Civil Engineering PE Project Planning and Estimating 2

Question 1

A project has the following activities with durations: A=5d, B=3d, C=4d, D=6d, E=2d. The network shows A→C→E and A→B→D→E as paths. What is the critical path duration?

Accepted Answer

16 days

Answer

Path A→B→D→E = 5+3+6+2 = 16 days, which is longer than A→C→E = 5+4+2 = 11 days, making it the critical path.

Question 2

Which estimating method uses historical cost data from similar completed projects as its primary basis?

Accepted Answer

Analogous estimating

Answer

Analogous estimating relies on actual cost data from previous similar projects to estimate future project costs.

Question 3

A contractor submits a bid of $2,400,000 for a project. If the contractor's overhead is 12% and profit is 8% of the total bid, what is the estimated direct cost?

Accepted Answer

$1,920,000

Answer

Direct cost = $2,400,000 × (1 - 0.12 - 0.08) = $2,400,000 × 0.80 = $1,920,000.

Question 4

In earned value management, a project has BAC=$500,000, EV=$300,000, AC=$350,000. What is the Cost Performance Index (CPI)?

Accepted Answer

0.86

Answer

CPI = EV/AC = $300,000/$350,000 ≈ 0.86, indicating the project is over budget.

Question 5

The Master Format specification system used in construction is organized primarily by:

Accepted Answer

Work results and construction products

Answer

MasterFormat organizes specifications by work results and construction products, providing a standard numbering system for construction documents.

Civil Engineering PE Practice Test

Civil Engineering PE Practice Test

Civil Engineering PE Project Planning and Estimating 2