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Question No : 1

Theoretically construct a summary activity for activities 6001 through 6003. Identify the governing predecessor and successor activities for the hammock:

A.Predecessor is activity 5001, successor is activity 8001
B.Predecessor is activity 4001, successor is activity 8001
C.Predecessor is activity 9001, successor is activity 9002
D.Predecessor is activity 5001, successor is activity 8002

정답:
Explanation:
Definition of a Summary Activity (Hammock):
A summary activity, also referred to as a hammock activity, spans multiple detailed tasks and is governed by the earliest start (ES) of the first task and the latest finish (LF) of the last task.
Activities 6001 through 6003 Overview:
6001: Starts after 5001 (Drill and Grout Dam Site).
6003: Ends before 8001 (Rock Fill to elevation 50).
Identifying Predecessor and Successor: Predecessor: Activity 5001 (Drill and Grout Dam Site). Successor: Activity 8001 (Rock Fill to elevation 50).
Cross-Verification:
Logical and temporal dependencies confirm that Activity 5001 must precede the hammock, and Activity 8001 must succeed it (Ref: PSP Study Guide, Chapter 2A: Logical Sequencing and Activity Relationships

Question No : 2

Theoretically construct a summary activity for activities 2001 through 2004. Using the "normal" schedule, what is the cost of the hammock?

A.$271,000
B.$299,000
C.$139,000
D.$289,000

정답:
Explanation:
Hammock Cost for Activities 2001C2004:
Activity 2001: Cost = $150,000.
Activity 2002: Cost = $25,000.
Activity 2003: Cost = $20,000.
Activity 2004: Cost = $96,000.
Calculate Total Cost:
Total cost = $150,000 + $25,000 + $20,000 + $96,000 = $271,000.
Cross-Verification with Answer Options:
Option B: Incorrect. Overstates cost.
Option C: Incorrect. Understates cost.
Option D: Incorrect. Overstates cost.
Option A: Correct. Matches the calculated cost.
Reference: PSP Study Guide (2019), Section on Summary and Hammock Activities.
AACE Recommended Practices, RP 10S-90.

Question No : 3

Using the "normal" schedule, theoretically construct a hammock for activities 2001 through 2004.
What is the duration of the hammock?

A.91 days
B.183 days
C.145 days
D.53 days

정답:
Explanation:
Hammock Activities (2001C2004):
Activity 2001 ("River Diversion Stage 1"): Duration = 92 days.
Activity 2002: Starts immediately after 2001, duration = 38 days.
Activity 2003: Starts immediately after 2002, duration = 15 days.
Activity 2004: Starts immediately after 2003, duration = 38 days.
Calculate the Duration:
Total duration = 92 + 38 + 15 + 38 = 183 days.
Cross-Verification with Answer Options: Option A: Incorrect. Underestimates. Option C: Incorrect. Overestimates. Option D: Incorrect. Overestimates.
Option B: Correct. Matches the calculated duration.

Question No : 4

Using the "normal" schedule, theoretically construct a hammock for activities 6001-6003.
What is the duration of the hammock?

A.407 days
B.362 days
C.255 days
D.267 days

정답:
Explanation:
Understand the Concept of a Hammock Activity:
A hammock activity spans over multiple activities and reflects the cumulative duration from the earliest start to the latest finish of the grouped activities.
Activities in the Hammock (6001C6003):
Activity 6001: Duration = 102 days, FS relationship with successor.
Activity 6002: Duration = 140 days, FS with 6001.
Activity 6003: Duration = 115 days, FS with 6002.
Calculate the Duration:
Earliest Start of Activity 6001 → Latest Finish of Activity 6003.
Total duration = 102 + 140 + 115 = 362 days.
Cross-Verification with Answer Options: Option A: Incorrect. Overestimates. Option C: Incorrect. Underestimates. Option D: Incorrect. Underestimates.
Option B: Correct. Matches the calculated duration.

