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Alabama State University ACQ 202 Module 3 - Designing - Prototyping the System Exam Part III 1) The Resource Management Decision (RMD) is used to adjust the _________, which translates programming... decisions into budgeting decisions. [Identify the key events in the budgeting phase, including the preparation, review and decision process associated with the three major documents of the phase: Budget Estimate Submission (BES), Resource Management Decision (RMD), and Reclamas.] [Remediation Accessed :N] Budget Estimate Submission (BES) Acquisition Program Baseline (APB) Defense Planning Guidance (DPG) Capability Development Document (CDD) 2) For each task, match it with the appropriate step in developing a Performance Measurement Baseline (PMB). [Identify the steps in the development of the initial Performance Measurement Baseline (PMB).] a ) Step 1 b ) Step 2 c ) Step 3 Budget the work Schedule the work Define and scope the work 3) The Integrated Program Management Report has seven formats. Which one of the formats reports current and cumulative performance element data broken out by Contract WBS? [Identify the purpose and content of the Integrated Program Management Report (IPMR).] Format 1 Format 5 c b a Format 2 Format 3 Format 4 4) A Fixed-Price Incentive (Firm Target) (FPIF) contract is awarded for $25 million to design a computer based training course for the Air Force with a period of performance of 18 months. What reports, if any, must the Air Force Program Manager (PM) require the contractor provide regarding their cost, schedule, and technical performance? [Identify performance report tailoring considerations and their effect on reporting.] The contractor would submit an Integrated Program Management Report (IPMR) with formats 1, 5, 6 and 7. The contractor would not be required to submit any earned value related reports to the Program Management Office. The contractor would submit an Integrated Program Management Report (IPMR) with formats 1 through 7. The contractor would submit an Integrated Program Management Report (IPMR) with formats 1 through 5 only. The contractor would submit an Integrated Program Management Report (IPMR) with format 1 only. 5) Which one of the following is NOT considered a common problem for software-intensive systems? [Identify common ways that software-intensive projects have gotten into trouble.] [Remediation Accessed :N] Use of open systems architecture Lack of user involvement Overlooking hardware deficiencies Poorly defined interfaces 6) Which of the following best describes the differences between the "incremental" and "waterfall" development models? [Given a software-intensive system (such as a telecommunications or guidance system), select an appropriate software development methodology.] The "incremental" model follows an evolutionary approach, where the "waterfall" model builds the entire system all at once. The "incremental" model requires the program design to be completed before coding, where the "waterfall" model allows development phases to overlap. The "waterfall" model is flexible to changes in capability needs, where the "incremental" model is not. The "waterfall" model does not emphasize baselines, where the "incremental" model does emphasize baselines. 7) Which of the following best describes software management metrics? [Using DoD Practical Software Measurement methodology principles, select appropriate software measures to make sound decisions regarding acquisition of software intensive systems.] Metrics that determine progress against the plan Metrics that impact performance, user satisfaction, supportability, and ease of change Metrics that deal with the maturity and robustness of the organizational processes used to develop the software Metrics that quantify reliability, maintainability, flexibility and integrity 8) When using commercial and non-developmental items, the need for testing and evaluation is eliminated. [Identify key issues regarding Test and Evaluation (T&E) of commercial and non-developmental (NDI) items.] [Remediation Accessed :N] True Fals e 9) If a computer monitor was initially designed for use in a home or office environment, and the Navy decided to modify it for use on board ship, an early operational assessment (EOA) of that monitor would likely be conducted. [Identify the role of Early Operational Assessment (EOA) and Operational Assessment (OA) in reducing program risk.] Fals e True 10) Under what condition would contractor logistics support be most appropriate for a non-developmental item (NDI) communications device being acquired by the U.S. Army? [Recognize key logistics related acquisition policies and their impact (e.g., Life-Cycle Cost, Contractor Logistics Support, Commercial and NonDevelopment Items).] The configuration of the device is expected to change frequently to incorporate technological advances as they become available. Major modifications are required before the device can be integrated within Army helicopters. The Army is expected to keep the device in its inventory for at least 20 years. The device is planned for use in combat situations in environments ranging from jungles to deserts to cold regions. 11) What design consideration facilitates the manufacture of an item and reduces assembly error, material waste, and labor time? [Recognize the impact of manufacturing on cost, schedule and performance.] Producibilit y Interoperabili ty Reliabilit y Availabilit y 12) Which of the following is NOT a benefit of designing for producibility? [Identify the methods and objectives of manufacturing that influence system design.] Little or no testing required Lower overall cost Quicker product introduction Stable product design 13) In order to reduce the risks inherent in software acquisition, systems engineering activities should begin _____________ in the process, and contractors should utilize __________________ development methods. [Recognize the relationship between software development activities and the systems engineering process.] Early / iterative Early / singlestep After Milestone C / iterative Midway / singlestep 14) A highly producible design will increase ___________. [Recognize the relationship of manufacturing to the systems engineering process.] Efficient use of materials with reduced waste Parts shortages Assembly errors Total ownership costs 15) Which of the following is NOT a consideration when making tradeoffs among various functional areas to achieve a balanced design? [Distinguish from among the types of tradeoffs that may be required to attain a producible design.] [Remediation Accessed :N] Profits from manufacturing Environmental concerns Material s Machiner y 16) In addition to the scope of contract work and the budget for the contract, the Performance Measurement Baseline (PMB) integrates the _________________. [Identify the relationship of the PMB to program objectives.] Integrated Master Schedule (IMS) Integrated Master Plan (IMP) Over Target Baseline (OTB) To Complete Performance Index (TCPI) 17) DoD policy requires all new and upgraded Command, Control, Communications, Computers, and Intelligence (C4I) acquisitions to comply with DoD Information Technology Standards Registry (DISR). [Identify typical software development life cycle activities and standards.] True Fals e 18) ___________________ is an important management tool that is used to monitor and manage the contract and/or project performance by emphasizing the planning and integration of program cost, schedule, and performance factors. [Recognize the importance of earned value as a management tool.] Earned Value Management (EVM) Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) Integrated Master Schedule (IMS) Program Management Plan (PMP) 1) When do the OSD Comptroller analyst and Office of Management and Budget (OMB) analyst hold hearings to review the service's budgets? [Identify the key events in the budgeting phase, including the preparation, review and decision process associated with the three major documents of the phase: Budget Estimate Submission (BES), Resource Management Decision (RMD), and Reclamas.] Each year around October and November Every other year during July and August Throughout the year as needed Once quarterly throughout the year 2) Which one of the following is considered to be a typical cause of trouble for software development projects? [Identify common ways that software-intensive projects have gotten into trouble.] Poor definition of requirements Active user involvement in the development process Dependency on metrics to track progress Rises in inflation rates 3) Every commercial item must undergo the same Governmental testing as a newly developed item before it is acquired for use by the Department of Defense. [Identify key issues regarding Test and Evaluation (T&E) of commercial and nondevelopmental (NDI) items.] Fals e True 4) Tradeoffs in cost involve examining the development of alternative designs, _________________ and the required industrial base capability. [Distinguish from among the types of tradeoffs that may be required to attain a producible design.] [Remediation Accessed :N] Required technology Unique components System life cycle costs Methods of production 1) Manufacturing tradeoffs are made throughout the design process among three areas: producibility, cost, and _______________________. [Distinguish from among the types of tradeoffs that may be required to attain a producible design.] Operational capabilities Schedul e Sustainabili ty Provisionin g [Show More]

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