LOG 235 Full latest update

1) Which of the following statements are true about Performance Based
Logistics (PBL) arrangements: (Choose three that apply) [Recognizethe
PerformanceBasedLogistics(PBL)definition.] [Remediation Accessed :N]

They are tied to Warfighter

outcomes
They are synonymous with Contractor Logistics

Support
They focus on combining best practices of both Government and

Industry
They integrate various product support activities of the supply chain

with appropriate incentives and metrics


2) Performance Based Logistics (PBL) has been implemented in the
Department of Defense (DoD) to: (Choose three that apply) [Recognize
the historyofPerformanceBasedLogistics(PBL).] [Remediation Accessed :N]
Minimize cost reduction

initiatives
Improve system

readiness
Reduce total

cost
Deliver needed reliability and

availability

3) Performance Based Logistics (PBL) arrangements address the product
misalignment that the traditional transactional product support model
causes. [Recognizehow PerformanceBasedLogistics(PBL)arrangementswork.]
[Remediation Accessed :N]
Fals

e
True



4) Performance based product support is successful because it aligns the
interest of the Product Support Providers (PSPs) and the Government
requiring activity by creating `internal competition` that ultimately saves

, money for the taxpayer while focusing on support to the Warfighter.
[Recognizehow toalign the interestsofGovernmentand industry.] [Remediation
Accessed :N]
Fals

e
True



5) Title 10, United States Code (USC), Section 2337 provides details related to
which of the following in relation to life-cycle management and product
support? (Choose three that apply) [RecognizestatutesapplicabletoPerformanceBased
Logistics(PBL).] [Remediation Accessed :N]
The definition of contractor logistics

support
Requirements and responsibilities for Product Support

Managers (PSMs)
The definition of Product Support Arrangement

(PSA)
Guidance on life-cycle management and product

support

6) Since 2001, it has been both Department of Defense (DoD) policy and a
strategic priority to use performance based arrangements to deliver product
support solutions that satisfy Warfighter requirements. [Recognizepolicies
applicabletoPerformanceBasedLogistics(PBL).]
True


Fals

e

7) Which of the following provides guidance related to Product Support and
Performance Based Logistics (PBL) policies? (Choose three that Apply)
[RecognizeguidanceapplicabletoPerformanceBasedLogistics(PBL).]
DAG Chapter 4 "Systems

Engineering"
DoD PBL Guidebook: A Guide to Performance Based

Arrangements
DoD Product Support Manager

,Guidebook
DoD Instruction 5000.02, Enclosure 6 "Life Cycle Product

Support"

8) The Product Support Manager (PSM) should document the product support
strategy in which of the following? [Recognizethe roles,responsibilities,and benefitsof
the ProductSupportManager (PSM).]
Life Cycle Sustainment Plan

(LCSP)
Systems Engineering

Plan
Capability Production Document

(CPD)
Analysis of Alternatives

(AoA)



1) Performance Based Logistics (PBL) is synonymous with performance
based life cycle product support. [Recognizethe PerformanceBasedLogistics(PBL)
definition.]

True


Fals

e


2) The "Proof Point" study concluded that it is possible for a program to
save 5-20 percent annually when adhering to the Performance Based
Logistics (PBL) tenets. [Recognizethe historyofPerformanceBasedLogistics(PBL).]
[Remediation Accessed :N]
True


Fals

e

3) The optimal development approach is to include supportability and life
cycle cost considerations at program inception (or before). [Recognizehow
PerformanceBasedLogistics(PBL)arrangementswork.]
Fals

, e
True



4) A properly structured and executed can deliver increased or
equivalent levels of availability to the Warfighter at a lower cost per unit of
performance. (Fill in the blank) [Recognizehow toalign the interestsofGovernmentand
industry.]
Performance based Product Support Arrangement

(PSA)
Statement of Work

(SOW)
Business

model
Product Support Provider

(PSP)

5) Title 10, United States Code (USC), Section 2337 provides requirements
and responsibilities for the Product Support Manager (PSM) that include:
(Choose three that apply) [RecognizestatutesapplicabletoPerformanceBasedLogistics
(PBL).]
Using predictive analysis and modeling tools that can improve material

availability and reliability
Conducting appropriate cost analysis to validate the product

support strategy
Developing and implementing a comprehensive product support

strategy for the weapon system
Reviewing all business-case analyses from product support integrators

and product support providers every ten years



1) System and subsystem Performance Based Logistics (PBL) strategies,
also referred to as "Power by the Hour," were initially used in which
commercial industry? [Recognizethe historyofPerformanceBasedLogistics(PBL).]
Aviatio

n