ACQ 1010 MODULE 1 EXAM QUESTIONS
WITH CORRECT ANSWERS
Three types of IPTs - Answer- 1. Overarching
2. Working
3. Program
Overarching IPTs are responsible for - Answer- -Strategic guidance
-Program assessment
-Issue resolution
Working IPTs are responsible for - Answer- -Identifying and resolving program issues
-Determining program status
-Seeking opportunities
Program IPTs are responsible for - Answer- -Program execution
-Includes representatives from both government and industry (after contracts have been
awarded)
Three parts of the Decision Support Systems - Answer- 1. DAS
2. JCIDs
3. PPBE
The Under Secretary of Defense Comptroller (USD(C)) - Answer- Controls the budget
and release of funds.
Responsible for the budgeting and execution of PPBE
The Under Secretary of the Defense for Policy (USD(P)) - Answer- Maintains
responsibility for Defense Planning and Programing Guidance (DPPG) during the
Planning phase of PPBE
The Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition and Sustainment (USD(A&S)) -
Answer- The principal staff assistance and advisor to the Secretary and Deputy
Secretary of Defense for all matters relating to the DoD acquisition system.
The Under Secretary of Defense for Research and Engineering (USD(R&E)) - Answer-
Is the chief technology officer for the DoD charged with development and oversight of
DoD technology strategy for the DoD.
, Defense Acquisition System (DAS) - Answer- Is event-driven and used for developing
and/or acquiring an item or system.
Joint Capabilities Integration and Development System (JCIDS) - Answer- -Is needs-
driven and used for identifying capability requirements. JCIDS is the process by which
DoD
-Identifies, assesses, and prioritizes what capabilities the military requires to fulfill its
mission.
The Planning, Programming, Budgeting, and Execution (PPBE) System - Answer-
System is calendar-driven and used for allocating resources and budgeting.
Major Capabilities Acquisition Pathway (MCA) - Answer- In order to mature, develop,
test, produce, and support new technologies, the MCA Pathway uses milestones to
oversee and manage acquisition programs.
The primary objectives of Systems Acquistion Management are to: - Answer- 1. Satisfy
the needs of the operational users
2. Provide measurable improvements in mission capabilities.
3. Acquire products in a timely manner at a fair and reasonable price.
DoD acquisition activities are generally governed by three sets of federal government
regulations. - Answer- 1. FAR
2. DFARS
3. FAR Supplements
The Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) applies to who? - Answer- The entire federal
Government (including DoD)
The Defense Federal Acquistion Regulation Supplement (DFARS) applies to who? -
Answer- Only the DoD
The FAR supplements apply to who? - Answer- Only to individual DoD components
DoD acquisition policy is articulated in what two principal documents? - Answer- 1.
DoDD 5000.02 The Defense Acquisition System
2. DoDI 5000.02 Operation of the Adaptive Acquisition Framework (AAF)
DoDD 5000.02 The Defense Acquisition System does what? - Answer- States the
policies and principles that guide all defense acquisition programs.
It also identifies the DoD key acquisition officials and forums.
DoDI 5000.02 Operation of the Adaptive Acquisition Framework (AAF) does what? -
Answer- The AAF supports the DAS with the objective of delivering effective, suitable,
survivable, sustainable and affordable solutions to the end user in a timely manner.
WITH CORRECT ANSWERS
Three types of IPTs - Answer- 1. Overarching
2. Working
3. Program
Overarching IPTs are responsible for - Answer- -Strategic guidance
-Program assessment
-Issue resolution
Working IPTs are responsible for - Answer- -Identifying and resolving program issues
-Determining program status
-Seeking opportunities
Program IPTs are responsible for - Answer- -Program execution
-Includes representatives from both government and industry (after contracts have been
awarded)
Three parts of the Decision Support Systems - Answer- 1. DAS
2. JCIDs
3. PPBE
The Under Secretary of Defense Comptroller (USD(C)) - Answer- Controls the budget
and release of funds.
Responsible for the budgeting and execution of PPBE
The Under Secretary of the Defense for Policy (USD(P)) - Answer- Maintains
responsibility for Defense Planning and Programing Guidance (DPPG) during the
Planning phase of PPBE
The Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition and Sustainment (USD(A&S)) -
Answer- The principal staff assistance and advisor to the Secretary and Deputy
Secretary of Defense for all matters relating to the DoD acquisition system.
The Under Secretary of Defense for Research and Engineering (USD(R&E)) - Answer-
Is the chief technology officer for the DoD charged with development and oversight of
DoD technology strategy for the DoD.
, Defense Acquisition System (DAS) - Answer- Is event-driven and used for developing
and/or acquiring an item or system.
Joint Capabilities Integration and Development System (JCIDS) - Answer- -Is needs-
driven and used for identifying capability requirements. JCIDS is the process by which
DoD
-Identifies, assesses, and prioritizes what capabilities the military requires to fulfill its
mission.
The Planning, Programming, Budgeting, and Execution (PPBE) System - Answer-
System is calendar-driven and used for allocating resources and budgeting.
Major Capabilities Acquisition Pathway (MCA) - Answer- In order to mature, develop,
test, produce, and support new technologies, the MCA Pathway uses milestones to
oversee and manage acquisition programs.
The primary objectives of Systems Acquistion Management are to: - Answer- 1. Satisfy
the needs of the operational users
2. Provide measurable improvements in mission capabilities.
3. Acquire products in a timely manner at a fair and reasonable price.
DoD acquisition activities are generally governed by three sets of federal government
regulations. - Answer- 1. FAR
2. DFARS
3. FAR Supplements
The Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) applies to who? - Answer- The entire federal
Government (including DoD)
The Defense Federal Acquistion Regulation Supplement (DFARS) applies to who? -
Answer- Only the DoD
The FAR supplements apply to who? - Answer- Only to individual DoD components
DoD acquisition policy is articulated in what two principal documents? - Answer- 1.
DoDD 5000.02 The Defense Acquisition System
2. DoDI 5000.02 Operation of the Adaptive Acquisition Framework (AAF)
DoDD 5000.02 The Defense Acquisition System does what? - Answer- States the
policies and principles that guide all defense acquisition programs.
It also identifies the DoD key acquisition officials and forums.
DoDI 5000.02 Operation of the Adaptive Acquisition Framework (AAF) does what? -
Answer- The AAF supports the DAS with the objective of delivering effective, suitable,
survivable, sustainable and affordable solutions to the end user in a timely manner.
