CCM Time Management 3

Question 1

Which document establishes the approved project schedule baseline against which progress is measured?

Accepted Answer

Baseline Schedule

Answer

The baseline schedule is the formally approved version of the project schedule used to measure and report schedule performance.

Question 2

Activity sequencing in a Precedence Diagramming Method (PDM) network is based on which type of logical relationships?

Accepted Answer

Finish-to-Start, Start-to-Start, Finish-to-Finish, and Start-to-Finish

Answer

PDM supports all four logical relationship types (FS, SS, FF, SF), offering more flexibility than the older Arrow Diagramming Method.

Question 3

A construction project is experiencing repeated delays due to subcontractor interference. Which scheduling technique best addresses this by identifying parallel work conflicts?

Accepted Answer

Time-location diagram (linear scheduling)

Answer

Time-location diagrams (also called linear schedules or LOB) plot work progress against both time and location, making crew interference conflicts visually apparent.

Question 4

Under the Contract Time provisions of AIA A201, what is the owner's remedy if the contractor fails to achieve Substantial Completion by the contract date?

Accepted Answer

Assessment of liquidated damages as specified in the contract

Answer

AIA contracts typically allow the owner to assess liquidated damages for each day beyond the contractual Substantial Completion date.

Question 5

Which analysis technique identifies the longest path through a schedule network to determine the minimum project duration?

Accepted Answer

Critical Path Analysis

Answer

Critical Path Analysis calculates early and late dates for all activities to identify the longest path, which determines the shortest possible project duration.

(CCM) Certified Construction Manager Practice Test

(CCM) Certified Construction Manager Practice Test

CCM Time Management 3