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PMP · Question 97 · Task 9: Integrate project planning activities
A project manager is leading a project to build a new office. The project is using a predictive lifecycle. The PM wants to ensure that the project is on track. The PM calculates the Critical Ratio (CR). CR = CPI * SPI. The CR is 1.1. What does this mean?
A project manager is leading a project to build a new office. The project is using a predictive lifecycle. The PM wants to ensure that the project is on track. The PM calculates the Critical Ratio (CR). CR = CPI * SPI. The CR is 1.1. What does this mean?
Answer options:
A.
The project is performing well overall.
B.
The project is in trouble.
C.
The project is exactly on plan.
D.
The project is over budget.
How to approach this question
Critical Ratio = CPI * SPI. >1 Good. <1 Bad.
Full Answer
A.The project is performing well overall.✓ Correct
A
Task 5 (Budget) and Task 6 (Schedule). Critical Ratio is a composite index. It helps identify if good performance in one area is offsetting bad performance in another, or if both are good.
Common mistakes
Not knowing the CR formula.
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