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Project Management & Agile · Foundational

Assumption

A factor in the planning process that is considered true, real, or certain without proof or demonstration.

Definition

Assumptions are recorded in the assumption log and should be validated, since false assumptions become risks or issues.

Example

Assuming the vendor will deliver servers by March 1.

Exam tip

Unvalidated assumptions are a source of risk; analyzing them is part of risk identification.

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