ACQ 1010 EXAM WITH COMPLETE
SOLUTIONS (GRADED A+)
What is the most basic reason for the presences of a risk in achieving program goals
and objectives? - Answer- Future root cause
In order to be successful in acquisition management, which of the following
PEFORMANCE risk factors need to be addressed? - Answer- Use of new materials and
process.
Assuring that material approaches are refined and key technologies are being matured,
what JCIDS document is used to build upon the Initial Capabilities Document (ICD)? -
Answer- Capability Development Document (CDD)
Who can initiate a Capability Based Assessment? - Answer- Any DoD organization.
Which document provides information on the development of requirements documents?
- Answer- Manual for the operation of the JCIDS
KPPs are performance attributes of a system considered critical to the development of
an effective military capability. Which of the following is NOT one of the four mandatory
Key Performance Parameters (KPP)? - Answer- Lethality
As the program nears the end of development, the user may refine the capability
development document (CDD) - Answer- True
The Defense Security Cooperation Agency and a Military Department International
Program Office are strong advocates of a FMS initiative to sell a US system in full rate
production to allied and friendly nations in a region that hasn't traditionally purchased
US equipment in the past. The Program Manager's Acquisition Strategy mist consider
new alliances and new partners through international acquisition and exportability to
support the National Defense Strategy. - Answer- True
Which of the following is an example of information that can be considered by the
Milestone Decision Authority (MDA) at the Development Request for Proposal Release
Decision (DRFPRD)? - Answer- Contractor responses to Request for Proposal (RFP)
The Purpose of Technology Maturation and Risk Reduction (TMRR) phase is to reduce
technology risk through competitive prototyping of critical technologies. - Answer- True
, Federal Acquisition Regulations - FAR - Answer- All Federal agencies use FAR for the
acquisition of supplies and services with appropriate funds. Directs DoD Program
managers in: Acquisition Planning, Competition requirements, Contract Award
Procedures, Warranties.
Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement - DFARS - Answer- DFARS only
applies to the DoD. Contains: Requirements of Law, DoD-wide policies, Delegations of
FAR Authorities, Deviations from FAR requirements, Policies/Procedures that have
significant effect on the public.
Component-Unique FAR Supplements - Answer- only applies to DoD.
DoDD 5000.01 The Defense Acquisition System - Answer- states the policies and
principles that guide all defense acquisition programs and identifies the DoD key
officials and forums.
DoDi 5000.02: Operation of Adaptive Acq. Framework (AAF) - Answer- Applies to all
systems and services acquired via the Defense Acquisition System (DAS). AAF delivers
effective, suitable, survivable, sustainable, and affordable solutions to the end suer in a
timely manner. Milestone Decision Authorities (MDA), other Decision Authorities (DAs)
and Program Managers (PMs) have broad authority.
DoDi 5000.85 Major Capability Acquisition - Answer- Establishes policy and prescribe
procedures that guide the Acquistion of major programs including: Major Defense
Acquisition Programs (MDAPs), Other programs categorized as acquisition category
(ACAT I/II), and Automated Information Systems (AIS). Specifies the characteristics for
acquisition change.
The Executive Branch's acquisition related responsibilities are to: - Answer- Issues
directive and regulation as well as formulate, direct, and execute national security policy
the Legislative Branch (Congress) acquisition-related responsibilities are to: - Answer-
Set resource ceilings and provide Budget Authority for the Department of Defense
The Defense Industry acquisition related responsibilities are to: - Answer- Design,
produce, support, and upgrade defense systems
Secretary of Defense (SECDEF) Office of the Secretary of Defense (OSD) - Answer-
Secretary of Defense Deputy Secretary of Defense, Defense Acquisition Board (DAB),
USD Comptroller, USD Policy, USD (A&S), USD (R&E), Director Cost Assessment and
Program Evalution (DCAPE), Director Operational Test and evaluation (DOT&E)
Secretary of Defense (SECDEF) - Answer- Position created by National Security Act of
1947 to head the DOD. Principal Assistant to the President in all matter relating to
SOLUTIONS (GRADED A+)
What is the most basic reason for the presences of a risk in achieving program goals
and objectives? - Answer- Future root cause
In order to be successful in acquisition management, which of the following
PEFORMANCE risk factors need to be addressed? - Answer- Use of new materials and
process.
