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SAVE International CVS Exam Syllabus Topics:
| Section | Objectives |
|---|---|
| Value Methodology Core Competencies | - VM Facilitation and Leadership - Value Methodology Job Plan Application - Function Analysis - Value Methodology Foundations
- Advanced VM Practice (Leadership-level application) - Value Concept
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SAVE International CVS Exam — Answers to Your Questions
The SAVE International Certified Value Specialist (exam code CVS) is the exam you pass to earn the Certified Value Specialist (CVS) certification, a credential at the Expert level. It is also connected with related credentials such as Value Methodology Associate (VMA). If you are mapping out a certification path with SAVE International, this exam is a milestone worth planning around.
You need 75% (per exam section / overall requirement varies by attempt rules) to pass the CVS exam, and the official registration fee is USD $500 (member/government employee application fee includes exam; $1000 non-member). That fee is due again in full for every retake, which makes thorough preparation the cheaper investment by far. Before you book your seat, test yourself with the Prep4SureReview practice questions until you are scoring comfortably above the passing mark on a consistent basis — it is the simplest way to avoid paying for the same exam twice.
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.
Eligibility rules can be adjusted by SAVE International over time, so before you register, confirm the current requirements on the official exam page: view the official CVS exam information.
You can book the CVS exam through the official registration channels below:
How the exam is taken: Online proctored exam or onsite computer-based testing at Kryterion Testing Network centers; Part 2 includes live facilitation assessment.
SAVE International lists the following official training options for candidates preparing for this exam:
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The official SAVE International Certified Value Specialist outline divides the exam content into 1 main domains. The first three are:
- Value Methodology Core Competencies
That is only the headline view — scroll back up to the Exam Topics section on this page for the complete domain-by-domain breakdown before you plan your study schedule.
SAVE International Certified Value Specialist Sample Questions:
What should the VM facilitator primarily consider when guiding discussion on which VM proposals to present when time is limited?
Choose 2 answers.
- A. Proposals that provide the greatest benefit
- B. Easily implemented proposals
- C. Proposals with low-cost impact
- D. The relative risk of each proposal
Correct Answer: A,D 🗳️
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Place the steps of the Random Function Identification Technique in the correct order.
Correct Answer:
Explanation:
1. Review information # 2. Create matrix or table # 3. List elements or components # 4. Brainstorm functions
# 5. Identify basic function(s)
The correct sequence follows the Function Analysis Phase logic used in Value Methodology. The team must first review information so that the subject under study is understood before any function statements are generated. SAVE's VMF curriculum places Random Function Identification directly within the Function Analysis Phase, after defining functions and before FAST diagramming and function-resource matrices. ( SAVE International Online Courses ) After reviewing the available data, the facilitator creates a matrix or table to organize the analysis. The team then lists the physical or process elements/components being examined. Once the elements are visible, the team can brainstorm functions using the required active verb and measurable noun format. SAVE's Value Methodology Standard states that the Function Analysis Phase begins by identifying and defining work and sell functions using active verbs and measurable nouns, and notes that this is often called Random Function Definition . ( courses.washington.edu ) The final step is to identify the basic function(s) because basic-function classification can only be done after candidate functions have been generated. This aligns with the Standard's sequence: define functions first, then classify them as basic or secondary. ( courses.washington.edu ) References/topics: Function Analysis Phase; Random Function Identification; Function Definition; Basic Function Classification.
Which of the following are appropriate techniques to achieve the expected output in the Function Analysis Phase?
Choose 2 answers.
- A. Paired comparison matrix
- B. FAST diagramming
- C. Random function identification
- D. Detailed cost analysis
- E. Process flowchart
Correct Answer: B,C 🗳️
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Which of the following could a VM facilitator say to stimulate creativity?
Choose 2 answers.
- A. "Please wait to speak until you are called upon."
- B. "What do you wish could have happened or had been done differently?"
- C. "What does the project manager think of these ideas?"
- D. "If you could do anything at all to change the study subject, what would that be?"
Correct Answer: B,D 🗳️
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What is needed most for a successful VM program?
- A. Having a trained staff
- B. Awareness of applicable laws and standards
- C. Following the VM Job Plan
- D. Upper management commitment
Correct Answer: D 🗳️
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