CLE 019 KRQ

CLE 019 – Modular Open Systems Approach (MSA) Knowledge Review Questions Match each fragment with its corresponding fragment to make a complete sentence. Term Definition MOSA integrates a modular technical design with an open business strategy MOSA provides a rational approach that emphasizes adherence to five major principles Using MOSA involves government and industry collaboration MOSA requires trades based on near-term and long-term costs benefits MOSA historically can be applied throughout a system's life cycle Begin with the end in mind According to the Defense Acquisition Guidebook, what is an acquisition and design strategy that consists of a technical architecture that adopts open standards and supports a modular, loosely coupled, and highly cohesive system structure?  MOSA  DAG  MSP  MSC Review each definition and use the dropdown menu on the right to select the correct term. Definition Term 1. Highest level structure of a major weapon system that is not physically mounted. MSP 2. High level subsystem that includes hardware and/or software that can be mounted on a major system platform MSC 3. Defined by various physical, logical, and functional characteristics MSI What four actions does the AAA (P.L. 114-328) direct the Department to do?  Incorporate new technology  Improve interoperability  Reduce cost and schedule  Decrease weapons systems capabilities  Improve sustainment

MDAPs must use MOSA to the maximum extent practical. What are two ways to pursue MOSA for acquisition Agility?  Evolve business strategies to maximize all technology resources  Obtain appropriate IP and technical data rights to support evolvability  Enhance architecture products to facilitate severable major system components and maximize competition  Change acquisition culture and update workforce knowledge, skills, habits, and incentives ot align with MOSA Title 10 shows that an MDAP may not receive MS B approval until the Government has arranged to obtain IP rights with respect to such major system interfaces upon completion of the development of the major system platform.  True  False A major system platform is defined as being physically mounted or installed onto a higher-level structure.  True  False Implementing MOSA as part of the software design and development allows for opportunities to use which two of the following software?  COTS  OSI  OpenGL  OSS The VICTORY framework includes standard specifications that provide technical specifications for items identified in the architecture.  True  False An interface is the functional and physical characteristics required to exist at a common boundary or connection between systems or components.  True  False Which three of the following should the PM and Systems Engineer actively pursue for an MOA or an MOU with companion programs?  Advance notices  ICDs  Interfaces  Data exchanges The PM and the Systems Engineer should define intersystem interfaces using which of the following?  Customer preference  An SE artifact  SME input  PM preference

Review each definition and use the dropdown menu on the right to select the correct term. Definition Term 1. Requires standardization of physical, electronics, and functional interfaces and performance requirements. Interoperability 2. Demands standardized data and equipment interfaces. Information Superiority 3. Requires standard interfaces and performance requirements. Rapid New Tech Insertion Which three of the following are ways in which SCA define a common set of interfaces?  Deployment  Configuration  Control of applications  Interoperability Which type of MOSA enabler includes data rights, intellectual properties, digital environments, and well- defined interfaces?  Business  Digital  Technical  Performance When starting a MOSA in a new program, which of the following should be the first step?  Start with RFI and studies  Start with the initial acquisition strategy and the initial information support plan  Start with all customer-built components  Start with the SMEs What is the first step when introducing a MOSA in a legacy program?  Start with all custom upgrades  Start by asking SMEs what they recommend  Start where you are, with what you know  Start with the RFP, with questions for the customer Identify two true statements about how MOSA fits into DE and MBSE.  Start with functional models  Models are useful for only software implementations  Architectural tools should show where open standards are to be used  Early functional models should include implementation details Review each definition and use the dropdown menu on the right to select the correct Term. Definition Term 1. A product generated from a digital environment Digital artifact 2. An approach primarily concerned with modularity and openness MOSA

3. An example of an architectural tool MagicDraw What two actions should be performed when prioritizing interfaced and functions?  Start with functional models  Identify expected cost, schedule, and performance impacts of MOSA  Include both procurement and life cycle impacts  Divide production tasks among groups For which three of the following should software trade studies be conducted?  COTS/NDI  Developmental items  GOTS  High performance and mobile computing Identify two ways to help a PM make trade space decisions?  Ensure that life cycle cost is considered  Give the PM good reasons to champion a MOSA-based system  Provide a best-case scenario  Communicate the disadvantages of MOSA at each function Since segregation data is required for the segregation of the black box by a third party, the contractor may include which three of the following data?  Detailed manufacturing data  Process data  Computer software source code  Data rights Which of the following IP protections gives the right to use a word, phrase, symbol or design that differentiates the source of the goods of one party from sources of others?  Trade secrets  Trademark  Patent  Copyright Which three of the following are types of TD that would be used for implementation of MOSA?  FFF  Detailed manufacturing or process data  OMIT  MITO Unless otherwise negotiated, which of the following licenses convert to UR after 5 years?  UR  GPR  LR  RR Which three of the following are RPF requirements?

 OSA Process  OAAT Process Which three of the following are benefits of using tools when performing an assessment?  Provides a consistent approach  Allows the use of the same categories and criteria  Provides an accurate outcome  Standardizes the output