Certified Associate In Project Management CAPM · Free Practice Question Easy

Question 66

Examine the exhibit. Based on the following table, what is the needed contingency reserve?


  • A

    -11,600

  • B

    11,600

  • C

    4,000

  • D

    120 percent of the project budget

Reveal correct answer

Correct answer: B

Explanation

The contingency reserve is found by multiplying the probability times the impact. The sum of the expected monetary value equates, in positive numbers, the amount of the contingency reserve. 1 is incorrect because this is a negative number. The contingency reserve is a positive number. 3 is incorrect because this is an incorrect calculation for the contingency reserve. 4 is incorrect because this statement is false.

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