What Is the Purpose of a Cost Performance Index (CPI)

question 24

Multiple Choice

 What is the purpose of a cost performance index (CPI) ?

• A) indicate that a project is under budget if CPI is less than one
• B) estimate the projected cost of completing the project
• C) indicate that the planned and actual costs are equal if CPI is more than one
• D) estimate the ratio of earned value to planned value

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Definitions:

Interpersonal Communication

The exchange of information, feelings, and meanings between two or more people through verbal and/or non-verbal methods.

Originates

To begin, arise, or have its starting point.

Sender

The person who initiates a message.

Asynchronous Communication

Communication where response does not occur in real-time, allowing delays between messages being sent and received.