ACQ 202 Module 2 Exam: Part I Planning - Acquisition Strategy
Development QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS ALL CORRECT
Which of the following is a true statement about the Product Support Strategy
Process Model? Correct Answer: -It enables the identification of supportability
and sustainment strategies near the end of the life.
-*It is an iterative process in which the sustainment of a system (or systems) is
adapted and evolved to optimally support the needs and requirements of the
Warfighter.*
-It is a continuing process that assists in the identification and evolution of the
PSM IPT.
-It is a one-time process that defines the needs and requirements of the Warfighter
early in the life cycle.
Executive Orders on environmental activities and policy, sometimes referred to as
"Greening the Government": Correct Answer: -States that Major Program
Managers must take and pass formal training in environmental protection.
-*Directs all Federal Agencies to establish plans to improve energy efficiency,
reduce greenhouse gas emissions, conserve and protect water resources and reduce
or eliminate toxic or hazardous materials.*
-Exempts less-than-ACAT I programs from compliance with National
Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) procedures if they have an approved
Environmental Impact Statement.
-Applies only to ACAT I and ACAT II programs.
Which one of the following test and evaluation (T&E) products is required at
Milestone C? Correct Answer: -DOT&E Report on Initial Operational Test and
Evaluation (IOT&E)
-*Operational Assessment (OA) Results*
-Early Operational Assessment (EOA)
-Live Fire Test and Evaluation (LFT&E) Report
How does a program management office show the sequence and interrelationship
of all the business and technical activities required to accomplish the acquisition?
Correct Answer: -Integrated Product and Process Development (IPPD) Plan (NOT
THIS ONE)
-Risk Management Plan
-Acquisition Strategy - Program Structure Chart
, -Integrated Systems Engineering/Business Management Plan
A TEMP (either initial or updated, as appropriate) must be provided for
consideration and approval before each milestone review, starting with Milestone
B. Correct Answer: -True
-*False*
The ____________________ provides military intelligence to defense policy
makers, force planners and warfighters in DOD in support of weapons system
acquisition. Correct Answer: -*Defense Intelligence Agency (DIA)*
-Director of National Intelligence (DNI)
-Army Intelligence
-National Security Agency (NSA)
By implementing Integrated Product and Process Development (IPPD), gains
realized by the early integration of business, contracting, manufacturing, testing,
training, and support considerations in the design process can result in
___________________. Correct Answer: -increased logistics footprint
-unnecessary schedule delays
-*fewer costly changes made later in the process*
-complicated detail design reviews
The purpose of the Program Protection Plan (PPP) is to help programs ensure that
they adequately protect their technology, components, and information. It is used
to develop __________________ for dissemination and implementation
throughout the program for which it is created. Correct Answer: -System security
engineering plans
-Updated criticality analysis
-Counterintelligence analytical products
-*Tailored protection guidance*
Transitioning to Integrated Product and Process Development (IPPD) will involve
application of certain key tenets, such as customer focus, concurrent development,
and: Correct Answer: -Risk avoidance
-Reliance on independent organizations
-*Event-driven scheduling*
-Supervisory leadership
Development QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS ALL CORRECT
Which of the following is a true statement about the Product Support Strategy
Process Model? Correct Answer: -It enables the identification of supportability
and sustainment strategies near the end of the life.
-*It is an iterative process in which the sustainment of a system (or systems) is
adapted and evolved to optimally support the needs and requirements of the
Warfighter.*
-It is a continuing process that assists in the identification and evolution of the
PSM IPT.
-It is a one-time process that defines the needs and requirements of the Warfighter
early in the life cycle.
Executive Orders on environmental activities and policy, sometimes referred to as
"Greening the Government": Correct Answer: -States that Major Program
Managers must take and pass formal training in environmental protection.
-*Directs all Federal Agencies to establish plans to improve energy efficiency,
reduce greenhouse gas emissions, conserve and protect water resources and reduce
or eliminate toxic or hazardous materials.*
-Exempts less-than-ACAT I programs from compliance with National
Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) procedures if they have an approved
Environmental Impact Statement.
-Applies only to ACAT I and ACAT II programs.
Which one of the following test and evaluation (T&E) products is required at
Milestone C? Correct Answer: -DOT&E Report on Initial Operational Test and
Evaluation (IOT&E)
-*Operational Assessment (OA) Results*
-Early Operational Assessment (EOA)
-Live Fire Test and Evaluation (LFT&E) Report
How does a program management office show the sequence and interrelationship
of all the business and technical activities required to accomplish the acquisition?
Correct Answer: -Integrated Product and Process Development (IPPD) Plan (NOT
THIS ONE)
-Risk Management Plan
-Acquisition Strategy - Program Structure Chart
, -Integrated Systems Engineering/Business Management Plan
A TEMP (either initial or updated, as appropriate) must be provided for
consideration and approval before each milestone review, starting with Milestone
B. Correct Answer: -True
-*False*
The ____________________ provides military intelligence to defense policy
makers, force planners and warfighters in DOD in support of weapons system
acquisition. Correct Answer: -*Defense Intelligence Agency (DIA)*
-Director of National Intelligence (DNI)
-Army Intelligence
-National Security Agency (NSA)
By implementing Integrated Product and Process Development (IPPD), gains
realized by the early integration of business, contracting, manufacturing, testing,
training, and support considerations in the design process can result in
___________________. Correct Answer: -increased logistics footprint
-unnecessary schedule delays
-*fewer costly changes made later in the process*
-complicated detail design reviews
The purpose of the Program Protection Plan (PPP) is to help programs ensure that
they adequately protect their technology, components, and information. It is used
to develop __________________ for dissemination and implementation
throughout the program for which it is created. Correct Answer: -System security
engineering plans
-Updated criticality analysis
-Counterintelligence analytical products
-*Tailored protection guidance*
Transitioning to Integrated Product and Process Development (IPPD) will involve
application of certain key tenets, such as customer focus, concurrent development,
and: Correct Answer: -Risk avoidance
-Reliance on independent organizations
-*Event-driven scheduling*
-Supervisory leadership
