PK0-005 Tools and Documentation Practice Question
A project manager is evaluating earned value metrics for a project. The CPI is 0.8 and the SPI is 0.9. Which TWO conclusions can the project manager draw?
Answer choices
Why each option matters
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Correct answer & explanation
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The project is behind schedule
CPI < 1 indicates over budget; SPI < 1 indicates behind schedule.
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Option-by-option breakdown
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The project is ahead of schedule
Why it's wrong here
SPI < 1 means EV < PV, indicating behind schedule.
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The project is behind schedule
Why this is correct
Correct: SPI < 1 means schedule efficiency is less than planned.
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The project is under budget
Why it's wrong here
CPI < 1 indicates over budget, not under.
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The project is over budget
Why this is correct
Correct: CPI < 1 means EV < AC, indicating cost overrun.
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The project is on schedule
Why it's wrong here
SPI of 0.9 indicates behind schedule.
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