DAU Program Management (PM) Practitioner Practice Exam

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• When should the Milestone Decision Authority be notified of a potential breach of the Acquisition Program Baseline (APB)?
• What refers to the principle that guards against improper information modification or destruction?
• What are the two main principles of lean manufacturing?
• Which organization provides Capstone Threat Assessments (CTAs) for Air and Space Warfare?
• Explain the role of surveys in program stakeholder management.
• Who is responsible for the Planning and Programming phases in the PPBE System?
• What is generally expected of processes in an organization at Level 3 of the CMMI?
• When both government and private funds are used in development efforts, the rights that allow the government to release data only for competition and not for commercial purposes are called _______________ rights?
• What does effective acquisition management require concerning schedule risk factors?
• Which system is used to create the Acquisition Program Baseline (APB)?
• What does "Program Resource Management" involve?
• What is the role of Communication Management in Program Management?
• Given a 90% learning curve, what would be the cost of the 8th unit if the 4th unit produced cost $100?
• Affordability is most concerned with:
• Which document is part of the Test and Evaluation Master Plan (TEMP) format?
• What can be categorized as a major complexity in Program Management?
• What are potential consequences of ineffective program risk management?
• How does cultural awareness impact program management?
• All of the following are true of Below Threshold Reprogramming (BTR) actions, EXCEPT __________.
• To what aspect of manufacturing do the 5Ms primarily relate?
• What is generally the largest percentage of software life cycle costs associated with?
• What is a Benefit-Cost Ratio (BCR)?
• Which elements are key in Program Execution?
• What type of solutions does the DoD Adaptive Acquisition Framework aim to deliver?
• Which of the following describes a key benefit of Program Performance Measurement?
• What is the primary responsibility of a Program Manager?
• What is the significance of the Integrated Master Schedule (IMS)?
• What form of information exchange would the Navy use to learn more about a contractor's past delivery issues?
• Which of the following is typically a focus area for governance in Program Management?
• What term collectively refers to manpower, measurement, methods, machinery, and materials in manufacturing?
• When does the execution phase of financial management occur?
• What consists of a set of process elements, or "tools," used to manage the execution of the system engineering process?
• What role does conflict resolution play in program management?
• A "not invented here" mentality is considered what kind of barrier?
• Which type of test supports the systems engineering process by measuring technical performance against design specifications?
• What shift did the adoption of JCIDS allow the DoD to make?
• What does the term "Benefits Realization" mean?
• A procurement budget request that does not provide for full end items violates which funding policy?
• Which AAF pathway aims to field a prototype within 5 years?
• Which document would you refer to for guidance during the production phase of a project?
• Which DoD Security Cooperation objective focuses on building international acquisition partnerships?
• What is the primary goal of Stakeholder Engagement?
• Which activity is NOT conducted during the Production and Deployment Phase?
• What is a potential outcome of failing to apply effective change control?
• In terms of program management, what is the primary consequence of not adhering to affordability constraints?
• What is a primary benefit of effective Program Benefits Management?
• What is Program Benefits Management?
• To minimize software development risk, the government should select a contractor who possesses what?
• What percent of the total ownership costs of a mass-produced system occur late in the life cycle due to operations and support costs?
• What technical review is necessary for a successful Milestone B prior to the Engineering and Manufacturing Development Phase?
• What action might be taken if a contractor's performance is deemed unsatisfactory?
• What is the role of governance in Program Management?
• What does the term "Program Scope" refer to?
• What is a Program Risk Register?
• Joint Capability Technology Demonstrations (JCTDs) are primarily used for which of the following?
• What is a "Program Stakeholder Engagement Plan"?
• Which of the following is a characteristic of a Joint Capabilities Technology Demonstration (JCTD)?
• What is described as a Performance Baseline in program management?
• What is the primary purpose of "Change Control" in Program Management?
• What challenge may arise due to interdependencies among projects?
• What is the purpose of a Program Charter?
• What does “scope creep” refer to in Program Management?
• Who controls the budget and the release of funds, and reports directly to the Secretary of Defense?
• How do you define "Program Performance Measurement"?
• Which type of Operational Test and Evaluation assesses a system's potential to meet mission requirements?
• Which of the following best describes the relationship between programs and projects?
• How can surveys enhance decision-making in program management?
