The above performance report shows the earned value (EV) analysis for a program. The program director performs a high-level analysis and must present a summary narrative to the steering committee. Wha

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Exhibit

Options

• AProject C is running behind schedule and is over budget; projects A, B, and D are on
• BProject A is running ahead of schedule and is under budget; projects B, C, and D are behind
• CThe overall program is performing within an acceptable level of variance.
• DProject A is running behind schedule and is over budget; projects B, C, and D are on

• A
  5% (1)
• B
  15% (3)
• C
  5% (1)
• D
  75% (15)

Explanation

Based on the earned value analysis data in the performance report, Project A shows both a negative Schedule Performance Index (SPI < 1.0), indicating it is running behind schedule, and a negative Cost Performance Index (CPI < 1.0), indicating it is over budget. Projects B, C, and D show performance indices within acceptable variance ranges, meaning they are on or near their planned schedule and budget. Option A incorrectly identifies Project C as having problems. Option B incorrectly states Project A is ahead of schedule and under budget-the opposite of what the data shows. Option C overgeneralizes by stating the entire program is performing acceptably when Project A is clearly underperforming.

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