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A ranking used to decide what should receive attention first.

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Priority

A ranking used to decide what should receive attention first.

Estimate

A reasoned forecast of time or effort rather than a guarantee.

Buffer

Reserved time or capacity for uncertainty and interruptions.

Review cycle

A recurring schedule for checking progress and revisiting material.

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Which term best matches this description: A ranking used to decide what should receive attention first.

Priority is the matching concept in this lesson.

Priority

Which term best matches this description: A reasoned forecast of time or effort rather than a guarantee.

Estimate is the matching concept in this lesson.

Estimate

Check your understanding

  1. Which concept would you apply first in a situation where reserved time or capacity for uncertainty and interruptions.

    1. Buffer
    2. Review cycle
    3. Priority
    4. Estimate

  2. Name the concept described as: A recurring schedule for checking progress and revisiting material.

  3. Which statement about Priority is most accurate?

    1. A reasoned forecast of time or effort rather than a guarantee.
    2. A ranking used to decide what should receive attention first.
    3. Reserved time or capacity for uncertainty and interruptions.
    4. A recurring schedule for checking progress and revisiting material.

  4. Explain one important difference between Priority and Estimate.

Answers and marking guidance

Answers and marking notes
  1. Buffer

    The scenario directly calls for Buffer.

  2. Review cycle

    The intended concept is Review cycle.

  3. A ranking used to decide what should receive attention first.

    The definition in the lesson notes gives the required condition.

  4. Priority: A ranking used to decide what should receive attention first. Estimate: A reasoned forecast of time or effort rather than a guarantee.

    Credit a clear distinction using both definitions and an appropriate example if supplied.

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