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
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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
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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
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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
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