PK0-005 Tools and Documentation Practice Question
A project manager is reviewing the schedule performance and finds that the earned value (EV) is $50,000 and the planned value (PV) is $60,000. What does this indicate?
Answer choices
Why each option matters
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Correct answer & explanation
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The project is behind schedule
Schedule variance (SV) = EV - PV = $50,000 - $60,000 = -$10,000. A negative SV means the project is behind schedule.
Answer analysis
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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The project is on schedule
Why it's wrong here
SV is negative, so not on schedule.
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The project is over budget
Why it's wrong here
SV is a schedule indicator, not cost.
- ✓
The project is behind schedule
Why this is correct
Correct. Negative SV means behind schedule.
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The project is ahead of schedule
Why it's wrong here
A positive SV would indicate ahead of schedule; this is negative.
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