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What does a negative schedule variance (SV) indicate?

A negative schedule variance (EV - PV) means that the earned value is less than the planned value, indicating the project is behind schedule.

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Question: What does a negative 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: A negative schedule variance (EV - PV) means that the earned value is less than the planned value, indicating the project is behind schedule.

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