PM Pitfalls
The Internet of Things...and Stuff
Name That Acronym
FUN & Music
80's TV Shows
100

This common delay, often blamed on Cities/Counties/MDOT, can extend a projects timeline.

What is permitting?

100

This online shopping giant was the first company to introduce the concept of the “1-Click” purchase system.

What is Amazon?

100

This acronym refers to the unique address assigned to every device on a network.

What is an IP address?

100

This pop star is known for her hits like "Shake It Off" and "Bad Blood.

Who is Taylor Swift?

100

This family sitcom featured an alien who crash-lands in the garage of the Tanner family and causes all kinds of trouble.

What is ALF?

200

This document, can become a roadblock when waiting for property owner signature?

What is an access agreement?

200

This 1990s internet service provided dial-up connections with that distinct “You’ve got mail!” notification.

What is AOL?

200

This acronym refers to a document that provides proof of insurance coverage for a business or project.

What is COI (Certificate of Insurance)

200

This legendary rock band from England is known for songs like "Bohemian Rhapsody" and "We Will Rock You."

Who is Queen?

200

This drama featured a group of teenagers at the fictional Bayside High School, with a memorable character named Zack Morris.

What is Saved by the Bell?

300

Despite multiple emails and requests, if this critical piece of information is missing it prevents us from having a confirmed install.

What is an LCON?

300

In 2016, this giant social network had over 1.7 billion active users every month.

What is Facebook?

300

This acronym represents the transmission of voice over the internet instead of traditional telephone lines.

What is VOIP?

300

This musical genre emerged in the 1970s, with artists like the Bee Gees and Donna Summer leading the way.

What is Disco?

300

This sitcom featured a quirky living arrangement where a man shares an apartment with two women, leading to plenty of comedic misunderstandings.

What is Three's Company?

400

No matter how many times you check the scheduling calendars, this crucial resource is always in short supply?

What are manhours?

400

In 2005, this platform was created with the goal of being a dating website before evolving into the biggest video-sharing site in the world.

What is YouTube?

400

This acronym refers to fiber services specifically designed for small business customers, offering high-speed internet tailored to their needs.

What is SMB or SBF?

400

This iconic artist is known for "Purple Rain" and his signature purple attire.

Who is Prince?

400

This family sitcom starred Tony Danza as a former baseball player who became a housekeeper for a widowed advertising executive.

What is Who's the Boss?

500

This critical detail, often misunderstood by customers and incorrect, can lead to last-minute changes when tech arrives on-site

What is a handoff?

500

Before Google, this search engine dominated the internet in the 1990s.

What is Yahoo?

500

This acronym refers to the scheduled date confirming when an order is set to be processed or completed.

What is FOC?

500

This genre of music features heavy bass drops and electronic beats and gained popularity in the 2010s.

What is EDM (Electronic Dance Music)?

500

This detective series starred Tom Selleck as a private investigator in Hawaii, often solving crimes while driving a red Ferrari.

What is Magnum P.I?