• What document does not provide Budget Authority but allows a Federal program to continue?
• Which document establishes a flexible management framework for translating capability needs into well-managed acquisition programs?
• Which element is crucial for determining when funding is available for a project?
• What is an expected benefit of addressing program challenges early?
• What is the distribution of Budget Authority from the OMB to the DoD called?
• What document outlines the tools and techniques for assessing and recommending solutions as part of the DOTMLPF-P framework?
• What is the Delphi costing method characterized by?
• Forward Pricing Rates Agreements (FPRA) provide negotiated rates that represent reasonable projections for:
• What is the primary focus of the Program Planning process?
• Which of the following best describes the role of the Under Secretary of Defense Comptroller?
• What is a key characteristic of the Middle Tier Acquisition pathway?
• Which objective directly enhances U.S. coalition warfare capability?
• What is a "Program Change Request"?
• The DoD Adaptive Acquisition Framework aims to deliver what types of solutions?
• What problem-solving tool is best used to depict the frequency distribution of data using a vertical bar chart?
• What aspect does program performance evaluation typically assess?
• What is an essential part of the Program Closeout process?
• What is a Program Management Plan?
• What does the Program Stakeholder Engagement involve?
• Should-cost is defined as:
• Which of the following best outlines the Program Manager's approach to risk?
• What is one benefit of Performance Based Logistics (PBL) arrangements?
• How do Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) assist in program management?
• How can Benefits Realization be effectively measured?
• What is the primary purpose of a Defense Appropriations Bill?
• What CMMI rating would an organization with well-defined process improvement capabilities be assigned?
• What are Program Risks?
• If a Capabilities-Based Assessment (CBA) suggests a non-materiel solution, which document is developed next?
• What is a significant feature of parametric costing models?
• How does a project differ from a program?
• What is a key benefit of having a well-structured Statement of Work (SOW)?
• What is the role of program quality management?
• Which agency apportions budget authority to the Department of Defense's comptroller?
• Why is it important to identify personnel skills levels in supportability analysis?
• If a product modification does not increase system performance and does not require extensive independent testing, the development and test should be funded with __________ dollars.
• How do program scope changes typically impact project schedules?
• What legislative activity must be passed and signed before any federal agency can incur obligations from the U.S. Treasury?
• The term that describes the threat to be countered and the projected threat environment is known as what?
• During which phase of the Planning, Programming, Budgeting, and Execution (PPBE) process do DoD services and agencies submit Program Objectives Memoranda (POM) to OSD?
• Which factor is essential for effective communication with stakeholders?
• What can the Government do when Congress does not appropriate sufficient funds for a contract?
• In which stage of the team life cycle are you when you first introduce team members and set expectations?
• What is the primary focus of the Defense Business Systems AAF pathway?
• The initiative to engage acquisition counterparts in allied nations supports which DoD Security Cooperation objective?
• What is the purpose of a Lessons Learned process in Program Management?
• A software-costing model that bases cost estimates upon statistical data such as source lines of code is an example of a ________ costing model.
• When do the OSD Comptroller analyst and Office of Management and Budget (OMB) analyst typically hold hearings to review the service's budgets?
• What does Program Dependency Management involve?
• What is typically the first step in the DoD Resource Allocation process?
• What is the primary life cycle sustainment objective of the Engineering and Manufacturing Development (EMD) phase?
• Which schedule risk factor must be assessed for success in acquisition management?
• Who administers the overall efforts of the Intelligence Community?
• What is the significance of a Program Closeout process?
• How is "Continuous Improvement" applied in Program Management?
• Which phase would likely not involve the Critical Design Review?
• What serves as the basis for fabricating production representative prototype systems after a review?
• What type of information does the Program Stakeholder Engagement Plan provide?
• Why is stakeholder alignment important in Program Management?
• In Integrated Product Support (IPS) Element, what is the objective that involves managing costs and performance across the product support value chain?
• What is the purpose of fielding/deployment planning?
• What is a common challenge faced in Program Management?
• What does the Program Life Cycle encompass?
• What is the implication of having a robust risk management strategy?
• Which technical review is most likely to be found only in the Production and Deployment phase?
• What is a "Program Dependency Map"?
• How is stakeholder satisfaction typically measured in a program?
• Why is it important to understand the difference between a project and a program?
