There are four basic techniques used by the DoD for creating cost estimates:
Analogy, Parametric, and Actual Costs are three techniques. Correct Answer:
Engineering
Which appropriation category would fund the design of new equipment, material,
or software? Correct Answer: Research, Development, Test and Evaluation
What's the primary purpose of an Analysis of Alternatives (AoA)? Correct
Answer: Provide decision-making aid in selecting a cost-effective material
alternative
When comparing alternative concepts to provide needed warfighting capabilities,
which of the following must be met? Correct Answer: Thresholds
Estimating potential demand for a capability and developing a rough order of
magnitude (ROM) estimate of future sales are characteristics of which
International Acquisition & Exportability (IA&E) Assessment area? Correct
Answer: International Markets
Both the Army and Marine Corps have a capability need to procure additional
helicopters beyond the number specified in the current contract; the helicopter
program is currently in production. What cost estimating technique would the
services most likely use as a basis requesting the funding to pay for the additional
aircraft? Correct Answer: Actual Cost
The largest amount of software life cycle cost comes during the design
development Correct Answer: False
An AOA is a study of the _________ Correct Answer: Potential Acquisition
Strategies for the alternatives WRONG
Which of the following guidance documents requires DoD Components to
incorporate interoperability and defense exportability aspects into Joint
Capabilities Integration and Development System requirements documents to
ensure they are addressed in initial planning and design? Correct Answer: DFARS