Problem-Solution
Vocabulary
What's the English for..?
PM terminology
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100

The client keeps adding "small requests" that are expanding the project scope without adjusting the timeline or budget. How do you handle this?

100

Define “gig economy.”

This modern labor market is characterized by short-term contracts and freelance work rather than permanent jobs.

100

місце проведення події

venue

100

What is a project charter?

This document outlines the overall scope, timeline, and deliverables of a project

100

Category

  • Transcription: /ˈkæt.ə.ɡɔr.i/
  • Spoken: CAT-ih-gor-ee
200

Two of your most valuable team members are having interpersonal conflicts that are affecting productivity. How do you address this situation?

200

Define “scope creep.”

Uncontrolled changes in project scope.

200

стимул, копняк, поштовх

nudge

200

What is a deliverable?

Any unique and verifiable product, result, or capability produced to complete a process or project

200

Determine

  • Transcription: /dɪˈtɜr.mɪn/
  • Spoken: di-TUR-min
300

Upper management just informed you that your project budget is being cut by 25%, effective immediately. How do you adjust while maintaining deliverables?

300

Define “a dry run.”

A rehearsal or practice session conducted before an actual event to identify potential problems.

300

універсальний, на всі випадки життя

one-size-fits-all

300

What is Agile?

A flexible, iterative project management approach that delivers value in short cycles called "sprints"

300

Analyze

  • Transcription: /ˈæn.ə.laɪz/
  • Spoken: AN-uh-lize
400

You discover that different teams working on your project have been interpreting requirements differently for weeks. How do you get everyone back on the same page?

400

Define "It's shark teeth!"

A metaphor for progress that is uneven, moving forward, and then experiencing setbacks.

400

"без води", без зайвого

no fluff

400

What is backlog?

A prioritized list of features, requirements, and work items to be completed

400

Consequences

  • Transcription: /ˈkɒn.sɪ.kwɛn.sɪz/
  • Spoken: CON-si-kwen-siz
500

You've inherited a project with minimal documentation and the previous PM is unavailable. How do you get up to speed while keeping things moving?

500

Define "cyberloafing"

The practice of using work internet access during business hours for personal activities like browsing social media or shopping online.

500

чітко за інструкцією, до букви

follow to a T

500

What is work breakdown structure (WBS)?

A hierarchical decomposition of the project into smaller components

500

Pivot

  • Transcription: /ˈpɪv.ət/
  • Spoken: PIV-ut