PK0-005 Tools and Documentation Practice Question
A project manager is analyzing project performance using earned value management. Which THREE metrics are used to calculate the estimate at completion (EAC)?
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Correct answer & explanation
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Actual cost (AC)
EAC can be calculated using BAC/CPI, or AC + ETC, but ETC often uses CPI. So BAC, AC, and CPI are directly involved. EV is not directly in the formula.
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Actual cost (AC)
Why this is correct
AC is used in EAC = AC + (BAC - EV)/CPI etc.
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Earned value (EV)
Why it's wrong here
EV is not directly used in EAC formulas, though it is used to calculate CPI.
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Planned value (PV)
Why it's wrong here
PV is not used in EAC calculations.
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Budget at completion (BAC)
Why this is correct
BAC is used in EAC = BAC/CPI.
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Cost performance index (CPI)
Why this is correct
CPI is used to project future performance.
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