1) In our decision matrix, Option 1 receives a "3" for speed and a "1" for cost, and Option 2 receives a "2" for speed and a "2" for cost. The speed criterion has been assigned a weight of 0.4 and the cost criterion has been assigned a weight of 0.6. In accordance with the decision matrix approach, which of the following statements is true?

• Option 2 is better than Option 1 because its total weighted score is higher.
• Option 1 and Option 2 each score a total of 1.8; therefore, either choice is fine.
• Option 1 is better than Option 2 because its total weighted score is lower.
• Option 1 is better than Option 2 because its total weighted score is higher.

2) During the Operational Test (OT) effort, the purpose of validation is to determine

• The number of test units and test ranges required for all test events
• type and/or quantity of critical technical parameters to be monitored
• The maximum capabilities of a system achievable under unrealistic operating conditions
• Whether or not we have "built the right thing"

3) Technical Performance Measures (TPM) should be selected for those parameters that: (Select all that apply)

Are expected to exceed the objectives contained in the Capability Development Document (CDD).

Will not be addressed at technical design reviews.

Will not be subjected to formal test and evaluation.

Are expected to have the highest degree of risk.

4) What problem-solving process is used within an Integrated Product and Process Development (IPPD) management process to provide a design that balances capability needs?

• Test and Evaluation
• Systems Engineering
• Configuration Management
• Technical Performance Measurement

5) As part of the life cycle product support and system engineering processes, is used to influence design and determine the most cost effective way to support the system.

• Parametric Cost Estimating
• Earned Value Management
• Product Support Analyses
• Technical Performance Measures

6) In the process of conducting design considerations, a program's systems engineers are deciding from among Components A, B, and C. All three components meet performance requirements. Component C has the highest initial cost; however, due to its superior reliability, it is projected to lead to lower life cycle costs than Components A and B in the long run, and this will help meet the program's affordability goals. This is adequate justification for the team to select Component C.

True false

7) Which of the following supportability analysis tools covers both preventive and corrective maintenance and, when complete, identifies all physical resources required to support a system?

• Fault Tree Analysis (FTA)
• Maintenance Task Analysis (MTA)
• Failure Modes, Effect and Criticality Analysis (FMECA)
• Level of Repair Analysis (LORA)

8) Ultimately, the use of open systems design is expected to result in lower life cycle costs.

True

False

9) Maintainability is how quickly, easily and cost effectively a system can be returned to operational status after maintenance is performed. It is measured by

• Mean Time Between Critical Failures (MTBCF)
• Mean Logistics Delay Time (MLDT)
• Mean Time Between Failures (MTBF)
• Mean Time To Repair (MTTR)

10) A decision matrix can be used to quantifiably compare alternatives when conducting the tradeoff process to create an supportable design that is also producible, testable, and

• State-of-the-art
• Final
• Unique
• Affordable

11) Which Systems Engineering tool would be used to describe the products to be developed under the terms of the contract?

• Work Breakdown Structure (WBS)
• Trade Study
• Modeling and Simulation
• Technical Performance Measurement (TPM)

12) An engineer is designing a new system to transport hazardous material across rough terrain. He wants input from experts on supportability and producibility before he builds a physical model of the system. What tool might he use to evaluate various technical approaches to achieve a balanced design?

• Configuration Management
• Engineering Change Proposals
• Virtual prototyping
• Technical Performance Measures

13) In accordance with DoD acquisition policy and guidance, every program should consider, at a minimum, open systems architecture, human systems integration,

Return on investment

Reliability, availability, and maintainability

Profit margin

Return on assets

14) Using _____ , as part of the life cycle logistics and systems engineering processes to influence the design, also helps to determine the most cost effective way to support the system throughout its life.

• Reliability Centered Maintenance (RCM)
• Product Support Analysis (PSA)
• An In-Service Review (ISR)
• A Full-Up Systems-Level (FUSL) test

15) One of the benefits of using redundant back-up systems is:

Increased transportability

Increased reliability

Increased size and weight

Increased number of parts