CDFM Defense Acquisition Process 4

Question 1

In the context of defense acquisition, what does 'full rate production' (FRP) mean?

Accepted Answer

Production at the planned rate following successful operational testing

Answer

The contractor has achieved its maximum staffing levels

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Production of the first article for government acceptance

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Manufacturing at reduced rates during low-rate initial production

Question 2

Which office is responsible for conducting operational test and evaluation (OT&E) for major defense acquisition programs?

Accepted Answer

Director, Operational Test and Evaluation (DOT&E)

Answer

Defense Contract Management Agency (DCMA)

Answer

Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA)

Answer

Program Executive Office (PEO)

Question 3

Under FAR Part 15, what is the purpose of a 'debriefing' after a source selection?

Accepted Answer

To inform offerors of the basis for selection decision and relative strengths and weaknesses

Answer

To allow the government to renegotiate price with the winner

Answer

To notify the public of the contract award

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To audit the winning contractor's cost proposal

Question 4

What is the purpose of an Earned Value Management System (EVMS) in defense acquisition?

Accepted Answer

To integrate cost, schedule, and technical performance measurement for program management

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To calculate contractor bonuses for on-time delivery

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To establish contract fee structures for incentive contracts

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To determine government property accountability

Question 5

Which metric in Earned Value Management measures the efficiency with which a program is using its budget?

Accepted Answer

Cost Performance Index (CPI)

Answer

Schedule Variance (SV)

Answer

Budget at Completion (BAC)

Answer

Schedule Performance Index (SPI)

Question 6

Under the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR), what is the 'simplified acquisition threshold' (SAT)?

Accepted Answer

$150,000

Answer

$10,000

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$25,000

Answer

$750,000

Question 7

What is the purpose of a Contract Work Breakdown Structure (CWBS)?

Accepted Answer

To define and structure all work elements in a contract for management and reporting

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To organize all government property assigned to a contractor

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To establish the order of precedence for contract documents

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To identify all subcontractors used on a defense contract