ACQ 101 module 6 Work Breakdown
Structure WBS Questions and Answers
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DoD components and contractors use WBSs as a foundation to establish schedules and
formulating budgets. ✔✔True
The DoD provides guidance f
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ACQ 101 module 6 Work Breakdown
Structure WBS Questions and Answers
Rated A+
DoD components and contractors use WBSs as a foundation to establish schedules and
formulating budgets. ✔✔True
The DoD provides guidance for the development of a standardized WBS. The principal
document that describes these structures is derived from which of the following? ✔✔MIL-STD881C
The principal document that the DoD employs in developing and standardizing WBS is the
"DoD standard practice work breakdown structures for defense materiel items." In the document,
how many types of systems are covered? ✔✔11 eleven
What are the common elements of WBSs? ✔✔integration, assembly, test and checkout; systems
engineering; program management; training; data; system test and evaluation; peculiar support
equipment; common support equipment; operation and site activation; industrial facilities; initial
spares and repair parts.
Which of the following is referred to as the "product part" of a WBS? ✔✔system elements
The common elements of a WBS are elements common to all acquisition programs developed by
the DoD. Common elements can be found at all levels of a WBS. They are the actual
configuration items of the system, and enable the realization of the system. ✔✔false; common
elements can be found at all levels of a WBS. They are the enabler for the system realization.
They are applicable to all major systems and subsystems as needed. They are NOT the actual
configuration items of the system, but elements that enable the realization of the system.
Program WBS is controlled and maintained by? ✔✔program management office PMO
Contract WBS is controlled and maintained by? ✔✔the contractor
WBS Level 3 elements are subordinate elements of each Level 2 major element. Which of the
following are identified as level 3 elements? ✔✔fire control type of service; technical
publication
The Program WBS has 3 levels; what are they and what do they cover? ✔✔Level 1 is the entire
aircraft system; Level 2 covers the prime mission products including the aircraft system
hardware and software and includes the aggregations of system-level services such as program
management, system engineering, and test and evaluation. Level 3 consists of the subordinate
elements of each of the major elements of level 2.
Contract WBS defines that part of the program that is being produced by a given contractor and
is the basis for collecting cost and schedule data for the contract. ✔✔True
Which of the following are the levels included in the Program WBS? ✔✔Level 1; Level 3 (Level
1 is the overall project; level 2 is the major elements; and level 3 refers to the subordinate
elements of Level 2.)
What are the two types of WBS? ✔✔Program & Contract
What is the Control Account Manager CAM responsible for? ✔✔The CAM is responsible for
allocating resources and planning schedules to accomplish the tasks within a control account
(associated with an element of the WBS); work/planning packages the CAM develops within
their control account become part of the Integrated Master Schedule (IMS) and the Performance
Measurement Baseline (PMB).
WBS plays a significant role in which of the following? ✔✔The WBS plays a significant role in
planning and assigning management and technical responsibilities; monitoring and controlling
the progress and status of engineering efforts, resource allocations, cost estimates, expenditures,
and cost and technical performance.
The WBS provides a consistent and visible framework for materiel items and contracts within a
program throughout its life cycle. ✔✔True
The Program WBS covers the acquisition of a specific defense materiel item. ✔✔True
The Contract WBS begins at what level? ✔✔Level 4
What is a tool used to identify issues and concerns and to reduce risk? ✔✔Work Breakdown
Structure WBS
This person or organization develops and controls the program levels 1-3 of the WBS. ✔✔The
Program Management Office PMO
A Project Manager PM uses this to help with cost, schedule, performance and risk management?
✔✔WBS
Missile and Space Systems are covered in this document? ✔✔MIL-STD_881C
The MIL-STD_881C serves this purpose? ✔✔It describes the DoD's standardized WBS
structure.
Its goal is to define the relationship among all program elements? ✔✔The WBS in relation to the
Acquisition Life Cycle
Level 4 marks the beginning of this level? ✔✔Contract Level
This is used to organize the breakdown of work into small areas and parts? ✔✔WBS
This is prepared and maintained by the contractor? ✔✔Contract WBS
What type of WBS is prepared and maintained by the government? ✔✔Program
A work breakdown structure WBS can be used to help the manager: ✔✔Stay within budget by
identifying and analyzing tradeoffs
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