Q1) Throughout a project, the Cost Performance Index has decreased from 1.3 to 0.8. The cost performance on this project has:
a. Improved.
b. Deteriorated.
c. Stayed about the same.
d. There is insufficient information to answer the question.
Q2) Which of the following statements best describes the relationship between project cost and quality?
a. Six Sigma method has no relationship to project cost management.
b. Improved quality results in higher total life cycle cost.
c. Quality should be planned into the project to reduce total life cycle cost.
d. Quality is primarily a manufacturing issue and has no impact on project cost.
Q3) If cumulative PV = ?100,000, cumulative EV = ?98,000, and cumulative AC = ?104,000, the project is:
a. Ahead of schedule.
b. Operating below project cost projections.
c. Likely to come in over budget at completion.
d. Likely to come in under budget at completion.