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TEST – LOG 0310 – Performance Based Logistics (PBL)
PASSED – 83% out of 100%
Q1 of Q6:
Which of the following is part of the purpose and use of metrics in Product Support Arrangements (PSA)?
Include as many metrics as possible to make sure the Government maximizes its return on investment
Metrics should be selected or constructed to encourage performance improvement, effectiveness, efficiency, and innovation in support of the Warfighter’s stated requirements
Include metrics that are hard to measure to keep the Product Support Integrator (PSI)/Product Support Provider (PSP) on their toes
Include metrics from other successful programs, even if they have no direct tie to the current desired outcomes
Q2 of Q6:
Contracts are a type of Product Support Arrangement.
True
False
Q3 of Q6:
Areas to consider when choosing contract type should include:
Stability and clarity of the contract specifications or statement of work
All of these should be considered
Type and complexity of the item or service being purchased
Stability of technology driving this requirement
Q4 of Q6:
Quality Assurance (QA) is a continuous activity designed to determine if the work being performed meets or exceeds the quality performance standards.
True
False
Q5 of Q6:
Which of the following is true regarding Product Support Managers (PSM)?
Is responsible for ensuring that Product Support Arrangements (PSA) are in place that document relationships of the product support strategy
Is a key leadership position on an ACAT 1 program
If the PSAs are contracts, the PSM will need to work closely with the contracting officer (KO) to ensure the contract vehicle(s) includes agreed upon outcome measures
Is an inherently Governmental position
Q6 of Q6:
Which of the following is a purpose and proper use of incentives in contracts?
Incentives should be consistent with the effort and contract value
Incentives should be broadly structured in order to allow the contractor to easily achieve them
Incentives should be included just for incentive’s
Subjective incentive criteria are preferred to allow maximum flexibility to the Government
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