EVM EVM Baseline and Work Authorization 2

Question 1

What is rubber-baselining in EVM?

Accepted Answer

Improperly revising the baseline to hide poor performance without formal authorization

Answer

Rubber-baselining is a prohibited practice where baselines are manipulated to mask cost or schedule variances without formal authorization.

Question 2

An Over Target Baseline (OTB) is established when:

Accepted Answer

The contract budget base is exceeded and a formal re-baseline is needed to restore meaningful performance data

Answer

An OTB is a formal re-baseline performed when the original budget is no longer achievable and continued use would produce meaningless EVM data.

Question 3

The Integrated Baseline Review (IBR) is conducted to:

Accepted Answer

Verify the contractor's baseline is realistic, complete, and measurable

Answer

The IBR is a formal review between the customer and contractor to confirm the PMB adequately reflects the project's scope, schedule, and budget.

Question 4

Which document authorizes a contractor to perform specific work in EVM?

Accepted Answer

Work Authorization Document (WAD)

Answer

A Work Authorization Document formally authorizes the performer (Control Account Manager) to begin work on a defined scope.

Question 5

Rolling Wave Planning in EVM means:

Accepted Answer

Near-term work is planned in detail while future work remains in Planning Packages

Answer

Rolling Wave Planning progressively elaborates work packages as the project progresses, allowing near-term detail planning while future work remains summarized.

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EVM EVM Baseline and Work Authorization 2