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Which possibility would violate funding policies? - CORRECT ANSWER-
Using O&M dollars to fund a design change prior to Milestone C
Which of the following is TRUE regarding COTS software use? - CORRECT
ANSWER-Using COTS software may help, but is not guaranteed to do so,
and may even cause greater problems.
Which of the following best describes the "agile" approach? - CORRECT
ANSWER-The requirements and solutions evolve through collaboration
between self-organizing, cross-functional teams, and continuous delivery of
useable software.
Which technical process results is a functional baseline? - CORRECT
ANSWER-Requirements Analysis
Which technical review ensures that the Program Management Office
(PMO), the user, and the contractor all have a common understanding and
agreement on the program's system level technical requirements and the
costs, schedule, and risks associated with realizing a system to meet those
requirements. - CORRECT ANSWER-System Requirements Review (SRR)
,Which of the following is a potential benefit of a competitive environment? -
CORRECT ANSWER-Improves the quality of delivered products or services
Which of the following in DoDI 5000.85 provides guidance concerning how
to "tailor" acquisition processes to match the characteristics of the
capability being acquired? - CORRECT ANSWER-The PM will provide an
approach to "tailoring-in" the regulatory information. Statutory requirements
will not be waived unless permitted by the relevant statute.
Which of the following is TRUE concerning Test and Evaluation
(T&E)? - CORRECT ANSWER-The system has a waiver for Full-Up System
Level (FUSL) live-fire test, but there are live-fire test events
scheduled.
When should the Development Request for Proposal Release
Decision (DRFPRD) point be scheduled in the acquisition
strategy? - CORRECT ANSWER-Prior to the RFP release for the
Engineering and Manufacturing Development (EMD) contract, and after
Capability Development Document (CDD) Validation
What will the MDA assess at Full Rate Production (FRP) decision review? -
CORRECT ANSWER-Results of initial OT&E (Operational Test and
Evaluation), initial manufacturing, and consideration of any new validated
threat environments.
,Which of the following is FALSE concerning a JUON? - CORRECT
ANSWER-It can be fielded within 5 years.
Which of the following is correct regarding the resource allocation process
(PPBE (Planning Programming Budgeting and Execution))? - CORRECT
ANSWER-The program manager should work any out-year shortfalls
through the Program Objective Memorandum (POM). Current year
shortfalls would require a reprogramming action or a de-scope.
How should a possible change in the Low-Rate Initial production(LRIP)
contract type (from firm fixed price to fixed price incentive) be addressed
prior to Milestone C? - CORRECT ANSWER-The PM should update the
acquisition strategy with the proposed contract type prior to Milestone C
anddiscuss why it is appropriate.
The Engineering and Manufacturing Development (EMD) Phase will end
when: the design is stable; the system meets validated capability
requirements demonstrated by developmental, live fire(as appropriate), and
early operational testing; and manufacturing processes have been
effectively demonstrated and are under control; software sustainment
processes are in place and functioning; industrial production capabilities
are reasonably available; program security remains uncompromised; and -
CORRECT ANSWER-The program has met or exceeded all directed EMD
phase exit criteria and Milestone C entrance criteria per the MDA's
direction.
, What are some of the actions that follow a critical Nunn-McCurdy
Acquisition Program Baseline (APB) cost breach? - CORRECT ANSWER-
Congress must be notified, the root cause must be determined, and the
USD (A&S) must terminate the program or submit a certification to
Congress that the program is essential to the national security and that
there are no alternatives at less cost. If not terminated, SECDEF must
submit a certification to Congress.
Which of the following is FALSE regarding costs in the APB? - CORRECT
ANSWER-Should cost is the official cost position of the DoD.
Which of the following is TRUE regarding costs in the APB? - CORRECT
ANSWER-"Should-Cost" refers to specific discrete and measurable items or
initiatives that can achieve savings against Will-Cost estimates.
"Will-Cost" refers to the life cycle cost estimates used for program budget
input, reporting to Congress and the cost thresholds and objectives in the
APB.
PMs develop, own, track and report against "Should-Cost" estimates at
each major milestone.
Which of the following best describes the roles and responsibilities of the
Product Support Manager (PSM)? - CORRECT ANSWER-Leads the
development, implementation, and top-level integration and management