PMI-SP flashcards
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- Schedule Model
- A dynamic representation of the project schedule that combines the scheduling method, scheduling tool, and schedule data to show planned dates, dependencies, and resources.
- Rolling Wave Planning
- A progressive elaboration technique in which near-term work is planned in detail while future work is kept at a higher level until more information is available.
- Schedule Management Plan
- A component of the project management plan that defines schedule methodology, formats, units, thresholds, control accounts, performance measurement rules, and reporting requirements for the schedule.
- Scheduling Method
- The technique selected to create the schedule model, such as critical path method or critical chain, based on project complexity, contract needs, and stakeholder requirements.
- Schedule Baseline
- The approved version of the schedule used to compare actual performance; it is changed only through integrated change control and supports variance analysis.
- Milestone
- A significant point or event in the project schedule with zero duration; it marks completion of a deliverable, phase, or contractual event and is not work.
- Finish-to-Start Dependency
- A logical relationship in which a successor activity cannot start until the predecessor activity finishes; it is the most common dependency type in schedule networks.
- Total Float
- The amount of time an activity can be delayed from its early start without delaying the project finish date, calculated as late start minus early start or late finish minus early finish.
- Free Float
- The amount of time an activity can be delayed without delaying the early start of its successor; calculated as successor early start minus activity early finish.
- Critical Path
- The longest path through the schedule network, which determines the shortest possible project duration; activities on it usually have zero total float.
- Three-Point Estimating
- An estimating technique using optimistic, most likely, and pessimistic durations; triangular average is (O+M+P)/3 and PERT weighted average is (O+4M+P)/6.
- Resource Leveling
- A technique that adjusts activity start and finish dates to resolve resource over-allocation; it may extend the critical path and change the project finish date.
- Schedule Compression
- A technique to shorten schedule duration without reducing scope, using crashing to add resources or fast tracking to overlap activities, often increasing cost or risk.
- Lag
- A logical relationship modification that delays the start or finish of a successor activity; a lead is negative lag and accelerates the successor.
- Schedule Variance
- In earned value management, SV equals earned value minus planned value; a negative value indicates the project is behind the planned schedule.
- Schedule Performance Index
- An earned value metric calculated as earned value divided by planned value; a value below 1.0 indicates schedule work is progressing slower than planned.
- Earned Schedule
- A time-based earned value technique that maps earned value to the planned value curve to derive earned schedule; SPI(t) equals earned schedule divided by actual time.
- Negative Float
- A schedule condition in which total float is below zero, usually caused by a constraint or late finish that makes the project unable to meet a required date.
- Corrective Action
- A deliberate change to schedule work, such as crashing, fast tracking, resequencing, or reassigning resources, to bring performance back in line with the baseline.
- Trend Analysis
- A monitoring technique that examines schedule performance over successive periods to identify patterns and forecast likely completion dates or variances.
- What-If Scenario
- A schedule analysis technique that models alternative assumptions, durations, or resource plans to evaluate their effect on project dates and risks.
- Schedule Change Control
- The process of reviewing, approving, and documenting changes to the schedule baseline; it is integrated with scope and cost change control.
- As-Built Schedule
- A final record of actual activity start and finish dates, durations, and sequence, used for closeout, lessons learned, and future planning.
- Schedule Closeout
- The process of verifying completion, recording final schedule performance, archiving the schedule model, and capturing lessons learned before project closure.
- Lessons Learned
- Documented knowledge from schedule planning and control that records what worked, what failed, and recommendations for future projects; stored in organizational process assets.
- Final Schedule Variance
- The difference between the approved schedule baseline and the as-built schedule at closeout, used to evaluate delivery performance and support final reporting.
- Organizational Process Assets
- Existing organizational knowledge and records, including schedule templates, historical data, lessons learned, and policies, updated during schedule closeout for future use.
- Communication Management Plan
- A plan that defines schedule stakeholders, information needs, reporting formats, frequency, methods, and escalation paths for schedule communications.
- Stakeholder Register
- A record of project stakeholders that captures identification, roles, interests, influence, and communication needs used to tailor schedule reports.
- Push Communication
- A communication method that sends schedule information to recipients, such as email or reports, without requiring immediate feedback or interaction.
- Schedule Review Meeting
- A recurring forum where schedule progress, variances, forecasts, risks, and corrective actions are reviewed with stakeholders and decisions are documented.
- Escalation Path
- A defined route and threshold for raising schedule issues to higher authority when resolution cannot be achieved at the current level.