CCC CCC Cost Estimating & Budgeting

Question 1

Which estimating method derives costs by scaling a known project's cost to a new project using a capacity or size ratio?

Accepted Answer

Factored estimating

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Parametric estimating

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Analogous estimating

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Definitive estimating

Question 2

In AACE terminology, a Class 1 estimate is characterized by what level of project definition?

Accepted Answer

65–100%

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1–15%

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15–40%

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40–65%

Question 3

What is the primary purpose of a cost baseline in project budgeting?

Accepted Answer

To measure and monitor cost performance over time

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To set profit margins

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To determine contractor bid prices

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To calculate contingency reserves

Question 4

Which budget element covers unforeseen work that is within the defined project scope but not yet identified as specific tasks?

Accepted Answer

Contingency reserve

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Management reserve

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Profit margin

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Escalation allowance

Question 5

When preparing a conceptual estimate, a cost consultant would most likely rely on which data source?

Accepted Answer

Historical cost databases and capacity ratios

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Detailed vendor quotations

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Final engineering drawings

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Subcontractor bids

Question 6

What does the term 'allowance' represent in a cost estimate?

Accepted Answer

A provision for known but unquantified items within scope

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Profit added by the contractor

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The contingency for schedule delays

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Tax and insurance costs