When calculating EVM, Peter noticed that the cumulative planned value is 150% 

of the cumulative earned value. What does this mean?

Select one:

a. SPI<1, so the project is behind schedule.

b. SPI>1, so the project is OK to complete on time.

c. SPI<1, so the project is ahead of time.

d. SPI>1, so the project is behind schedule.

e. SPI>1, so the project is on schedule.

1 Answer

Answer :

a. SPI<1, so the project is behind schedule.

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