CVS CVS Value Engineering Techniques Questions and Answers 4

Question 1

In a FAST diagram, a function that appears directly to the right of the basic function on the critical path answers which question about it?

Accepted Answer

How is the function accomplished?

Answer

Moving right on the critical path of a FAST diagram answers 'how' the function to its left is accomplished.

Question 2

A VE team analyzing a hospital HVAC system finds that the function 'filter air' consumes 30% of cost but contributes only 10% of worth. This cost-to-worth comparison is primarily used to:

Accepted Answer

Identify functions with the greatest potential for value improvement

Answer

A high cost-to-worth ratio flags functions as prime targets for value improvement, not automatic elimination.

Question 3

During the Creativity Phase of a VE job plan, a facilitator stops a team member who says 'that idea would never pass code review.' The facilitator is enforcing which brainstorming principle?

Accepted Answer

Deferred judgment

Answer

Deferred judgment prohibits evaluating or criticizing ideas during idea generation to maximize quantity of ideas.

Question 4

When defining functions using the two-word verb-noun method, which of the following is the BEST expression of a function for an electrical conduit?

Accepted Answer

Protect wiring

Answer

Function definitions must use a single active verb and a single measurable noun, such as 'protect wiring.'

Question 5

A VE team uses a paired-comparison (numerical evaluation) technique during the Evaluation Phase primarily to:

Accepted Answer

Rank criteria or ideas by relative importance through one-to-one comparisons

Answer

Paired comparison ranks items by comparing them two at a time and scoring relative preference.

CVS - Certified Value Specialist Practice Test

CVS - Certified Value Specialist Practice Test

CVS CVS Value Engineering Techniques Questions and Answers 4