ACQ 202 Int Systems Acquisition Module 1 Additional Questions | Defense Acquisition University

1) The largest amount of cost for a system is related to its operations and support. [33a. Recognize the impact and interrelationship of logistics support and life cycle cost.] Fals e True 2) The largest percentage ...

1) The largest amount of cost for a system is related to its operations and support. [33a. Recognize the impact and interrelationship of logistics support and life cycle cost.] Fals e True 2) The largest percentage of software life cycle costs is associated with _________? [26b. Relate the typical distribution of software life cycle costs to the planning of an acquisition program.] Upgrades and Maintenance Research and Development Design and Development Test and Evaluation 3) A software costing method that uses a team of experts working both independently and together to combine different approaches and arrive at a collective judgment through consensus is an example of the _________ costing method. [28d. Select an appropriate approach (e.g., Analogy, Parametric, Top-Down, Engineering (Bottom Up, Actual, Delphi) to estimate the cost and schedule for a software-intensive system.] Delph i Topdown Bottomup Parametri c 4) Based on information from the Initial Capabilities Document (ICD), an AoA includes (Select all the apply): [2a. Given an Initial Capabilities Document (ICD) and a summary Analysis of Alternatives, (AoA), select an appropriate concept, from the perspective of the system developer, to meet the user's requirement.] Key attributes as defined by Measures of Effectiveness Range of Military Operations Detailed System Specifications Test Requirements Functional Areas 5) Joint Capability Technology Demonstrations (JCTDs) are a special case of Advanced Technology Demonstrations (ATDs), enhanced so that they can be fielded and used by operational forces. Additionally, JCTDs are: [3c. Determine the applicability of science and technology activities to the acquisition of a system.] Used for both maturing technology and refining operational concepts in the field Acquisition programs designed to provide a residual, usable capability A means of demonstrating the use of immature technology to address critical military needs A critical role player in the development of the program’s Systems Engineering Plan (SEP) 6) Total ownership cost, which includes the costs associated with research, development, test and evaluation, procurement, military construction, military personnel, operations and maintenance, and disposal of a system, is also known as: [9a. Given a cost breakdown, determine Development Cost, Flyaway Cost, Weapons System Cost, Procurement Cost, Acquisition Cost, and Life Cycle Cost.] Life Cycle Cost Flyaway Cost Program Acquisition Cost Weapon System Cost 7) What is the procurement cost of this system? Cost Types Cost (millions of dollars) Research, Development, Test & Evaluation $400 Procurement of Prime Mission Equipment $800 Procurement of Support Equipment $100 Procurement of Initial Spares $100 Operations and Support $70,000 Disposal $100 [9a2. Given a cost breakdown, determine Development Cost, Flyaway Cost, Weapons System Cost, Procurement Cost, and Life Cycle Cost.] $1,000 million $800 million $900 million $1,400 million 8) The Air Force is in process of completing development on an upgrade to an existing fighter aircraft that will improve survivability and reliability. The contractor has provided the Government with detailed technical drawings and associated costs of the parts, materials, and labor required to produce the system. What cost estimating technique would the Air Force most likely use to prepare their budget estimate for the upgrade? [9b. Select an appropriate method to estimate the cost of an acquisition program.] Engineerin g Analog y Parametri c Actual Cost 9) The best time to reduce life cycle cost is _____ in the life cycle process. ______ can be applied throughout the life cycle to achieve an affordable and effective system. Which combination below provides the CORRECT response for the blanks above? [9d. Relate the concepts of Affordability and Should Cost to the planning of an acquisition program.] Early / Affordability and Should Cost Late / CAIV When the budget is submitted / The spending plan Mid Way / Tradeoffs 10) When comparing two alternative concepts, you discover that both will provide the needed capabilities. Alternative 1 requires new development that will take 7 years and will cost more than the other alternative. Alternative 2 can be developed in 4 years relying on proven Joint Capabilities Technology Demonstration (JCTD) technology. Based on the information provided here, which is the better alternative? [Given a draft Capability Development Document (CDD) and a summary Analysis of Alternatives (AoA), select an appropriate concept, from the perspective of the system developer, to meet the user’s need.] Alternative 2 Alternative 1