Communication & Documentation Flashcards
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A CAM discovers a significant cost variance during monthly analysis. What document should the CAM prepare to formally communicate the cause, impact, and corrective action?
Answer: A Variance Analysis Report (VAR)
The Variance Analysis Report is the formal document CAMs use to explain variance root causes, impacts, and corrective actions.
During an EVMS surveillance review, what is the CAM's primary communication responsibility?
Answer: Explain and defend the data and processes within their control account
CAMs must be able to personally explain their control account data, processes, and performance during surveillance interviews.
A CAM maintains a notebook (or electronic equivalent) for their control account. What is its primary purpose?
Answer: To provide an organized, auditable record of all control account documentation
The CAM notebook consolidates work authorizations, budgets, schedules, and variance analyses into one auditable reference.
Which document formally communicates the scope, schedule, and budget authorized to a CAM before work begins?
Answer: The Work Authorization Document (WAD)
The Work Authorization Document formally conveys authorized scope, schedule, and budget to the CAM prior to starting work.
A CAM's variance explanation states only 'costs were higher than planned.' Why is this documentation inadequate?
Answer: It restates the variance without identifying root cause, impact, or corrective action
Acceptable variance narratives must identify the root cause, quantify impacts, and describe corrective actions, not just restate the numbers.
When a CAM briefs monthly performance to the program manager, which combination of information is most appropriate?
Answer: Cost and schedule variances, EAC status, risks, and corrective action progress
Monthly CAM status communication focuses on variances, estimate at completion, risks, and corrective action status.
A customer asks a CAM for informal performance data outside official reporting channels. What is the best practice?
Answer: Coordinate with the program manager and provide data through approved reporting channels
Performance data should flow through approved channels to ensure consistency and configuration control of reported information.