CCM Time Management 4

Question 1

When preparing a Time Impact Analysis (TIA) for a delay claim, what is the contractor required to demonstrate?

Accepted Answer

That the delay impacted the critical path and extended the project completion date

Answer

A TIA must show how a specific delay event was inserted into the schedule and pushed out the critical path, resulting in a compensable time extension.

Question 2

Which scheduling software feature allows a construction manager to model the impact of a potential delay before it occurs?

Accepted Answer

'What-if' scenario analysis

Answer

What-if scenario analysis allows users to test hypothetical changes in the schedule model to assess potential impacts before committing to a course of action.

Question 3

In construction scheduling, a 'hammock activity' is best described as:

Accepted Answer

A summary activity that spans between two specific points in a network

Answer

A hammock activity aggregates and summarizes the duration and cost of the activities that occur between its start and finish points.

Question 4

The CMAA recommends that construction schedules for complex projects be updated at minimum:

Accepted Answer

Monthly

Answer

CMAA standards recommend monthly schedule updates at a minimum, with more frequent updates for complex or fast-track projects.

Question 5

A contractor submits a revised baseline schedule 30 days after contract award without owner approval. Under most standard contract provisions, this schedule:

Accepted Answer

Is not valid without owner review and acceptance

Answer

Most contracts require the owner (or CM) to review and accept revised baseline schedules before they can be used for contract administration purposes.

(CCM) Certified Construction Manager Practice Test

(CCM) Certified Construction Manager Practice Test

CCM Time Management 4