LOG 100 - Life Cycle Logistics Fundamentals (Module 5)

Product Support Strategy Correct answer- Ensures that affordability is addressed Ensures alignment across system life Establishes stakeholder responsibility for supportability Life Cycle Management Correct answer- Implements and manages all activities Facilitates oversight by program manager Uses processes to implement product support strategy Product Support Business Model Correct answer- Seeks to expand partnerships Encourages the organic sustainment community Manages long-term affordability Program Manager Correct answer- Delegates the oversight and management to the Product Support Manager, accountable for accomplishing program objectives, and develops and implements support strategies Product Support Manager Correct answer- Develops and implements a package of support functions, and maintain readiness and operational capability of systems Product Support Integrator Correct answer- Ensures desired performance outcomes, resolves issues around logistics support, and facilitates the weapon system support organizations Product Support Provider Correct answer- Performs functions related to integrated product support elements Apply Supply Chain Management Correct answer- Ensure that sufficient inventories are maintained at the depot and field levels Negotiate a contract to ensure a continuous inventory Manage Performance Agreement Correct answer- Revise contract to ensure changes to acceptable deliverable dates are included Identify potential Product Support Providers Employ Diagnostics and Prognostics Correct answer- Test for system performance when subjected to harsher storm conditions Analyze data to determine if adjustments are needed Integrate Support Strategies Correct answer- Ensure new component uses similar tools, parts, and tooling Select a more durable material for touch screens Devon experienced a problematic situation as she's worked on her project. After Milestone A, the system that Devon has been working on has been given the go-ahead to progress through the acquisition process despite the fact that she's identified some potential problems with deploying it in selected environments. Select the Better Buying Power initiatives that should be implemented to address the problem. Correct answer- Use the Technology Development phase for true risk reduction Devon has noticed that some of the proposed requirements are resulting in outsized Life Cycle Cost Estimates. She and the logistics team have expressed their concerns to the Integrated Product Team, but it still seems to be a problem. Select the Better Buying Power initiatives that should be implemented to address the problem. Correct answer- Build stronger partnerships with the requirements community to control costs Devon has been assigned to a program that has clear ties to one contractor. Several times decisions have been made that accommodate the contractor's ability to deliver rather than the requirements outlined in the Capabilities Design Document. Select the Better Buying Power initiative that should be implemented to address the problem. Correct answer- Increase use of Performance Based Logistics As Devon has been reviewing several responses to RFPs from contractors, she's noticed some vague indirects costs that over the course of the contract will add ten percent to the over all cost. Select the Better Buying Power initiative that should be implemented to address the problem. Correct answer- Implement "should cost" based management Milestone A Correct answer- Document initial exit and entrance criteria Plan future testing activities Establish test and evaluation strategy Milestone B Correct answer- Document a rigorous and structured test approach Include updated table of variables Include an evaluation overview Milestone C Correct answer- Provide an operational assessment Demonstrate design is stable Validate a Capability Production Document During testing, one part is failing every 15 hours of usage. Correct answer- Reliability The replacement part has an adverse impact on unit budget. Correct answer- O&S Cost System is not operationally ready as required by the operational unit. Correct answer- Reliability Sequence the Independent Logistic Assessment actions in the order that they would occur and then select "Check Answer" Correct answer- Attend Opening Meeting Review Requirements Documents Review Logistics Planning Compile Deficiencies Draft Report Issue Final Report Close ILA What are ways that Devon, as a Life Cycle Logistician, might interact with an Independent Logistics Assessment team. Select all that apply. Correct answer- -Participate as a team member on a project that the LCL has not been working on -Provide data and documentation to the team from a project that the LCL has been working on Risks Correct answer- Environmental conditions change seasonally and annually Computer databases can be targeted by hackers Software is regularly updated with increased specifications Issues Correct answer- Humidity at supply has caused mildew and rust on inventory Processor on navigation CPU cannot handle new software Compromised data resulted in wrong oil used in oil change Opportunities Correct answer- A new weatherproof sealant has been developed Training for computer security personnel can mitigate hacking A cheaper alternative has been identified for a requirement As Devon is identifying risk within a program, what are some methods that she might use? Select all that apply. Correct answer- -Talking with experts and leads about likely risks -Researching independent assessments and trade studies -Reviewing similar programs As a Devon analyzes a risk, what is the most appropriate sequence of her actions? Correct answer- Quantify the cost impacts, compare impacts with the affordability cap, and set reminder to review potential cost impact in 3 months Risk Mitigation includes: Select all that apply. Correct answer- -Choosing best mitigation and implementation approaches -Informing peers and stakeholders about high-risk items -Considering accepting, avoiding or transferring of risk What are likely consequences of not effectively monitoring risk? Select all that apply. Correct answer- -Risks are mitigated, but then reoccur. -Risks are identified, and resolve themselves. -Risks are identified, but aren't sufficiently mitigated. As Devon works to manage risk what are her responsibilities as a Life Cycle Logistician, in contrast to the Program Manager? Select all that apply. Correct answer- -Assist in