Discuss GAQM PPM-001 Exam Topic 8 Question 49

What is the status of a project if the Cost Performance Index is 1.25 and the Schedule Performance Index is 0.75?

AUnder budget and behind schedule

BOver budget and ahead of schedule

CUnder budget and ahead of schedule

DOver budget and behind schedule

Suggested Answer: A

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15 comments · newest first

Telma 12 months ago

Yup, under budget and behind schedule sounds right!

Erinn 12 months ago

Wait, how can you be under budget and still be late?

Eden 1 year ago

So, definitely under budget but behind schedule.

Cammy 1 year ago

Totally agree, but that SPI of 0.75 is a red flag.

Stephania 1 year ago

CPI of 1.25 means under budget!

Shawn 1 year ago

If I recall correctly, a CPI of 1.25 indicates we're saving money, but the SPI being 0.75 means we're lagging behind. So, option A seems right to me!

Glendora 1 year ago

I think I saw a similar question where CPI and SPI were used to determine project status. I’m leaning towards option A, but I'm not completely sure.

Milly 1 year ago

I remember that a CPI over 1 means we're under budget, but the SPI being below 1 suggests we're behind schedule.

Eloisa 1 year ago

Wait, does a CPI of 1.25 definitely mean we're under budget? I feel like I might be mixing up the indices.

Tequila 1 year ago

Okay, I've got this. The advantage of 'manage by stages' is that it allows for decision points and control throughout the project, rather than just running on without oversight. That's got to be the right answer.

Hoa 1 year ago

The controllability of the SUT is definitely important, so I don't think that's the right answer. I'm a bit unsure, but I'll go with B.

Octavio 1 year ago

Ah, this is a tricky one. I can see the merits of both options C and B, but I'm leaning more towards C. Understanding the current state and issues seems like the logical first step before we can determine the desired future state.

Harris 1 year ago

I'm leaning towards C, but I'm not 100% confident. I should review my notes on test-driven development to make sure I fully understand the concept before answering.

Christiane 1 year ago

I practiced a question like this, and I feel like the RX-SOP setting at Medium makes it more likely for the AP to ignore weak signals. Not 100% confident, though!

Ivan 1 year ago

I think storm control might be the right answer, as it limits the broadcast traffic, but I need to double-check my notes.

GAQM PPM-001 Exam - Topic 8 Question 49 Discussion