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A project status report shows that the earned value (EV) is 24.5. the schedule performance index (SPI) is 0.92, and the cost performance index (CPI) is 1.08. In what area should the project manager implement corrective actions?
Suggested Answer: A
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15 comments · newest first
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Blair
1 year ago
Seems like a schedule fix is a must here!
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Yolando
1 year ago
Wait, how can the schedule be off if costs are under control?
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Joseph
1 year ago
But CPI is good, so why not focus on costs?
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Rodrigo
1 year ago
I agree, SPI under 1 means schedule issues.
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Carman
1 year ago
EV is low, so definitely the schedule needs attention.
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Renay
1 year ago
I guess it could also be about resource management, but with the SPI being 0.92, it seems more urgent to look at the schedule first.
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Leonor
1 year ago
This reminds me of a practice question where the SPI was low, and we had to address scheduling. I feel like that's the right area to correct here too.
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Sommer
1 year ago
I'm not entirely sure, but I think the CPI being above 1 suggests we're under budget, so maybe cost isn't the main problem?
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Sabine
1 year ago
I remember that when the SPI is below 1, it usually indicates a scheduling issue, so I think we should focus on the project schedule.
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Cathrine
1 year ago
Hmm, I'm a bit unsure about this one. I know fractional factorial designs are used to reduce time and cost, but I'm not sure which specific aspect has been lowered. Let me think this through.
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Sharen
1 year ago
This looks straightforward enough. I think option B is the way to go - set the disk encryption to use a customer-managed key, and then use BoringSSL for all the data transit between instances. That should cover the FIPS 140-2 requirements.
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Hubert
1 year ago
Hmm, I'm not too familiar with .csv files, to be honest. I'm leaning towards option B, but I'm not 100% sure. I'll make a note to research .csv files a bit more before the exam to make sure I understand the best practices.
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Aileen
1 year ago
Hmm, the wording of the answer choices is tripping me up a bit. I need to make sure I understand the nuances between the discarding and learning states in RSTP. Time to review my notes carefully.
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Louvenia
1 year ago
This question seems familiar. I practiced something similar and I think identifying the cost drivers is crucial for the correct answer.
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Kanisha
1 year ago
I'm a bit unsure about the difference between direct labor and indirect overhead costs. I'll need to re-read the question and think it through step-by-step.