Which set of names corresponds to acquisition Phases A, B, and C?

• A. Concept and technology development, system development and demonstration, production and deployment
• B. Feasibility, risk reduction, deployment
• C. Requirements planning, design, and production
• D. Idea, Build, Deliver

Answer: (A)

The acquisition lifecycle uses three formal phase names, and Phases A, B, and C map to Concept and Technology Development, System Development and Demonstration, and Production and Deployment. Concept and Technology Development focuses on exploring concepts and maturing key technologies. System Development and Demonstration covers integrating the system and demonstrating it to verify design and performance. Production and Deployment is about completing production and fielding the system for operations. This sequence matches the option that lists Concept and Technology Development, System Development and Demonstration, Production and Deployment. The other sets use terms that describe activities or informal labels rather than the official phase names.