Exercise

Consider the report in Figure 9-9, showing earned value figures for a project. Answer the questions by analyzing the data. Answers are provided in the Answers section at the back of the book.

Figure 9-9. Earned value report.

Questions

1.Is the task ahead or behind schedule? By how much?
2.Is the task overspent or underspent? By how much?
3.When the task is completed, will it be overspent or underspent?

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