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  1. Which critical path method (CPM) concept identifies the longest sequence of dependent activities that determines project duration?

    Answer: Critical Path

    The critical path is the longest sequence of tasks that determines the minimum project duration; any delay on it directly delays project completion.

  2. A cost controller uses a 'Schedule Variance at Completion (SV%)' trending upward toward zero. This means:

    Answer: The project is recovering its schedule slippage and moving toward on-time completion

    An SV% trending toward zero from a negative position indicates schedule recovery as actual progress catches up to planned progress.

  3. What is 'float' (slack) in project scheduling?

    Answer: The amount of time an activity can be delayed without delaying the project's critical path or end date

    Float is schedule flexibility — activities with positive float can be delayed or stretched within that window without impacting overall project completion.

  4. In EVM, the To-Complete Performance Index (TCPI) measures:

    Answer: The cost efficiency required on remaining work to meet the BAC or EAC target

    TCPI = (BAC − EV) ÷ (BAC − AC); a TCPI above 1.0 means future work must be done more efficiently than past work to hit the target.

  5. A project's CPI is 0.80. What does this mean for the cost controller?

    Answer: For every dollar spent, only $0.80 of budgeted work has been accomplished — the project is over budget

    CPI = EV/AC = 0.80 means cost efficiency is below 1.0, indicating the project is over budget relative to the work accomplished.

  6. Which scheduling technique allows an activity to start before its predecessor is fully complete?

    Answer: Fast-tracking with a Finish-to-Start lag or Start-to-Start relationship

    Fast-tracking uses overlapping activities (often via Start-to-Start or partial predecessor completion) to compress the schedule without adding resources.