PMBOK Guide Terminology Flashcards

AcronymDefinition
ProjectA temporary endeavor undertaken to create a unique product, service, or result
ProgramA group of related projects managed in a coordinated way
PortfolioA collection of projects or programs grouped together to facilitate effective management
StakeholderAn individual, group, or organization that may affect, be affected by, or perceive itself to be affected by a project
DeliverableA unique and verifiable product, result, or capability to perform a service required to complete a process, phase, or project
Work Breakdown Structure (WBS)A hierarchical decomposition of the total scope of work to accomplish the project objectives
Critical Path Method (CPM)A schedule network analysis technique used to determine the amount of scheduling flexibility
Earned Value Management (EVM)A methodology that combines scope, schedule, and resource measurements to assess project performance and progress
Risk ManagementThe process of identifying, analyzing, and responding to project risks
Quality ManagementThe process of ensuring that the project will satisfy the relevant quality standards
Cost ManagementThe process of planning, estimating, budgeting, and controlling costs
Scope ManagementThe process of defining and controlling what is included in the project
Time ManagementThe process of planning and controlling the schedule of the project
Integration ManagementThe process of ensuring that the various elements of the project are properly coordinated
Change ControlThe process of reviewing, approving, and managing changes to project documents, deliverables, or baselines
Project CharterA document issued by the project initiator or sponsor that formally authorizes the existence of a project
Project Management PlanThe document that describes how the project will be executed, monitored, and controlled
Scope BaselineThe approved version of a scope statement, WBS, and WBS dictionary
Cost BaselineThe approved version of the project budget
Schedule BaselineThe approved version of the project schedule
Risk RegisterA document in which the results of risk analysis and risk response planning are recorded
Issue LogA project document where all issues are recorded and tracked
Assumption LogA document that records all project assumptions and constraints
Change LogA comprehensive list of changes submitted during the project and their status
Stakeholder RegisterA project document including the identification, assessment, and classification of project stakeholders
Project LifecycleThe series of phases that a project goes through from initiation to closure
Project PhasesDivisions within a project where extra control is needed to manage the completion of a major deliverable
MilestoneA significant point or event in the project schedule
Gantt ChartA type of bar chart that illustrates a project schedule
PERT ChartA project management tool used to schedule, organize, and coordinate tasks
SWOT AnalysisA technique to identify Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities, and Threats
Fishbone DiagramA visual identification of many potential causes of a problem
RACI MatrixA matrix that shows the Responsibility, Accountability, Consultation, and Informed statuses for tasks
Kickoff MeetingThe first meeting with the project team and the client
Lessons LearnedKnowledge gained during a project which shows how project events were addressed
Triple ConstraintThe balance of the project's scope, schedule, and cost
Project GovernanceThe framework within which project decisions are made
Product ScopeThe features and functions that characterize a product
Project Scope StatementThe description of the project scope, major deliverables, assumptions, and constraints
Monte Carlo SimulationA process that generates hundreds or thousands of probable performance outcomes
Cost-Benefit AnalysisA process by which business decisions are analyzed as benefits vs. costs
Feasibility StudyAn assessment of the practicality of a proposed plan or project
Variance AnalysisThe comparison of planned project results with actual project results
Communication PlanA document that outlines the communication goals and strategies
Contract ManagementThe process of managing contract creation, execution, and analysis
DeliverableAny unique and verifiable product, result, or capability to perform a service
Project DashboardA visual representation of the project’s progress and performance
Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)Quantifiable measures used to evaluate the success of an organization or project
Decision Tree AnalysisA diagramming technique used to select the best course of action in situations with uncertain outcomes
Cost EstimationThe process of forecasting the financial resources needed for a project
Resource Breakdown Structure (RBS)A hierarchical representation of resources by category and type
Responsibility Assignment Matrix (RAM)A grid that shows the project resources assigned to each work package
Scope CreepThe uncontrolled expansion to product or project scope without adjustments to time, cost, and resources
Risk MitigationReducing the impact of a risk event by reducing the probability of its occurrence
Risk AcceptanceA risk response strategy that involves acknowledging the risk and not taking any action unless it occurs
Risk TransferShifting the impact of a risk to a third party
Risk AvoidanceChanging the project plan to eliminate the risk
FloatThe amount of time that a task in a project network can be delayed without causing a delay to subsequent tasks
Project SponsorA person or group who provides resources and support for the project
Project ManagerThe person assigned by the performing organization to achieve the project objectives
Project TeamThe group of individuals performing the work of the project
Earned Value (EV)The measure of work performed expressed in terms of the budget authorized for that work
Actual Cost (AC)The realized cost incurred for the work performed
Planned Value (PV)The authorized budget assigned to scheduled work
Scope VerificationThe process of formalizing acceptance of the completed project deliverables
Project MilestonesSignificant points or events in the project schedule
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An individual, group, or organization that may affect, be affected by, or perceive itself to be affected by a project
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Project Charter
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A document issued by the project initiator or sponsor that formally authorizes the existence of a project
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Project
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A temporary endeavor undertaken to create a unique product, service, or result
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Earned Value Management (EVM)
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A methodology that combines scope, schedule, and resource measurements to assess project performance and progress
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PERT Chart
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A project management tool used to schedule, organize, and coordinate tasks
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Scope Creep
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The uncontrolled expansion to product or project scope without adjustments to time, cost, and resources
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Portfolio
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A collection of projects or programs grouped together to facilitate effective management
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Float
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The amount of time that a task in a project network can be delayed without causing a delay to subsequent tasks
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Project Management Plan
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The document that describes how the project will be executed, monitored, and controlled
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Responsibility Assignment Matrix (RAM)
