ACQ 101 EXAM WITH CORRECT
ANSWERS
Which of the following matches each term to its correct statement?
1. Evolutionary
2. Single Step to Full Capability
A. The full system capability is developed and demonstrated prior to Milestone C
B. The ultimate capability delivered to the user is divided into two or more increments,
with increasing levels of capability
A - 2, B - 1
B - 2, A - 1 - Answer-
The Under Secretary of Defense (USD) Comptroller: - Answer- • Controls the budget
and the release of funds
• Is responsible for the Budgeting and Execution phases of the Planning, Programming,
Budgeting and Execution (PPBE) process
The Under Secretary of Defense (Policy): - Answer- • Is charged with approving certain
aspects of programs involving other nations
• Is responsible for Defense Planning and Programming Guidance (DPPG) during the
planning phase of PPBE
The Under Secretary of Defense Acquisition, Technology, and Logistics (USD (AT&L)):
- Answer- Defense Acquisition Executive (DAE) - (Establishes policy and procedures for
DoD acquisition matters)
Chairs of the Defense Acquisition Board (DAB) - (•Makes program milestone decisions
for Major Defense Acquisition Programs (MDAPs))
The Director, Cost Assessment and Program Evaluation (CAPE): - Answer-
•Responsible for analysis and advice on matters relating to the planning and
programming phases of the Planning, Programming, Budgeting and Execution (PPBE)
system
•Formulation of study guidance for analyses of alternatives for major defense acquisition
programs and performance of such analyses
, •Review, analysis, and evaluation of programs for executing approved strategies and
policies, ensuring that information on programs is presented accurately and completely,
and assessing the effect of spending by the Department of Defense on the United
States economy
True or False: The USD Comptroller is responsible for the Budgeting phase of PPBE. -
Answer- True
True or False: The DAB reports directly to the President on all matters relating to the
national security. - Answer- False
True or False: The USD (AT&L) chairs the Defense Acquisition Board (DAB). - Answer-
True
True or False: The Program Manager is the top-level official for ALL defense
acquisitions. - Answer- False
What are 2 types of acquisition categories? - Answer- • Weapon systems and
Command, Control, Communications, Computers, and Intelligence (C4I) Systems
• Automated Information Systems (AIS).
C4I systems - Answer- perform command, control, communications, or intelligence
functions for the fighting forces.
physically part of, dedicated to, or essential in real time to the mission performance of
weapon systems
fall under the Weapons/C4I chain of authority
What are the 3 main categories for weapons systems and C4I systems? - Answer- •
ACAT I (ID + IC)
• ACAT II
• ACAT III
ACAT ID (MDAP) - Answer- Designated by: DAE
Decision by: DAE or as delegated
Criteria: $480M RDTE or $2,798 Procuremenyt (FY14) constant dollars); MDA
designates; or special interest
ACAT IC (MDAP) - Answer- Designated by: DAE
Decision by: Head of Component or delegate to CAE ( no lower)
Criteria: $480M RDTE or $2,798 Procurement (FY14 constant dollars)
ACAT III - Answer- Designated by: CAE
Decision by: Designated by the CAE
Criteria: Does not meet ACAT II or above criteria
ANSWERS
Which of the following matches each term to its correct statement?
1. Evolutionary
2. Single Step to Full Capability
A. The full system capability is developed and demonstrated prior to Milestone C
B. The ultimate capability delivered to the user is divided into two or more increments,
with increasing levels of capability
A - 2, B - 1
B - 2, A - 1 - Answer-
The Under Secretary of Defense (USD) Comptroller: - Answer- • Controls the budget
and the release of funds
• Is responsible for the Budgeting and Execution phases of the Planning, Programming,
Budgeting and Execution (PPBE) process
The Under Secretary of Defense (Policy): - Answer- • Is charged with approving certain
aspects of programs involving other nations
• Is responsible for Defense Planning and Programming Guidance (DPPG) during the
planning phase of PPBE
The Under Secretary of Defense Acquisition, Technology, and Logistics (USD (AT&L)):
- Answer- Defense Acquisition Executive (DAE) - (Establishes policy and procedures for
DoD acquisition matters)
Chairs of the Defense Acquisition Board (DAB) - (•Makes program milestone decisions
for Major Defense Acquisition Programs (MDAPs))
The Director, Cost Assessment and Program Evaluation (CAPE): - Answer-
•Responsible for analysis and advice on matters relating to the planning and
programming phases of the Planning, Programming, Budgeting and Execution (PPBE)
system
•Formulation of study guidance for analyses of alternatives for major defense acquisition
programs and performance of such analyses
, •Review, analysis, and evaluation of programs for executing approved strategies and
policies, ensuring that information on programs is presented accurately and completely,
and assessing the effect of spending by the Department of Defense on the United
States economy
True or False: The USD Comptroller is responsible for the Budgeting phase of PPBE. -
Answer- True
True or False: The DAB reports directly to the President on all matters relating to the
national security. - Answer- False
True or False: The USD (AT&L) chairs the Defense Acquisition Board (DAB). - Answer-
True
True or False: The Program Manager is the top-level official for ALL defense
acquisitions. - Answer- False
What are 2 types of acquisition categories? - Answer- • Weapon systems and
Command, Control, Communications, Computers, and Intelligence (C4I) Systems
• Automated Information Systems (AIS).
C4I systems - Answer- perform command, control, communications, or intelligence
functions for the fighting forces.
physically part of, dedicated to, or essential in real time to the mission performance of
weapon systems
fall under the Weapons/C4I chain of authority
What are the 3 main categories for weapons systems and C4I systems? - Answer- •
ACAT I (ID + IC)
• ACAT II
• ACAT III
ACAT ID (MDAP) - Answer- Designated by: DAE
Decision by: DAE or as delegated
Criteria: $480M RDTE or $2,798 Procuremenyt (FY14) constant dollars); MDA
designates; or special interest
ACAT IC (MDAP) - Answer- Designated by: DAE
Decision by: Head of Component or delegate to CAE ( no lower)
Criteria: $480M RDTE or $2,798 Procurement (FY14 constant dollars)
ACAT III - Answer- Designated by: CAE
Decision by: Designated by the CAE
Criteria: Does not meet ACAT II or above criteria
