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  1. A CAM using Microsoft Excel for supplemental analysis should treat spreadsheet outputs as what within the EVMS?

    Answer: Supporting analysis that must reconcile to the formal EVM system of record

    Spreadsheets can support analysis, but the formal EVM cost and schedule tools remain the system of record that all figures must reconcile to.

  2. Which earned value technique setting in an EVM tool is most appropriate for a short, discrete work package spanning two accounting periods?

    Answer: 50/50 milestone technique

    Short discrete work packages spanning two periods commonly use the 50/50 technique, claiming half at start and half at completion.

  3. When integrating a subcontractor's EVM data into the prime's toolset, what is the most important technical step?

    Answer: Mapping the subcontractor's reported data into the prime's WBS and control account structure at the correct level

    Subcontractor data must be mapped into the prime's WBS and control account structure so integrated performance reflects total scope.

  4. A CAM sees the tool reporting a large positive schedule variance while the schedule tool shows critical path slippage. What is the most likely explanation?

    Answer: SV in dollars can mask slips on the critical path because it aggregates all work regardless of criticality

    Dollar-based schedule variance aggregates all tasks, so ahead-of-schedule non-critical work can hide critical path slips, which is why schedule analysis must accompany EVM metrics.

  5. Which access control practice applies to EVM tools under a compliant system?

    Answer: Role-based permissions so only authorized users can change budgets and baselines

    Role-based access controls protect baseline and budget data from unauthorized changes, supporting EVMS data integrity.

  6. What does an automated log of baseline changes in the EVM tool primarily provide?

    Answer: An audit trail showing when, why, and by whom budgets were changed

    Change logs create the audit trail required to demonstrate disciplined, documented baseline control.

  7. A CAM's estimate at completion (EAC) in the tool auto-calculates using a CPI-based formula. What should the CAM do before accepting it?

    Answer: Compare it against a bottom-up estimate of remaining work and adjust the comprehensive EAC with documented rationale

    Formula-based EACs are cross-checks; the CAM owns a bottom-up assessment of remaining work and must document the rationale for the reported EAC.