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Time Terminology Flashcards

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Activity

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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

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Activity List (Output/Input)

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

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Activity-on-arrow (AOA)

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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

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Activity-on-node (AON)

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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

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Backward Pass

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

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Bar Chart (Tool)

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

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BiPert

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

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Burst

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

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Calendar Unit

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

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Control Schedule

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

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Crashing

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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

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Critical Chain Method (Technique)

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

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Critical Path

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

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Critical Path Method (CPM) (Technique)

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A network analysis method used to calculate total project duration

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Define Activities

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The identification of appropriate activities to complete the project deliverable

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Dependency

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A relationship between activities represented in the way activities are sequenced

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Develop Schedule

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

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Discretionary Dependency (Soft Logic)

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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 (Ex: Buying a plane ticket before booking a hotel reservation)

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Dummy Activities

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

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Duration

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The overall amount of time on a project or activity

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Early Finish Date (EF)

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

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Early Start Date (ES)

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

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Effort

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

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Estimate (Output/Input)

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

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Estimate Activity Durations

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

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Estimate Activity Resources

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

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External Dependency

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A dependency that lies outside the control of the project team

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Fast Tracking

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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

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Finish-to-finish Dependency (FF)

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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.)

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Finish-to-start Dependency (FS)

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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 .)

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Float

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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

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Forward Pass

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

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Free Slack (Free Float)

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

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Gantt Chart

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

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Imposed Date

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A fixed date for an activity or milestone

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Lag

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A delay to a successor activity from the predecessor (Ex: Activity A finishes then has a three day wait before Activity B can begin.)

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Late Finish Date (LF)

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

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Late Start Date (LS)

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

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Lead

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

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Logical Relationship

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An analytical association between two or more components of a project schedule

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Mandatory Dependency (Hard Logic)

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

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Master Schedule (Tool)

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

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Merge

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

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Milestone Schedule (Tool)

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

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Network Diagram

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

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Network Logic

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

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Network Path

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

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Node

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A point in a schedule network

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Path Divergence

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

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PERT Weighted Average

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

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Precedence Diagramming Method (PDM)

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A network diagramming process in which activities are represented in boxes

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Precedence Relationship

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The logical relationship between activities as depicted in a precedence diagram

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Predecessor Activity

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An activity that determines when its successor activity can begin

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Program Evaluation and Review Technique (PERT)

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

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Project Calendar

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

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Project Network Diagram

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

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Project Schedule

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

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Project Schedule Network Diagram

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A graphical representation of the logical relationships between project activities

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Project Time Management

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

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Resource Calendar

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

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Rolling Wave Planning (Technique)

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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.

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Schedule

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

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Schedule Baseline

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

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Schedule Compression (Technique)

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The process of shorting the project schedule without modifying the scope of the project (Ex: crashing and fast tracking)

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Schedule Management Plan

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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

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Schedule Milestone

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

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Schedule Model

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

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Schedule Network Analysis

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

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Scheduled Finish Date

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

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Scheduled Start Date

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

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Sequence Activities

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

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Slack (Float)

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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

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Start-to-finish Dependency (SF)

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A dependency used on project scheduling in which one activity cannot finish until the activity it is dependent on starts (Ex: Activity 8 cannot finish until Activity A starts)

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Start-to-start Dependency (SS)

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A dependency used on project scheduling in which one activity cannot start until the activity it is dependent on starts (Activity 8 cannot start until Activity A starts.)

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Subnetwork

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

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Successor

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An activity that follows an activity logically connected to it

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Summary Activity

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

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Target Completion Date (TC)

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

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Target Finish Date (TF)

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

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Target Schedule

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

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Target Start Date (TS)

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The planned start date of the project or activity

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Task

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An activity to be completed on the project

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Three-point Estimate (Technique)

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

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Total Slack (Total Float)

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

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Variance

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A result that is outside of the expected result.

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Work Performance Information (Output/Input)

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

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