Which tool defines the quantitative performance thresholds used to guide development and assess delivery?
• Which phase focuses on fielding and deployment readiness in the lifecycle?
• Select the type of Operational Test and Evaluation that assesses the system's potential to meet mission requirements and supports a Low-Rate Initial Production (LRIP) decision:
• Which analysis technique uses a top-down failure logic to identify possible causes of system failures and their relationships?
• The Test and Evaluation Master Plan (TEMP) must be developed prior to which of the following?
• The Technology Maturation and Risk Reduction (TMRR) phase is associated with maturing a technology prototype to which Technology Readiness Level?
• Which cost-estimating factor would be used to assess how effective the average worker is at producing items in terms of labor hours?
• In the Product Support Strategy Process Model, which step ensures cross-functional collaboration by including Warfighter representatives?
• What does the acronym SMART mean when establishing team goals and objectives?
• What major shift did the adoption of JCIDS enable for the DoD?
• Prior to negotiating a contract modification, consider the implications of a contractor employee who previously served as a government contracting officer. Which action is appropriate?
• Which item is NOT considered a test planning/execution issue?
• During Production and Deployment Phase, which milestone indicates initial readiness for full operations?
• Which statement describes a benefit of using a prioritization matrix to evaluate two or more alternatives?
• Which of the following is NOT one of the methods used to achieve a producible design?
• Which statement is true about the Bona Fide Need Rule?
• Which baseline is used to define design requirements for each of the components or configuration items of a system?
• Which decision-making technique yields broad acceptance among team members without requiring unanimity?
• What is the focus of sustainment operations during the Operations and Support phase?
• Which process establishes and maintains the consistency of a system's attributes with its requirements, design and operational information and provides technical insight into all levels of the system design throughout the life cycle?
• Who provides an independent assessment of the effectiveness and suitability of new weapon systems?
• In reporting on a government program, which ethical value dictates that adverse information must be disclosed?
• Which document is established with a charter to guide IPT work?
• Which cyber security pillar ensures timely and reliable access to and use of information?
• Cybersecurity planning activities, including writing the Cybersecurity Strategy annex to the Program Protection Plan, should begin:
• Which phase of the Experiential Learning Cycle involves forming abstract concepts from reflections?
• If the program is on the DOT&E Oversight List, which T&E product is required before the Full Rate Production Decision Review?
• Which step involves precisely defining the issue or opportunity?
• In modeling and simulation, when modeling the system, what do you test to gather test predictions?
• Developmental Test and Evaluation is a(n) ________________________ used to reduce risk throughout the defense acquisition cycle.
• This DoD Decision Support System identifies and prioritizes requirements by using top-level strategic guidance to identify shortfalls, prioritizing those identified capability gaps or needs, and determining functional capability alternatives for meeting the identified capability gaps.
• What is the purpose of fielding/deployment planning?
• Which term refers to manpower, measurement, methods, machinery, and materials?
• To ensure an effective product support strategy, during which step should the Product Support Manager gain participation of government and industry experts and Warfighter representatives?
• Which opportunity management option involves deferring pursuit due to constraints?
• What is a key benefit of using a prioritization matrix to evaluate multiple alternatives?
• Which document articulates the warfighter's required capabilities and performance criteria within JCIDS?
• Team charters are likely to establish all of the following EXCEPT
• What is the ability of systems, units, or forces to provide data, information, materiel, and services to and accept the same from other systems, units, or forces and to use the data, information, materiel, and services so exchanged to enable them to operate effectively together?
• Which tool would best aid in identifying the number and type of program management office Integrated Product Teams (IPTs)?
• If there is a Counterintelligence (CI) impact on a program, the __ and the __ are briefed to ensure the strategy continues to makes good business sense, effectively implements laws and policies, and reflects management's priorities.
• Which DoD document is cited in the material as a DoDI instruction?
• The capability of a system design to support operations and readiness at an affordable cost throughout its life is described as __________.
