CLR 151

Question 1

AoA

Answer 1

Analysis of Alternatives.

Question 2

AoA evaluates ___, ___, and ___ of potential material alternatives.

Answer 2

operational effectiveness,
cost
risk

Question 3

DOD uses AoAs to ___.

Answer 3

address potential solutions to a validated capability gap.

Question 4

AoAs support ___ and ___ of the acquisition process

Answer 4

milestone decision reviews

subsequent phases

Question 5

AoAs provide ___, ___, ___ to decision makers.

Answer 5

unbiased, meaningful, and consistent information

Question 6

All acquisition programs must be concerned with three major DoD decision support systems:

Answer 6

1. JCIDS
2. DAS
3. PPBE

Question 7

JCIDS

Answer 7

Joint Capabilities Integration and Decision System. IDs new capabilities to meet mission area deficiencies

Question 8

DAS

Answer 8

Defense Acquisition System. Uses event-based process to translate funded needs into systems

Question 9

PPBE

Answer 9

Planning, Programming, Budget, and Execution. Allocates resources within DoD.

Question 10

What is the first time the three elements of DoD Requirements, Acquisition, and Resourcing, are addressed in a single assessment?

Answer 10

AoA.

Question 11

The interaction of the decision support systems and the AoA facilitate ___.

Answer 11

ID of a solution that optimizes performance and affordability while minimizing risk.

Question 12

The four major activities of a study team are:

Answer 12

1. Receiving direction.
2. ID alternatives.
3. Develop employment
4. Conduct Analysis.

Question 13

Where is the recommend format for a study plan ?

Answer 13

DAG

Question 14

DAG

Answer 14

Defense Acquisition Guidebook

Question 15

The DAG give direction for a study plan that facilitates a ___.

Answer 15

Final Report

Question 16

An important part of the study plan is ___.

Answer 16

Developing the study schedule.

Question 17

Changes to the study plan should be made with ___ and ___.

Answer 17

MDA

Stakeholders

Question 18

Threats and Scenarios must be consistent with ___ and __ to ensure objectivity.

Answer 18

DPG and DIA

Question 19

DPG

Answer 19

Defense Planning Guidance

Question 20

DIA

Answer 20

Defense Intelligence Agency

Question 21

MOE

Answer 21

Measure of effectiveness

Question 22

MOP

Answer 22

Measure of performance

Question 23

Analysis Concepts refer to ___.

Answer 23

the trade space that each study must address

Question 24

What are the two areas of effective analysis?

Answer 24

Assessing Military Worth

Modeling and Simulation

Question 25

What are the 3 cost categories?

Answer 25

Research & Development
Investment Cost
Operating & Support

Question 26

WBS

Answer 26

Work Breakdown Structure. Helps define cost ground rules and assumptions. Used for each alternative.

Question 27

Affordability is not ___.

Answer 27

Affordability is not cost; affordability is a constraint on cost.

Question 28

LCC

Answer 28

Life Cycle Cost:

• RDT&E
• Production
• Facilities/personnel
• Operations, Maintenance and Environmental Compliance
• Disposal

Question 29

TOC

Answer 29

TOC includes LCC plus business and infrastructure costs

Question 30

Risk Analysis (3)

Answer 30

Root Cause
Probability
Effect

Question 31

Risk Analysis tools (3)

Answer 31

Likelihood chart
Consequence chart
Reporting Matrix