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PK0-005 A project is 40% complete Practice Question
A project is 40% complete. The earned value (EV) is $80,000, planned value (PV) is $100,000, and actual cost (AC) is $90,000. What is the cost performance index (CPI) and schedule performance index (SPI)?
⚠ Common exam trap
CompTIA often tests the formula reversal trap, where candidates mistakenly calculate CPI as AC/EV or SPI as PV/EV, leading to inverted values like those in Option A.
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Why each option matters
Answer the question above first, then reveal the full breakdown to understand why each option is right or wrong.
Correct answer & explanation
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CPI = 0.89, SPI = 0.80
The Cost Performance Index (CPI) is calculated as EV/AC = $80,000/$90,000 = 0.89, indicating cost overrun. The Schedule Performance Index (SPI) is EV/PV = $80,000/$100,000 = 0.80, indicating schedule delay. Option B correctly matches these values.
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Option-by-option breakdown
For each option: why learners choose it and why it is or isn't the right answer here.
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CPI = 0.80, SPI = 0.89
Why it's wrong here
Swapped values.
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CPI = 0.89, SPI = 0.80
Why this is correct
Correct formulas applied.
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CPI = 1.13, SPI = 1.25
Why it's wrong here
Inverted calculations.
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CPI = 0.89, SPI = 1.25
Why it's wrong here
SPI incorrect.
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