• Which risk management option includes reassigning or delegating responsibility for tasks to mitigate a risk to another entity?
• The Preliminary Design Review (PDR) confirms readiness to proceed into detailed design work and the ________ baseline.
• SCAMPI is an assessment method used with which model?
• Which conflict resolution technique involves negotiating concessions to reach an agreement?
• At milestone decision points, exit criteria are described as which of the following?
• Reducing the KPP range by 5% to save cost has the greatest potential impact on which Systems Engineering area?
• Each of the following issues impact test planning and execution activities except one. Select the one that is NOT a test planning/execution issue
• What design consideration facilitates the manufacture of an item and reduces assembly error, material waste, and labor time?
• AAF pathway to contract for lawn care, food delivery, and performance-based requirements?
• Which document is used to measure program performance against cost, schedule, and performance baselines?
• If there is a breach of the acquisition program baseline, what must the Program Manager do?
• LRIP is an acronym used in defense procurement. What does LRIP stand for?
• The multi-faceted discipline that includes managing the impact of changes on system operation, interoperability, long-term maintenance, and the technical data package is known as what?
• Which of the following statements is true about Test and Evaluation (T&E) planning?
• Which conflict resolution technique is demonstrated when an issue is discussed directly with the other party?
• Which cost estimating factor would be used in calculating manufacturing labor hours?
• During the team life cycle, a team that has completed its work and is disbanding is in which stage?
• To minimize software development risk, select a contractor who possesses which characteristic?
• Which of the following BEST describes the 'Open System' design approach?
• What is the agreement between the Milestone Decision Authority (MDA) and Program Manager (PM) that will be used for tracking and reporting for the life of a program?
• Which of the following institutions sets resource ceilings and provides Budget Authority for the DoD?
• Which document is developed next if the Capabilities-Based Assessment (CBA) recommends a non-materiel solution?
• What is a threat capability or threshold established collaboratively by the requirements sponsor and the component capability developer called?
• Which PSA technique uses fault trees to map pathways to system failure?
• Which technique is most suitable for generating a large number of ideas in a free-form session?
• Select the type of Operational Test and Evaluation assessment that is conducted on prototype systems in the TMRR phase.
• Escalation allows us to make predictions about future costs based on:
• ____ are events that may or may not occur that have the potential for improving the program in terms of cost, schedule, and performance.
• Which rule requires appropriated funds be used only for goods and services for which the need arises during the period of availability?
• Which analysis focuses on optimizing life-cycle cost and supportability for a system?
• Which risk management activity answers the question "How have the risks changed?"
• What leadership style is demonstrated by a manager who gathers staff for discussion and group strategy?
• A government employee asks a contractor to make a widget bigger and later invoices higher; this is an example of which concept?
• Which of the following is an attribute of an effective organizational structure?
• Planning for acquisition support activities and requirements that deal with fielding/deployment should begin as early as the:
• IPPD tenet reflected by ensuring combined team member knowledge includes technical, cost, manufacturing, and support functions?
• Which review is used to determine readiness for production and decisions on fabrication?
• Risks in cost, ____, and performance must be analyzed during the Materiel Solution Analysis phase when choosing the best technical approach to use on a program.
• Which document is primarily used to structure project work into a hierarchical breakdown of components and deliverables?
• Which technical review is typically conducted to verify the system design is mature enough to proceed to fabrication and production?
• Which of the following is a way to communicate requirements in a source selection?
• Which problem-solving tool is best for grouping ideas by similarity?
• During prototype testing in the latter stages of the Technology Maturation and Risk Reduction phase, a new ground mapping and targeting radar prototype was assessed by independent evaluators as Technology Readiness Level 6. Which statement can be correctly determined from the information provided?
• Which item is NOT needed for a Milestone C decision review?
• To compare correlations between two variables in a process, which tool is most suitable?
• Who oversees the source selection process and selects the source whose proposal is the best value?
