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SAVE International CVS Exam Overview:
| Certification Vendor: | SAVE International |
|---|---|
| Exam Name: | Certified Value Specialist (CVS) Examination |
| Exam Number: | CVS |
| Passing Score: | 75% (per exam section / overall requirement varies by attempt rules) |
| Exam Format: | Practical/interactive facilitation assessment (Part 2 Function Analysis live facilitation), Multiple-choice (Part 1 online proctored) |
| Related Certifications: | Value Methodology Associate (VMA) |
| Exam Price: | USD $500 (member/government employee application fee includes exam; $1000 non-member) |
| Available Languages: | English |
| Recommended Training: | SAVE International Certification Program VMF 1 & VMF 2 Training (SAVE International) |
| Exam Registration: | CVS Exam Information SAVE International CVS Certification Page |
| Sample Questions: |  |
| Exam Way: | Online proctored exam or onsite computer-based testing at Kryterion Testing Network centers; Part 2 includes live facilitation assessment |
| Pre Condition: | Applicant must be a Value Methodology Associate (VMA) in good standing, complete VMF 2 training, and have approved CVS application with required VM study experience. |
| Official Syllabus URL: | https://www.value-eng.org/page/CVS |
SAVE International CVS Exam Syllabus Topics:
| Section | Objectives |
|---|---|
| Value Methodology Core Competencies | - Value Methodology Job Plan Application - Function Analysis - Value Methodology Foundations
- VM Facilitation and Leadership - Value Concept
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Passing the SAVE International Certified Value Specialist exam requires 75% (per exam section / overall requirement varies by attempt rules), and the registration fee is USD $500 (member/government employee application fee includes exam; $1000 non-member). Since retakes are not free, a readiness check with the Real4Prep practice engines is a sensible step before you commit to an exam date.
The CVS exam is a SAVE International certification exam covering the SAVE International Certified Value Specialist syllabus outlined above. It contributes to these credential paths: Value Methodology Associate (VMA). In a competitive market, a SAVE International credential signals verified capability to employers — which is why candidates keep choosing it in 2026. Real4Prep prepares you with 149 practice questions in PDF, Desktop Test Engine, and Online Test Engine formats.
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Applicant must be a Value Methodology Associate (VMA) in good standing, complete VMF 2 training, and have approved CVS application with required VM study experience. Requirements can be revised, so confirm the latest on the official SAVE International exam page before booking.
SAVE International Certified Value Specialist Sample Questions:
A VM program manager has the resources to undertake one VM study, but 4 candidate subjects/projects are available, each costing $10 million. Which subject/project should be selected?
- A. The subject is similar to a previous project, the design is 30% complete, and a detailed estimate is prepared. The previous project achieved the target ROI.
- B. The subject is similar to a previous project and the design has not started. The previous project did not achieve the target ROI.
- C. The subject is similar to a previous successful project, but design has not started. The project is expected to deliver the target ROI.
- D. The subject design is complete, but there is concern the project will not deliver an ROI.
Correct Answer: A 🗳️
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In a function, the noun can be:
- A. informative or hypothetical.
- B. descriptive or superficial.
- C. objective or subjective.
- D. quantitative or qualitative.
Correct Answer: D 🗳️
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Match the statements that best identify a FAST diagram and flowchart.
Correct Answer:
Explanation:
The correct matches are FAST Diagram = Describes the purpose of the study subject and Flowchart = Describes the activities of the study subject . In Value Methodology, a FAST diagram is not an activity map. It is a function model. SAVE's Study Guide defines a function as the original intent or purpose that a product, service, or process is expected to perform, expressed in active verb/measurable noun form. It also defines FAST as a graphical representation of dependent relationships between functions within a project.
Therefore, FAST is used to understand the functional purpose and how functions logically relate through "how
/why" thinking.
A flowchart is different. It represents process flow: the sequence of activities, steps, or operations used by the study subject. SAVE's glossary defines a process as a sequence of activities that delivers a product or project.
That aligns directly with the option "Describes the activities of the study subject."
"Identifies flaws" is too narrow; defects may be discovered during analysis, but that is not the defining purpose of either tool. "Prioritizes activities" is also incorrect because prioritization normally belongs to evaluation or decision methods, not basic FAST or flowchart definition.
References/topics: Function Analysis Phase; FAST Diagramming; Function Modeling; Process Flowchart; How-Why Logic.
A VM study team member determined that the VM proposal will not meet the goals of the study subject.
What should the VM facilitator do?
Choose 2 answers.
- A. Disregard the VM proposal.
- B. Document the reasons for not meeting the goals.
- C. Have the VM team member complete the VM proposal.
- D. Review the results with the stakeholders.
Correct Answer: B,D 🗳️
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What is the most appropriate description of the Information Phase?
- A. Make sure management agrees with the topic being studied
- B. Collect and restructure data to support the function analysis phase
- C. Gather, organize, review, and transform data collected
- D. Confirm timing of Job Plan phases with the customer
Correct Answer: C 🗳️
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