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AACE International CCP Exam - Topic 1 Question 42 Discussion

Posted by Gerry on May 28, 2026 at 04:08 AM

A major theme park is expanding the existing facility over a five-year period. The design phase will be completed one year after the contract is awarded. Major engineering drawings will be finalized two years after the design contract is awarded and construction will begin three years after the award of the design contract. New, unique ride technology will be used and an estimate will need to be developed to identify these costs that have no historical data.

Which of the following percent complete measurement techniques is best suited for long-term non-production accounts (such as overhead accounts)?

Suggested Answer: A

For long-term, non-production accounts (such as overhead accounts), the Ratio/level of effort measurement technique is best suited. This technique is used to measure work that doesn't directly produce deliverables but contributes indirectly to project progress, such as administrative tasks, support activities, and management efforts. The level of effort is typically spread evenly over a time period and is often calculated based on the passage of time rather than specific work units or milestones.


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Noah 6 days ago
Good discussion, I feel more confident.
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Alica 12 days ago
I’m leaning towards that option now.
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Karl 17 days ago
Exactly! It aligns with the project timeline.
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Brittney 22 days ago
"Incremental milestone" gives clear checkpoints.
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Ashleigh 27 days ago
"Start/finish" doesn't capture ongoing efforts.
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Noah 1 month ago
Agreed, not suitable for this case.
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Alica 1 month ago
"Units completed" seems too short-term.
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Brittney 1 month ago
That could work too, but it feels less precise.
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Ashleigh 2 months ago
I prefer "Ratio/level of effort."
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Karl 2 months ago
It tracks progress over time effectively.
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Noah 2 months ago
Why do you think that?
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Karl 2 months ago
I feel like "Incremental milestone" fits best.
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Alica 2 months ago
I think it's about long-term projects.
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Brittney 2 months ago
This question is tricky.
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Jenise 3 months ago
I read that new tech can complicate cost estimates.
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Ben 3 months ago
Ratio/level of effort might be better for overhead accounts, though.
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Junita 3 months ago
Wait, are we sure about that? Seems like a risky choice.
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Temeka 3 months ago
Totally agree! It helps track progress effectively.
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Lyla 3 months ago
I think the Incremental milestone method is best for long-term projects like this.
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Maryanne 3 months ago
I seem to recall that for projects with unique technology, using a ratio/level of effort might help in estimating costs better, but I need to double-check that.
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Buddy 4 months ago
I'm a bit confused about the differences between start/finish and units completed. I feel like both could apply in some way, but I can't decide.
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Precious 4 months ago
I remember practicing a question like this, and I think the incremental milestone method could work well for tracking progress over the long term.
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Mitsue 4 months ago
I think the ratio/level of effort might be the best choice since it relates to ongoing overhead costs, but I'm not entirely sure.
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