1) Effective ____ is multi-faceted and includes managing the impact of changes on system operation, interoperability, long-term maintenance, and the technical data package (TDP).

• Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP)
• Earned Value Management (EVM)
• Configuration Management
• Integrated Product and Process Development (IPPD)

2) When a commercial item is procured by the Government, what will the contractor provide to the Government that documents the functional, performance, and physical characteristics of their product and will assist in the development of configuration management efforts?

• Test and Evaluation Master Plan (TEMP)
• Capability Development Document (CDD)
• Resource Management Decision (RMD)
• Technical Data Package (TDP)

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3) The focus of the _____

program is to ensure that designs are traceable to capability needs; to control and document all developmental changes; to ensure that all interfaces are well defined and

understood by all parties, particularly where multiple engineering teams or vendors are involved; and to ensure that all product documentation is consistent with its supporting information.

• Lean Manufacturing
• Enterprise Resource Management
• Configuration Management
• Earned Value Management (EVM)

4) Where would the initial Functional Baseline be reviewed to ensure that it covers all the Government's capability needs?

• Test Readiness Review (TRR)
• Preliminary Design Review (PDR)
• Systems Functional Review (SFR)
• Critical Design Review (CDR)

5) A Government official who obligates the Government on a contract without having sufficient funds to cover that expense has violated the _______

• Misappropriation Act
• Bona Fide Need Rule
• Reprogramming Thresholds
• Anti-Deficiency Act

6) The Preliminary Design Review (PDR) confirms the _____ and readiness to proceed into detailed design work.

• Product Baseline
• Maintenance Baseline
• Allocated Baseline
• Functional Baseline
• Mark for follow up

7) When a program deviation occurs, the Program Manager should notify the Milestone Decision Authority (MDA) within 90 days of the occurrence.

True

False

8) Which of the following configuration baselines is used to define design requirements for each of the components or configuration items of a system?

• Maintenance Baseline
• Functional Baseline
• Product Baseline
• Allocated Baseline

9) The management of internal interface design would usually be the responsibility of the

• Contractor
• Independent Test and Evaluation Agency
• Government Program Manager Joint Interoperability Test Command

10) The Army can transfer excess funds from a Procurement appropriation to a Research, Development, Test, and Evaluation (RDT&E) appropriation to cover a funding shortfall of $3 million without prior approval of congress

True false

11) Instability of user capability needs, design, and production processes are most likely to cause

• Cost increases and schedule slips
• Schedule slips without impacting cost
• Cost decreases without impacting schedule
• Cost decreases and schedule slips

12) Which of the following is a benefit of integrated developmental testing and operational testing?

• It helps to save resources by eliminating redundant activities
• It simplifies the test process by making tests easier to coordinate and design.
• It is required by law.
• It minimizes the risk of compromising test objectives.

13) An Operational Assessment (A) will provide operational effectiveness and suitability data.

True

False

14) The PM must inform the Milestone Decision Authority (MDA) immediately of any program deviation.

True

False