Companies Are Using Which of the Following for Improving the Estimating

question 60

Multiple Choice

Companies are using which of the following for improving the estimating process for future projects?

• A) Adjusting estimates based on individual forecasting abilities
• B) Benchmarking and using the experience of other companies
• C) Using time and motion studies
• D) Creating historical databases of previous projects
• E) Establishing an estimating training course for all employees

Recognize the disclosure requirements for provisions, contingent liabilities, and contingent assets.

Understand the principles and assumptions behind the Treynor-Black model in portfolio management.

Calculate the standard deviation of returns on an active portfolio given its beta, the standard deviation of the market index, and its nonsystematic variance.

Describe the optimal weighting of securities within an active portfolio according to the Treynor-Black model.

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