PK0-005 Project Life Cycle Practice Question
A project manager receives a status report showing that the project's SPI is 0.9. 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
SPI (Schedule Performance Index) = EV / PV. An SPI less than 1 means the project is behind schedule. 0.9 indicates that for every planned unit of work, only 0.9 units have been completed.
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 over budget
Why it's wrong here
SPI measures schedule, not cost. CPI measures cost performance.
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The project is behind schedule
Why this is correct
SPI < 1 indicates behind schedule.
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The project is on schedule
Why it's wrong here
SPI = 1 indicates on schedule.
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The project is ahead of schedule
Why it's wrong here
SPI > 1 indicates ahead of schedule.
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