ACQ 202 Module 2 Exam answers: Part I Planning - Acquisition Strategy Development
Which of the following is a true statement about the Product Support Strategy Process Model?
- -It enables the identification of supp
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ACQ 202 Module 2 Exam answers: Part I Planning - Acquisition Strategy Development
Which of the following is a true statement about the Product Support Strategy Process Model?
- -It enables the identification of supportability and sustainment strategies near the end of the life.
-It is an iterative process in which the sustainment of a system (or systems) is adapted and evolved to optimally support the needs and requirements of the Warfighter.
-It is a continuing process that assists in the identification and evolution of the PSM IPT.
-It is a one-time process that defines the needs and requirements of the Warfighter early in the life cycle.
Executive Orders on environmental activities and policy, sometimes referred to as "Greening the Government": -
-States that Major Program Managers must take and pass formal training in environmental protection.
-Directs all Federal Agencies to establish plans to improve energy efficiency, reduce greenhouse gas emissions, conserve and protect water resources and reduce or eliminate toxic or hazardous materials.
-Exempts less-than-ACAT I programs from compliance with National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) procedures if they have an approved Environmental Impact Statement.
-Applies only to ACAT I and ACAT II programs.
Which one of the following test and evaluation (T&E) products is required at Milestone C? - -DOT&E Report on Initial Operational Test and Evaluation (IOT&E)
-Operational Assessment (OA) Results
-Early Operational Assessment (EOA)
-Live Fire Test and Evaluation (LFT&E) Report
How does a program management office show the sequence and interrelationship of all the business and technical activities required to accomplish the acquisition? - -Integrated Product and Process Development (IPPD) Plan (NOT THIS ONE)
-Risk Management Plan
-Acquisition Strategy - Program Structure Chart
-Integrated Systems Engineering/Business Management Plan
A TEMP (either initial or updated, as appropriate) must be provided for consideration and approval before each milestone review, starting with Milestone B. - -True
-False
The ____________________ provides military intelligence to defense policy makers, force planners and warfighters in DOD in support of weapons system acquisition. –
-Defense Intelligence Agency (DIA)
-Director of National Intelligence (DNI)
-Army Intelligence
-National Security Agency (NSA)
By implementing Integrated Product and Process Development (IPPD), gains realized by the early integration of business, contracting, manufacturing, testing, training, and support considerations in the design process can result in ___________________. - -increased logistics footprint
-unnecessary schedule delays
-fewer costly changes made later in the process
-complicated detail design reviews
The purpose of the Program Protection Plan (PPP) is to help programs ensure that they adequately protect their technology, components, and information. It is used to develop __________________ for dissemination and implementation throughout the program for which it is created. - -System security engineering plans
-Updated criticality analysis
-Counterintelligence analytical products
-Tailored protection guidance
Transitioning to Integrated Product and Process Development (IPPD) will involve application of certain key tenets, such as customer focus, concurrent development, and: - -Risk avoidance
-Reliance on independent organizations
-Event-driven scheduling
-Supervisory leadership
In which phase of the life cycle does the Life Cycle Sustainment Plan (LCSP) focus on how sustainment performance is measured, managed, assessed, and reported? - -TMRR Phase
-P&D Phase
-EMD Phase
-O&S Phase
The Test and Evaluation Master Plan (TEMP) is mandated by DoD policy and must be updated periodically to ensure that it stays current as the program evolves through the life cycle. –
-True
-False
Operational Measures of Effectiveness (MOE) and Measures of Suitability (MOS) are formally documented in the ________. - -Work Breakdown Structure (WBS)
-Initial Capabilities Document (ICD)
-Acquisition Strategy
-Test and Evaluation Master Plan (TEMP)
The final approval authority for system-related National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) documentation is the: - -Program Manager (PM)
-Component Acquisition Executive (CAE)
-Environmental coordinator
-Under Secretary of Defense (Environmental Security)
Barriers to successful implementation of Integrated Product and Process Development (IPPD) include the following (Select all that apply): -
-Poorly run meetings or reviews
-Need for significant cultural change
-Empowered, qualified team members
-Open discussions with no secrets
-Contractor uses IPPD / DoD does not
Each of the following issues impact test planning and execution activities except one. Select the one that is NOT a test planning/execution issue. - -Limited test articles
-Limited test time
-Limited test reports
-Limited test resources
Joint Interoperability Test Command (JITC) has primary responsibility for developmental test and evaluation (T&E) functions throughout DoD. - -True
-False
The risk management model includes risk planning, risk identification, ___________, risk handling, and risk monitoring. - -Risk handling (NOT THIS ONE)
-Risk control
-Risk avoidance
-Risk analysis
Which one of the following organizations would conduct testing on the flight controls of a fighter aircraft to ensure it will meet the critical technical parameters (CTPs) derived from the Capability Development Document (CDD)? - -Defense Contract Management Agency (DCMA)
-Joint Interoperability Test Command (JITC)
-Air Force Operational Test and Evaluation Center (AFOTEC)
-Air Force Materiel Command (AFMC)
DoD policy is to consider international cooperative development only after U.S.-only solutions have been shown to be impractical. - -True
-False
Sources of risk include: - -Production
-All of the answers are correct
-Design
-Schedule
who would certify the interoperability performance of a command and control system used by both the Army and the Navy?
- Joint Interoperability Test Command
If the program is on the DOT&E Oversight List, which one of the following test and evaluation (T&E) products is required before the full rate production decision review?
- DOT&E report on initial operational test and evaluation
One of the primary disadvantages of international cooperative development includes
- increased documentation
system-specific validated online lifecycle threat (VOLT) reports are required to be kept current and validated throughout the acquisition process. All major defense acquisition programs (MDAPs) must have a updated VOLT in place at:
- Milestone A (TMRR phase)
the risk management model includes risk planning, risk identification, ____________, risk handling, and risk monitoring.
- risk analysis
regarding test and evaluation (T&E) issues that may affect a program's acquisition strategy, the program office can use _________ to aid in understanding the implications of any necessary tradeoffs among testing constraints.
- design of experiments (DOE)
as part of the program protection plan (PPP), cybersecurity is a critical priority for DoD. Effective cybersecurity in DoD acquisition programs encompasses all of the necessary actions taken to ensure the ____________ of a system's information to enable warfighting operations.
- confidentiality, integrity and availability (CIA)
The joint staff has oversight for certifying interoperability capability requirements for the army, navy, air force, and marine corps are valid.
- true
the first key step of the product support strategy process model includes which of the following?
- understanding warfighter requirements in terms of performance.
A TEMP (either initial or updated, as appropriate) must be provided for consideration and approval before each milestone review, starting with milestone B. - false
the acquisition strategy should normally be generated using an integrated product team (IPT) approach, including representation from all players listed below EXCEPT - milestone decision authority (MDA)
which of the following is a key tenet of integrated product and process development (IPPD)? - multidisciplinary teamwork
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