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CCM (Certified Construction Manager) exam
ACTUAL EXAM COMPLETE QUESTIONS AND
CORRECT ANSWERS LATEST UPDATE THIS
YEAR
SUMMARIZED EXAM COVERAGE
The CCM exam focuses on a construction manager’s ability to plan, execute, and control projects
effectively, covering:
• Planning: Scope, stakeholders, delivery methods
• Cost: Estimation, budgeting, financial control
• Time: Scheduling, delays, optimization
• Quality: Standards, inspections, compliance
• Contracts: Procurement, claims, legal frameworks
• Safety: Risk prevention and compliance
• Risk: Identification, mitigation, allocation
• Professionalism: Ethics, leadership, communication
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1.
A construction manager notices repeated cost overruns despite accurate initial estimates. Which
method would best improve ongoing cost performance monitoring?
A. Critical Path Method
B. Earned Value Management
C. Fast-tracking
D. Value engineering
Answer: B
Rationale: EVM integrates scope, cost, and schedule performance to track deviations effectively.
2.
During a project delay dispute, which documentation is most critical for supporting a contractor’s claim?
A. Safety reports
B. Daily logs and schedule updates
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C. Marketing reports
D. Equipment manuals
Answer: B
Rationale: Daily logs and schedules provide factual evidence of delays and impacts.
3.
A project uses a Guaranteed Maximum Price contract. Who bears the risk of cost overruns beyond the
GMP?
A. Owner
B. Contractor
C. Architect
D. Supplier
Answer: B
Rationale: Under GMP, the contractor assumes cost risk above the agreed maximum.
4.
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A project manager accelerates activities by overlapping design and construction phases. What technique
is being applied?
A. Crashing
B. Fast-tracking
C. Resource leveling
D. Float adjustment
Answer: B
Rationale: Fast-tracking involves overlapping tasks to shorten duration.
5.
Which process ensures that project deliverables meet specified requirements before completion?
A. Quality assurance
B. Quality control
C. Risk assessment
D. Procurement planning
Answer: B
Rationale: QC focuses on inspection and verification of outputs.
CCM (Certified Construction Manager) exam
ACTUAL EXAM COMPLETE QUESTIONS AND
CORRECT ANSWERS LATEST UPDATE THIS
YEAR
SUMMARIZED EXAM COVERAGE
The CCM exam focuses on a construction manager’s ability to plan, execute, and control projects
effectively, covering:
• Planning: Scope, stakeholders, delivery methods
• Cost: Estimation, budgeting, financial control
• Time: Scheduling, delays, optimization
• Quality: Standards, inspections, compliance
• Contracts: Procurement, claims, legal frameworks
• Safety: Risk prevention and compliance
• Risk: Identification, mitigation, allocation
• Professionalism: Ethics, leadership, communication
, Page 2 of 123
1.
A construction manager notices repeated cost overruns despite accurate initial estimates. Which
method would best improve ongoing cost performance monitoring?
A. Critical Path Method
B. Earned Value Management
C. Fast-tracking
D. Value engineering
Answer: B
Rationale: EVM integrates scope, cost, and schedule performance to track deviations effectively.
2.
During a project delay dispute, which documentation is most critical for supporting a contractor’s claim?
A. Safety reports
B. Daily logs and schedule updates
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C. Marketing reports
D. Equipment manuals
Answer: B
Rationale: Daily logs and schedules provide factual evidence of delays and impacts.
3.
A project uses a Guaranteed Maximum Price contract. Who bears the risk of cost overruns beyond the
GMP?
A. Owner
B. Contractor
C. Architect
D. Supplier
Answer: B
Rationale: Under GMP, the contractor assumes cost risk above the agreed maximum.
4.
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A project manager accelerates activities by overlapping design and construction phases. What technique
is being applied?
A. Crashing
B. Fast-tracking
C. Resource leveling
D. Float adjustment
Answer: B
Rationale: Fast-tracking involves overlapping tasks to shorten duration.
5.
Which process ensures that project deliverables meet specified requirements before completion?
A. Quality assurance
B. Quality control
C. Risk assessment
D. Procurement planning
Answer: B
Rationale: QC focuses on inspection and verification of outputs.
