The standard for project management

Sequence Activities. 

The process of identifying and documenting relationships among the project activities.

Service Level Agreement (SLA). 

A contract between a service provider (either internal or external) and the end user 

that defines the level of service expected from the service provider.

Simulation. 

An analytical technique that models the combined effect of uncertainties to evaluate their potential impact 

on objectives.

Source Selection Criteria. 

A set of attributes desired by the buyer which a seller is required to meet or exceed to be 

selected for a contract.

Specification.

 A precise statement of the needs to be satisfied and the essential characteristics that are required.

Specification Limits. 

The area, on either side of the centerline, or mean, of data plotted on a control chart that meets 

the customer’s requirements for a product or service. This area may be greater than or less than the area defined by the 

control limits. See also control limits.

Sponsor. 

A person or group who provides resources and support for the project, program, or portfolio and is accountable 

for enabling success.