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AACE International CCP Exam Overview:
| Certification Vendor: | AACE-International |
|---|---|
| Exam Name: | Certified Cost Professional Exam |
| Exam Number: | CCP |
| Exam Duration: | 300 minutes |
| Certificate Validity Period: | 3 years |
| Available Languages: | English |
| Exam Format: | Scenario-based questions, Written memo, Multiple-choice questions |
| Related Certifications: | Certified Cost Technician (CCT) Planning & Scheduling Professional (PSP) Certified Estimating Professional (CEP) |
| Real Exam Qty: | 119 multiple-choice + 1 written memo |
| Exam Price: | USD 500 (members), USD 625 (non-members) |
| Passing Score: | 70% overall average |
| Recommended Training: | CCP Certification Study Guide Skills & Knowledge of Cost Engineering (6th Edition) Total Cost Management Framework |
| Exam Registration: | AACE International Certification Portal Kryterion Testing Platform |
| Sample Questions: |  |
| Exam Way: | Online proctored or onsite testing center (computer-based) |
| Pre Condition: | 8 years of industry-related experience; OR 4 years of industry-related degree + 4 years of experience; plus submission of a technical paper (minimum 2,500 words) |
| Official Syllabus URL: | https://web.aacei.org/certification/certification-information/certifications-offered/professional-certifications/ccp-details |
AACE International CCP Exam Syllabus Topics:
| Section | Weight | Objectives |
|---|---|---|
| Topic 1: Performance Analysis | ~34% | - Benchmarking and performance metrics - Trend analysis and forecasting - Variance analysis and reporting - Productivity and efficiency measurement - Earned value management |
| Topic 2: Cost Management | ~46% | - Asset management and cost optimization - Life cycle cost analysis - Cost budgeting and forecasting - Cost control and management - Cost estimating principles and practices |
| Topic 3: Communication Competency | - Professional written communication - Technical memo preparation - Cost information presentation | |
| Topic 4: Interfacing with Other Disciplines | ~20% | - Project management integration - Construction and operations collaboration - Procurement and supply chain interfaces - Engineering and design coordination - Risk management integration |
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The real CCP exam gives you 300 minutes minutes for 119 multiple-choice + 1 written memo questions. Rehearsing under the same conditions on the Real4Prep engine builds the pacing you will rely on.
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- Performance Analysis (~34%)
- Interfacing with Other Disciplines (~20%)
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The package contains 189 practice questions for the CCP exam, all verified by senior experts and organized for focused, efficient revision.
To pass CCP you need 70% overall average, and the official exam fee is USD 500 (members), USD 625 (non-members). Fixing both figures early keeps your target concrete and your budget planned.
AACE International Certification Portal: register for CCP
Kryterion Testing Platform: register for CCP
CCP Certification Study Guide: Visit official page
Skills & Knowledge of Cost Engineering (6th Edition): Visit official page
Total Cost Management Framework: Visit official page
8 years of industry-related experience; OR 4 years of industry-related degree + 4 years of experience; plus submission of a technical paper (minimum 2,500 words)
AACE International Certified Cost Professional (CCP) Sample Questions:
The following question requires your selection of CCC/CCE Scenario 6 (2.7.50.1.3) from the right side of your split screen, using the drop down menu, to reference during your response/choice of responses.
Calculate the mean unit cost.
- A. $48.35
- B. $46.59
- C. $48.22
- D. $48.09
Correct Answer: C 🗳️
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A project's data shows the budgeted cost of work scheduled as $27,000 and the actual cost of work performed as $25,000. If the baseline budget is $200,000 and the work o-ogress is 12%. what is the cost performance index (CPI)?
- A. 1.04
- B. 0.89
- C. 1
- D. 0.96
Correct Answer: A 🗳️
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When using a fixed-price./lump-sum contract, which of the following; situations can a payment be made for the adjustment of fluctuations in the cost of of construction resources?
- A. For changes in prices calculated in accordance with a methodology proposed by the contractor at tender stage.
- B. For changes in construction cost 'or varied works carried out beyond the original dale of completion
- C. For changes in The cost of resources beyond the control of either party
- D. In no situation
Correct Answer: D 🗳️
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An effort by a prime contractor to reduce the price quoted by a vendor, by providing the bid price to other vendors in an attempt to get the other vendors to underbid the original price quoted is referred to as:
- A. Bid shopping
- B. Cost-price analysis
- C. Negotiating a best and final offer
- D. Costing
Correct Answer: A 🗳️
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A used concrete pumping truck can be purchased for $125,000. The operation costs are expected to be $65,000 the first year and increase 5% each year thereafter. As a result of the purchase, the company will see an increase in income of $100,000 the first year and 5% more each subsequent year. The company uses straight-line depreciation. The truck will have a useful life of five (5) years and no salvage value. Management would like to see a 10% return on any investment. The company's tax rate is 28%.
Which numerical method of describing quantitative data is best suited in targeted marketing?
- A. Mean
- B. Mode
- C. Median
- D. Range
Correct Answer: B 🗳️
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