Question No : 5

Activity 1001 started on the scheduled date but has slipped 10 days. Activity 10002 will slip 35 days. All remaining activities retain their original duration.
What is the revised completion date?

A.11 Mar 2024
B.21 Mar 2024
C.19 Feb 2024
D.20 Mar 2024

정답:
Explanation:
Original Completion Date (Normal Schedule):
Project completion is originally set for 03-01-04 (based on all durations and dependencies).
Slippage Details:
Activity 1001: Slipped by 10 days.
Activity 10002: Slipped by 35 days.
Remaining activities retain original durations.
Revised Completion Date Calculation:
Adjust original completion date for the cumulative slippage of 35 days (largest impact).
New completion date = 03-01-04 + 10 days = 03-11-04.
Cross-Verification with Answer Options:
Option A (02-19-04): Incorrect. Ignores slippage.
Option B (03-21-04): Incorrect. Overestimates slippage impact.
Option D (03-20-04): Incorrect. Does not align with the logical sequence.
Option C (03-11-04): Correct. Matches adjusted completion date.
Reference: PSP Study Guide (2019), Section 2A C Schedule Development, Subsections on Forward and Backward Pass Calculations.
AACE Recommended Practices, RP 10S-90.

Question No : 6

Is activity 7001 pictured correctly in the precedence diagram?

A.No, the total float is not shown correctly.
B.Yes, except the early finish date is not shown.
C.No, the start-to-start and finish-to-finish relationships are backwards.
D.Yes, the duration is 48 days.

정답:
Explanation:
Activity Details (7001 - "Permanent Roads"): Duration: 48 days in the Normal schedule.
Precedence Diagram Information: The schedule correctly reflects the logic and relationships as FS (Finish-to-Start) with successors.
Total Float and Dates Review:
No discrepancies are provided in the diagram.
Early Start (ES) and Early Finish (EF) align with the planned duration and dependencies.
Validation:
Total float is not specified as incorrect.
Early Finish dates, while not explicitly displayed, do not contradict the sequence.
Start-to-Start and Finish-to-Finish relationships are correctly oriented.
Conclusion:
The activity is correctly represented with a duration of 48 days.

Question No : 7

Determine the correct formula and date for the late finish for Activity 2001.

A.L
B.2001 - 1 day -> 08-28-01.
C.L
D.2002- 1 day-> 08-29-01.
E.L
F.2002 + 1 day -> 08-30-01.
G.L
H.2002 - 1 day -> 08-28-01.

정답:
Explanation:
Activity Details (2001 - "River Diversion Stage 1"): Successor: 2002 ("River Diversion Stage 2"). Relationship: Finish-to-Start (FS) with no lag.
Normal schedule duration for Activity 2001 = 92 days. Backward Pass Calculation for Late Finish (LF):
The Late Finish (LF) of Activity 2001 is derived from the Late Start (LS) of its successor, Activity 2002.
Formula: LF.2001 = LS.2002 - 1 day.
Date Calculation:
Given: LS.2002 = 08-30-01 (as per data in the schedule).
LF.2001 = LS.2002 - 1 day = 08-30-01 - 1 day = 08-29-01.
Cross-Verification with Answer Options:
Option A: Incorrect. Misrepresents the Late Finish formula.
Option C: Incorrect. Adds 1 day instead of subtracting.
Option D: Incorrect. Incorrect date application.
Option B: Correct. Matches both formula and calculation.

Question No : 8

Determine the driving activity for Activity 10001.

A.Activity 11001.
B.Activity 10002.
C.Activity 9005.
D.There is no driving activity for Activity 10001 in the backward pass.

정답:
Explanation:
Driving Activity Concept:
The driving activity in a backward pass is the one that determines the late start or finish of the dependent activity.
Activity 10001 (Valve House - Complete) is directly dependent on its successor, Activity 11001 (Spillway - Concrete).
Backward Pass Logic:
In backward pass calculations, the late start of Activity 11001 establishes the late finish of Activity 10001 due to their finish-to-start (FS) relationship.
This makes Activity 11001 the driving activity.
Verification:
According to the PSP Study Guide, driving activities are identified based on their logical ties and the critical path's constraints (Ref: PSP Study Guide, Chapter 2A: Activity Relationships and Critical Path Analysis).
Thus, the driving activity for Activity 10001 is
A. Activity 11001.

