CompTIA Project+ (PK0-004) — Question 3

In a project with a ׀’׀׀¡ of $235,000, the CPI is 0.80, and the SPI is 1.20. Based on this information, which of the following can the key stakeholders determine about the project?

Answer options

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

Correct answer: B

Explanation

The CPI of 0.80 indicates that the project is over budget, as costs are exceeding the planned value. The SPI of 1.20 shows that the project is ahead of schedule since more work has been completed than planned. Therefore, the correct conclusion is that the project is over budget and ahead of schedule.