ACQ 202 Module 4 Exam Questions
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When using the cause-and-effect (Fishbone) diagram to resolve an acquisition problem,
after you draw the fishbone diagram, the next step is to ____________________. -
Answer- Define the problem
Correct identification of the underlying root cause is the desired outcome of the
________________ approach to problem solving. - Answer- Cause-oriented
The approved detail design resulting from the __________ serves as a basis for making
the decision to begin production. - Answer- Critical Design Review
The below-threshold maximum amount of Research, Development, Test, and
Evaluation (RDT&E) funds that can be moved into a program element is _________. -
Answer- $10 Million
Using pre-production systems, and Operational Assessment can reduce program risk
by - Answer- Providing operational effectiveness and suitability data.
When a commercial item is procured by the Government, what will the contractor
provide to the Government that documents the functional, performance, and physical
characteristics of their product and will assist in the development of configuration
management efforts? - Answer- Technical Data Package (TDP).
A program deviation occurs if the PM thinks his/her program will not meet the threshold
value established for a performance parameter in the Acquisition Program Baseline. -
Answer- True
A Government official who obligates the Government on a contract without having
sufficient funds to cover that expense has violated the _______________. - Answer-
Anti-Deficiency Act
The Army can transfer excess funds from a Procurement appropriation to a Research,
Development, Test, and Evaluation (RDT&E) appropriation to cover a funding shortfall
of $3 million without prior approval of Congress. - Answer- False
, Select the best statement about the use of Technical Reviews in the current acquisition
environment. - Answer- Technical Reviews should be tailored to assess development
maturity and risk and to determine readiness to proceed to the next phase.
What are some of the planning challenges that must be considered when taking
commercial items and modifying them for military use (Select all that apply)? - Answer-
1. Maintain technical data
2. Integration
3. Long-term logistics support
An Operational Assessment will provide operational effectiveness and suitability data. -
Answer- True
A program manager should normally look for opportunities to integrate developmental
testing (DT) and operational testing (OT) in order to save time and money. - Answer-
False.
The Program Manager just received approval of his proposed acquisition strategy with
one exception: he has been directed to make maximum use of existing Air Force
software. Which of the best software acquisition practices is most applicable to his
situation? - Answer- Assess reuse risks and cost
A program deviation (informally known as a "breach") from the Acquisition Program
Baseline (APB) occurs when the Program Manager (PM) has reason to believe that the
current estimate of a performance, schedule, or cost parameter is not within the
threshold value for that parameter. When a deviation occurs, the PM will notify the
Milestone Decision Authority (MDA) ________________ that a program deviation has
occurred. - Answer- Immediately
A configuration management program should focus on ensuring designs are traceable
to capability needs, developmental changes are controlled and documented, interfaces
are well-defined and understood, and _______________________________. - Answer-
All product documentation is consistent with its supporting information.
Which technical review is held during the Technology Maturation and Risk Reduction
phase to ascertain progress in defining system technical requirements? - Answer-
System Requirements Review (SRR)
Program cost increases and schedules slips are most likely caused by
__________________, changes to the design, and changes to the production
processes. - Answer- Changes to user capability needs.
What group is used to help control the configuration of external interfaces for a system?
- Answer- Interface Control Working Group
and Answers All Correct
When using the cause-and-effect (Fishbone) diagram to resolve an acquisition problem,
after you draw the fishbone diagram, the next step is to ____________________. -
Answer- Define the problem
Correct identification of the underlying root cause is the desired outcome of the
________________ approach to problem solving. - Answer- Cause-oriented
The approved detail design resulting from the __________ serves as a basis for making
the decision to begin production. - Answer- Critical Design Review
The below-threshold maximum amount of Research, Development, Test, and
Evaluation (RDT&E) funds that can be moved into a program element is _________. -
Answer- $10 Million
Using pre-production systems, and Operational Assessment can reduce program risk
by - Answer- Providing operational effectiveness and suitability data.
When a commercial item is procured by the Government, what will the contractor
provide to the Government that documents the functional, performance, and physical
characteristics of their product and will assist in the development of configuration
management efforts? - Answer- Technical Data Package (TDP).
A program deviation occurs if the PM thinks his/her program will not meet the threshold
value established for a performance parameter in the Acquisition Program Baseline. -
Answer- True
A Government official who obligates the Government on a contract without having
sufficient funds to cover that expense has violated the _______________. - Answer-
Anti-Deficiency Act
The Army can transfer excess funds from a Procurement appropriation to a Research,
Development, Test, and Evaluation (RDT&E) appropriation to cover a funding shortfall
of $3 million without prior approval of Congress. - Answer- False
, Select the best statement about the use of Technical Reviews in the current acquisition
environment. - Answer- Technical Reviews should be tailored to assess development
maturity and risk and to determine readiness to proceed to the next phase.
What are some of the planning challenges that must be considered when taking
commercial items and modifying them for military use (Select all that apply)? - Answer-
1. Maintain technical data
2. Integration
3. Long-term logistics support
An Operational Assessment will provide operational effectiveness and suitability data. -
Answer- True
A program manager should normally look for opportunities to integrate developmental
testing (DT) and operational testing (OT) in order to save time and money. - Answer-
False.
The Program Manager just received approval of his proposed acquisition strategy with
one exception: he has been directed to make maximum use of existing Air Force
software. Which of the best software acquisition practices is most applicable to his
situation? - Answer- Assess reuse risks and cost
A program deviation (informally known as a "breach") from the Acquisition Program
Baseline (APB) occurs when the Program Manager (PM) has reason to believe that the
current estimate of a performance, schedule, or cost parameter is not within the
threshold value for that parameter. When a deviation occurs, the PM will notify the
Milestone Decision Authority (MDA) ________________ that a program deviation has
occurred. - Answer- Immediately
A configuration management program should focus on ensuring designs are traceable
to capability needs, developmental changes are controlled and documented, interfaces
are well-defined and understood, and _______________________________. - Answer-
All product documentation is consistent with its supporting information.
Which technical review is held during the Technology Maturation and Risk Reduction
phase to ascertain progress in defining system technical requirements? - Answer-
System Requirements Review (SRR)
Program cost increases and schedules slips are most likely caused by
__________________, changes to the design, and changes to the production
processes. - Answer- Changes to user capability needs.
What group is used to help control the configuration of external interfaces for a system?
- Answer- Interface Control Working Group
