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Project Management Crossword Puzzle


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!"at T"is Is A crossword puzzle of Project Management keywords. All the definitions are directly from the Project Management Institute "Project Management Body of Knowledge" PMB!K uide# $%%% &dition' lossary# pages ()* to $%).

!"# It$s Use%ul Because project management can +e a stressful profession and sometimes you need a +reak. ,his is an easy way to ha-e some fun while testing your professional knowledge of the definitions pu+lished +y a widely accepted source.

&ow to Use It As you would a traditional crossword crossword puzzle. 

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A traditional traditional +lank +lank crossword puzzle is is pro-ided on the following following page. ,he two pages after that contain the hints for "across" keywords and "down" keywords. ee if you can fill in the entire p uzzle.

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/ollowing the hints is a list of all the keywords and definitions# from the PMB!K uide $%%%.

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0astly# 0astly# there is the completed puzzle.



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Applica+le restriction that will affect the performance of the project. Any factor that affects when an acti-ity can +e scheduled.

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,he planned dates for performing acti-ities and the planned dates for meeting milestones.

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,he num+er of work periods not including holidays or other non6working periods' re7uired to complete an acti-ity or other project element. 8sually e9pressed as workdays or workweeks.

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,he original appro-ed plan for a project# a work package# or an acti-ity'# plus or minus appro-ed scope changes.

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Any measura+le# tangi+le# -erifia+le outcome# result# or item that must +e produced to complete a project or part of a project.

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Acronym for total costs incurred that must relate to whate-er cost was +udgeted within the planned -alue and earned -alue which can sometimes +e direct la+or hours alone# direct costs alone# or all costs including indirect costs' in accomplishing work during a gi-en time period. ,his was pre-iously called Actual 2ost of :ork Performed A2:P'.

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An element of work performed during a project. ",his" normally has an e9pected duration# e9pected cost# and e9pected resource re7uirements.

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A significant e-ent in the project# usually completion of a major deli-era+le

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Indi-iduals and organizations that are acti-ely in-ol-ed in the project# or whose interests may +e positi-ely or negati-ely affected as a result of project e9ecution or project completion.

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,aking action to decrease the total project duration after analyzing a num+er of alternati-es to determine how to get the ma9imum duration compression for the least cost.

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Acronym for 2ritical Path Method# which is a network analysis techni7ue used to predict project duration +y analyzing which se7uence of acti-ities which path' has the least amount of scheduling fle9i+ility the least amount of float'.

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A modification of a logical relationship that directs a delay in the successor task.

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Project "something" Management# where "something" is a su+set of project management that includes the processes re7uired to ac7uire goods and ser-ices to attain project scope from outside the performing organization.

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An assessment of the likely 7uantitati-e result. 8sually applied to project costs and durations and should always include some indication of accuracy e.g.# ;46 percent'.

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Project "something" Management# where "something" is a su+set of project management that includes the processes re7uired to ensure timely completion of the project.

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,he sum of the products and ser-ices to +e pro-ided as a project.

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2ommon type of +ar chart that is a graphic display of schedule6related information.

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,he amount of time that an acti-ity may +e delayed from its early start without delaying the project finish date. It is a mathematical calculation# and can change as the project progresses and changes are made to the project plan.

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A response to a negati-e risk e-ent.

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Project "something" Management# where "something" is a su+set of project management that includes the processes re7uired to ensure timely and appropriate generation# collection and dissemination# storage and ultimate disposition of project information.

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A pro-ision in the project plan to mitigate cost and4or schedule risk.

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A temporary endea-or undertaken to create a uni7ue product# ser-ice# or result.

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A general creati-ity techni7ue that can +e used to identify risks using a group of team mem+ers or su+ject6matter e9perts.

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,he num+er of la+or units re7uired to complete an acti-ity or other project element. 8sually e9pressed as staff hours# staff days# or staff weeks

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A mutually +inding agreement that o+ligates the seller to pro-ide the specified product and o+ligates the +uyer to pay for it. 8sually "these" are /i9ed6price or lump sum# cost6reim+ursa+le or time and material.

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A group of related projects managed in a coordinated way.

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Integration Project Integration Management' 6 A su+set of project management that includes the processes re7uired to ensure that the -arious elements of the project are properly coordinated.

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,erm used in arrow diagramming method for float.

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Project "something" Management# where "something" is a su+set of project management that includes the processes re7uired to ensure that the project will satisfy the needs for which it was undertaken.

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Acronym for Project Management Professional. An indi-idual certified as such +y the Project Management Institute PMI'.

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Project "something" Management# where "something" is a su+set of project management that includes the processes re7uired to ensure the project is completed within the appro-ed +udget.

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Acronym for the application of knowledge# skills# tools# and techni7ues to project acti-ities to meet the project re7uirements.

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An uncertain e-ent or condition that# if it occurs# has a positi-e or negati-e effect on a project=s o+jecti-es.

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Acronym for &arned >alue. ,he physical work accomplished plus the authorized +udget for this work. Pre-iously called the +udgeted cost of work performed B2:P'.

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Acronym for the +ook these definitions were found in. An inclusi-e term that descri+es the sum of knowledge within the profession of project management.

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A generic term for work that is not included in the work +reakdown structure# +ut potentially could +e a further decomposition of work +y the indi-iduals responsi+le for that work. Also# lowest le-el of effort on a project.


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3olution to t"e Puzzle 4'cross5 Num(ers6 7e#words6 and De%initions 'cross ).

Constraint 6 Applica+le restriction that will affect the performance of the project. Any factor that affects when an acti-ity can +e scheduled.

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3c"edule 8Project 3c"edule9 6 ,he planned dates for performing acti-ities and the planned dates for meeting milestones.

