PMT 3600V EXAM 2 COMPREHENSIVE
ASSESSMENT QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS
1. A program manager is evaluating the performance of a project where the Cumulative CPI is
0.85 and the Cumulative SPI is 1.15. Which of the following best describes the status of the
project?
A. The project is over budget and behind schedule.
B. The project is under budget and behind schedule.
C. The project is over budget and ahead of schedule.
D. The project is under budget and ahead of schedule.
Answer: C
Conceptual Explanation: A CPI less than 1.0 indicates cost overruns (over budget), while
an SPI greater than 1.0 indicates schedule performance is faster than planned (ahead of
schedule).
2. Calculate the To Complete Performance Index (TCPI) based on the Budget at Completion
(BAC) given the following: BAC = $1,000,000; Total EV = $400,000; Total AC = $500,000.
A. 0.80
,B. 1.20
C. 1.25
D. 1.50
Answer: B
Conceptual Explanation: TCPI (BAC) = (BAC - EV) / (BAC - AC). (1,000,000 - 400,000) /
(1,000,000 - 500,000) = 600,,000 = 1.2.
3. In the context of the Critical Path Method (CPM), what occurs if an activity on the critical
path is delayed by two days?
A. The project finish date remains the same, but float is consumed.
B. The project finish date will be delayed by exactly two days unless a workaround is found.
C. Only the downstream activities are delayed, but the finish date is unaffected.
D. The critical path will shift to a different set of activities.
Answer: B
Conceptual Explanation: Activities on the critical path have zero float; therefore, any
delay in these activities directly impacts the project completion date.
4. Which Technical Readiness Level (TRL) represents a system prototype demonstration in an
operational environment?
A. TRL 5
B. TRL 6
, C. TRL 7
D. TRL 9
Answer: C
Conceptual Explanation: TRL 7 denotes a system prototype demonstration in an
operational environment, which is a significant step beyond TRL 6 (relevant environment).
5. When utilizing the ‘Typical’ EAC formula, which assumes past cost performance will
continue, what is the calculation?
A. BAC / CPI
B. AC + (BAC - EV)
C. AC + [(BAC - EV) / (CPI * SPI)]
D. AC + ETC
Answer: A
Conceptual Explanation: The formula EAC = BAC / CPI is used when current variances are
seen as typical of future performance.
6. Which document defines the performance requirements for a system and is usually the
baseline for the Preliminary Design Review (PDR)?
A. Acquisition Strategy
B. Capability Development Document (CDD)
C. Test and Evaluation Master Plan (TEMP)
ASSESSMENT QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS
1. A program manager is evaluating the performance of a project where the Cumulative CPI is
0.85 and the Cumulative SPI is 1.15. Which of the following best describes the status of the
project?
A. The project is over budget and behind schedule.
B. The project is under budget and behind schedule.
C. The project is over budget and ahead of schedule.
D. The project is under budget and ahead of schedule.
Answer: C
Conceptual Explanation: A CPI less than 1.0 indicates cost overruns (over budget), while
an SPI greater than 1.0 indicates schedule performance is faster than planned (ahead of
schedule).
2. Calculate the To Complete Performance Index (TCPI) based on the Budget at Completion
(BAC) given the following: BAC = $1,000,000; Total EV = $400,000; Total AC = $500,000.
A. 0.80
,B. 1.20
C. 1.25
D. 1.50
Answer: B
Conceptual Explanation: TCPI (BAC) = (BAC - EV) / (BAC - AC). (1,000,000 - 400,000) /
(1,000,000 - 500,000) = 600,,000 = 1.2.
3. In the context of the Critical Path Method (CPM), what occurs if an activity on the critical
path is delayed by two days?
A. The project finish date remains the same, but float is consumed.
B. The project finish date will be delayed by exactly two days unless a workaround is found.
C. Only the downstream activities are delayed, but the finish date is unaffected.
D. The critical path will shift to a different set of activities.
Answer: B
Conceptual Explanation: Activities on the critical path have zero float; therefore, any
delay in these activities directly impacts the project completion date.
4. Which Technical Readiness Level (TRL) represents a system prototype demonstration in an
operational environment?
A. TRL 5
B. TRL 6
, C. TRL 7
D. TRL 9
Answer: C
Conceptual Explanation: TRL 7 denotes a system prototype demonstration in an
operational environment, which is a significant step beyond TRL 6 (relevant environment).
5. When utilizing the ‘Typical’ EAC formula, which assumes past cost performance will
continue, what is the calculation?
A. BAC / CPI
B. AC + (BAC - EV)
C. AC + [(BAC - EV) / (CPI * SPI)]
D. AC + ETC
Answer: A
Conceptual Explanation: The formula EAC = BAC / CPI is used when current variances are
seen as typical of future performance.
6. Which document defines the performance requirements for a system and is usually the
baseline for the Preliminary Design Review (PDR)?
A. Acquisition Strategy
B. Capability Development Document (CDD)
C. Test and Evaluation Master Plan (TEMP)
