Defense Acquisition University; ACQ 101 all module Exams

Defense Acquisition University; ACQ 101 all module Exams 1) A system can be defined as: All elements (e.g., hardware, software, logistics support, personnel) needed to assist the Department of Defense (DoD) to conduct its mission of deterring or winning war The deployment and fielding processes used by the Department of Defense (DoD) to conduct its mission of deterring or winning war Embedded software that controls devices used to assist Department of Defense (DoD) to conduct its mission of deterring or winning war Hardware devices used to assist the Department of Defense (DoD) to conduct its mission of deterring or winning war 2) In order to be successful in acquisition management, which of the following PERFORMANCE risk factors need to be addressed Use of new material or processes Program objectives, processes, and funding Staffing, logistics, and supplies User requirements, budget, and timelines 3) Which document establishes a simplified and flexible management system for translating joint capability needs and technological opportunities? DoDI 5000.02, Operation of the Defense Acquisition System DoDD 5000.01, The Defense Acquisition System Executive Order 13693 Defense Acquisition Guidebook (DAG) 4) The National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) requires the Department of Defense (DoD) to: Assess all acquisition programs, regardless of size, to determine their effect on the environment Assess those programs over $10 million to determine their effect on the environment Assess those programs that involve the use of hazardous chemicals Assess those programs that are likely to have a negative impact on the environment 5) Select the Department of Defense's (DoD's) decision−support system described as: "DoD's primary resource allocation process that is calendar−driven." Planning, Programming, Budgeting and Execution (PPBE) Risk Assessment and Management System (RAM) Joint Capabilities Integration and Development System (JCIDS) Defense Acquisition Management System (DAS) 1) DoDI 5000.02 specifies the characteristics for acquisition categories. False True 2) Which of the following institutions issues directives and regulations and formulates, directs, and executes national security policy The Executive Branch Congress Industry 3) Who is the Defense Acquisition Executive? Under Secretary of Defense (Acquisition, Technology, and Logistics) (USD[AT&L]) Assistant Secretary of Defense (Networks and Information Integration) (ASD (NII)) Secretary of Defense (SECDEF) Under Secretary of Defense for Policy (USD[P]) 4) Which of the following Acquisition Categories (ACATs) are established for the Navy and Marines only? Acquisition Category (ACAT) IV Acquisition Category (ACAT) I Acquisition Category (ACAT) II Acquisition Category (ACAT) III 1) Which of the following did the adoption of Joint Capabilities Integration and Development System (JCIDS) allow DoD to do Shift from a threat−based approach to identifying warfighter requirements to a capabilities−based approach Shift from a capabilities−based approach to identifying warfighter requirements to a threat−based approach Reduce spending on throughout the life cycle of most programs Comply with Presidential directives regarding environmental hazards and use of renewable energy sources 2) Which of the following supports the Joint Requirements Oversight Council (JROC) by integrating Stakeholder views in concept development, capabilities planning, and force development? Functional Capabilities Board (FCB) Joint Capabilities Board (JCB) Defense Acquisition Board Appropriate Service Chief 3) What are Requirements Managers responsible for providing? Identifying operational performance requirements Strategic guidance Feedback from the field Estimating cost and obtaining funding 4) Which document is developed next if the Capabilities−Based Assessment (CBA) recommends a materiel solution Initial Capabilities Document (ICD) Doctrine, Organization, Training, Materiel, Leadership, Personnel, Facilities, and Policy (DOTMLPF−P) Change Recommendation (DCR) Capabilities Development Document (CDD) Capability Production Document (CPD) 5) As the program nears the end of development, the user refines the Capability Development Document (CDD) into which document? Capability Production Document (CPD) Statement of Objectives (SOO) Analysis of Alternatives (AoA) Initial Capabilities Document (ICD) 6) Which of the following does not apply to the formal definition of interoperability? Ability of systems, units, or forces to communicate via voice when enemy countermeasures are present Ability of systems, units, or forces to provide and accept data, information, materiel, and services from each other Information or services can be exchanged directly and satisfactorily between communications−electronics equipment Ability of systems, units, or forces to interoperate with other U.S. Forces and coalition partners effectively 1) DoD defines and validates requirements through the Joint Capabilities Integration and Development System (JCIDS) and develops technology, produces weapons systems, and provides logistics support through the Defense Acquisition System True False 2) The key activity during the Materiel Solution Analysis Phase (MSA) is to analyze promising technologies to determine which one is best suited to meet the validated requirement False True 3) What is the purpose of an Acquisition Strategy (AS)? To guide execution from initiation through re−procurement of systems, subsystems, components, spares, and services beyond the initial production contract award and during post− production support To conduct analysis and other activities needed to choose the concept for the product and to begin translating validated capability gaps into system specific requirements To provide input into the production of the Initial Capabilities Document (ICD) and Analysis of Alternatives (AoA) To determine the ability of systems, units, or forces to provide and accept data, information, materiel, and services from each other 4) The purpose of the Technology Maturation and Risk Reduction (TMRR) phase is to reduce technology risk through competitive prototyping of critical technologies False True 5) Which is used to create the Acquisition Program Baseline (APB Defense Acquisition Management Information Retrieval (DAMIR) Defense Acquisition Executive Summary Report (DAES) Defense Priorities and Allocations System (DPAS) Diminishing Manufacturing Sources and Material Shortages (DMSMS) 6) Which of the following is an example of information that can be considered by the Milestone Decision Authority (MDA) at the Development Request for Proposal Release Decision (DRFPRD)? Validated and approved Capability Development Document (CDD) Contractor responses to Request for Proposal (RFP) Validated and approved Capabilities−Based Assessment (CBA) Analysis of Alternatives (AoA) 7) What authorizes entry into the Production and Deployment phase Milestone C decision Milestone A decision Milestone B decision Completion of a validated and approved Capability Development Document (CDD) 8) The Operations and Support Phase begins after the production or deployment decision and is based on which Milestone Decision Authority (MDA) approved document? Life Cycle Sustainment Plan (LCSP) Acquisition Strategy (AS) System Disposal Plan (SDP) 1) Which of the following is a key characteristic of Program−Level Integrated Project Teams (IPTs)? They focus on program execution They focus on determining program status They focus on strategic guidance They focus on program assessment 2) On which team developmental stage are attempts to achieve harmony by avoiding conflict and to be more accepting of all team members and their ideas typical behaviors? Norming Storming Performing Adjourning 3) What tool do you use to establish need, purpose, and scope for a team? Charter Meeting minutes Introductory session Team building exercises