• KPPs are four mandatory key performance parameters. How many are mandatory?
• What is the primary objective of the Joint Capabilities Integration and Development Systems (JCIDS)?
• Which IPS Element objective is to plan and manage cost and performance across the product support value chain, from design through disposal?
• For a mass-produced system, the majority of life cycle costs are attributed to which category?
• The _______________________________ guides activities in the Engineering and Manufacturing Development (EMD) phase.
• One of the main purposes of the ___________ portion of the PSA process is to relate design, operational, and supportability characteristics to system readiness objectives and goals.
• 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 ________.
• Which Integrated Product Support (IPS) Element involves the identification, review, assessment, and resolution of deficiencies throughout a system's life cycle?
• In the planning phase, what activity is performed to justify the need for a materiel solution?
• Which document describes how the sustainment strategy will be implemented?
• Which technical review is conducted at Milestone B to confirm readiness to proceed to detailed design and manufacturing?
• Which statement best describes an Open System design approach?
• Which ONE of the following cost estimating factors would be used in calculating MANUFACTURING LABOR hours?
• IOT&E occurs in which phase of the major capability acquisition pathway?
• This phase's purpose is to mature the technology and reduce engineering, integration, and life cycle sustainment cost risks to the point where a major development contract can be awarded with high confidence for the next phase.
• Which is NOT a primary technique used in Product Support Analysis?
• Which IPS Element concerns the identification and acquisition of personnel with the skills and grades required to operate, maintain, and support systems over their lifetime?
• What does reprogramming of Budget Authority (BA) permit the DoD to do?
• Which supportability analysis tool identifies the level at which repairs should be performed for components?
• Which statement about the CIA triad in cyber security is correct?
• Which cost-estimating factor would be used to determine how efficient the average worker is in manufacturing items in labor hours?
• In a Navy affordability analysis, changing a performance parameter to gain life cycle cost savings has what greatest potential impact on the Systems Engineering Functional Area?
• In the PSA process, which role is responsible for tailoring duties documented in the Memorandum of Agreement and signed by the PM and the CAO Commander?
• Jane is the Program Manager for a drone delivery system. There is a change to the manufacturing process. Which functional area would experience the greatest impact?
• Your program is liable for payment on goods and services received under a contract. Your payment, based on a submitted invoice, for all or part of this obligation is a(n) ____________.
• If Congress does not appropriate sufficient funds to cover the cost of work to be performed under a contract, the Government may:
• In risk management, which activity evaluates changes in risk exposure over time?
• In the affordability analysis scenario, what is the primary driver for life cycle cost savings?
• Which framework is used to develop the DoD's proposed budget and allocate funds for all system acquisitions?
• What is the objective of deployment planning?
• An example of an unauthorized commitment occurs when a widget is enlarged at the request of a contractor employee and the contracting officer is invoiced for the larger item. This is best described as:
• Reflect on potential sources of assistance and resistance; which step is associated?
• Which regulations govern DoD acquisition activities?
• Which baseline defines the details from which a contractor can transition from design to production?
• Which document would you consult to understand DoD’s acquisition framework and its governing instruction?
• To whom is the Program Objectives Memorandum (POM) submitted?
• Which phase typically accounts for the largest portion of software life cycle costs?
• In the discussed program, the affordability analysis led to including the requirement change as part of staffing for which document version?
• Which software system architecture shows the 'physical' structure and information flows of the software?
• Select the DoD's decision-support system described as: 'This is the process by which the Department Of Defense (DoD) identifies, assesses, and prioritizes the capabilities the military requires to fulfill its mission'.
• If the total elapsed time (in clock hours) for corrective maintenance is 1,200 hours and there are 60 maintenance actions completed in that timeframe, what is the Mean Time to Repair (MTTR)?
• Incremental funding policy applies to the ______ appropriation category and states that __________.
• What process is used to define boundaries between subsystems and components?
• Which is an example of NON-RECURRING cost?