Assuring that material approaches are refined and key technologies are being matured,
what JCIDS document is used to build upon the Initial Capabilities Document (ICD)? -
Answer- Capability Development Document (CDD)
Who can initiate a Capability Based Assessment? - Answer- Any DoD organization.
Which document provides information on the development of requirements documents?
- Answer- Manual for the operation of the JCIDS
KPPs are performance attributes of a system considered critical to the development of
an effective military capability. Which of the following is NOT one of the four mandatory
Key Performance Parameters (KPP)? - Answer- Lethality
As the program nears the end of development, the user may refine the capability
development document (CDD) - Answer- True
The Defense Security Cooperation Agency and a Military Department International
Program Office are strong advocates of a FMS initiative to sell a US system in full rate
production to allied and friendly nations in a region that hasn't traditionally purchased
US equipment in the past. The Program Manager's Acquisition Strategy mist consider
new alliances and new partners through international acquisition and exportability to
support the National Defense Strategy. - Answer- True
Which of the following is an example of information that can be considered by the
Milestone Decision Authority (MDA) at the Development Request for Proposal Release
Decision (DRFPRD)? - Answer- Contractor responses to Request for Proposal (RFP)
The Purpose of Technology Maturation and Risk Reduction (TMRR) phase is to reduce
technology risk through competitive prototyping of critical technologies. - Answer- True
, Federal Acquisition Regulations - FAR - Answer- All Federal agencies use FAR for the
acquisition of supplies and services with appropriate funds. Directs DoD Program
managers in: Acquisition Planning, Competition requirements, Contract Award
Procedures, Warranties.
Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement - DFARS - Answer- DFARS only
applies to the DoD. Contains: Requirements of Law, DoD-wide policies, Delegations of
FAR Authorities, Deviations from FAR requirements, Policies/Procedures that have
significant effect on the public.
Component-Unique FAR Supplements - Answer- only applies to DoD.
DoDD 5000.01 The Defense Acquisition System - Answer- states the policies and
principles that guide all defense acquisition programs and identifies the DoD key
officials and forums.
DoDi 5000.02: Operation of Adaptive Acq. Framework (AAF) - Answer- Applies to all
systems and services acquired via the Defense Acquisition System (DAS). AAF delivers
effective, suitable, survivable, sustainable, and affordable solutions to the end suer in a
timely manner. Milestone Decision Authorities (MDA), other Decision Authorities (DAs)
and Program Managers (PMs) have broad authority.
DoDi 5000.85 Major Capability Acquisition - Answer- Establishes policy and prescribe
procedures that guide the Acquistion of major programs including: Major Defense
Acquisition Programs (MDAPs), Other programs categorized as acquisition category
(ACAT I/II), and Automated Information Systems (AIS). Specifies the characteristics for
acquisition change.
The Executive Branch's acquisition related responsibilities are to: - Answer- Issues
directive and regulation as well as formulate, direct, and execute national security policy
the Legislative Branch (Congress) acquisition-related responsibilities are to: - Answer-
Set resource ceilings and provide Budget Authority for the Department of Defense
The Defense Industry acquisition related responsibilities are to: - Answer- Design,
produce, support, and upgrade defense systems
Secretary of Defense (SECDEF) Office of the Secretary of Defense (OSD) - Answer-
Secretary of Defense Deputy Secretary of Defense, Defense Acquisition Board (DAB),
USD Comptroller, USD Policy, USD (A&S), USD (R&E), Director Cost Assessment and
Program Evalution (DCAPE), Director Operational Test and evaluation (DOT&E)
Secretary of Defense (SECDEF) - Answer- Position created by National Security Act of
1947 to head the DOD. Principal Assistant to the President in all matter relating to
