The final approval authority for system-related National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA)
documentation is the:
- Component Acquisition Executive (CAE).
Who would certify the interoperability performance of a command and control system used by
both the Army and Navy?
- Joint Interoperability Test Command (JITC).
Barriers to the successful implementation of Integrated Product and Process Development
(IPPD) include the following (Select all that apply):
- Need for significant cultural change.
- Contractor uses IPPD / DoD does not
- Poorly run meetings or reviews.
The Navy awards a cost-plus award fee (CPAF) contract for $265 million to design and develop
electronic components for a communications system within 18 months. What reports, if any,
would the contractor normally need to provide to the Program Management Office regarding
their cost, schedule, and technical performance?
- The contractor would submit a Contract Performance Report (CPR) formats 1 through 5 and
an Integrated Master Schedule (IMS).
Which of the following are "Best Practices" that may be appropriate for software intensive
programs? (Select all that apply)
- Use metrics to manage and monitor risk.
Which of the following exceptions to the full funding policy would allow the Government to
budget for buying three years worth of engines under one contract in order to save money?
- Multiyear Procurement.
, Joint Interoperability Test Command (JITC) has primary responsibility for Developmental T&E
functions throughout DoD.
- False.
Transitioning to Integrated Product and Process Development (IPPD) will involve application of
certain key tenets, such as customer focus, concurrent development, and:
- Event-driven scheduling.
Which one of the following T&E products is required at Milestone C?
- Approved TEMP
If a contractor chooses to use their own quality system, they must demonstrate compliance
with the established military standard through formal third party certification.
- False.
A _______ is an aggregation of program elements that reflects a macro-level force mission or
support mission of DOD.
- Major Program (MP).
Which of the following is recognized as a barrier to the successful implementation of Integrated
Product and Process Development (IPPD)?
- Lack of commitment from top management
In fixed-price contracts:
- The government can terminate the contract for default if the contractor is late or his product
does not meet specifications.
Which one of the following is a duty of the Director, Operational Test, and Evaluation (DOT&E)?
- Reviewing and analyzing the results of operational test and evaluation (OT&E) conducted
for each major DoD acquisition program.