• What is the purpose of fielding/deployment planning?
• The overall efforts of the Intelligence Community (IC) are administered by the ODNI, which is the:
• Unresolved supportability issues may result in each of the following, except which one?
• The Engineering and Manufacturing Development (EMD) phase is guided by which document?
• The organization that provides threat intelligence to defense policymakers, force planners, and warfighters is ________.
• Which OT&E type is conducted after the Full-Rate Production Decision?
• Which option correctly identifies JCIDS as DoD's process to identify, assess, and prioritize capabilities?
• Which contract type uses an incentive fee to motivate cost-performance and share savings?
• What term describes the ability of systems to provide data and operate together?
• Which technical process answers the question 'Did you build the system correctly?'
• The Army is testing a laser guided rifle to assess the system's firing range and lethality. What type of testing is this?
• Which is a primary objective of the Systems Acquisition Management process?
• Test and Evaluation (T&E) is important to decision makers because it:
• To minimize current and future funding risks, Program Management Offices use which to project and track obligations and expenditures?
• A costing method that uses a team of experts working independently and together to reach consensus is an example of which costing method?
• During Operations and Support, sustainment focuses on which activity?
• A program manager who is concerned with requirement creep holds a System Requirements Review (SRR) with the contractor and decides not to invite the warfighter. Which step of the ethical decision-making model does this most violate?
• Which agency apportions budget authority to the Department of Defense's (DoD's) comptroller on a periodic basis?
• The program affordability analysis concluded a 10% life cycle cost saving by trading 5% of the point-to-point surface communications range KPP for greater component reliability. What is the greatest potential impact of the changed requirements on the Systems Engineering Functional area?
• Good reliability will __________.
• What is the purpose of a formal contract modification in defense procurement?
• The fielding planning references to which document for critical technical performance parameters?
• Based on the Air Force scenario, what would be the best entry point for this program?
• What is a primary objective of the Defense Acquisition System?
• Which characteristic makes MTBF an effective metric for a security information management system?
• Which standard is used to appraise software development process maturity?
• Which is used to create the Acquisition Program Baseline (APB)?
• In team development, which stage follows Norming?
• Which technical process answers the question of 'Did you build the system correctly?'
• What is the primary purpose of the OA Test Report in Milestone decisions?
• Which document is used to plan how source selection will be conducted and how bids will be evaluated?
• The ___________________requires appropriated funds be used only for goods and services for which a need arises during the period of that appropriation's availability for obligation.
• The _______ includes details of processes, procedures, and materials used in fabrication and is usually controlled by the contractor.
• Availability is the key to system readiness. One of the contributors to system downtime is _____________________.
• To refine and mature key technologies and ensure proper maturation of critical technologies in a program, which JCIDS document is used to build on the Initial Capabilities Document?
• In a program office affordability scenario, what is the greatest potential impact on Logistics when a requirement trades 5% of the point-to-point surface communications range for greater component reliability?
• In the Planning, Programming, Budgeting and Execution (PPBE) process, one result of the programming activities is the ________.
• Which design approach reduces risk by grouping functionality into interchangeable modules?
• A system prototype demonstrated in an operational environment corresponds to which Technology Readiness Level (TRL)?
• Which is used to create the Acquisition Program Baseline (APB)?
• You are the Program Manager and have a number of urgent tasks to complete. The only team member that is available to assist has limited experience with the issue at hand. Which is the appropriate leadership style to apply to this situation?
• Which review verifies that system requirements are defined and feasible before proceeding to design?
• Select a primary weapon system function evaluated during Live Fire Test and Evaluation.
• Which DoD instruction is titled Operation of the Defense Acquisition System?
• Which of the following organizations provides Capstone Threat Assessments (CTAs) for Air and Space Warfare?
• If any task on a project's critical path increases, what happens to the overall project duration?
• What type of testing is performed to determine a weapon system's survivability and lethality?
