ACQ Exam 1
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
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
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
, What doc establishes thresholds of ACAT Answer- DODI 5000.02
ACAT level enables identification of Answer- Type of system
level of management
applicable program reporting requirements
Who is the milestone authority for CAT ID Answer- USD ATL
how many phases in the life cycle model Answer- 5
which phase is LRIP in Answer- 4 production and deployment
what are 2 reasons to initiate new technology Answer- Take advantage of new
technology
react to an actual or potential threat
Integrated Product and Process Development Integrated Product and Process
Development (IPPD) is Answer- is a management approach that integrates all activities
from product concept through production/deployment and support (Womb to Tomb)
(IPPD)Utilizes multifunctional teams to optimize: Answer- Product Design
Manufacturing
Business Processes
Sustainment Processes
IPPD Benefits Answer- Reduced product delivery time
Reduced product cost
Reduced risk
Improved quality
Improved response to customer needs
Program IPTs focus on Answer- the day to day tasks
Effective Team Member Characteristics Answer- .Support the team leader and other
team members.
.Provide functional area expertise.
.Accept accountability for the IPT's performance (Dragon Lady).
.Openly share information and ideas.
.Understand individual roles and responsibilities.
.Utilize effective communication techniques.
.LISTEN to understand others' points of view
.Attend and arrive on time for team meetings. (BE PRESENT)
.Come to team meetings prepared.
.Complete assignments on time.
.Do not automatically defer to the team leader, but rather, push for open discussion of
issues and topics.
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
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
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
, What doc establishes thresholds of ACAT Answer- DODI 5000.02
ACAT level enables identification of Answer- Type of system
level of management
applicable program reporting requirements
Who is the milestone authority for CAT ID Answer- USD ATL
how many phases in the life cycle model Answer- 5
which phase is LRIP in Answer- 4 production and deployment
what are 2 reasons to initiate new technology Answer- Take advantage of new
technology
react to an actual or potential threat
Integrated Product and Process Development Integrated Product and Process
Development (IPPD) is Answer- is a management approach that integrates all activities
from product concept through production/deployment and support (Womb to Tomb)
(IPPD)Utilizes multifunctional teams to optimize: Answer- Product Design
Manufacturing
Business Processes
Sustainment Processes
IPPD Benefits Answer- Reduced product delivery time
Reduced product cost
Reduced risk
Improved quality
Improved response to customer needs
Program IPTs focus on Answer- the day to day tasks
Effective Team Member Characteristics Answer- .Support the team leader and other
team members.
.Provide functional area expertise.
.Accept accountability for the IPT's performance (Dragon Lady).
.Openly share information and ideas.
.Understand individual roles and responsibilities.
.Utilize effective communication techniques.
.LISTEN to understand others' points of view
.Attend and arrive on time for team meetings. (BE PRESENT)
.Come to team meetings prepared.
.Complete assignments on time.
.Do not automatically defer to the team leader, but rather, push for open discussion of
issues and topics.
