PMP Exam - Project Management Terms
Project correct answer A temporary endeavor with a defined beginning and end that produces
a unique product, service, or result.
Project Management correct answer The application of knowledge, skills, tools, and techniques
to satisfy project requirements
Operations correct answer Ongoing, repeat work used to maintain aspects of a business.
Opposite of a project.
Progressive Elaboration correct answer The idea that more detail and precision comes out over
time as a project progresses
Program correct answer A group of related projects that gain benefits from being managed
together
Portfolio correct answer A collection of projects and programs working toward a shared
business goal
Program Management correct answer Focuses on project interdependencies and helps
determine the optimal approach for running them together
PMO correct answer Project Management Office. An org. structure that standardizes processes
and facilitates the sharing of resources, tools, methods, and techniques.
Supportive PMO correct answer Supports the PM with templates, training, and/or lessons
learned
Controlling PMO correct answer Determines the framework/methodology and some specifics
forms for the project.