• Escalation allows us to make predictions about future costs based on:
• During Developmental Test (DT), the purpose of verification is to determine __________.
• Which document serves as the milestone acquisition document describing the plan, responsibilities, and decisions for all program protection activities?
• What is the purpose of fielding/deployment planning?
• What technique is used by the contractor to define boundaries between subsystems and components within a system?
• Cybersecurity planning activities, including writing the Cybersecurity Strategy annex to the Program Protection Plan, should begin____________.
• Which baseline defines the overall product configuration and is used to control the system's functional performance?
• To identify major gaps and redundancies by grouping related data into natural categories during analysis, which tool is most appropriate?
• Which JCIDS artifact is developed to justify next steps after identifying capability gaps?
• The engine prototype in the Aggressor program was tested in an environment described as operational. This supports maturity at which TRL level?
• A contracting officer that signs a new contract in advance of the appropriation that provides funding for a contract is in violation of which act?
• Which is used to create the Acquisition Program Baseline (APB)?
• Which document expresses the government's plan for tracking and reporting across the life of the program?
• In the described affordability scenario, what was the percent life-cycle cost savings achieved by trading 5% of KPP range for greater component reliability?
• The Full Funding policy applies to the ______ appropriation category and states that ______.
• Which artifact validates the physical configuration of a system against its design documentation?
• If any task on a project's critical path increases, this means ______?
• In the PPBE process, which phase produces the initial proposals for funding and resources over a five-year period?
• Which baseline is allocated to authorize detailed design and production baselines?
• In CMMI-DEV, Level 3 indicates that process improvement capabilities are defined in what scope?
• Which of the following is NOT a primary method of contracting?
• Assuring that materiel approaches are refined and key technologies are being matured, what JCIDS document is used to build upon the Initial Capabilities Document?
• Which of the following is needed for a Milestone C decision review?
• A specification that specifies the function, performance, and interfaces associated with a product but not the explicit design and materials needed to produce the product is called what?
• The term Flyaway Cost refers to which of the following?
• To ensure integrity in a contract modification discussion, you identify a potential conflict with a contractor representative who previously served in the government. What is the correct action?
• Which step involves evaluating potential solutions and choosing one?
• Select the document that establishes procedures and policies that assists the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs (CJCS) in identifying, assessing, and prioritizing joint military needs.
• Maintainability is measured by __________.
• Which document is developed next if the Capabilities-Based Assessment recommends a materiel solution?
• A highly producible design will increase which of the following?
• In the Navy TMRR affordability scenario, which option is the greatest potential impact on the Contracting Functional area?
• Which set of factors are critical for achieving maximum Operational Availability?
• Which aspect of DoD Security Cooperation is illustrated by engaging allied nations to explore the benefits of an upgraded U.S. system to bolster regional coalition capability?
• Which security property ensures that a sender cannot later deny sending a message?
• If a contractor is producing missiles for the Navy, on a non-commercial contract, and the contractor fails to deliver them on time, the Navy has the right to:
• Total ownership cost, which includes the costs associated with research, development, test and evaluation, procurement, military construction, military personnel, operations and maintenance, and disposal of a system, is also known as:
• DFARS stands for which regulation?
• Which software development approach emphasizes iterative cycles and risk-driven exploration?
• Decreased operational availability, increased costs, and bloated inventories may result from which issue?
• Testing of systems would fall under which of the 5 Ms?
• Which cyber security pillar guards against improper information modification or destruction, and includes ensuring information non-repudiation and authenticity?
• Team charters establish which of the following?
• Which technical review is required for Milestone B prior to the Engineering and Manufacturing Development Phase and occurs when all major design issues have been resolved in the system preliminary design and work can begin on detailed design?
• A Program Manager uses excess RDT&E money in a particular program to purchase items for that same program to be deployed in the field for purposes of training and operational use.
• When government and contractor personnel celebrate a success with a picnic, which statement about their interaction is true?
• DoD 7000.14R is the Department of Defense Financial Management Regulation.
