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Comptia Project + Project Management
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1. One of the defining points of a schedule network; a junction point joined to some or all of the other dependency lines
node
projectized organization
fast tracking (Technique)
buffer
2. Model used in conjunction with manual methods or project management software to perform schedule network analysis to generate the project schedule for use in managing the executing or a project
trend analysis (Technique)
work breakdown structure (WBS) (Output/Input)
schedule model (Tool)
project schedule (Output/Input)
3. Something toward which work is to be directed - a strategic position to be attained - or a purpose to be achieved - a result to be obtained - a product to produced or a service to be performed
grade
subproject
time and material contract (T&M)
objective
4. The latest possible point in time that a schedule activity may begin based upon the schedule network logic - the project completion date and any constraints assigned to schedule activities without violating schedule constraint or delaying project com
schedule baseline
Delphi technique (Technique)
late start date (LS)
plan communications (Process)
5. Budgeted cost of work performed
matrix organization
BCWP
estimate activity resources (Process)
responsibility assignment matrix (RAM) (Tool)
6. The calculation of late finish dates and late start dates for uncompleted portions of all schedule activities. determined by working backward through the schedule network logic from the projects end date
rolling wave planning (Technique)
backward pass
request for information (RFI)
lessons learned(Output/Input)
7. Logical grouping of project management inputs - tools and techniques and outputs. includes initiating processes - planning processes - executing processes - monitoring and controlling processes and closing processes. NOT project phases
risk register (Output/Input)
project management process group
program
project life cycle
8. Reviewing all change requests - approving changes - and managing changes to the deliverables - organizational process assets - project documents and project management plan
perform integrated change control (Process)
invitation for bid (IFB)
lessons learned knowledge base
project risk management (Knowledge Area)
9. Modification that allows an acceleration of the successor activity.
finish to start (FS)
lead (Technique)
project management knowledge area
failure mode and effect analysis (FMEA) (Technique)
10. The value of work performed expressed in terms of the approved budget assigned to that work for a schedule activity or work breakdown structure component. ALSO BCWP.
work breakdown structure component
earned value (EV)
distribute information (Process)
expected monetary value (EMV)
11. Summary level schedule that identifies the major schedule milestone
milestone schedule (Tool)
project schedule network diagram (Output/Input)
monitor and controlling processes (Process Group)
scope creep
12. A condition or situation favorable to the project - a positive set of circumstances - a positive set of events - a risk that will have a positive impact.
planning package
plan quality (Process)
opportunity
time scaled schedule network diagram (Tool)
13. Document issued by the project initiator or sponsor that formally authorizes the existence of a project and provides the project manager with the authority to apply organization resources to the project activities
log
project charter (Output/Input)
schedule compression
resource leveling (Technique)
14. Evaluation of whether or not a product - service - or system complies with a regulation - requirement - specification or imposed condition.
verification
define scope (Process)
special cause
sub network
15. An estimating technique that uses a statistical relationship between historical data and other variables (sq. foot in construction - lines of code in software development) to calculate an estimate for activity parameters such as scope - cost - budget
percent complete
requested change(Output/Input)
direct and manage project execution (Process)
parametric estimating (Technique)
16. The time in calendar units between the start and finish of a schedule activity
practice
verification
activity duration
define scope (Process)
17. Request for proposal - but may have a narrower or more specific meaning
program
performing organization
actual duration
invitation for bid (IFB)
18. Shortening the project schedule duration without reducing the project scope
strengths - weaknesses - opportunities - threats analysis (SWOT)
schedule compression
performing organization
start to finish (SF)
19. Documented direction to perform an activity that can reduce the probability of negative consequences associated with project risks
Gantt chart (Tool)
preventative action
risk register (Output/Input)
resource leveling (Technique)
20. Total amount of time that a schedule activity maybe delayed from its early start date without delaying the project finish date or violating a schedule constraint.
calendar unit
estimate costs (Process)
seller
total float
21. Narrative description of the project scope - including major deliverables - project assumptions - project constraints and a description of work that provides a documented basis for making future project decisions and for confirming or developing a co
input (Process) input
project scope statement (Output/Input)
project initiation
project management knowledge area
22. Technique that computes or iterates the project cost or project schedule many times using input values selected at random from probability distributions of possible costs or durations - to calculate a distribution of total project costs or completion
output (Process)
specification limits
Monte Carlo analysis
baseline
23. Implementing risk response plans - tracking identified risks - monitoring residual risks - identifying new risks and evaluating risk process throughout the project
issue Point or matter in question or dispute
initiating processes (Process Group)
monitor and control risks (Process)
activity attributes (Output/Input)
24. Provider of products - services or results
seller
objective
project team directory
project communications management (Knowledge Area)
25. Collection of projects or programs and other work that are grouped together to facilitate effective management of that work to meet strategic business objectives
project management information system (PMIS) (Tool)
regulation
contingency reserve(Output/Input)
portfolio
26. Identifying and documenting project roles - responsibilities - and required skills - reporting relationships and creating a staffing management plan.
