Comprehensive Project Management Concepts and Practices

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Any information created in the past that can help the current project succeed is known as _____.
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The document that defines the management of project human resources, timing of use, and enterprise environmental factors is called the _____.
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The project manager is avoiding compensation, such as bribes, to act in the best interest of the project and the organization. This is known as avoiding _____.
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Costs that can be shared across multiple projects using the same resources, such as a training room or equipment, are called _____.
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A diagram that charts out a decision problem, identifying elements, variables, decisions, and objectives, is known as an _____.
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The start and authorization of the project, where the project manager and stakeholders are identified, is part of the _____ process.
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A benefit measurement formula to calculate when the present value of the cash inflow equals the project's original investment is known as the _____.
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A requirements elicitation process to collect requirements from project stakeholders is conducted through _____.
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A document from the buyer to the seller requesting a price for the procured product or service is called an _____.
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The term used to describe the three constraints of every project: time, cost, and scope, is known as the _____.
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An international standard that helps organizations follow their own quality procedures, but is not a quality system itself, is _____.
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Decisions that are usually in disagreement among two or more parties and are recorded in a log are known as _____.
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Any point of contention, debate, or decision that has not yet been made in the project and may affect its success is referred to as _____.
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A project phase relationship ideal for research projects, where the next phase is not planned until the current phase is underway, is called _____.
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An opportunity to halt the project based on performance in the previous phase, typically at the end of a phase, is known as a _____.
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There are ten specific portions of project management, each interrelated, known as _____.
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Time added to a project activity to delay its start time, considered positive time, is called _____.
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A management style where the project manager has a hands-off policy and the team is self-led is known as _____.
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Time added to an activity to allow it to start earlier than scheduled, considered negative time, is called _____.
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The ongoing collection of documentation about what has and has not worked in the project is known as _____.
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A document expressing the intent of the buyer to procure products or services from the seller, but not equivalent to a contract, is a _____.
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A group decision process where a vote is offered and the majority wins is known as _____.
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The analysis used to determine what part of the project scope to make and what part to purchase is called _____.
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An organization that uses projects to move the company forward is using the approach known as _____.
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Project activities that must happen in a particular order due to the nature of the work are known as _____.
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A theory that states there are five layers of needs for all humans, including physiological and safety needs, is called _____.
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An organization that groups staff by function but shares resources on project teams is known as a _____.
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A theory stating that people have three needs: achievement, affiliation, and power, is known as _____.
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The theory that categorizes people as 'X' who are lazy and need micromanagement, and 'Y' who are self-led and motivated, is called _____.
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The path a message takes from the sender to the receiver, typically referring to an electronic model, is known as the _____.
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A visual representation of like and opposing ideas, thoughts, and project requirements is called _____.
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Reducing the probability or impact of a risk is known as _____.
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The project management process group responsible for ensuring that project execution is completed according to the plan is _____.
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A what-if scenario analysis that determines how scenarios may work out given variables, often used in scheduling, is called _____.
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A group of decision makers that may determine to 'kill' a proposed project before it is officially launched is known as _____.
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A benefit measurement formula used for projects that span multiple years or quarters, calculating the present value, is called _____.
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A network diagram based on previous similar projects that is adapted for the current project work is known as _____.
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A group decision-making process where individuals rate proposed solutions and the total tally determines the final decision is called _____.
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Approximately 55 percent of oral communication is non-verbal, including facial expressions and body language, which is referred to as _____.
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The stage where project team members rely on one another and complete their assignments is known as _____.
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A requirements elicitation process where the observer shadows a person to understand how they complete a process is called _____.
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A market condition where the actions of one competitor affect the actions of all other competitors is known as _____.
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The quantifiable terms and values used to measure a process, activity, or work result are known as _____.
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The ongoing work of the business, describing activities that support the core functions of a business entity, is referred to as _____.
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Managers who deal directly with the income-generating products or services the company provides are involved in _____.
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Charts similar to the WBS, but the breakdown is by department, units, or by team, are known as _____.
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Charts that show how an organization is ordered, including reporting structures and the flow of information, are called _____.
