#1
Which of the following phases is NOT part of the Defense Acquisition System (DAS)?
Concept Refinement
Engineering and Manufacturing Development
Milestone Decision Authority
Operation and Maintenance
#2
What is the purpose of the Defense Acquisition System?
To improve healthcare services for veterans
To facilitate international diplomacy
To acquire and deliver quality products and services
To enforce military conscription
#3
What is the primary focus of the Defense Acquisition System in the Production and Deployment phase?
Technology research
Prototype development
Mass production and fielding
Operational testing
#4
What is the primary purpose of the Defense Acquisition System's Test and Evaluation phase?
To generate profit for contractors
To identify system deficiencies and verify performance
To establish a marketing strategy
To finalize program budgeting
#5
In the Defense Acquisition System, what does the acronym COTS stand for?
Commercial Off-The-Shelf
Centralized Offshore Tracking System
Cost Over Target Schedule
Consolidated Operational Test Standards
#6
Who has the authority to approve entry into the next acquisition phase in the Defense Acquisition System?
Secretary of Defense
President of the United States
Program Manager
Congressional Committee
#7
Which legislation introduced significant reforms to the defense acquisition process in 1986?
Clayton Antitrust Act
Packard Commission
Goldwater-Nichols Act
Defense Acquisition Improvement Act
#8
Which organization oversees the Defense Acquisition System within the Department of Defense?
Federal Acquisition Regulation Council
Office of Management and Budget
Defense Acquisition University
Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition and Sustainment
#9
In the Defense Acquisition System, what is the purpose of the Milestone Decision Authority?
To determine the budget allocation
To assess program risks
To approve entry into the next acquisition phase
To oversee technology development
#10
Which phase of the Defense Acquisition System involves the development of detailed technical and manufacturing processes?
Concept Refinement
System Development and Demonstration
Production and Deployment
Operations and Support
#11
Which document outlines the acquisition strategy and program details in the Defense Acquisition System?
Request for Proposal (RFP)
Statement of Work (SOW)
Acquisition Strategy
Contract Data Requirements List (CDRL)
#12
Which of the following entities is responsible for managing the Defense Acquisition System's overall budget?
Government Accountability Office (GAO)
Defense Contract Management Agency (DCMA)
Defense Finance and Accounting Service (DFAS)
Program Manager (PM)
#13
Which of the following is NOT a key milestone in the Defense Acquisition System?
Initial Operational Capability (IOC)
Full-Rate Production (FRP)
Engineering and Manufacturing Development (EMD)
Operational Readiness Review (ORR)
#14
Which of the following is a key principle of the Defense Acquisition System?
Rapid procurement
Cost overrun tolerance
Stakeholder exclusion
Effective competition
#15
Which of the following documents formally authorizes the start of the System Development and Demonstration phase in the Defense Acquisition System?
Request for Proposal (RFP)
Milestone Decision Authority (MDA)
Acquisition Strategy
Initial Capabilities Document (ICD)
#16
Which of the following organizations is responsible for setting policies and providing oversight for the Defense Acquisition System?
Defense Logistics Agency (DLA)
Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition and Sustainment (USD(A&S))
Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA)
National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA)
#17
What is the purpose of the Defense Acquisition System's Milestone A?
To authorize entry into the Concept Refinement phase
To approve full-rate production
To assess program readiness for system development
To review operational testing results
#18
What role does the Defense Acquisition Executive (DAE) play in the Defense Acquisition System?
Approves contract awards
Sets budgetary constraints
Oversees the acquisition workforce
Serves as the Milestone Decision Authority
#19
What is the purpose of the Defense Acquisition System's Milestone B?
To authorize entry into the Production and Deployment phase
To review operational testing results
To approve the system's full-rate production
To assess program readiness for system development