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Free flashcards for CAPM: flip each card to reveal the definition. Built from the CAPM glossary as a study aid, these are concept checks, not real exam questions.

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Project
A temporary effort to create a unique product or result.
Project lifecycle
The phases a project passes through.
Predictive
A plan-up-front, waterfall approach.
Iterative
Repeating cycles to refine the product.
Incremental
Delivering the product in working pieces.
Agile
An adaptive, iterative and incremental approach.
Hybrid
A blend of predictive and agile.
Scope
The work required to deliver the product.
WBS
Work Breakdown Structure - decomposition of work.
Milestone
A significant point or event in a project.
Baseline
The approved plan against which performance is measured.
Stakeholder
Anyone affected by or able to affect the project.
Risk
An uncertain event that could affect objectives.
Quality
Meeting the agreed requirements.
Backlog
A prioritised list of work in agile.
Sprint / iteration
A short, fixed agile delivery cycle.
User story
A short description of a need from a user's view.
Requirement
A documented need a solution must satisfy.
Business analysis
Identifying needs and recommending solutions.
Change control
A process for evaluating and approving changes.