1418: Test & Evaluation (T&E)

Question 1

What are the two basic types of testing?

Answer 1

Developmental Testing (DT) and Operational Testing (OT)

Question 2

Where is Developmental Testing conducted?

Answer 2

In a controlled environment such as a laboratory or proving ground

Question 3

Where is Operational Testing conducted?

Answer 3

In a realistic environment

Question 4

The Initial Operational Test & Evaluation (IOT&E) event occurs after Milestone C during the ______________ and provides data/evaluation to support the _______________.

Answer 4

Production & Deployment Phase

Full-Rate Production (FRP) Decision Review

Question 5

What does FRP stand for?

Answer 5

Full Rate Production

Question 6

What does TEMP stand for?

Answer 6

Test and Evaluation Master Plan

Question 7

What provides an overall test management plan and framework within which detailed T&E plans are contained.

Answer 7

The Test and Evaluation Master Plan (TEMP)

Question 8

The DoDI 5000.02 requires that the TEMP be developed for what programs?

Answer 8

All ACAT I programs and other programs designated for Office of the Secretary of Defense (OSD) test and evaluation oversight.

Question 9

What is required for all ACAT I & II major vehicles and weapons platforms for use in combat?

Answer 9

Live Fire

Question 10

What is Production Acceptance Test and Evaluation (PAT&E) used for?

Answer 10

To verify that each production unit meets contract requirements

Question 11

What enhances the development process and system design updates/improvement?

Answer 11

T&E data feedback