• Which of these is NOT one of the four mandatory KPPs required by regulation to be addressed in the Capability Development Document (CDD) and Acquisition Program Baseline (APB)?
• What cost category are general and administrative contract expenses assigned to?
• What DoD appropriation category should be used for a contract modification to fund development and testing of a product improvement if the mod is meant to increase performance capability?
• In the described scenario, which tool is used to identify process gaps and redundancies by mapping the sequence of steps?
• KPPs are performance attributes of a system considered critical to the development of an effective military capability. Which of the following is NOT one of the four mandatory KPP?
• Which consequence may result from a violation of the Procurement Integrity Act?
• Which DoD process is described by Planning, Programming, Budgeting, and Execution (PPBE) as its core?
• Which term describes the formal agreement used to measure and report program status throughout its life cycle?
• What is a benefit of using a prioritization matrix to evaluate two or more alternatives?
• In the Systems Engineering Process, what Government activity relates to translating user needs into a system performance specification?
• Which type of contract can be described as having a higher cost to the government than the contractor, may have requirements that are not well defined, and payments are made as costs are incurred?
• Which statement about ADR is true?
• MTTR calculation with 2,400 hours and 60 actions yields which repair time?
• IPPD tenet; design phase includes high-level training plan etc; Which tenet?
• What cost category are general and administrative contract expenses assigned to?
• A software-costing model that bases cost estimates upon statistical data such as source lines of code is an example of a ___ costing model.
• During Production and Deployment, which option is NOT conducted?
• What is the name of the document that describes how the sustainment strategy will be implemented?
• What source selection procedure awards a contract based on greatest value to the Government rather than the lowest price or the highest technically rated offer?
• Which process is responsible for changes to baselines and maintaining interoperability and the technical data package?
• The four common risk mitigation strategies are:
• Which of the following is NOT conducted during the Production and Deployment (P&D) Phase?
• Initial Operational Test and Evaluation (IOT&E) occurs in which phase?
• Testing of systems would fall under which of the 5 Ms?
• Which baseline captures the design requirements for each configuration item and is used to manage changes?
• Which software architecture shows the physical structure and information flows of the software?
• Forward Pricing Rates Agreements (FPRA) provide negotiated rates that represent reasonable projections for such things as ________.
• Full Rate Production (FRP) requires:
• You are leading a weapons system redesign project. In which stage of the team life cycle are you when clarifying goals, performance metrics, milestones, and establishing the team?
• Which cost-estimating factor accounts for scrap or rework in production estimates?
• Which cost estimating technique would be used as the basis for requesting funding to pay for additional helicopters already in production?
• Who typically has the authority to approve milestones in a program?
• Forward Pricing Rates Agreements (FPRA) provide pricing rates for a defined period of time. This is best described as:
• What is a primary role of a Work Breakdown Structure in program management?
• What does the acronym SMART stand for when setting team goals?
• If the Government has funded the entire development of an item, the Government is entitled to _______ rights.
• This type of Science & Technology (S&T) activity translates promising technology into solutions for broadly defined military problems.
• Which artifact is associated with cybersecurity planning activities?
• DoDI 5000.02 is the DoD instruction governing the operation of the defense acquisition system. Which option correctly identifies this document?
• What is the primary purpose of the Test and Evaluation Master Plan (TEMP)?
• Which of the following is used by the contractor to define boundaries between the subsystems and components within a system?
• What is the primary objective of the Joint Capabilities Integration and Development Systems (JCIDS)?
• What is the first activity in the planning phase?
• Which of the following configuration baselines provides the details from which a contractor can transition from design to production of a system?
• Which style of leadership is generally most appropriate for leading Integrated Product Teams (IPTs)?
• What type of testing is used to evaluate lethality of a weapon system in live-fire conditions?
• Team charters establish which?
• Which technical process of Systems Engineering provides the evidence that the system performs its intended functions and meets all performance requirements?