CPII Project Management 2

Question 1

During a road resurfacing project, the inspector discovers that the contractor's schedule shows a 10-day float on a critical paving activity. What does this indicate?

Accepted Answer

The activity can be delayed up to 10 days without affecting project completion

Answer

Float (or slack) represents the amount of time an activity can be delayed without pushing back the overall project completion date.

Question 2

A public infrastructure inspector is reviewing a contractor's earned value analysis. The Cost Performance Index (CPI) is 0.85. What does this mean?

Accepted Answer

For every dollar spent, only $0.85 of work is being accomplished

Answer

A CPI below 1.0 indicates cost overrun — the project is getting less value than the money being spent.

Question 3

Which document formally authorizes a construction project and identifies the project manager's authority?

Accepted Answer

Project Charter

Answer

The Project Charter is the document that formally authorizes the project and grants the project manager authority to apply resources.

Question 4

An inspector notices the contractor is using a resource-loaded schedule. What is the primary benefit of this scheduling approach?

Accepted Answer

It identifies periods of resource over-allocation or shortages

Answer

A resource-loaded schedule assigns personnel and equipment to activities, revealing peaks or gaps in resource demand over time.

Question 5

During a bridge inspection project, the inspector must evaluate a change order that extends the project duration by 30 days. Which type of schedule delay is this MOST likely classified as?

Accepted Answer

Compensable delay

Answer

A compensable delay is caused by the owner or agency and entitles the contractor to both time extension and additional compensation.

(CPII) Certified Public Infrastructure Inspector Practice Test

(CPII) Certified Public Infrastructure Inspector Practice Test

CPII Project Management 2