Use the Data to Calculate the Schedule Performance Index for the Project

question 63

Multiple Choice

Use the data to calculate the schedule performance index for the project for the end of week 10.All amounts are in thousands of dollars. $$\begin{array} { | l | l | l | l | l | l | l | } \hline &{ \text { Duration (weeks) } } & \\\hline & 5 & 10 & 15 & 20 & 25 & \% \text { Comp } \\\hline \text { Conceptual Design } & 10 & 6 & & & & 100 \% \\\hline \text { Graphics Design } & & 12 & 6 & 4 & & 30 \% \\\hline \text { Copyright } & & & 4 & 5 & 6 & 0 \% \\\hline \text { Samples } & & & 4 & 2 & & 0 \% \\\hline \text { Tooling } & & & 6 & 9 & 4 & 0 \% \\\hline \text { Production } & 10 & 18 & 2 & 6 & 14 & 0 \% \\\hline \text { Total } & 10 & 28 & 50 & 76 & 100 & \\\hline \text { Cumulative } & & & 22 & 26 & 24 & \\\hline\end{array}$$

• A) 1.24
• B) 0.93
• C) 0.81
• D) 0.76

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Definitions:

Pegmatite

An igneous rock with extremely large crystals, formed by the slow cooling of magma, often containing rare minerals.

Texture

The general physical appearance or character of a rock, especially the size, shape, and arrangement of minerals and other materials.

Viscosity

A measure of a material’s resistance to flow.

Silicate Content

The proportion of silicate minerals present in a rock, soil, or other material.