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A grid that shows the project resources assigned to each work package
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Cost Management
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The process of planning, estimating, budgeting, and controlling costs
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Project Scope Statement
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The description of the project scope, major deliverables, assumptions, and constraints
Front
Variance Analysis
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The comparison of planned project results with actual project results
Front
Time Management
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The process of planning and controlling the schedule of the project
Front
Deliverable
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A unique and verifiable product, result, or capability to perform a service required to complete a process, phase, or project
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Scope Baseline
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The approved version of a scope statement, WBS, and WBS dictionary
Front
SWOT Analysis
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A technique to identify Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities, and Threats
Front
Earned Value (EV)
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The measure of work performed expressed in terms of the budget authorized for that work
Front
Resource Breakdown Structure (RBS)
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A hierarchical representation of resources by category and type
Front
Integration Management
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The process of ensuring that the various elements of the project are properly coordinated
Front
Risk Transfer
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Shifting the impact of a risk to a third party
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Project Milestones
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Significant points or events in the project schedule
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Fishbone Diagram
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A visual identification of many potential causes of a problem
Front
Issue Log
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A project document where all issues are recorded and tracked
Front
Communication Plan
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A document that outlines the communication goals and strategies
Front
Project Dashboard
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A visual representation of the project’s progress and performance
Front
RACI Matrix
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A matrix that shows the Responsibility, Accountability, Consultation, and Informed statuses for tasks
Front
Risk Mitigation
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Reducing the impact of a risk event by reducing the probability of its occurrence
Front
Project Team
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The group of individuals performing the work of the project
Front
Decision Tree Analysis
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A diagramming technique used to select the best course of action in situations with uncertain outcomes
Front
Risk Avoidance
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Changing the project plan to eliminate the risk
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Risk Register
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A document in which the results of risk analysis and risk response planning are recorded
Front
Change Log
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A comprehensive list of changes submitted during the project and their status
Front
Monte Carlo Simulation
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A process that generates hundreds or thousands of probable performance outcomes
Front
Work Breakdown Structure (WBS)
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A hierarchical decomposition of the total scope of work to accomplish the project objectives
Front
Contract Management
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The process of managing contract creation, execution, and analysis
Front
Triple Constraint
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The balance of the project's scope, schedule, and cost
Front
Actual Cost (AC)
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The realized cost incurred for the work performed
Front
Program
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A group of related projects managed in a coordinated way
Front
Critical Path Method (CPM)
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A schedule network analysis technique used to determine the amount of scheduling flexibility
Front
Gantt Chart
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A type of bar chart that illustrates a project schedule
Front
Assumption Log
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A document that records all project assumptions and constraints
Front
Cost Baseline
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The approved version of the project budget
Front
Project Governance
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The framework within which project decisions are made
Front
Risk Management
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The process of identifying, analyzing, and responding to project risks
Front
Scope Management
Back
The process of defining and controlling what is included in the project
Front
Lessons Learned
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Knowledge gained during a project which shows how project events were addressed
Front
Kickoff Meeting
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The first meeting with the project team and the client
Front
Scope Verification
Back
The process of formalizing acceptance of the completed project deliverables
Front
Product Scope
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The features and functions that characterize a product
Front
Cost-Benefit Analysis
Back
A process by which business decisions are analyzed as benefits vs. costs
Front
Deliverable
Back
Any unique and verifiable product, result, or capability to perform a service
Front
Cost Estimation
Back
The process of forecasting the financial resources needed for a project
Front
Project Sponsor
Back
A person or group who provides resources and support for the project
Front
Planned Value (PV)
Back
The authorized budget assigned to scheduled work
Front
Schedule Baseline
Back
The approved version of the project schedule
Front
Stakeholder Register
Back
A project document including the identification, assessment, and classification of project stakeholders
Front
Risk Acceptance
Back
A risk response strategy that involves acknowledging the risk and not taking any action unless it occurs
Front
Milestone
Back
A significant point or event in the project schedule
Front
Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
Back
Quantifiable measures used to evaluate the success of an organization or project
Front
Project Manager
Back
The person assigned by the performing organization to achieve the project objectives
Front
Quality Management
Back
The process of ensuring that the project will satisfy the relevant quality standards
Front
Change Control
Back
The process of reviewing, approving, and managing changes to project documents, deliverables, or baselines
Front
Project Lifecycle
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The series of phases that a project goes through from initiation to closure
Front
Feasibility Study
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An assessment of the practicality of a proposed plan or project
Front
Project Phases
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Divisions within a project where extra control is needed to manage the completion of a major deliverable
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