CCM Time Management 5

Question 1

A construction manager notices that a major subcontractor's activities consistently appear on the critical path. What proactive step should be taken?

Accepted Answer

Increase the frequency of schedule updates and coordination meetings with that subcontractor

Answer

Heightened monitoring and coordination with subcontractors whose work drives the critical path is essential to preventing and quickly resolving delays.

Question 2

Which recovery schedule technique involves relocating resources from activities with float to critical path activities?

Accepted Answer

Resource reallocation (resource leveling in reverse)

Answer

Reallocating resources from non-critical activities (which have float to absorb delays) to critical path activities can accelerate the schedule without adding cost.

Question 3

Under concurrent delay analysis, when both the owner and contractor cause delays simultaneously, the typical legal outcome is:

Accepted Answer

Neither party can recover damages from the other for the overlapping period

Answer

Under the concurrent delay doctrine, when both parties contribute to a delay simultaneously, neither can typically recover damages from the other for that period.

Question 4

A project's Schedule Variance (SV) is calculated as:

Accepted Answer

Earned Value minus Planned Value

Answer

Schedule Variance (SV = EV - PV) measures the difference between work accomplished and work planned; a negative SV indicates the project is behind schedule.

Question 5

Which of the following is NOT a valid method for schedule delay analysis recognized in construction dispute resolution?

Accepted Answer

Pure speculation analysis

Answer

Recognized delay analysis methodologies include As-Planned vs. As-Built, Time Impact Analysis, Collapsed As-Built, and Windows Analysis; speculation is not an accepted method.

(CCM) Certified Construction Manager Practice Test

(CCM) Certified Construction Manager Practice Test

CCM Time Management 5