reporting risk status to senior management personnel, revisit identified risks to verify risk analysis results, and support engineering trade-off analyses to ensure risk elements are considered. -Develop and implement the risk planning outlined in documentation, conduct risk analysis to provide to decision makers, and recommend risk mitigation options, estimate funding requirements, support implementation, and track progress of efforts, and identify risks that impact multiple Integrated Product Teams and coordinate risk management efforts 4) Match the responsibilities of the life cycle logistician with the appropriate task. a) Manage Product Support Arrangements b) Integrate Support Strategies c) Employ Diagnostics and Prognostics d) Apply Supply Chain Management Correct answer- a) Create contract, determine if the contract must be open to competition, and indicate the renegotiation period b) Discourage designs that include hazardous materials that require special handling c) Request further testing in response to results d) Develop retail supply buffers to ensure adequate parts are available The Life Cycle Cost Estimate (LCCE) is categorized by commodity and interface to other systems. Correct answer- False Identify the purpose of an Independent Logistics Assessment. (Select all that apply.) -Change Key Performance Parameters for operations -Identify and share best practices among programs -Strengthen program logistics, product support and sustainment planning -Identify levels of repair Correct answer- -Identify and share best practices among programs -Strengthen program logistics, product support and sustainment planning Select the definition of opportunities, in contrast to the definitions of risks and issues. Correct answer- Potential future events to the program's cost, schedule, and performance baseline Assign each task to the individual responsible for its completion. a) Life Cycle Logistician b) Program Manager Correct answer- a) Develop and implement risk planning; Identify risks that impact multiple Integrated Product Teams and coordinate risk management efforts; Revisit identified risks to verify risk analysis results. b) Assign responsibility and authority for risk management activities; Chair the Risk Management Board; Allocate resources to manage risks Match the steps of an Independent Logistics Assessment with the task that will occur during that stage. a) Planning and Organizing b) Conducting the Assessment c) Assessing and Reporting the Results d) Resolving Discrepancies Correct answer- a) Select Team Leader and Team Members d) Corrective Action c) Draft Report b) Review Requirements and Capability Choose the ways a life cycle logistician might interact with an Independent Logistics Assessment team. (Select all that apply.) -Provide data and documentation to the Independent Logistics Assessment team from a project that the life cycle logistician has been not working on -Participate as an Independent Logistics Assessment member on a project that the life cycle logistician has been working on -Provide data and documentation to the Independent Logistics Assessment team from a project that the life cycle logistician has been working on -Participate as an Independent Logistics Assessment member on a project that the life cycle logistician has not been working on Correct answer- -Provide data and documentation to the Independent Logistics Assessment team from a project that the life cycle logistician has been working on -Participate as an Independent Logistics Assessment member on a project that the life cycle logistician has not been working on Choose the correct definition of life cycle product support. Correct answer- The package of the support functions required to deploy and maintain the capability of major weapon systems, including all functions related to weapon system readiness. Match the description with the appropriate product support structure. a) Product Support Strategy b) Life Cycle Management c) Product Support Business Model Correct answer- a) Ensures alignment across system life b) Facilitates oversight by program manager c) Encourages the organic sustainment community Match the Better Buying Power initiative with the appropriate task. a) Promote Effective Competition b) Improve the Professionalism of the Total Acquisition Workforce c) Achieve Affordable Programs d) Control Costs Throughout the Product Life Cycle e) Incentivize Productivity and Innovation in Industry and Government f) Eliminate Unproductive Processes and Bureaucracy Correct answer- d) Set cost targets below independent cost estimates and manage with the intent to achieve them a) Ensure that technology development and risk reduction activities reduce the actual risk associated with the product to be developed e) Emphasize the use of Fixed Price Incentive during the early stages of transition from development to production f) Reduce development cycles in order to speed up the development from concept to fielding c) Enforce affordability caps b) Increase the experience level of acquisition professionals so that there are more candidates for leadership positions During the Logistics Test and Evaluation process, the Key System Attribute of reliability is validated. What will the test of reliability validate? Correct answer- The probability the system will perform without failure over a specific interval. The Test and Evaluation Master Plan must perform the following actions: (Select all that apply.) Integrate Test and Evaluation with the Acquisition Strategy Specify personnel, funding and test range support requirements Be developed prior to Milestone B review and updated before each subsequent Program Decision Review Provide budgetary justification for test and evaluation Correct answer- Integrate Test and Evaluation with the Acquisition Strategy Specify personnel, funding and test range support requirements Be developed prior to Milestone B review and updated before each subsequent Program Decision Review Match the Risk Management component with the task that occurs during that stage. a) Process Planning b) Identification c) Analysis d) Mitigation/Correction e) Monitoring Correct answer- e) Document risks that can be retired to prevent unnoticed relapse d) Ensure appropriate peers and stakeholders are informed about high-risk items b) Understand the nature of the product and its requirements c) Assess the likelihood of the risk being realized a) Determine risk management resources, to include budget, facilities, personnel, and schedule