GPM Vocabulary Quiz from Course 1

Match words to their definitions: A project management approach in which project phases overlap and tasks are completed in iterations. Fill in the blank: ________

• Agile

• Waterfall

• Lean

• Six Sigma

Match words to their definitions: An organizational structure with a traditional, top-down reporting hierarchy. Fill in the blank: ________

• Classic structure

• Flat structure

• Matrix structure

• Network structure

Match words to their definitions: The phase at the end of a project during which team members' work is celebrated and how the project went is evaluated. Fill in the blank: ________

• Closing

• Initiation

• Planning

• Execution

Match words to their definitions: A specific task or outcome. Fill in the blank: ________

• Deliverable

• Resource

• Milestone

• Constraint

Match words to their definitions: Completing the tasks necessary to achieve the project goals. Fill in the blank: ________

• Executing

• Planning

• Monitoring

• Closing

The project phase that is the launchpad for the entire project; project goals, deliverables, resources, budget, and people are identified at this stage. Fill in the blank: ________

• Initiation

• Execution

• Closure

• Monitoring

Match words to their definitions: Refers to phases and tasks that overlap or happen at the same time that other tasks are being worked on. Fill in the blank: ________

• Iterative

• Sequential

• Linear

• Waterfall

A hybrid organizational structure that is like a grid; includes direct higher-ups to report to, as well as stakeholders from other departments or programs. Fill in the blank: ________

• Matrix structure

• Functional structure

• Divisional structure

• Network structure

Match words to their definitions: Individual who shepherds projects from start to finish and serves as a guide for their team, using their impeccable organizational and interpersonal skills every step of the way. Fill in the blank: ________

• Project manager

• Software developer

• Graphic designer

• Accountant

People who are interested in and affected by the project's completion and success. Fill in the blank: ________

• Stakeholder

• Contractor

• Sponsor

• Vendor