A project can have a negative schedule variance and still be ahead of schedule when
A) all budget targets have been achieved.
B) earned value exceeds planned value.
C) progress on the critical path is faster than non-critical path tasks.
D) actual cost exceeds earned value.
E) None of these alternatives is correct.

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Progress on the critical path determines the project's overall schedule. If progress on the critical path is faster than planned, even if other tasks are behind schedule (leading to a negative schedule variance), the project can still be ahead of schedule.

A Project Can Have a Negative Schedule Variance and Still