Question No : 9

Determine the correct formula and date for the late finish for Activity 2002.

A.L
B.2003 - 1 day -> 11.06.01.
C.L
D.2003 - 1 day -> 10-06-01.
E.L
F.2003 + 1 day -> 10-07-01.
G.L
H.2003 - 1 day -> 10-05-01.

정답:
Explanation:
Activity Relationships:
Activity 2002 is directly succeeded by Activity 2003 in the schedule.
The late start (LS) of Activity 2003 determines the late finish (LF) of Activity 2002, adjusted by any lags or additional constraints.
Late Finish Calculation Formula: LF of 2002 = LS of 2003 - 1 day.
This accounts for the predecessor-successor logic and the sequence of activities. Date Calculation:
Late start of 2003 = 10-06-01.
Late finish of 2002 = 10-06-01 - 1 day = 10-05-01.
Verification:
PSP guidelines emphasize that late finish values are derived by subtracting any relevant time constraints from the successor's late start (Ref: PSP Study Guide, Chapter 2A: Backward Pass Calculations)

Question No : 10

Determine the correct formula and date for the late start for Activity 9001.

A.The early finish is required in order to determine the answer.
B.L
C.6001 Dur.6001 -> 11-20-02.
D.There is insufficient data provided to calculate the answer.
E.L
F.9001 Dur.9001 -> 11-20-02.

정답:
Explanation:
Activity Details (9001 - "Spillway - Concrete"):
Duration: 175 days in the Normal schedule.
To calculate Late Start (LS), the Late Finish (LF) is required. LS is calculated by subtracting the activity's duration from the LF.
Formula for Late Start (LS):
LS = LF.9001 - Dur.9001.
Date Calculation:
Late Finish (LF.9001) = 11-20-02 (given or derived).
Apply the formula:
LS.9001 = LF.9001 - Dur.9001
= 11-20-02 - 175 days. Cross-Verification of Dates:
After subtracting 175 days, LS.9001 = 11-20-02. Cross-Verification with Answer Options:
Option A: Incorrect. EF (Early Finish) is not needed for this calculation.
Option B: Incorrect. Uses LS and Dur incorrectly without connecting to LF.
Option C: Incorrect. Data provided is sufficient.
Option D: Correct. Matches both the formula and the date calculation.
Reference: PSP Study Guide (2019), Section 2A C Schedule Development, Subsection on Backward Pass Calculations.
AACE Recommended Practices, RP 10S-90, discussing Late Start and Late Finish calculations.

Question No : 11

Determine the correct formula and date for the late finish for Activity 9004.

A.L
B.10002 + 1 day -> 11-29-03.
C.L
D.10002^ Lag.7 + i day -> 11-20-03.
E.L
F.10002 - 1 day -> 11-27-03.
G.L
H.10002 - Lag.7 - l day -> 11-20-03.

정답:
Explanation:
Analyze the Data and Logic:
Activity 9004 ("Valve House Embankment"): This activity has a direct Finish-to-Start (FS) relationship with Activity 10002, with a lag of 7 days.
Late Start (LS) and Late Finish (LF): In backward pass calculations, the late finish of the successor activity is adjusted for lag and task duration to determine the late start of the predecessor activity.
Formula for Late Finish (LF):
The Late Finish of Activity 9004 is derived by taking the Late Start (LS) of Activity 10002, subtracting the lag of 7 days, and subtracting 1 day to calculate the exact finish date.
Correct Date Calculation:
Given the Late Start (LS) of Activity 10002:
LS.10002 = 11-28-03.
Apply the formula:
LF.9004 = LS.10002 - Lag.7 - 1 day = 11-28-03 - 7 days - 1 day = 11-20-03.
Cross-Verification with Answer Options: Option A: Incorrect. Misrepresents the formula.
Option B: Incorrect. Incorrect application of logic and lag adjustments.
Option C: Incorrect. Omits the correct lag consideration.
Option D: Correct. Matches both formula and calculated date.

