Question 1

A project has the following earned value data at the end of month 6:
- Planned Value (PV): $180,000
- Earned Value (EV): $150,000
- Actual Cost (AC): $165,000

Calculate the Schedule Performance Index (SPI). Round to two decimal places and enter numbers only (e.g., 0.85).

Accepted Answer

Use the SPI formula: SPI = EV / PV. Substitute the values and calculate to two decimal places.

Question 2

What mistakes do candidates make on this PMP question?

Accepted Answer

Confusing SPI with CPI (using AC instead of PV), or calculation errors in the division.

A project has the following earned value data at the end of month 6:<br/>- Planned Value (PV): $180,000<br/>- Earned Value (EV): $150,000<br/>- Actual Cost (AC): $165,000<br/><br/>Calculate the Schedule Performance Index (SPI). Round to two decimal places and enter numbers only (e.g., 0.85).

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