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Duration 6 ,he num+er of work periods not including holidays or other non6working periods' re7uired to complete an acti-ity or other project element. 8sually e9pressed as workdays or workweeks. ometimes incorrectly e7uated with elapsed time.

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:aseline 6 ,he original appro-ed plan for a project# a work package# or an acti-ity'# plus or minus appro-ed scope changes. 8sually used with a modifier e.g.# cost +aseline# schedule +aseline# performance measurement +aseline'.

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Deli;era(le 6 Any measura+le# tangi+le# -erifia+le outcome# result# or item that must +e produced to complete a project or part of a project. !ften used more narrowly in reference to an e9ternal deli-era+le# which is a deli-era+le that is su+ject to appro-al +y the project sponsor or customer.

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'C < 'cron#m %or 'ctual Cost. ,otal costs incurred that must relate to whate-er cost was +udgeted within the planned -alue and earned -alue which can sometimes +e direct la+or hours alone# direct costs alone# or all costs including indirect costs' in accomplishing work during a gi-en time period. ,his was pre-iously called Actual 2ost of :ork Performed A2:P'.

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'cti;it# 6 An element of work performed during the course of a project. An acti-ity normally has an e9pected duration# an e9pected cost# and e9pected resource re7uirements. Acti-ities can +e su+di-ided into tasks.

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Milestone 6 A significant e-ent in the project# usually completion of a major deli-era+le

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3ta=e"older 6 Indi-iduals and organizations that are acti-ely in-ol-ed in the project# or whose interests may +e positi-ely or negati-ely affected as a result of project e9ecution or project completion. ,hey may also e9ert influence o-er the project and its results.

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Cras"ing 6 ,aking action to decrease the total project duration after analyzing a num+er of alternati-es to determine how to get the ma9imum duration compression for the least cost.

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CPM 6 Acronym for 2ritical Path Method. A network analysis techni7ue used to predict project duration +y analyzing which se7uence of acti-ities which path' has the least amount of scheduling fle9i+ility the least amount of float'.

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>ag 6 A modification of a logical relationship that directs a delay in the successor task.

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Procurement 8Project Procurement Management9 6 A su+set of project management that includes the processes re7uired to ac7uire goods and ser-ices to attain project scope from outside the performing organization.

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?stimate 6 An assessment of the likely 7uantitati-e result. 8sually applied to project costs and durations and should always include some indication of accuracy e.g.# ;46 percent'. 8sually used with a modifier e.g.# preliminary# conceptual# feasi+ility'.

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Time Project ,ime Management' 6 A su+set of project management that includes the processes re7uired to ensure timely completion of the project.

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3co@e 6 ,he sum of the products and ser-ices to +e pro-ided as a project.

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Gantt 6 ,ype of +ar chart. A graphic display of schedule6related information.

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Float 6 ,he amount of time that an acti-ity may +e delayed from its early start without delaying the project finish date. /loat is a mathematical calculation# and can change as the project progresses and changes are made to the project plan. Also called slack# total float# and path float.

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!or=around 6 A response to a negati-e risk e-ent.

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3olution to t"e Puzzle 4Down5 Num(ers6 7e#words6 and De%initions Down ).

Communications 8Project Communications Management9 6 A su+set of project management that includes the processes re7uired to ensure timely and appropriate generation# collection and dissemination# storage and ultimate disposition of project information.

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Reser;e 6 A pro-ision in the project plan to mitigate cost and4or schedule risk. !ften used with a modifier e.g.# management reser-e# contingency reser-e' to pro-ide further detail on what types of risk are meant to +e mitigated. ,he specific meaning of the modified term -aries +y application area.

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Project 6 A temporary endea-or undertaken to create a uni7ue product# ser-ice# or result.

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:rainstorming 6 A general creati-ity techni7ue that can +e used to identify risks using a group of team mem+ers or su+ject6matter e9perts.

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?%%ort 6 ,he num+er of la+or units re7uired to complete an acti-ity or other project element. 8sually e9pressed as staff hours# staff days# or staff weeks. hould not +e confused with duration.

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Contract 6 A contract is a mutually +inding agreement that o+ligates the seller to pro-ide the specified product and o+ligates the +uyer to pay for it. 8sually contracts are /i9ed6price or lump sum# cost6reim+ursa+le or time and material contracts.

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Program 6 A group of related projects managed in a coordinated way. Programs usually include an element of ongoing work.

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Integration 8Project Integration Management9 6 A su+set of project management that includes the processes re7uired to ensure that the -arious elements of the project are properly coordinated.

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3lac= 6 ,erm used in arrow diagramming method for float.

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Aualit# 8Project Aualit# Management9 6 A su+set of project management that includes the processes re7uired to ensure that the project will satisfy the needs for which it was undertaken.

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PMP 6 Acronym for Project Management Professional. An indi-idual certified as such +y the Project Management Institute PMI'.

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Cost 8Project Cost Management9 6 A su+set of project management that includes the processes re7uired to ensure the project is completed within the appro-ed +udget.

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PM 6 Acronym for Project Management. ,he application of knowledge# skills# tools# and techni7ues to project acti-ities to meet the project re7uirements.

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Ris= 6 An uncertain e-ent or condition that# if it occurs# has a positi-e or negati-e effect on a project=s o+jecti-es.

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?B 6 Acronym for &arned >alue. ,he physical work accomplished plus the authorized +udget for this work. Pre-iously called the +udgeted cost of work performed B2:P'.

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PM:O7 6 Acronym for the Project Management Body of Knowledge. An inclusi-e term that descri+es the sum of knowledge within the profession of project management.

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Tas= 6 A generic term for work that is not included in the work +reakdown structure# +ut potentially could +e a further decomposition of work +y the indi-iduals responsi+le for that work. Also# lowest le-el of effort on a project.


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