Project Management Vocabulary 2
Practice project management vocabulary with this exercise. The terms here reflect the language of planning, execution, risk management, and stakeholder communication.
📚 Key vocabulary
stakeholder — any individual, group, or organization that has an interest in or is affected by a project's outcome
deliverable — a tangible or intangible output produced as part of a project that can be measured and verified
scope creep — the uncontrolled expansion of a project's requirements beyond what was originally agreed upon
critical path — the longest sequence of dependent tasks in a project that determines the minimum completion time
milestone — a significant event or achievement in a project timeline that marks progress toward completion
risk register — a document used to identify, assess, and monitor potential risks throughout a project
Gantt chart — a bar chart showing a project schedule with tasks, durations, and dependencies plotted over time
sprint — a short, time-boxed period in Agile projects during which a specific set of tasks is completed
baseline — the approved version of a project plan used as a reference point to measure actual performance
resource allocation — the process of identifying and assigning available resources to project tasks efficiently
stakeholder — any individual, group, or organization that has an interest in or is affected by a project's outcome
deliverable — a tangible or intangible output produced as part of a project that can be measured and verified
scope creep — the uncontrolled expansion of a project's requirements beyond what was originally agreed upon
critical path — the longest sequence of dependent tasks in a project that determines the minimum completion time
milestone — a significant event or achievement in a project timeline that marks progress toward completion
risk register — a document used to identify, assess, and monitor potential risks throughout a project
Gantt chart — a bar chart showing a project schedule with tasks, durations, and dependencies plotted over time
sprint — a short, time-boxed period in Agile projects during which a specific set of tasks is completed
baseline — the approved version of a project plan used as a reference point to measure actual performance
resource allocation — the process of identifying and assigning available resources to project tasks efficiently
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Choose the correct response to complete each sentence.
VOCABULARY REVIEW: Project management
Need to review common project management vocabulary in English? We've got you covered!
Risk mitigation
Actions taken to reduce the impact of risks.
Example: Backup suppliers were part of the risk mitigation plan.
Critical path
The sequence of tasks that determines the shortest project duration.
Example: Any delay on the critical path affects the final deadline.
Dependencies
Tasks that rely on the completion of other tasks.
Example: Testing has dependencies on development work.
Key performance indicators (KPIs)
Metrics used to measure project success.
Example: KPIs showed the project was behind schedule.
Change request
A formal proposal to modify project scope or requirements.
Example: All change requests must be approved by management.
Project charter
A document that formally authorizes the project.
Example: The project charter defined objectives and roles.
Work breakdown structure (WBS)
A hierarchical breakdown of tasks into smaller components.
Example: The WBS made the project easier to manage.
Agile methodology
An iterative approach emphasizing flexibility and collaboration.
Example: Agile methodology allows rapid response to change.
Waterfall model
A linear, sequential project management approach.
Example: The Waterfall model works well for fixed requirements.
Sprint
A short, time-boxed period of focused work in Agile projects.
Example: The team completed the feature in one sprint.
Need to review common project management vocabulary in English? We've got you covered!
Risk mitigation
Actions taken to reduce the impact of risks.
Example: Backup suppliers were part of the risk mitigation plan.
Critical path
The sequence of tasks that determines the shortest project duration.
Example: Any delay on the critical path affects the final deadline.
Dependencies
Tasks that rely on the completion of other tasks.
Example: Testing has dependencies on development work.
Key performance indicators (KPIs)
Metrics used to measure project success.
Example: KPIs showed the project was behind schedule.
Change request
A formal proposal to modify project scope or requirements.
Example: All change requests must be approved by management.
Project charter
A document that formally authorizes the project.
Example: The project charter defined objectives and roles.
Work breakdown structure (WBS)
A hierarchical breakdown of tasks into smaller components.
Example: The WBS made the project easier to manage.
Agile methodology
An iterative approach emphasizing flexibility and collaboration.
Example: Agile methodology allows rapid response to change.
Waterfall model
A linear, sequential project management approach.
Example: The Waterfall model works well for fixed requirements.
Sprint
A short, time-boxed period of focused work in Agile projects.
Example: The team completed the feature in one sprint.
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