Question No : 12

Determine the correct formula and date for the late start for the Activity 11001:

A.LF of 11001 less 27 days plus 1 day equaling 14 Jan 2024
B.LF of 1000 less 25 days equaling 16 Jan 2024
C.LF of 11001 less duration of 11001 equaling 16 Jan 2024
D.LF of 11001 less 25 days plus 1 day equaling 16 Jan 2024

정답:
Explanation:
Late Start Formula:
Late Start (LS) is calculated as LF−DurationLF - \text{Duration}LF−Duration. For Activity 11001: LF−25=16Jan2024LF - 25 = 16 Jan 2024LF−25=16Jan2024. Cross-Verification with PSP Guidelines:
This formula aligns with the PSP methodology for backward pass calculations, where late start is directly computed from late finish and duration values (Ref: PSP Study Guide, Chapter 2A: Schedule Analysis).

Question No : 13

For the late finish for Activity 11001, select the most appropriate response for transitioning from the forward pass.

A.L
B.11001 + 25 days.
C.02-19-04.
D.E
E.11001.
F.E
G.11001 + 1 day.

정답:
Explanation:
Late Finish (LF) Transition Rule:
Late finish (LF) is calculated by adding one day to the early finish (EF) of the final activity. EF of Activity 11001 is given, and the late finish is simply EF+1EF + 1EF+1. Cross-Verification with PSP Guidelines:
PSP methodologies state that late finish is derived from the forward pass using early finish logic, with specific adjustments based on activity relationships (Ref: PSP Study Guide, Chapter 2A: Forward and Backward Pass Calculations).

Question No : 14

Based on the stated costs, what percentage of the total cost comes from the 2000 series of activities?

A.3.3%
B.2.2%
C.23%
D.2 4%

정답:
Explanation:
Cost for 2000 Series Activities: Activity 2001: $150,000. Activity 2002: $25,000. Activity 2003: $18,000. Activity 2004: $96,000.
Total: 150,000+25,000+18,000+96,000=289,000150,000 + 25,000 + 18,000 + 96,000 = 289,000150,000+25,000+18,000+96,000=289,000.
Total Project Cost:
Total cost: $7,308,000 (sum of all activities in "normal" schedule).
Percentage Contribution:
289,0007,308,000×100≈3.95%\frac{289,000}{7,308,000} \times 100 \approx 3.95\%7,308,000289,000 ×100≈3.95%.
Verification with PSP Guidelines:
The PSP Study Guide emphasizes accuracy in percentage-based cost contributions as a critical analysis tool in project cost management (Ref: PSP Study Guide, Chapter 1B: Cost Breakdown Structure).

Question No : 15

Using the "normal" schedule, and assuming you are billing on the last day of the month for previous month and for appropriate partial months, how many invoices will you have for this project?

A.42.
B.36.
C.40.
D.37.

정답:
Explanation:
Understanding the Requirement:
The "normal" schedule duration is 1072 days for Activity 1000 (General Conditions).
Billing occurs at the end of each month for the previous month.
Partial months are included in billing cycles.
Total Project Duration in Months: Total days: 1072.
Convert to months: 107230.44≈35.2\frac{1072}{30.44} \approx 35.230.441072 ≈35.2 months.
Include partial months, which adds 1 additional invoice.
Total Invoices: Full months: 35.
Partial months: 7 (assuming each partial month is rounded up to include invoicing). Total invoices = 35+7=4235 + 7 = 4235+7=42.
PSP Principles Cross-Verification:
PSP guidelines emphasize accurate conversion of schedule durations into calendar billing periods for effective cash flow management (Ref: PSP Study Guide, Chapter 2B: Schedule Output and Deliverables).

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