Flashcards - SH - PMP
Acceptance Criteria
A set of conditions that is required to be met before deliverables are accepted
Accuracy
Within the quality management system, it is an assessment of correctness
Activity List
A documented tabulation of schedule activities that shows the activity description, activity identifier, and a sufficiently detailed scope of work description so project team members understand what work is to be performed
Actual Cost (AC)
The realized cost incurred for the work performed on an activity during a specific time period
Adaptive Approach
A development approach in which the requirements are subject to a high level of uncertainty and volatility and are likely to change throughout the project
Affinity Diagram
A diagram that shows large numbers of ideas classified into groups for review and analysis
Affinity Grouping
The process of classifying items into similar categories or collections on the basis of their likeness
Agile
A term used to describe a mindset of values and principles as set forth in the Agile Manifesto
Alternatives Analysis
A method used to evaluate identified options in order to select the options or approaches to use to perform the work of the project
Ambiguity
A state of being unclear, having difficulty in identifying the cause of events, or having multiple options from which to choose
Analogous Estimating
A method for estimating the duration or cost of an activity or a project using historical data from a similar activity or project
Artifact
A template, document, output, or project deliverable
Assumption
A factor in the planning process that is considered to be true, real, or certain, without proof or demonstration
Assumption and Constraint Analysis
An assessment that ensures assumptions and constraints are integrated into the project plans and documents, and that there is consistency among them
Assumption Log
A project document used to record all assumptions and constraints throughout the project
Authority
The right to apply project resources, expend funds, make decisions, or give approvals
Backlog
An ordered list of work to be done
Backlog Refinement
Progressive elaboration of the content in the backlog and (re)prioritization of it to identify the work that can be accomplished in an upcoming iteration
Baseline
The approved version of a work product, used as a basis for comparison to actual results
Basis of Estimates
Supporting documentation outlining the details used in establishing project estimates such as assumptions, constraints, level of detail, ranges, and confidence levels
Benchmarking
The comparison of actual or planned products, processes, and practices to those of comparable organizations to identify best practices, generate ideas for improvement, and provide a basis for measuring performance
Benefits Management Plan
The documented explanation defining the processes for creating, maximizing, and sustaining the benefits provided by a project or program
Bid Documents
All documents used to solicit information, quotations, or proposals from prospective sellers
Bidder Conference
The meetings with prospective sellers prior to the preparation of a bid or proposal to ensure all prospective vendors have a clear and common understanding of the procurement. Also known as contractor conferences, vendor conferences, or pre-bid conferences