Definitions 31-60 Flashcards
What is Business Value?
The net quantifiable benefit derived from a business endeavor that may be tangible, intangible, or both. - The benefit from a business attempt in terms of quantity.
What is a Cadence?
A rhythm of activities conducted throughout the project. - A rhythm of an activity (example: marching)
What is a Cause-and-Effect-Diagram?
A visual representation that helps trace an undesirable effect back to its root cause. - a diagram which can assist with determining the possible causes of a certain effect.
Define Change.
A modification to any formally controlled deliverable, project management plan component, or project document. - Any modification.
What is Change Control?
A process where by modifications to documents, deliverables, or baselines associated with the project are identified, documented, approved, or rejected. - The process of modifications being approved, rejected etc.
What is CCB? (Change Control Board)
A formally chartered group responsible for reviewing, evaluating, approving, delaying, or rejecting changes to the project, and for recording and communicating such decisions. - A group of people responsible for approving/rejecting the changes.
What is a Change Control Plan?
A component of the project management plan that establishes the change control board, documents the extent of its authority, and describes how the change control system will be implemented. - What establishes the change control board and the responsibilities of the CCB.
What is the Change Control System?
A set of procedures that describes how modification to the project deliverables and documentation are managed and controlled. - A set of procedures that document how modifications are managed and controlled.
What is a Change Log?
A comprehensive list of changes submitted during the project and their current status. - The list of changes during the project.
What is Change Management?
A comprehensive, cyclic, and structured approach for transitioning individuals, groups, and organizations from a current state to future state with intended business benefits. - How to transition X from current state to future state.
What is a Change Request?
A formal proposal to modify a document, deliverable, or baseline. - A request to modify something in a project.
What is a Charter?
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. - A formal document about the project.
What is a Check Sheet?
A tally sheet that can be used as a checklist when gathering data. - A list you can check off.
What is a Closing Process Group?
The process(es) preformed to formally complete or close a project phase or contract. - The process to completed/close a project.
What is a Communications Management Plan?
A component of the project, program, or portfolio management plan that describes how, when, and by whom information about the project will be administered and disseminated. - A part of the plan which discusses everything about how information will be passed around.
