A project sponsor is reviewing the project dashboard and does not understand what a CPI of 0.87 and an SPI of 1.02 indicate. Which of the following describes the project status?
A) The project is over budget and behind schedule.
B) The project is under budget and ahead of schedule.
C) The project is over budget and ahead of schedule.
D) The project is under budget and behind schedule.

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A CPI (Cost Performance Index) of 0.87 indicates the project is over budget, as it is less than 1. An SPI (Schedule Performance Index) of 1.02 indicates the project is ahead of schedule, as it is greater than 1.

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