Mini-Quiz: Proposed Development Life-Cycle of the Strategic Defense Initiative Program

1. What was the motivation for the Space Defensive System?

   There were plans to send a man to the MoonGood try, but not right. Select another answer. There were fears about attacks from outer space aliensSorry, not correct. Try another button. There were possible threats to the United States by enemy missilesThat is correct. You know your SDI history.

2. What was the purpose of the demonstration and validation phase?

   To demonstrate to Congress that the Air Force was validating thingsSorry, not correct. Try another button. To test and verfiy that the system works as designedCorrect. You are a champion. It was an obsolete phase that later was dropped from all programsOops! Wrong answer. Re-read the question and try again.

3. What would determine the whether the full-scale development of the program would proceed?

   The results of a survey of American votersGood try, but not right. Select another answer. The relationship between the U.S. and Soviet UnionThat is correct. You know your SDI history. If there was still enough money in the TreasuryOops! Wrong answer. Re-read the question and try again.

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