Barring a Change in Project Scope and Given a Cost

Multiple Choice

Barring a change in project scope and given a Cost Performance Index (CPI) that is less than 1, the most reasonable inference to draw is that:

A) The project will likely finish earlier than planned.
B) The project will likely finish later than planned.
C) The project will likely cost more than planned.
D) The project will likely cost less than planned.
E) The project will likely be on time and on budget.