PMT 252 252 Module 3 Test | Defense Acquisition University

Contains 7 Questions (Attempt=1/3) Module 3 Exam 1) When developing a Work Breakdown Structure (WBS), which common element would best categorize equipment acquisition or modernization? 3.2 pg. 25 of 30 Common Support ...

Contains 7 Questions (Attempt=1/3) Module 3 Exam 1) When developing a Work Breakdown Structure (WBS), which common element would best categorize equipment acquisition or modernization? 3.2 pg. 25 of 30 Common Support Equipment Initial Spares and Repair Parts Peculiar Support Equipment Industrial Facilities 2) Compare and contrast the two primary techniques for Work Breakdown Structure (WBS) construction: top-down and bottom-up. Which statement best describes the process of each technique? 3.4 pg. 4 and 10 of 47 The bottom-up method decomposes the system down into exactly ten work packages; the top-down method starts by organizing a pre-determined list of tasks into the appropriate categories. The top-down method decomposes the system down into exactly ten work packages; the bottom-up method starts by organizing a pre-determined list of tasks into the appropriate categories. The bottom-up method decomposes the system down into successively smaller portions of work that must be completed while maintaining a product/deliverable focus; the top-down method starts by brainstorming a list of tasks to achieve the final product, then organizing them into categories. The top-down method decomposes the system down into successively smaller portions of work that must be completed while maintaining a product/deliverable focus; the bottom-up method starts by brainstorming a list of tasks to achieve the final product, then organizing them into categories. 3) True or False: The lowest level should always be the same for each branch of the Work Breakdown Structure (WBS). 3.4 pg. 28 of 47 True 1 10162500 1 10162511 1 10162514 2 False 4) Which of the following statements accurately describes the difference between a Program Work Breakdown Structure (WBS) and a Contract WBS? 3.3 pg. 12 of 35 (VERBATIM) The Program WBS is a high-level, product-oriented breakdown of the program, whereas the Contract WBS further breaks down those requirements for individual elements of the program and is included inside the Program WBS. Together, the Program WBS and associated Contract WBS comprise the complete hierarchical description of the system being procured. The Contract WBS is a high-level, element-oriented breakdown of the program, whereas the Program WBS is an optional replicate of the Contract WBS used by the contractor. The Contract WBS and associated Program WBS are maintained separately by the government and contractor. The Program WBS is a high-level, element-oriented breakdown of the program, whereas the Contract WBS is used by the contractor for work package summaries only. Together, the Program WBS and associated Contract WBS provide a cursory overview of the system being procured. The Contract WBS is a high-level, product-oriented breakdown of the program, whereas the Program WBS further breaks down those requirements for individual elements of the program and is included inside the Contract WBS. The Contract WBS and associated Program WBS are maintained separately by the government and contractor. 5) This is the lowest level of the Contract Work Breakdown Structure (WBS). 3.3 pg. 23 of 35 Control Account Common element Work Package Material item 6) The Work Breakdown Structure (WBS) assists in the development of a Program Risk Process Document by accomplishing which of the following? 3.4 pg. 36 of 47 Provides a common frame of reference for all contract line items and end items 10162504 1 10162506 1 10175081 1 Develops the Integrated Product Team (IPT) structure Helps develop the Statement of Work (SOW) Identifies the amount of effort and time required to complete the tasks 7) The Department of Defense (DoD) defines how many categories of materiel items or systems used in a Work Breakdown Structure (WBS)? 3.2 pg. 28 of 30 15 11 12 8 10162499 1