CAPM Predictive Plan-Based Methodologies Practice Question
A project manager is using a predictive approach to manage project costs. Which THREE of the following are cost estimation techniques? (Select THREE)
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Analogous estimating
Analogous, bottom-up, and parametric are cost estimation techniques. Options A, C, E are correct.
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Analogous estimating
Why this is correct
Correct: Analogous is a cost estimation technique.
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Earned value management
Why it's wrong here
Incorrect: EVM is a performance measurement, not estimation.
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Bottom-up estimating
Why this is correct
Correct: Bottom-up is a cost estimation technique.
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Cost-benefit analysis
Why it's wrong here
Incorrect: Cost-benefit analysis is used for project selection.
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Parametric estimating
Why this is correct
Correct: Parametric is a cost estimation technique.
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