CAM Communication & Documentation 4

Question 1

A CAM inherits a control account mid-program with incomplete documentation. What should be the first documentation step?

Accepted Answer

Review and reconcile the work authorization, baseline, and status records to establish a complete audit trail

Answer

An incoming CAM must reconstruct and verify the account's documentation trail so past and future performance remain traceable.

Question 2

Which threshold typically determines whether a CAM must write a formal variance analysis in a given month?

Accepted Answer

Contract- or program-defined variance thresholds in dollars or percent

Answer

Formal variance analysis is triggered when cost or schedule variances exceed thresholds defined in the contract or program directives.

Question 3

A CAM verbally agrees with a subcontractor to shift work scope. Why is this a documentation problem?

Accepted Answer

Scope changes require formal written authorization and baseline change control

Answer

Undocumented scope shifts break baseline traceability and bypass required change control and work authorization processes.

Question 4

What is the purpose of the EVM System Description document that CAMs must follow?

Accepted Answer

It defines the company's documented EVMS processes that CAMs must consistently apply

Answer

The System Description documents the company's EVMS processes, and CAM practices must conform to it for compliance.

Question 5

When documenting schedule status, why should the CAM's inputs align with the Integrated Master Schedule (IMS)?

Accepted Answer

Because all status reporting must trace to a single integrated schedule to remain consistent and credible

Answer

Status must be traceable to the IMS so cost and schedule data stay integrated and consistent across all program reporting.

(CAM) Control Account Manager Certification Practice Test