In which of the following areas do Contracting Officers support program managers/integrated
product teams on both domestic and international acquisition programs? (select two)
-evaluating proposed technology security and foreign disclosure (TSFD) guidance alternatives
-including international acquisition-specific documentation requirements in the contract data
requirements list (CDRLs)
-developing program protection measures for restricted technology and information
-communicating requirements in the request for proposal (RFP)
The largest distribution of software cost will be _____ in the program's life cycle.
-late
-early
When comparing two alternative concepts, you discover that both will provide the needed
capabilities. Alternative 1 requires new development that will take 7 years and will cost more
than the other alternative. Alternative 2 can be developed in 4 years relying on proven joint
capabilities technology demonstration technology. Based on the information provided here,
which is a better alternative?
-alternative 1
-alternative 2
What is a characteristic of a joint capabilities technology demonstration (JCTD)?
-is based on a validated requirement which is documented in a capability development
document (CDD)
-requires no user involvement until after successful completion of the demonstration.
-demonstrates technology in a field environment
-is funded by procurement money set aside specifically for JCTDs
Which of the following guidance documents requires DoD components to incorporate
interoperability and defense exportability aspects into joint capabilities integration and
development system (JCIDS) requirements documents to ensure they are addressed in initial
planning and design?
, -national defense authorization act (NDAA) 2019
-defense acquisition guidebook (DAG) chapter 9, program protection
-joint requirements oversight council memorandum (JRCOM)
-defense federal acquisition regulations supplement (DFARS)
During a program's initial design and development efforts, program managers and integrated
product team members should allocate sufficient time, talent, and study funding to assess the
potential impact of international acquisition & exportability (IA&E) considerations- both
positive and negative- on the program's overall acquisition strategy.
-true
-false
When comparing two alternative concepts to provide needed warfighting capabilities, you
discover that the total life cycle costs of both are projected to be nearly the same. Alternative 1
relies on technology that has been successfully demonstrated during advanced technology
demonstrations and can be fielded in 5 years. Alternative 2 relies on technology that is in the
basic research stage and can be fielded in 8 years. Based on the information provided here,
which is the better alternative?
-alternative 1
-alternative 2
For foreign military sales (FMS) non-program of record acquisition programs, the fms customer
nation is responsible for developing, awarding, and executing the contract in accordance with
their own contracting policies and procedures.
-true
-false
During which part of the international acquisition & exportability (IA&E) assessment does the
program management office and integrated product team identify the technology security and
foreign disclosure (TSFD) technology areas ("pipes") that are relevant to the program's future
international acquisition activities?
-program protection considerations
-international markets
-cooperative opportunities
-interoperability requirements