CompTIA Project+ (PK0-004) — Question 173

A project sponsor is reviewing the project dashboard and does not understand what a CPI of 0.87 and an SPI of 1.02 indicate. Which of the following describes the project status?

Answer options

• A. The project is over budget and behind schedule.
• B. The project is under budget and ahead of schedule.
• C. The project is over budget and ahead of schedule.
• D. The project is under budget and behind schedule.

Correct answer: C

Explanation

A Cost Performance Index (CPI) of less than 1.0, such as 0.87, indicates that the project is over budget, while a Schedule Performance Index (SPI) greater than 1.0, like 1.02, shows that the project is ahead of schedule. Therefore, the correct answer is C, as it accurately summarizes the project's financial and temporal status, while the other options do not fit the provided CPI and SPI values.