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Question 1

Scatter Diagram

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A graph that shows the relationship between two variables

Question 2

Schedule

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An output of a schedule model that presents linked activities with planned dates, durations, milestones, and resources. Also known as project schedule

Question 3

Schedule Baseline

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The approved version of a schedule model that can be changed using formal change control procedures and is used as the basis for comparison to actual results

Question 4

Schedule Compression

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A method used to shorten the schedule duration without reducing the project scope

Question 5

Schedule Forecasts

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Estimates or predictions of conditions and events in the project’s future based on information and knowledge available at the time the schedule is calculated

Question 6

Schedule Management Plan

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A component of the project or program management plan that establishes the criteria and the activities for developing, monitoring, and controlling the schedule

Question 7

Schedule Model

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A representation of the plan for executing the project’s activities including durations, dependencies, and other planning information, used to produce a project schedule along with other scheduling artifacts

Question 8

Schedule Performance Index (SPI)

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A measure of schedule efficiency expressed as the ratio of earned value to planned value

Question 9

Schedule Variance (SV)

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

Question 10

Scope

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The sum of the products, services, and results to be provided as a project. See also project scope and product scope

Question 11

Scope Baseline

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The approved version of a scope statement, work breakdown structure (WBS), and its associated WBS dictionary that can be changed using formal change control procedures and is used as the basis for comparison to actual results

Question 12

Scope Creep

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The uncontrolled expansion to product or project scope without adjustments to time, cost, and resources

Question 13

Scope Management Plan

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A component of the project or program management plan that describes how the scope will be defined, developed, monitored, controlled, and validated

Question 14

S-Curve

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A graph that displays cumulative costs over a specified period of time

Question 15

Self-Organizing Team

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A cross-functional team in which people assume leadership as needed to achieve the team’s objectives

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Sensitivity Analysis

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An analysis method to determine which individual project risks or other sources of uncertainty have the most potential impact on project outcomes by correlating variations in project outcomes with variations in elements of a quantitative risk analysis model

Question 17

Servant Leadership

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The practice of leading the team by focusing on understanding and addressing the needs and development of team members in order to enable the highest possible team performance

Question 18

Simulation

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An analytical method that models the combined effect of uncertainties to evaluate their potential impact on objectives

Question 19

Single-Point Estimating

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An estimating method that involves using data to calculate a single value which reflects a best guess estimat

Question 20

Specification

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A precise statement of the needs to be satisfied and the essential characteristics that are required

Question 21

Sponsor

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

Question 22

Sprint

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A short time interval within a project during which a usable and potentially releasable increment of the product is created. See also iteration

Question 23

Stakeholder

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An individual, group, or organization that may affect, be affected by, or perceive itself to be affected by a decision, activity, or outcome of a project, program, or portfolio

Question 24

Stakeholder Analysis

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A method of systematically gathering and analyzing quantitative and qualitative information to determine whose interests should be taken into account throughout the project

Question 25

Stakeholder Engagement Assessment Matrix

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A matrix that compares current and desired stakeholder engagement levels

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Stakeholder Engagement Plan

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A component of the project management plan that identifies the strategies and actions required to promote productive involvement of stakeholders in project or program decision making and execution

Question 27

Stakeholder Performance Domain

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The performance domain that addresses activities and functions associated with stakeholders

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Stakeholder Register

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A project document that includes information about project stakeholders including an assessment and classification of project stakeholders

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Standard

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A document established by an authority, custom, or general consent as a model or example

Question 30

Statement of Work (SOW)

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A narrative description of products, services, or results to be delivered by the project

Question 31

Status Meeting

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A regularly scheduled meeting to exchange and analyze information about the current progress of the project and its performance

Question 32

Status Report

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A report on the current status of the project

Question 33

Steering Committee

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An advisory body of senior stakeholders who provide direction and support for the project team and make decisions outside the project team’s authority

Question 34

Story Map

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A visual model of all the features and functionality desired for a given product, created to give the team a holistic view of what they are building and why

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Story Point

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A unit used to estimate the relative level of effort needed to implement a user story

Question 36

Strategic Plan

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A high-level document that explains an organization’s vision and mission plus the approach that will be adopted to achieve this mission and vision, including the specific goals and objectives to be achieved during the period covered by the document

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Strategy Artifacts

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Documents created prior to or at the start of the project that address strategic, business, or high-level information about the project

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Swarm

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A method in which multiple team members focus collectively on resolving a specific problem or task

Question 39

SWOT Analysis

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Analysis of strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats of an organization, project, or option