CDFM Defense Acquisition Process 2

Question 1

Which document serves as the primary requirements document that initiates the defense acquisition process by identifying a capability gap?

Accepted Answer

Initial Capabilities Document (ICD)

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Capability Development Document (CDD)

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Capability Production Document (CPD)

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Analysis of Alternatives (AoA)

Question 2

In the Defense Acquisition System, what is the purpose of a Milestone Decision Authority (MDA)?

Accepted Answer

To authorize entry into each acquisition phase at key decision points

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To approve program budgets at each fiscal year

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To certify that contractors meet quality standards

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To assign program managers to Major Defense Acquisition Programs

Question 3

What is the primary purpose of an Acquisition Strategy?

Accepted Answer

To outline the government's overall plan for acquiring a system

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To document contractor performance history

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To establish the independent cost estimate for a program

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To define the operational requirements for a new weapon system

Question 4

Under DoDI 5000.02, which acquisition phase focuses on maturing technology and reducing technical risk before a full commitment to development?

Accepted Answer

Materiel Solution Analysis (MSA)

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Production and Deployment

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Operations and Support

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Engineering and Manufacturing Development (EMD)

Question 5

What does Technology Readiness Level (TRL) 9 indicate about a technology?

Accepted Answer

The technology has been proven through mission operations

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The technology concept has been formulated

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The technology has been tested in a laboratory environment

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The technology is ready for prototype development

Question 6

Which of the following best describes the role of the Defense Contract Audit Agency (DCAA) in the acquisition process?

Accepted Answer

Auditing contractor financial records and cost proposals

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Performing source selections for all major contracts

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Setting contract profit rates for all defense contracts

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Approving contractor proposals before award

Question 7

In a firm-fixed-price (FFP) contract, who bears the risk of cost overruns?

Accepted Answer

The contractor

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The government

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Both parties share equally

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DCAA as the auditing authority