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A piece of the project that must be completed (performed); sometimes called a "task"; can be divided into smaller pieces; typically has an assigned resource, cost amount, and expected duration

A detailed list of activities that project team members use to know what work on the project they are responsible for completing

A network diagramming method in which activities are shown on arrows and connected at nodes to show the sequence of activities. Also known as ADM, AOL

A network diagramming method in which activities are shown on the boxes or circles of the network diagram and connected via arrows. Also known as PDM

A network diagramming method that calculates the late start (LS) and late finish (LF) dates for each activity

A chart that shows a time relationship between the activities of the project; also commonly called a Gantt chart

A model for parallel programs with ingoing (inclusive) and outgoing (exclusive) links

The separation (or divergence) of activities on a network diagram from a central node

The smallest time unit used in project schedules such as minutes, hours, shifts, day, weeks, months, quarters

The process of monitoring and updating the progress of the project and managing changes to scope

A duration compression technique in which more people are added to critical path activities to shorten the duration of the critical path or other impacted areas of the schedule

A schedule technique used to evaluate the amount of float of the network paths; used to determine the minimum overall duration of the diagram

The series of activities that shows the overall duration of the project; can change as the project evolves

A network analysis method used to calculate total project duration

The identification of appropriate activities to complete the project deliverable

A relationship between activities represented in the way activities are sequenced

The process of using activity sequences, duration estimates, and resources to create the schedule

A dependency in which the Project Manager (or other decision maker) can choose to allow it to be a dependency or not, depending upon the needs of the project (e.g., Buying a plane ticket before booking a hotel reservation)

A zero duration activity used in the arrow diagramming method (ADM) to show a logical relationship; appears graphically with an arrow having a dashed line

The overall amount of time on a project or activity

The earliest time an activity can finish based on the network logic

The earliest time an activity can start based on the network logic

The amount of labor needed to complete an activity or work package; typically measured in hours, days, or weeks

A logical, educated prediction of some project component; typically included a tolerance of accuracy

The process of estimating the number of work periods (hours, days, weeks) to accomplish the activity

Determination of resources (people, material, equipment) needed for a project, including the determination of when (or how much of) the resources are needed

A dependency that lies outside the control of the project team

A schedule compression technique in which the main focus is to find activities that can be done in parallel and to adjust the activity sequences to reflect this adjustment

A dependency used on project scheduling in which one activity cannot finish until the activity it is dependent upon finishes (Activity B cannot finish until Activity A finishes.)

The default dependency type (with most project scheduling software) in which one activity cannot start until the one it is dependent upon finishes. (Activity B cannot start until Activity A finishes)

The amount of time an activity can be delayed (slip) without causing a delay to the successor(s) activities, or the finish date of the project

A network diagram technique that calculates the early start (ES) and early finish (EF) dates for each activity

The amount of time an activity can be delayed without causing slippage (delay) to the early start of any subsequent activities

The horizontal bar chart used in project management to show a time relationship between activities. Also called a bar chart

A fixed date for an activity or milestone

A delay to a successor activity from the predecessor (e.g., Activity A finishes then has a three-day wait before Activity B can begin)

The latest time an activity can be finished without delaying the project finish date

The latest time an activity can start without delaying the project finish date

Acceleration to a successor from the predecessor (e.g., Activity A finishes. But with a three-day head start, Activity B can begin three days before Activity A finishes.)

A logical relationship between two or more components of a project schedule

A required dependency on a project; cannot be ignored (e.g., You must pour the foundation of a house before you can begin framing it.)

A high level schedule which displays summary information associated with activities, deliverables, milestones, and WBS components

A coming together (Convergence) of activities on a network diagram

A high level schedule which displays summary information associated with activities and milestones

A schematic of logical relationships that make up the flow of activities on the project; always drawn from left to right

The connecting of activities on the network diagram to establish the structure of the network diagram

A non-stop series of activities from the start to the finish of the network diagram

A point in a schedule network

A burst on the network diagram where the output of an activity goes to more than one activity

An estimating technique used to take the pessimistic, optimistic, and realistic (most likely) estimates to achieve a cumulative estimate

A network diagramming process in which activities are represented in boxes

The logical relationship between activities as depicted in a precedence diagram

An activity that determines when its successor activity can begin

A project management estimation technique used when estimates for individual activities are questionable

A calendar that indicates working and non-working dates and shifts for the project

A view of the logicial relationship (sequencing) of project activities

The document that lists the dates for performing project activities and meeting project milestones

A graphical representation of the logical relationships between project activities

The processes associated with an attempt to complete the project on time

A calendar in the project managment plan and schedule that shows working and non-working days

A progressive elaboration approach to managing a schedule where the initial phases are defined at a detailed level with the remaining work at a high level - As the initial phases are done, the remaining phases are planned

The planned dates, sequencing, resources, and durations for activities and milestones on a project

A schedule version over a specific time period that is used as the basis for scheduled activities comparison

The process of shortening the project schedule without modifying the scope of the project (e.g., crashing and fast tracking)

Document that decomposes work packages, establishes the network diagram, determines required resources, determines activity durations, integrates activity components into a schedule, and deals with schedule changes and updates

A major event in the project schedule; typically involves the start or completion of a major component of the project

A model used in schedule network analysis to create the project schedule

A technique used to determine early and late start dates and early and late finish dates of project activities

The planned finish date for an activity, work package, or other piece of the schedule

The planned start date for an activity, work package, or other piece of the schedule

The process of determining and documenting the logical relationships between activities on the project

Data associated with the completion of work on the project; can include deliverable status, actions associated with preventative and corrective measures, and change requests

The amount of time an activity can be delayed (slip) without causing a delay to the successor(s) activities, or the final finish date of the project

A dependency used on project scheduling in which one activity cannot finish until the activity it is dependent on starts (e.g., Activity B cannot finish until Activity A starts)

A dependency used on project scheduling in which one activity cannot start until the activity it is dependent on start (Activity B cannot start until Activity A starts)

A section of a network diagram; can be associated with a work package or some other type of logical decomposition

An activity that follows an activity logically connected to it

An activity that sums up the detailed activities underneath it; typically used to evaluate work packages and facilitate executive reporting

A requested project completion date that can be a constraint for the project

The date that the project (or activity) is anticipated to be completed

A preliminary schedule that can be used during initial stages of Planning; could differ from the baseline schedule at the conclusion of Planning

The planned start date of the project or activity

An activity to be completed on the project

An estimating technique that can be applied to schedule or budget; uses three estimateds for each activity; uses an optimistic, pessimistic, and realistic (most likely) estimate

The maximum amount of time an activity can slip without causing a delay to the project finish date

The amount of time an activity can slip (be delayed) from its early start date without delaying the overall finish date

A result that is outside of the expected result