PMI Review Terms

Clear scope, clearly defined needs, done all at once, one deadline and any changes have to be approved

• predictive

• adaptive

• hybrid

• respect

One big project done in chunks or “sprints”, with feedback after one part of the project helping to determine the next part, doesn’t have to be done step-by-step

• predictive

• adaptive

• hybrid

• respect

a clearly defined project and deadline, but with lots of variations

• predictive

• adaptive

• hybrid

• respect

A construction project outlines all stages of building a new bridge in a detailed plan, with each phase executed sequentially without room for major changes.

• predictive

• adaptive

• hybrid

• respect

A team is working on an event planning project where they have a well-structured plan outlining the schedule, vendors, and activities for a large-scale conference. However, they conduct regular check-ins and adjustments based on attendee feedback, allowing for flexibility in adapting to changing preferences and needs.

• predictive

• adaptive

• hybrid

• respect

Formal authorization for the project, states the end goal of the project (objectives), has the purpose, objectives, and milestones

• project charter

• project scope

• product backlog

• gold plating

Defines the work required to complete the project

• project charter

• project scope

• product backlog

• gold plating

Defines exactly what work needs to be done

• project charter

• project scope

• product backlog

• statement of work

Organizes tasks and subtasks to allocate resources and costs, breakdown the parts of the work

• project charter

• Work Breakdown Structure (WBS)

• product backlog

• statement of work

Significant events in a project or completion point

• objectives

• milestones

• deliverables

• team members