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PMI Project Management Vocab

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1. In the critical path method - the latest possible point in time when the uncompleted portions of a schedule activity can start based on the schedule network logic - the project completion date - and any schedule constraints.






2. A technique used to shorten the schedule duration without reducing the project scope.






3. The expected total cost of completing all work expressed as the sum of the actual cost to date and the estimate to complete.






4. A component of the human resource plan that describes when and how team members will be acquired and how long they will be needed.






5. An intentional activity to modify a nonconforming product or product component.






6. A management structure that standardizes the project-related governance processes and facilitates the sharing of resources - methodologies - tools - and techniques.






7. A component of the project or program management plan that describes how an organization's quality policies will be implemented.






8. A relationship in which a schedule activity has more than one predecessor.






9. The document that describes how the project will be executed - monitored - and controlled.






10. A point in time when the status of the project is recorded.






11. A grid that links product requirements from their origin to the deliverables that satisfy them.






12. An activity where effort is allotted proportionately across certain discrete efforts and not divisible into discrete efforts. (Note: Apportioned effort is one of three earned value management [EVM] types of activities used to measure work performance






13. A critical path method technique for calculating the late start and late finish dates by working backward through the schedule model from the project end date.






14. A technique used for constructing a schedule model in which activities are represented by nodes and are graphically linked by one or more logical relationships to show the sequence in which the activities are to be performed.






15. A dependency between two activities - or between an activity and a milestone.






16. An activity that logically comes before a dependent activity in a schedule.






17. A 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 organizational resources to project activities.






18. The series of phases that represent the evolution of a product - from concept through delivery - growth - maturity - and to retirement.






19. The work performed to deliver a product - service - or result with the specified features and functions.






20. An estimate expressed as a percent of the amount of work that has been completed on an activity or a work breakdown structure component.






21. A formal proposal to modify any document - deliverable - or baseline.






22. A logical relationship in which a successor activity cannot start until a predecessor activity has finished.






23. A condition or capability that is required to be present in a product - service - or result to satisfy a contract or other formally imposed specification.






24. The amount of time that a schedule activity can be delayed or extended from its early start date without delaying the project finish date or violating a schedule constraint.






25. An iterative planning technique in which the work to be accomplished in the near term is planned in detail - while the work in the future is planned at a higher level.






26. A distinct - scheduled portion of work performed during the course of a project.






27. A calendar that identifies working days and shifts that are available for scheduled activities.






28. The measure of work performed expressed in terms of the budget authorized for that work.






29. A response to a threat that has occurred - for which a prior response had not been planned or was not effective.






30. The person assigned by the performing organization to lead the team that is responsible for achieving the project objectives.






31. A hierarchical representation of resources by category and type.






32. A component of the project - program - or portfolio management plan that describes how - when - and by whom information will be administered and disseminated.






33. A schedule compression technique in which activities or phases normally done in sequence are performed in parallel for at least a portion of their duration.






34. An intentional activity that ensures the future performance of the project work is aligned with the project management plan.






35. An uncertain event or condition that - if it occurs - has a positive or negative effect on one or more project objectives.






36. A dependent activity that logically comes after another activity in a schedule.






37. The authorized budget assigned to scheduled work.






38. A logical relationship in which a successor activity cannot start until a predecessor activity has started.






39. An estimating technique in which an algorithm is used to calculate cost or duration based on historical data and project parameters.






40. An estimate of the shortest activity duration that takes into account all of the known variables that could affect performance.






41. An enterprise whose personnel are the most directly involved in doing the work of the project or program.






42. The expected cost to finish all the remaining project work.






43. A risk response strategy whereby the project team acts to reduce the probability of occurrence or impact of a risk.






44. A factor in the planning process that is considered to be true - real - or certain - without proof or demonstration.






45. A person or group who provides resources and support for the project - program - or portfolio - and is accountable for enabling success.






46. A component of the project - program - or portfolio management plan that describes how risk management activities will be structured and performed.






47. The knowledge gained during a project which shows how project events were addressed or should be addressed in the future for the purpose of improving future performance






48. A measure of schedule performance expressed as the difference between the earned value and the planned value.






49. Conditions - not under the immediate control of the team - that influence - constrain - or direct the project - program - or portfolio.






50. A technique used to shorten the schedule duration for the least incremental cost by adding resources.