AACE International CCP Exam Practice Test Instant Access

Question 1

You are reporting the following Earned Value Analysis information for the project:

EV= $1,500,000

AC=$1.000,000

PV= $2,000,000

What is the status of the project?

AProject is ahead of schedule, but over budget

BProject is behind schedule, but over budget

CProject is behind schedule, but under budget

DProject is ahead of schedule, but under budget

Answer : C

The problem provides key metrics used in Earned Value Management (EVM):

Earned Value (EV): $1,500,000

Actual Cost (AC): $1,000,000

Planned Value (PV): $2,000,000

Key Points:

Schedule Performance Index (SPI):

SPI = EV / PV = $1,500,000 / $2,000,000 = 0.75

An SPI less than 1 indicates the project is behind schedule.

Cost Performance Index (CPI):

CPI = EV / AC = $1,500,000 / $1,000,000 = 1.5

A CPI greater than 1 indicates the project is under budget.

Conclusion: The correct answer is C. Project is behind schedule, but under budget because the SPI indicates a delay in schedule, and the CPI shows that the project is currently spending less than planned.

Question 2

Productivity increases with time. This improvement is commonly associated with improvements in efficiency brought about by increased experience and skill levels. What does this scenario describe?

AProductivity efficiency factor

BValue engineering

CCash flow

DThe learning curve

Answer : D

The learning curve describes the phenomenon where productivity increases with time as workers become more experienced and efficient in their tasks. This improvement is often associated with repetitive tasks where increased familiarity leads to greater speed and reduced errors, thereby enhancing overall productivity. The learning curve is a fundamental concept in project management and operations, as it predicts how labor efficiency improves as a function of cumulative production or time spent on a task. It is an important factor in cost estimation and scheduling as it can lead to reduced labor costs and shorter project timelines.

Question 3

In a fixed price contract the:

AContractor has no risk in the project

BContactor assumes all the performance risk

CContractor is paid for actual costs

DOwner has all the risk

Answer : B

In a fixed price contract, the contractor agrees to deliver the project at a set price, regardless of the actual costs incurred. This means that the contractor assumes all the performance risk, as any cost overruns must be absorbed by the contractor. If the project costs more than the fixed price agreed upon, the contractor cannot charge the owner more. Conversely, if the project is completed under budget, the contractor benefits by retaining the difference.

Question 4

The following question requires your selection of CCC/CCE Scenario 4 (2.7.50.1.1) from the right side of your split screen, using the drop down menu, to reference during your response/choice of responses.

At the end of Year 4, the commodity which experienced the greatest projected percentage price index increase over today is:

ANone of the above

BManufacturing labor

CSteel

DCopper

Answer : C

Look at the projected cumulative inflation rates.

Steps:

Manufacturing Labor cumulative inflation over 4 years is the highest as per the table:

2.5% + 3.0% + 3.5% = 9.0%

Compare this with the inflation rates of Steel and Copper:

Steel = 2.5% + 2.5% + 3.0% + 2.0% = 10%

Copper = 1.0% + 1.5% + 2.0% + 2.5% = 7%

Thus, Steel has the greatest projected price index increase over the 4 years.

Answer : C . Steel

Question 5

The following question requires your selection of CCC/CCE Scenario 28 (3.7.50.1.7) from the right side of your split screen, using the drop down menu, to reference during your response/choice of responses.

A reason for using a Construction Manager type agreement is:

ATo better coordinate contractors

BCoordinate the owner and engineer as in Type A

CTo better coordinate subcontractors

DTo better coordinate contractors and subcontractors as in Type B

Answer : A

In organizational structure A, multiple contractors are directly coordinated by the Engineer-Owner. A Construction Manager type agreement is beneficial in such a scenario to better coordinate contractors. The Construction Manager ensures that the activities of the various contractors are synchronized and that conflicts are minimized, leading to a more efficient construction process. Therefore, the correct answer is A. To better coordinate contractors.

Question 6

A major theme park is expanding the existing facility over a five-year period. The design phase will be completed one year after the contract is awarded. Major engineering drawings will be finalized two years after the design contract is awarded and construction will begin three years after the award of the design contract. New, unique ride technology will be used and an estimate will need to be developed to identify these costs that have no historical data.

Profits that could not be formally recognized during a specific financial accounting period because the goods and services did not satisfy all the customer's requirements are:

AMarginal profits

BLost profits

CIncurred profits

DPostponed profits

Answer : D

Postponed profits refer to profits that could not be recognized during a specific financial period because the goods or services did not fully satisfy the customer's requirements, and thus the revenue could not be recognized according to accounting standards. This situation occurs when revenue recognition criteria have not been met, leading to a delay in recognizing profits. Hence, the correct answer is D. Postponed profits.

Question 7

At the end of 30 months, the final price for the piece of equipment will be:

A$328,810

B$370,710

C$375,658

D$378,750

Answer : D

Steel:

Year 1 inflation: 2.5%

Year 2 inflation: 2.5%

Year 3 inflation: 3.0%

Total cumulative inflation for Steel over 2.5 years: CumulativeInflation=(1+0.025)(1+0.025)(1+0.03)=1.0251.0251.03=1.0806251.031.11304\text{Cumulative Inflation} = (1 + 0.025) \times (1 + 0.025) \times (1 + 0.03) = 1.025 \times 1.025 \times 1.03 = 1.080625 \times 1.03 \approx 1.11304CumulativeInflation=(1+0.025)(1+0.025)(1+0.03)=1.0251.0251.03=1.0806251.031.11304

Steel cost component: 0.3 \times $350,000 = $105,000

Adjusted cost: $105,000 \times 1.11304 $116,869.20

Copper:

Year 1 inflation: 1.0%

Year 2 inflation: 1.5%

Year 3 inflation: 2.0%

Total cumulative inflation for Copper over 2.5 years: CumulativeInflation=(1+0.01)(1+0.015)(1+0.02)=1.011.0151.021.045151.021.0651\text{Cumulative Inflation} = (1 + 0.01) \times (1 + 0.015) \times (1 + 0.02) = 1.01 \times 1.015 \times 1.02 1.04515 \times 1.02 1.0651CumulativeInflation=(1+0.01)(1+0.015)(1+0.02)=1.011.0151.021.045151.021.0651

Copper cost component: 0.3 \times $350,000 = $105,000

Adjusted cost: $105,000 \times 1.0651 $111,835.50

Manufacturing Labor:

Year 1 inflation: 2.5%

Year 2 inflation: 3.0%

Year 3 inflation: 3.5%

Total cumulative inflation for Manufacturing Labor over 2.5 years: CumulativeInflation=(1+0.025)(1+0.03)(1+0.035)=1.0251.031.0351.056251.0351.09138\text{Cumulative Inflation} = (1 + 0.025) \times (1 + 0.03) \times (1 + 0.035) = 1.025 \times 1.03 \times 1.035 1.05625 \times 1.035 1.09138CumulativeInflation=(1+0.025)(1+0.03)(1+0.035)=1.0251.031.0351.056251.0351.09138

Labor cost component: 0.4 \times $350,000 = $140,000

Adjusted cost: $140,000 \times 1.09138 $152,793.20

Final Price:

FinalPrice=116,869.20+111,835.50+152,793.20381,497.90\text{Final Price} = 116,869.20 + 111,835.50 + 152,793.20 381,497.90FinalPrice=116,869.20+111,835.50+152,793.20381,497.90

The closest option: Answer: D. $378,750

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