PK0-005 Project Life Cycle Practice Question
A project has a cost performance index (CPI) of 0.8 and a schedule performance index (SPI) of 1.2. Which TWO conclusions can be drawn? (Select TWO.)
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Correct answer & explanation
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The project is ahead of schedule
CPI < 1 means over budget; SPI > 1 means ahead of schedule. EAC > BAC typically when CPI < 1, and TCPI to meet BAC is >1.
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The project is on schedule and on budget
Why it's wrong here
Both indices are not 1.
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The project is ahead of schedule
Why this is correct
Correct: SPI=1.2 > 1 indicates ahead of schedule.
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The project is under budget
Why it's wrong here
CPI < 1 means over budget.
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The project is behind schedule
Why it's wrong here
SPI > 1 means ahead of schedule.
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The project is over budget
Why this is correct
Correct: CPI=0.8 < 1 indicates over budget.
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