ACQ 101 - Mod 2 Exam Questions and Answers

Representing constituent interests, setting resource ceilings, and balancing national security and social needs are characteristics of which institution? - ANSWER Congress Formulating national security policy, negotia ...

Representing constituent interests, setting resource ceilings, and balancing national security and social needs are characteristics of which institution? - ANSWER Congress Formulating national security policy, negotiating with Congress, and maintaining a balanced force structure are characteristics of which institution? - ANSWER Executive Branch Considering stockholders' interests, responding to solicitations, and technological achievement are characteristics of which institution? - ANSWER Defense industry Which OSD position ensures the alignment of DoD plans with national security objectives? - ANSWER USD Policy Which OSD position provides independent assessment of the operational effectiveness and suitability of new weapon systems? - ANSWER Director, Operational Test and Evaluation Which OSD position controls the budget and the release of funds? - ANSWER USD Comptroller Which OSD position is the principal staff assistant and advisor to the Secretary and Deputy Secretary of Defense for all these matters relating to the DoD acquisition system? - ANSWER USD for Acquisition, Technology, and Logistics True or False? The PM is accountable for credible cost, schedule, and performance reporting to the Milestone Decision Authority (MDA). - ANSWER True Which key player is the designated individual with overall responsibility for a program? - ANSWER MDA Which key player is the senior official in each DoD Component responsible for all acquisition functions within that Component? - ANSWER CAE Which ACAT identifies Major Defense Acquisition Programs? - ANSWER ACAT I Which ACAT does not apply to Air Force programs? - ANSWER ACAT IV True or False? ACAT IA programs are Major Automated Information Systems (MAISs) that are estimated to exceed $40M in FY 2014 constant year dollars for a single year. - ANSWER True Which ACAT has estimated procurement of more than $835 million but less than $2.79 billion in FY 2014 constant dollars? - ANSWER ACAT II The senior-level defense forum for advising the USD(A&S) on critical decisions concerning designated acquisition programs. - ANSWER Defense Acquisition Board Major Institution that issues directives and regulations and formulates, directs, and executes national security policy. - ANSWER Executive Branch Which ACAT designation does not apply to the Air Force? - ANSWER ACAT IV Major Institution that sets resource ceilings and provides budget authority for the DoD. - ANSWER Congress Responsible for analysis and advice on matters relating to the planning and programming phases of the Planning, Programming, Budgeting, and Execution (PPBE) system. - ANSWER Director, CAPE An Automated Information System estimated to have expenditures of more than $165 million in FY 2014 constant dollars from the MSA phase through deployment. - ANSWER What is ACAT IA? A program that the USD(A&S) estimates will require eventual expenditure for RDT&E of more than $480 million or procurement of more than $2.79 billion (FY 2014). - ANSWER What is ACAT I? Performs the position of Defense Acquisition Executive. - ANSWER Who is the USD (A&S)? Major institution that designs, produces, and upgrades support systems. - ANSWER What is the Defense industry? An Automated Information System program estimates that they will require eventual expenditure of more than $520 million (FY 2014) from program inception through sustainment. What Acquisition Category (ACAT) designation will this program have? [Identify the difference types of ACATs used for Automated Information System.] - ANSWER Acquisition Category (ACAT) IA Programs are divided into acquisition categories (ACATs) based primarily on program cost. [Define Acquisition Categories (ACATs) in defense acquisition programs.] - ANSWER True Which of the following institutions designs, produces, upgrades, and supports defense systems? [Identify the major institutions involved in the defense acquisition process.] - ANSWER Industry Who is the Defense Acquisition Executive? [Recognize the key players within DoD who have an impact on the acquisition workforce and programs.] - ANSWER Under Secretary of Defense (Acquisition, Technology, and Logistics) (USD[AT&L]) A program estimates that they will require eventual expenditure for Research, Development, Test, and Evaluation (RDT&E) of more than $480 million (FY 2014), or procurement of more than $2.79 billion (FY 2014). What Acquisition Category (ACAT) designation will this system have? [Identify the difference types of ACATs used for Weapon Systems.] - ANSWER Acquisition Category (ACAT) I