CDFM Module 4 Questions & Answers | with 100% Correct Answers | Verified |
What is JCIDS (Joint Capabilities Integration and Development System)?
assesses gaps in military joint warfighting capabilities and recommends solutions to resolve these gaps
Defense Acquisition System
Process by whi...
CDFM Module 4 Questions & Answers | with 100%
Correct Answers | Verified |
What is JCIDS (Joint Capabilities Integration and Development System)?
assesses gaps in military joint warfighting capabilities and recommends solutions to
resolve these gaps
Defense Acquisition System
Process by which DoD acquires weapon systems and automated information systems
What document provides entry into Milestone A the the Defense Acquisition
System?
Materiel Development Decision
What are the two steps in pre-systems acquisition?
Materiel solution analysis and technology development
Which milestone is the program initiation?
Milestone B
The MDA may authorize entry into the acquistion system at any point? True or
False
True
What are the most expensive programs?
ACAT IA
Who is the single point of accountability for accomplishing program objectives?
program manager
What says the DOD may not obligate funds for a major defense acquisition
program after the program enters the Engineering and Manufacting phase?
10 USC 2435
What is systems engineering?
overarching process that a program team applies to transition from a stated capability
need to an operationally suitable system. It is the integrating mechanism across the
technical efforts
Program managers prepare a _________ for each milestone review, beginning
with Milestone A.
Systems Engineering Plan (SEP)
Integrated Product and Process Development (IPPD) is
mgmt technique that simultaneously integrates all essential acquisition activities through
the use of multidisciplinary teams to optimize design, manufacturing and supportability
processes.
What are the 3 levels of IPT's
Overachring Integrated Product Team (OIPT) that oversees entire program, Integrateing
Integrated Product Team (IIPT), and Working Level Integrated Product Team (WIPT)
that advise the PM
What are the 8 technical management processes?
1. Decision Analysis 2. Technical Planning 3. Technical Assessment 4. Requirements
Management 5. Risk Management 6. Configuration Management 7. Data Management
8. Interface Management
What is decision analysis?
, provide the basis for evaluating and selecting alternatives
SEP is a mandated tool for this activity
Technical planning
_______ measures technical progress and the effectiveness of plans and
requirements
technical assessment
What maintains the traceability of all requirements from needs?
requirements management
_________ is an audit trail of decisions and design modifications
configuration management
What answers the question of "did you build it right"?
verification
What answers "is this the right solution"?
validation
What is a system of system engineering?
satisfy capabilities thru multiple and interacting systems. Not to be confused with a
"family of systems"
What is the formal entry point into the acquisition process?
Material Solution Analysis Phase
What is not a decision point but opens the gate if all criteria has been met?
MDA
Which pases enters approved ICD and study guidance for conducting AOA and is
guided by ICD and AOA plan?
materiel solution analysis phase
Which phase reduces technology risks, determine and mature the appropriate set
of technologies to be integrated into a full system and to demonstrate critical
technologies on prototypes?
technology development phase
The MDA for an MDAP, without the authority to delegate, shall sign a certification
memorandum for record prio to ______________?
Milestone A
What follows the completion of technology development?
Milestone B decision
The purpose of the _____________ phase is to develop a system or an increment
of capability; complete full system integration; develop an affordable and
executable manufacturing process; ensure operational supportability with
particular attention to minimizing the logistics footprint
EMD (Engineering and Manufacturing Devlopment)
Prior to beginning the ____________, users shall identify and the requirements
authority shall approve a minimum set of key performance parameters (KPPs),
included in the CDD, that guides the efforts of this phase.
EMD
EMD begins at _______________?
Mileston B which is normally the initiation of an acquistion program
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