ACQ 160 MODULE 5 EXAM: SPECIALTIES ASSOCIATED WITH PROGRAM
PROTECTION
Choose the statements that describe how system security engineering contributes to
program protection integration of system security engineering specialties. (Choose two
alternatives that apply.)
Answer:
• Leads the trade-off analysis between system security engineering specialties protection
• Supports the systems engineering trade-off between system performance and security
Why do the security specialties need to be considered?
Answer: They provide protections that should be included during trade-off
Anti-tamper is defined as systems engineering activities that are intended to prevent or
delay exploitation of which of the following?
Answer: Critical program information (CPI) in defense systems
Which of the following are reasons for needing software assurance (SWA)? (Choose
three alternatives that apply.)
Answer:
• Military components with embedded software are sourced globally
• Our adversaries are increasing software-born attacks
• Much of U.S. military weaponry uses software
Supply chain risk management (SCRM) protection measures are usually incorporated
into which of the following?
Answer: Statement of Work (SOW)
Which of the following policies apply to cybersecurity? (Choose three alternatives that
apply.)
Incorrect Answer:
• DoDI 8500.01, Cybersecurity
• DoDI 8510.01, Risk Management Framework
• ISO 15026, System Assurance
Which of the following shows where hardware assurance (HWA) is incorporated in the
Program Protection Plan (PPP)?
Answer: Section 5 under Supply Chain Risk Management (SCRM) Trusted Suppliers
, ACQ 160 MODULE 5 EXAM: SPECIALTIES ASSOCIATED WITH PROGRAM
PROTECTION
How is the Program Protection Plan (PPP) interrelated with the Test and Evaluation
Master Plan (TEMP) to integrate test and evaluation??
Incorrect Answer: The PPP includes the T&E verification and validation plan to be executed in the TEMP.
What key Defense Exportability Feature (DEF) activity should occur before MilestoneB?
Incorrect Answer: Identify specific foreign customers
What is the primary reason for Defense Exportability Features (DEF)?
Answer: Enable the sale of exportable systems through the incorporation of technology protection features
Which of the following are included in hardware assurance (HWA) protections? (Choose
two alternatives that apply.)
Answer:
• Using a Defense Microelectronics Activity (DMEA) accredited supplier flow for Department of
Defense (DoD) unique and manufactured application-specific integrated circuits (ASIC)
• Testing components for malicious insertion
Security specialties protection measures some security attacks. (Fill in the blank
with all of the following that apply.)
Answer:
• Respond to
• Detect
• Prevent
Which of the following acquisition documents addresses cybersecurity? (Choose two
alternatives that apply.)
Answer:
• Cybersecurity Strategy
• Program Protection Plan (PPP)
Which of the following documents include the requirement for software assurance
(SWA)? (Choose two alternatives that apply.)
Answer:
• DoDI 5200.44, Protection of Mission Critical Functions to achieve Trusted Systems and Networks
(TSN)
• DoDI 5000.02, Operation of the Defense Acquisition System
, ACQ 160 MODULE 5 EXAM: SPECIALTIES ASSOCIATED WITH PROGRAM
PROTECTION
How is the Test and Evaluation Master Plan (TEMP) related to the Program Protection
Plan (PPP)?
Incorrect Answer: Information from the TEMP informs the scope and structure of tests in the PPP.
Which of the following is an anti-tamper (AT) activity performed at the Material Solution
Analysis Phase?
Answer: Identify AT requirements for the preliminary system specification
Which of the following specialties are considered part of program protection? (Choose
two alternatives that apply.)
Answer:
• Anti-Tamper and Defense Exportability Features
• Security Specialties
PROTECTION
Choose the statements that describe how system security engineering contributes to
program protection integration of system security engineering specialties. (Choose two
alternatives that apply.)
Answer:
• Leads the trade-off analysis between system security engineering specialties protection
• Supports the systems engineering trade-off between system performance and security
Why do the security specialties need to be considered?
Answer: They provide protections that should be included during trade-off
Anti-tamper is defined as systems engineering activities that are intended to prevent or
delay exploitation of which of the following?
Answer: Critical program information (CPI) in defense systems
Which of the following are reasons for needing software assurance (SWA)? (Choose
three alternatives that apply.)
Answer:
• Military components with embedded software are sourced globally
• Our adversaries are increasing software-born attacks
• Much of U.S. military weaponry uses software
Supply chain risk management (SCRM) protection measures are usually incorporated
into which of the following?
Answer: Statement of Work (SOW)
Which of the following policies apply to cybersecurity? (Choose three alternatives that
apply.)
Incorrect Answer:
• DoDI 8500.01, Cybersecurity
• DoDI 8510.01, Risk Management Framework
• ISO 15026, System Assurance
Which of the following shows where hardware assurance (HWA) is incorporated in the
Program Protection Plan (PPP)?
Answer: Section 5 under Supply Chain Risk Management (SCRM) Trusted Suppliers
, ACQ 160 MODULE 5 EXAM: SPECIALTIES ASSOCIATED WITH PROGRAM
PROTECTION
How is the Program Protection Plan (PPP) interrelated with the Test and Evaluation
Master Plan (TEMP) to integrate test and evaluation??
Incorrect Answer: The PPP includes the T&E verification and validation plan to be executed in the TEMP.
What key Defense Exportability Feature (DEF) activity should occur before MilestoneB?
Incorrect Answer: Identify specific foreign customers
What is the primary reason for Defense Exportability Features (DEF)?
Answer: Enable the sale of exportable systems through the incorporation of technology protection features
Which of the following are included in hardware assurance (HWA) protections? (Choose
two alternatives that apply.)
Answer:
• Using a Defense Microelectronics Activity (DMEA) accredited supplier flow for Department of
Defense (DoD) unique and manufactured application-specific integrated circuits (ASIC)
• Testing components for malicious insertion
Security specialties protection measures some security attacks. (Fill in the blank
with all of the following that apply.)
Answer:
• Respond to
• Detect
• Prevent
Which of the following acquisition documents addresses cybersecurity? (Choose two
alternatives that apply.)
Answer:
• Cybersecurity Strategy
• Program Protection Plan (PPP)
Which of the following documents include the requirement for software assurance
(SWA)? (Choose two alternatives that apply.)
Answer:
• DoDI 5200.44, Protection of Mission Critical Functions to achieve Trusted Systems and Networks
(TSN)
• DoDI 5000.02, Operation of the Defense Acquisition System
, ACQ 160 MODULE 5 EXAM: SPECIALTIES ASSOCIATED WITH PROGRAM
PROTECTION
How is the Test and Evaluation Master Plan (TEMP) related to the Program Protection
Plan (PPP)?
Incorrect Answer: Information from the TEMP informs the scope and structure of tests in the PPP.
Which of the following is an anti-tamper (AT) activity performed at the Material Solution
Analysis Phase?
Answer: Identify AT requirements for the preliminary system specification
Which of the following specialties are considered part of program protection? (Choose
two alternatives that apply.)
Answer:
• Anti-Tamper and Defense Exportability Features
• Security Specialties
