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What does a negative value for the Schedule Variance (SV) indicate?

Schedule Variance (SV = EV - PV). A negative SV means the earned value (EV) is less than the planned value (PV), indicating behind schedule.

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Question: What does a negative value for the Schedule Variance (SV) indicate?

Answer options: ✅ The project is behind schedule.

  • The project is ahead of schedule.
  • The project is over budget.
  • The project is under budget.

Correct answer: The project is behind schedule.

Explanation: Schedule Variance (SV = EV - PV). A negative SV means the earned value (EV) is less than the planned value (PV), indicating behind schedule.

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