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Question 1

A CAM's control account shows earned value in the cost tool, but the corresponding schedule activities show no status. Which tool discipline was violated?

Accepted Answer

Statusing the schedule and cost system to the same data date

Answer

Cost and schedule systems must be statused consistently to the same data date so earned value and schedule progress agree.

Question 2

Which file-based mechanism is commonly used to move monthly performance data between a contractor's EVM system and government analysis tools?

Accepted Answer

Standardized electronic data formats such as the IPMDAR JSON/XML datasets

Answer

Standardized electronic formats defined by the IPMDAR allow machine-readable transfer of cost and schedule data to government analysis tools.

Question 3

What is the role of a schedule health check tool (e.g., a 14-point assessment utility) for a CAM?

Accepted Answer

It flags logic gaps, high float, invalid dates, and other quality issues in the schedule

Answer

Schedule health tools run automated quality checks, such as missing logic and excessive float, so the CAM can fix issues before analysis.

Question 4

In EVM tools, what does mapping charge numbers to work packages accomplish?

Accepted Answer

It ensures actual costs are collected at the level where earned value is claimed

Answer

Charge number mapping ensures ACWP is collected in the same structure where BCWP is claimed, keeping performance measurement valid.

Question 5

A CAM wants to model the cost impact of a proposed change before it is approved. Which tool feature supports this best?

Accepted Answer

What-if scenario or working-copy baseline functionality

Answer

What-if or scenario capabilities let the CAM model changes in a working copy without corrupting the approved performance measurement baseline.

(CAM) Control Account Manager Certification Practice Test

(CAM) Control Account Manager Certification Practice Test

CAM Technology & Tools 3