ACQ 202 MODULE 3 EXAM QUESTIONS
AND ANSWERS ALL CORRECT
Which of the following best describes the differences between the "incremental" and
"waterfall" development models? - Answer- The "incremental" model follows an
evolutionary approach, where the "waterfall" model builds the entire system all at once.
Reliability, usability, and interoperability are examples of which kind of software metric?
- Answer- Quality
The extent of developmental testing and evaluation necessary on a commercial or non-
developmental item depends on __________. - Answer- The amount of modification
required, the environment in which the item will be used, and the availability of test
results.
When using commercial and non-developmental items, the need for testing and
evaluation is eliminated. - Answer- False.
By representing the budget and schedule associated with each task, the Performance
Measurement Baseline (PMB) allows program managers to ___________________. -
Answer- Compare the value of work performed to actual costs.
Earned Value Management is an important management tool because it measures
much more than money spent, it also measures the progress of actual work
accomplished and the actual cost of that work against the planned costs and schedule
to accomplish that work. - Answer- True
Which one of the following is considered to be a typical cause of trouble for software
development projects? - Answer- Poor definition of requirements
Which of the following is NOT one of the methods used to achieve a producible design?
- Answer- Introduce variability in the manufacturing process.
A Fixed-Price Incentive (Firm Target) (FPIF) contract is awarded for $25 million to
design a computer based training course for the Air Force with a period of performance
of 18 months. What reports, if any, must the Air Force Program Manager (PM) require
the contractor provide regarding their cost, schedule, and technical performance? -
Answer- The contractor would submit an Integrated Program Management Report
(IPMR) with formats 1, 5, 6 and 7.
, In which of situations is early operational testing least likely to be required for non-
developmental item (NDI)? - Answer- When the NDI will be maintained by the contractor
and used in the same environment for which
it was designed.
Under what condition would contractor logistics support be most appropriate for a non-
developmental item (NDI) communications device being acquired by the U.S. Army? -
Answer- The configuration of the device is expected to change frequently to incorporate
technological advances as they become available.
Earned Value Management provides a sound basis for (select all the apply): - Answer-
1. Estimating probable completion times and costs
2. Taking corrective action.
3. Identifying problems.
4. Re-planning the project, if needed.
Which of the following best describes the differences between the "incremental" and
"waterfall" development models? - Answer- The "incremental" model follows an
evolutionary approach, where the "waterfall" model builds
the entire system all at once.
Program Managers can use data from the Integrated Program Management Report
(IPMR), including the Performance Measurement Baseline (PMB) to integrate
_____________ and _____________ performance data with objective technical
measures of performance. - Answer- Cost / schedule.
The first step in developing a Performance Measurement Baseline (PMB) is to: -
Answer- Define or scope all work.
Which of the following is NOT a consideration when making tradeoffs among various
functional areas to achieve a balanced design? - Answer- Profits from manufacturing.
When do the OSD Comptroller analyst and Office of Management and Budget (OMB)
analyst hold hearings to review the service's budgets? - Answer- Each year around
October and November.
Which of the following best describes software management metrics? - Answer- Metrics
that determine progress against the plan.
Which one of the Integrated Program Management Report formats reports time-phased
budgets that are displayed showing current period, cumulative value to date, the next
six months, and five additional specified periods which take the contract to completion?
- Answer- Format 3
AND ANSWERS ALL CORRECT
Which of the following best describes the differences between the "incremental" and
"waterfall" development models? - Answer- The "incremental" model follows an
evolutionary approach, where the "waterfall" model builds the entire system all at once.
Reliability, usability, and interoperability are examples of which kind of software metric?
- Answer- Quality
The extent of developmental testing and evaluation necessary on a commercial or non-
developmental item depends on __________. - Answer- The amount of modification
required, the environment in which the item will be used, and the availability of test
results.
When using commercial and non-developmental items, the need for testing and
evaluation is eliminated. - Answer- False.
By representing the budget and schedule associated with each task, the Performance
Measurement Baseline (PMB) allows program managers to ___________________. -
Answer- Compare the value of work performed to actual costs.
Earned Value Management is an important management tool because it measures
much more than money spent, it also measures the progress of actual work
accomplished and the actual cost of that work against the planned costs and schedule
to accomplish that work. - Answer- True
Which one of the following is considered to be a typical cause of trouble for software
development projects? - Answer- Poor definition of requirements
Which of the following is NOT one of the methods used to achieve a producible design?
- Answer- Introduce variability in the manufacturing process.
A Fixed-Price Incentive (Firm Target) (FPIF) contract is awarded for $25 million to
design a computer based training course for the Air Force with a period of performance
of 18 months. What reports, if any, must the Air Force Program Manager (PM) require
the contractor provide regarding their cost, schedule, and technical performance? -
Answer- The contractor would submit an Integrated Program Management Report
(IPMR) with formats 1, 5, 6 and 7.
, In which of situations is early operational testing least likely to be required for non-
developmental item (NDI)? - Answer- When the NDI will be maintained by the contractor
and used in the same environment for which
it was designed.
Under what condition would contractor logistics support be most appropriate for a non-
developmental item (NDI) communications device being acquired by the U.S. Army? -
Answer- The configuration of the device is expected to change frequently to incorporate
technological advances as they become available.
Earned Value Management provides a sound basis for (select all the apply): - Answer-
1. Estimating probable completion times and costs
2. Taking corrective action.
3. Identifying problems.
4. Re-planning the project, if needed.
Which of the following best describes the differences between the "incremental" and
"waterfall" development models? - Answer- The "incremental" model follows an
evolutionary approach, where the "waterfall" model builds
the entire system all at once.
Program Managers can use data from the Integrated Program Management Report
(IPMR), including the Performance Measurement Baseline (PMB) to integrate
_____________ and _____________ performance data with objective technical
measures of performance. - Answer- Cost / schedule.
The first step in developing a Performance Measurement Baseline (PMB) is to: -
Answer- Define or scope all work.
Which of the following is NOT a consideration when making tradeoffs among various
functional areas to achieve a balanced design? - Answer- Profits from manufacturing.
When do the OSD Comptroller analyst and Office of Management and Budget (OMB)
analyst hold hearings to review the service's budgets? - Answer- Each year around
October and November.
Which of the following best describes software management metrics? - Answer- Metrics
that determine progress against the plan.
Which one of the Integrated Program Management Report formats reports time-phased
budgets that are displayed showing current period, cumulative value to date, the next
six months, and five additional specified periods which take the contract to completion?
- Answer- Format 3
