EVM EVM Earned Value Techniques and Methods

Question 1

Discrete effort in EVM refers to:

Accepted Answer

Tasks with a definable start and end point and measurable output

Answer

Discrete effort represents direct work that produces a specific deliverable and can be objectively measured for progress.

Question 2

Level of Effort (LOE) in EVM is characterized by:

Accepted Answer

Work that cannot be measured by discrete output and earns value based on time passage

Answer

LOE work (e.g., project management support, contract management) earns value simply by the passage of time on the schedule, never creating a cost or schedule variance.

Question 3

Apportioned effort in EVM is:

Accepted Answer

Work whose budget and schedule are directly tied as a percentage of a related discrete task

Answer

Apportioned effort is used when work (e.g., quality inspection) has no independent measurable output but is directly proportional to a related discrete work package.

Question 4

The 0/100 earned value technique assigns earned value as follows:

Accepted Answer

0% credit when the task starts and 100% credit only when the task is fully complete

Answer

The 0/100 rule earns no budget until the task is 100% complete, making it very conservative and best suited for short-duration tasks.

Question 5

The 50/50 earned value technique is most appropriate for:

Accepted Answer

Tasks with duration spanning two reporting periods

Answer

The 50/50 rule grants 50% credit at task start and 50% at completion, making it suitable for tasks that span two measurement periods.

EVM Certification Practice Test

EVM Certification Practice Test

EVM EVM Earned Value Techniques and Methods