• Why is stakeholder engagement crucial in Program Management?
• What is a "Program Roadmap"?
• Who is considered a Stakeholder in Program Management?
• What is the primary purpose of Program Management?
• What does the term 'Flyaway Cost' refer to?
• What is the difference between "deliverables" and "outcomes" in a program?
• What does the opportunity management option 'Reject' signify?
• When a vendor cashes a government check, what is this transaction referred to as?
• What are the key attributes of effective program leadership?
• What is the management process by which the Department of Defense develops and acquires weapons and other systems?
• How does risk management in Program Management differ from Project Management?
• Which of the following is a key factor in refining materiel approaches and maturing technologies according to JCIDS?
• The primary unit of data in the Future Years Defense Program (FYDP) and normally the smallest aggregation of resources controlled by the office of the Secretary of Defense (OSD) is the __________.
• If the Government has funded the entire development of an item, what type of rights does it obtain?
• If a contractor fails to deliver missiles on time, what action can the Navy take?
• What type of measures should be selected for parameters expected to have the highest degree of risk?
• In conducting stakeholder interviews, what is often the focus?
• What is "Stakeholder Analysis" in the context of program management?
• What cost estimating technique is suitable when an estimate is needed quickly, and moderate subjectivity can be accepted?
• What is a significant outcome of conducting effective stakeholder surveys?
• What document is crucial for alignment between strategic objectives and defense acquisition according to the DoD?
• What does effective communication in program management promote?
• What does a robust risk management strategy proactively address?
• What does a "Program Benefits Analysis" assess?
• Which of the following is NOT a primary technique used in Product Support Analysis (PSA)?
• What does effective resource management contribute to in Program Management?
• What analysis tool identifies steps, spares, materials, tools, support, and personnel skill levels?
• What does a Performance Baseline ensure?
• A strategy that adopts interface standards defined by industry to facilitate the update of components with new technology is known as what?
• What is the purpose of conducting stakeholder interviews in program planning?
• Which of the following is essential for maintaining effective stakeholder alignment?
• Select the type of Operational Test and Evaluation assessment conducted on prototype systems in the TMRR phase.
• What does "Program Resource Allocation" refer to?
• What is a primary objective of the Defense Acquisition System?
• Define "Program Integration Management".
• You are addressing job satisfaction issues in your team by gathering feedback on specific dissatisfactions. Which theory of motivation are you applying?
• What is the obligation period for Defense Appropriation Category of Procurement funds?
• What is Earned Value Management (EVM)?
• What is the difference between qualitative and quantitative risk analysis?
• What does reprogramming allow the Department of Defense (DoD) to do with Budget Authority (BA)?
• What can effective KPIs provide to a program?
• What is described as a threat capability established collaboratively that impacts system effectiveness?
• Which statement best describes Program Integration Management?
• Cyber Security planning activities, including writing the Cyber Security Strategy annex, should begin after which event?
• How does the DoD Adaptive Acquisition Framework address acquisition challenges?
• In project management, what does escalation primarily account for?
• Which tool is primarily used to prepare a Statement of Work (SOW) that outlines products and technical reviews?
• Which one of the following is classified as a pillar of Cybersecurity?
• What is the primary goal of Risk Management in a program context?
• The Preliminary Design Review (PDR) confirms the ________ and readiness to proceed into detailed design work.
• Why is stakeholder engagement important in program management?
• Which of the following is NOT a key component of a Program?
• Which organization is responsible for providing CI functional services in support of international arms control agreements?
• Which process of DoD Resource Allocation ends when the President signs the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA)?
• Which institution issues directives and regulations regarding national security policy?
• What are the four main process groups in Program Management?
• What is an Impact Analysis in Program Management?
• In the context of procurement, what does "full funding" refer to?
• What does the product baseline include?
• What document guides activities in the Engineering and Manufacturing Development (EMD) phase?
• What is the function of a Program Management Office (PMO)?
• Which JCIDS document is utilized to build upon the Initial Capabilities Document (ICD) while ensuring key technologies are matured?
• Escalation allows us to make predictions about future costs based on:
• What type of funding is primarily used for modifications that do not significantly change the taxpayer's investment in a system?
• Why is a Program Roadmap critical for success?
• Which of the following is NOT one of the five pillars of Cybersecurity?
• What is the first step in effective resource management for a program?