schedule model (Tool)
develop human resource plan (Process)
authority
path divergence
27. Temporary endeavor undertaken to create a unique product - service or result
estimate to complete (ETC)(Output/Input)
work authorization system (Tool)
milestone schedule (Tool)
project
28. Learning gained from the process of performing the project
define activities (Process)
virtual team
lessons learned(Output/Input)
schedule baseline
29. Adding features and functionality (project scope) without addressing the effects on time - costs - and resources or without customer approval
scope creep
work breakdown structure dictionary
schedule performance index (SPI)
objective
30. Information gathering technique examines the project from the perspective of each projects strengths - weaknesses - opportunities - and threats to increase the breadth of the risks considered by risk management
technique
organizational process assets (Output/Input)
strengths - weaknesses - opportunities - threats analysis (SWOT)
fixed price incentive fee contract (FPIF)
31. Identifying quality requirements and/or standards for the project and product and documenting how the project will demonstrate compliance
plan quality (Process)
lessons learned knowledge base
fixed price incentive fee contract (FPIF)
firm fixed price contract (FFP)
32. Indications that a risk has occurred or is about to occur. also called risk symptoms or warning signs. should be watched or monitored in the risk monitoring and control process.
portfolio
threat
triggers
risk category
33. Group of related schedule activities aggregated at some summary level and displayed as a single activity at that summary level. same as summary activity.
project scope management (Knowledge Area)
perform integrated change control (Process)
hammock activity
work authorization system (Tool)
34. An artifact that is produced - is quantifiable and can be either an end item in itself or a component item
requirements traceability matrix
input (Process) input
develop human resource plan (Process)
product
35. Process of numerically analyzing the effect of identified risks on overall project objectives
work authorization system (Tool)
perform quantitative analysis (Process)
planned value (PV)
invitation for bid (IFB)
36. Making relevant information available to project stakeholders
distribute information (Process)
project quality management (Knowledge Area)
program evaluation and review technique (PERT)
monitor and control project work (Process)
37. The statue - quality or sense of being restricted to a given course of action or inaction. an applicable restriction or limitation - either internal or external to a project - which will affect the performance of the project or a process.
precedence diagramming method (PDM) (Technique)
constraint (Input)
firm fixed price contract (FFP)
scope management plan(Output/Input)
38. Skilled human resources - equipment - services - supplies - commodities - material - budgets or funds
hammock activity
resource
determine budget (Process)
monitor
39. Hybrid contractual arrangement containing aspects of both cost reimbursable and fixed price contracts. time and material contract have no definitive end - can grow. units are preset by the buyer and seller.
project schedule (Output/Input)
time and material contract (T&M)
defect
standard
40. Project model that translates the uncertainties specified at a detailed level into the potential impact on objectives that are expressed at the level of the total project. Monte Carlo Analysis
forecast
project life cycle
node
simulation
41. Risk response planning technique that indicates the project team has decided not to change the project management plan to deal with a risk - or is unable to identify any other suitable response strategy
historical information
activity code
risk acceptance (Technique)
three point estimate (Technique)
42. Specific type of management activity that contributes to the execution of a process and that may employ one or more techniques and tools
invitation for bid (IFB)
estimate to complete (ETC)(Output/Input)
practice
requirements traceability matrix
43. The amount of funds - budget - or time needed above the estimate to reduce the risk of overruns of project objectives to a level acceptance to the organization
change control
contingency reserve(Output/Input)
decision tree analysis (Technique)
project schedule (Output/Input)
44. Estimate of the amount of work that has been completed on an activity or a work breakdown structure component
earned value management (EV
statement of work (SOW)
early finish date (EF)
percent complete
45. Collection of generally sequential - non overlapping product phases whose name and number are determined by the manufacturing and control needs of the organization.
sensitivity analysis
threat
product life cycle
root cause analysis (Technique)
46. Collection of schedule activity dependencies that makes up a project schedule network diagram
project organization chart (Output/Input)
estimate to complete (ETC)(Output/Input)
network logic
work authorization
47. Modification of a logical relationship that directs a delay in the successor activity. activity with a 10 day lag - cannot start until 10 days after an activity is finished
Monte Carlo simulation
lag (Technique)
scope creep
forecast
48. Requests to expand or reduce the project scope - modify policies - processes - plans or procedures - modify costs or budgets - or revise schedules
role
change requests
produce scope
resource histogram
49. Hierarchically organized depiction of the project organization arranged so as to relate the work packages to the performing organizational units
contingency reserve(Output/Input)
defect repair
organizational breakdown structure (OBS) (Tool)
project cost management (Knowledge Area)
50. A subsystem of the overall project management system. it is a collection of formal documented procedures used to apply technical and administrative direction and surveillance to identify and document the functional and physical characteristics of a p
configuration management system (Tool)
report performance (Process)
BCWP
network path
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