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PMI PMP Exam - Topic 2 Question 2 Discussion

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?
A) Project schedule
B) Stakeholder engagement
C) Resource management
D) Project cost

PMI PMP Exam - Topic 2 Question 2 Discussion

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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?

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by Catarina at May 06, 2022, 12:44 AM

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Blair
9 months ago
Seems like a schedule fix is a must here!
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Yolando
9 months ago
Wait, how can the schedule be off if costs are under control?
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Joseph
9 months ago
But CPI is good, so why not focus on costs?
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Rodrigo
9 months ago
I agree, SPI under 1 means schedule issues.
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Carman
9 months ago
EV is low, so definitely the schedule needs attention.
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Renay
10 months 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
10 months 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
10 months 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
10 months 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
10 months 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
10 months 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
10 months 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
10 months 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
10 months 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
10 months 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.
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