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A theory that posits workers are motivated by commitment, opportunity, and advancement is known as _____.
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Allowing project phases to overlap to compress the project duration is also known as _____.
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The pitch, tone, and inflections in the sender's voice that affect the message being sent are referred to as _____.
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Ideas for projects with repetitive work where a parameter, such as five hours per unit, is used to estimate the project duration are known as _____.
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A mathematical model based on known parameters to predict the cost of a project is called _____.
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A diagram illustrating problems by assigned cause, from smallest to largest, related to the '80/20 rule', is called a _____.
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The principle that work expands to fill the time available for its completion is known as _____.
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The duration of time it takes a project to earn back the original investment is referred to as the _____.
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Formal reports that define how the project is performing on time, cost, scope, and quality are known as _____.
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If a project team reaches the stage where they trust one another and work well together, they are in the _____ stage.
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The worth of the work that should be completed by a specific time in the project schedule is known as _____.
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The iterative process group where the intention of the project is determined and documented is called _____.
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A group decision process approach that allows the biggest section of a group to win even if a majority doesn't exist is known as _____.
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The abbreviated definition for PMI's A Guide to the Project Management Body of Knowledge is _____.
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A PMI document that defines the expectations of its members to act responsibly and respectfully is the _____.
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A project management information system, typically a software system to assist the project manager, is abbreviated as _____.
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A PMP is certified by the Project Management Institute as a _____.
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A collection of organizational decision makers that review proposed projects for their value and return on investment is called the _____.
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The most common method of arranging project work visually, using nodes and arrows to represent relationships, is the _____.
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A benefit measurement formula to determine what a future amount of funds is worth today is called _____.
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The ability to determine the best solution for a problem in a quick and efficient manner is known as _____.
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When quality is lacking, adjustments needed for corrective or preventive actions are called _____.
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Identifying methods to track and eliminate waste and non-value-added activities is part of the _____.
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The process of a seller soliciting, selecting, and paying for products or services from a buyer is known as _____.
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The successes and failures within the procurement process are reviewed in _____.
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All documents for purchasing, such as requests for quotes and invitations to bid, are stored as part of the _____.
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The plan that describes the procurement process from solicitation to source selection is called the _____.
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The unique life, duration, and support of the thing a project creates, separate from the project life cycle, is the _____.
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The attributes and characteristics of the deliverables the project is creating are known as the _____.
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The role that coordinates the efforts of multiple projects working together in a program is the _____.
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A collection of projects working in unison to realize benefits that could not be achieved independently is called _____.
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Reports that provide current information on the project work completed to date are known as _____.
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The process of starting with a large idea and through incremental analysis and planning making it more specific is called _____.
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An undertaking outside of normal operations to create a unique product, service, or result is known as a _____.
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The three baselines in a project used to measure performance are cost, schedule, and _____.
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A calendar that defines the working times for the project, including holidays and work shifts, is called the _____.
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A document that authorizes the project and provides initial information about it is known as the _____.
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The planning and management of communication among project stakeholders is part of _____.
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The estimating, budgeting, and controlling of project expenses is part of _____.
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The person or group that will use the project deliverable is known as the _____.
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In larger projects, the document that identifies the timeline of when capital is required is called the _____.
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The rules for a project that the project manager must enforce to ensure objectives are met are part of the _____.
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The management of the human resources on the project team is part of _____.
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The knowledge area that coordinates the activities and completeness of the other eight knowledge areas is _____.
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Unique to each project and comprised of phases of work, typically creating milestones, is the _____.
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The management of projects within an organization, including initiation, planning, executing, and closing, is known as _____.
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The knowledge area that coordinates all efforts of a project's initiation, planning, executing, and closing is _____.
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The office that organizes and manages control over all projects within an organization is known as the _____.
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People on the project team involved with managing the project are part of the _____.
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The person accountable for managing the project and guiding the team to completion is the _____.
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A comprehensive document comprised of several subsidiary plans that communicates the intent and direction of the project is the _____.
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A management process to select projects based on need, profitability, and affordability is known as _____.
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The knowledge area that oversees purchasing and contract administration for a project is _____.
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