CCC Continuous Professional Development 2 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: Which AACE International body is responsible for reviewing and approving CPD activity submissions from certified members?
- The Certification Board (Correct answer)
- The Technical Board
- The Education Board
- The Ethics Committee
Correct answer: The Certification Board
The AACE Certification Board oversees all aspects of the certification process, including review and approval of CPD submissions.
Question 2: A CCC holder attends a university cost engineering course as an enrolled student and earns 3 credit hours. How many PDHs may typically be claimed?
- 15 PDHs per credit hour (45 total)
- 10 PDHs per credit hour (30 total) (Correct answer)
- 5 PDHs per credit hour (15 total)
- 1 PDH per credit hour (3 total)
Correct answer: 10 PDHs per credit hour (30 total)
AACE generally allows 10 PDHs per semester credit hour for accredited university courses relevant to the profession.
Question 3: Which of the following CPD activities does NOT typically qualify for PDH credit under AACE guidelines?
- Authoring a published technical article
- Attending a technical webinar
- Reading a professional journal without a structured assessment (Correct answer)
- Serving as a peer reviewer for a conference paper
Correct answer: Reading a professional journal without a structured assessment
Passive reading of journals without an associated quiz or structured learning assessment generally does not qualify for PDH credit.
Question 4: A CCC is asked to present a 90-minute webinar on earned value management. How many PDHs can the presenter typically claim?
- 0.5 PDH
- 1.5 PDHs (Correct answer)
- 3.0 PDHs
- 6.0 PDHs
Correct answer: 1.5 PDHs
A 90-minute presentation equals 1.5 contact hours, which converts directly to 1.5 PDHs for the presenter.
Question 5: What is the primary purpose of the CPD requirement for CCC certification holders?
- To generate revenue for AACE International
- To ensure certified professionals maintain current and relevant competency (Correct answer)
- To satisfy state licensing board requirements
- To qualify members for salary increases
Correct answer: To ensure certified professionals maintain current and relevant competency
CPD requirements exist to ensure certified cost consultants remain current with evolving practices, standards, and technologies in the profession.
Question 6: If a CCC's recertification cycle is three years, what is the minimum number of PDHs required per cycle according to AACE standards?
- 30 PDHs
- 45 PDHs
- 60 PDHs (Correct answer)
- 90 PDHs
Correct answer: 60 PDHs
AACE requires 60 PDHs per three-year recertification cycle to maintain CCC certification.
Question 7: A CCC member serves on an AACE technical committee for two years, attending monthly meetings. Which category of CPD does this activity fall under?
- Formal Education
- Professional Service and Leadership (Correct answer)
- Self-Directed Learning
- Work Experience
Correct answer: Professional Service and Leadership
Service on technical committees is classified under Professional Service and Leadership, recognizing contributions to the profession beyond personal skill development.
CCC Continuous Professional Development 2
Which AACE International body is responsible for reviewing and approving CPD activity submissions from certified members?