AACE CST Primer (AACE Certified Scheduling
Technician Exam) Questions With Complete
Solutions
1). Work breakdown structure [wbs]
Ans: hierarchy division of the work scope elements of a project
to be performed.
2). Function of wbs
Ans: to divide the scope of work into manageable parts that correspond to key
deliverables, phases, or milestones with the intent to avoid the omission of key elements
and assist in the communication of cost, schedule, quality, and resource performance
data to stakeholders.
3). Schedule specification states
Ans: - Planning and scheduling requirements and purposes
- Level of detail required
- Reporting periods and capabilities
- Minimum and mandatory scheduling tools
- Initial schedule development, submission, phasing and milestone
- Changes
- Claims and disputes
- Scheduler experience and qualification
- Requirements that the owner owner-client deems appropriate for specific projects
4). Purpose of scheduling specification is to identify minimum requirements for
Ans: o Key milestones and overall contract duration.
o Required phasing and sequencing.
o Contractor's plan, means and methods.
o Cost and resource loading and reporting.
o Subcontractor and supplier integration.
o Plan and schedule basis documentation.
o Owner and client requirements, such as goals and objectives, ability to monitor the
contractor, and control required when progress fails to meet contractual milestones
and requirements.
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Technician Exam) Questions With Complete
Solutions
1). Work breakdown structure [wbs]
Ans: hierarchy division of the work scope elements of a project
to be performed.
2). Function of wbs
Ans: to divide the scope of work into manageable parts that correspond to key
deliverables, phases, or milestones with the intent to avoid the omission of key elements
and assist in the communication of cost, schedule, quality, and resource performance
data to stakeholders.
3). Schedule specification states
Ans: - Planning and scheduling requirements and purposes
- Level of detail required
- Reporting periods and capabilities
- Minimum and mandatory scheduling tools
- Initial schedule development, submission, phasing and milestone
- Changes
- Claims and disputes
- Scheduler experience and qualification
- Requirements that the owner owner-client deems appropriate for specific projects
4). Purpose of scheduling specification is to identify minimum requirements for
Ans: o Key milestones and overall contract duration.
o Required phasing and sequencing.
o Contractor's plan, means and methods.
o Cost and resource loading and reporting.
o Subcontractor and supplier integration.
o Plan and schedule basis documentation.
o Owner and client requirements, such as goals and objectives, ability to monitor the
contractor, and control required when progress fails to meet contractual milestones
and requirements.
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