PMP Formula of the Week: TCPI

What formula is used to determine To-Complete Performance Index (TCPI)?

A. (BAC – EV) / (BAC – AC)
B. EV / AC
C. EV / PV
D. CPI / SPI

Reveal Answer

The correct answer is A.

Answer A, TCPI =  (BAC – EV) / (BAC – AC), is the correct formula.

• BAC = budget at completion
• EV = Earned value
• AC = Actual Cost

Answer B, EV / AC, is the formula for Cost Performance Index (CPI) and answer C, EV / PV, is the formula for Schedule Performance Index (SPI). Answer D, CPI / SPI,  is not a recognized formula.

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