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ACQ EXAM 1 WITH QUESTIONS
AND ANSWERS LATEST UPDATE
2026
What is the last activity in the Life Cylcle process - ANSWER-
Disposal
What are the responsibilities of the DACM - ANSWER-1.
Establish and monitor training requirements and DAWIA
compliance 2. Certifies Dawia standards have been met
What are the 3 Risk factors - ANSWER-Cost, Performance,
Schedule
What is required for an Acquisition - ANSWER-An Approved
need
Systems Engineering is responsible for - ANSWER-integration
throughout the entire life cycle
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What is the GOV role in systems engineering - ANSWER-
manage the total program
meet user needs
translate operational need into a system performance
specification
When can technology be introduced into the life cycle -
ANSWER-At any point
Is a critical Acquisition position higher or lower on the pay grade
- ANSWER-Higher
When does the JCIDS process occur - ANSWER-Before the
acquisition process
What are the 3 steps to JCIDS methodology - ANSWER-
Capabilities based assessment
document of capability needs
review validation and approval
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When is the Capabilities production Document (CPD) made -
ANSWER-in the engineering and manufacturing development
phase for use at milestone C
Whos is responsible for the budgeting phase of PPBE -
ANSWER-The Comptroller
Whos is responsible for the planning phase of PPBE -
ANSWER-UnderSecDefense
ACAT ID - ANSWER-Review by defense Aqc Board (DAB)
R@D >365m Pdn>2.19b Chair USD
ACAT IC and II - ANSWER-Army System Acq requirements
council (ASARC) R@D >140m Pdn>660m Chair ASALT
ACAT III - ANSWER-IPR chair PEO
ACQ EXAM 1 WITH QUESTIONS
AND ANSWERS LATEST UPDATE
2026
What is the last activity in the Life Cylcle process - ANSWER-
Disposal
What are the responsibilities of the DACM - ANSWER-1.
Establish and monitor training requirements and DAWIA
compliance 2. Certifies Dawia standards have been met
What are the 3 Risk factors - ANSWER-Cost, Performance,
Schedule
What is required for an Acquisition - ANSWER-An Approved
need
Systems Engineering is responsible for - ANSWER-integration
throughout the entire life cycle
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What is the GOV role in systems engineering - ANSWER-
manage the total program
meet user needs
translate operational need into a system performance
specification
When can technology be introduced into the life cycle -
ANSWER-At any point
Is a critical Acquisition position higher or lower on the pay grade
- ANSWER-Higher
When does the JCIDS process occur - ANSWER-Before the
acquisition process
What are the 3 steps to JCIDS methodology - ANSWER-
Capabilities based assessment
document of capability needs
review validation and approval
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When is the Capabilities production Document (CPD) made -
ANSWER-in the engineering and manufacturing development
phase for use at milestone C
Whos is responsible for the budgeting phase of PPBE -
ANSWER-The Comptroller
Whos is responsible for the planning phase of PPBE -
ANSWER-UnderSecDefense
ACAT ID - ANSWER-Review by defense Aqc Board (DAB)
R@D >365m Pdn>2.19b Chair USD
ACAT IC and II - ANSWER-Army System Acq requirements
council (ASARC) R@D >140m Pdn>660m Chair ASALT
ACAT III - ANSWER-IPR chair PEO
