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PK0-005 Tools and Documentation Practice Question

A project manager is reviewing earned value data: PV = $150,000, EV = $120,000, AC = $130,000. Which THREE statements are correct?

Answer choices

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

The schedule performance index (SPI) is 0.8.

SV = EV - PV = 120,000 - 150,000 = -30,000 (negative, behind schedule). CV = EV - AC = 120,000 - 130,000 = -10,000 (negative, over budget). SPI = EV/PV = 0.8 (less than 1, behind schedule). CPI = EV/AC = 0.923 (less than 1, over budget).

Answer analysis

Option-by-option breakdown

For each option: why learners choose it and why it is or isn't the right answer here.

  • The schedule performance index (SPI) is 0.8.

    Why this is correct

    SPI = EV/PV = 120000/150000 = 0.8.

  • The cost performance index (CPI) is 1.08.

    Why it's wrong here

    CPI = EV/AC = 120000/130000 ≈ 0.923, not 1.08.

  • The project is behind schedule.

    Why this is correct

    SV is negative, indicating behind schedule.

  • The project is under budget.

    Why it's wrong here

    CV is negative, indicating over budget.

  • The cost variance (CV) is -$10,000.

    Why this is correct

    CV = EV - AC = -$10,000.

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