CAM Technology & Tools 2

Question 1

Which software tool is most commonly used in defense programs as the earned value cost engine that stores control account budgets and calculates performance metrics?

Accepted Answer

Deltek Cobra

Answer

Deltek Cobra is a widely used EVM cost-processing tool that maintains budgets, actuals, and earned value calculations at the control account and work package level.

Question 2

A CAM needs to verify that the schedule logic driving their control account forecast is sound. Which tool would they most likely use to inspect network logic and float?

Accepted Answer

Oracle Primavera P6 or Microsoft Project

Answer

Primavera P6 and Microsoft Project are the standard scheduling tools used to build and analyze the integrated master schedule, including logic ties and float.

Question 3

What is the primary purpose of the IPMDAR when it comes to EVM data technology?

Accepted Answer

It standardizes electronic delivery of contract performance and schedule data to the government

Answer

The Integrated Program Management Data and Analysis Report (IPMDAR) defines a standardized electronic dataset for delivering cost and schedule performance data to the customer.

Question 4

In an EVM toolset, actual costs typically flow into the cost engine from which source system?

Accepted Answer

The corporate accounting or ERP system

Answer

Actual costs (ACWP) originate in the accounting/ERP system and are imported into the EVM cost tool to align with control accounts.

Question 5

A CAM notices that BCWS in the EVM tool does not match the time-phasing in the integrated master schedule. What does this most likely indicate?

Accepted Answer

A cost-schedule integration or synchronization failure between tools

Answer

Mismatched time-phasing between the schedule tool and cost tool signals that the cost-schedule integration process failed or was not rerun after updates.

(CAM) Control Account Manager Certification Practice Test

(CAM) Control Account Manager Certification Practice Test

CAM Technology & Tools 2