Reference
Key terms and definitions across all Certin exam prep platforms. Quick reference for the concepts you'll encounter on the ARE, PMP, and NBRC exams.
National Council of Architectural Registration Boards - administers the ARE and manages architect licensure reciprocity.
Architectural Experience Program - the supervised experience requirement for ARE eligibility.
The 5-year window in which all six ARE divisions must be passed. Starts when you pass your first division.
Early design phase establishing the general scope, scale, and relationships of a project.
Detailed drawings and specifications used for permitting and construction.
NFPA 101 - the standard governing building egress, fire protection, and occupant safety.
International Building Code - the model code adopted by most U.S. jurisdictions for building construction.
The pre-design phase where project requirements, constraints, and goals are defined.
Examination Content Outline - PMI's blueprint for what the PMP exam tests. The current ECO defines three domains: People, Process, and Business Environment.
Project Management Body of Knowledge - PMI's reference guide. The exam is based on the ECO, not the PMBOK directly.
A leadership approach where the PM focuses on serving the team's needs to maximize performance.
Work Breakdown Structure - a hierarchical decomposition of total project scope into manageable deliverables.
A fixed time period (typically 2-4 weeks) in Scrum during which a potentially shippable product increment is created.
A visual workflow management method using WIP limits and pull-based task flow.
Earned Value Management - a method for measuring project performance by comparing planned work, completed work, and actual cost.
A formally constituted group responsible for reviewing, evaluating, and approving change requests.
Therapist Multiple-Choice exam - the primary credentialing exam for respiratory therapists administered by the NBRC.
Certified Respiratory Therapist - the entry-level credential earned by passing the TMC at the low-cut score.
Registered Respiratory Therapist - the advanced credential earned by passing the TMC at the high-cut score.
Arterial Blood Gas - a lab test measuring blood pH, PaO2, PaCO2, HCO3, and SaO2 to assess respiratory and metabolic function.
Positive End-Expiratory Pressure - pressure maintained in the airways at end-exhalation to prevent alveolar collapse.
Fraction of Inspired Oxygen - the percentage of oxygen in the gas mixture delivered to the patient.
The process of gradually reducing mechanical ventilation support as a patient regains the ability to breathe independently.
Commission on Accreditation for Respiratory Care - the accrediting body for respiratory therapy education programs.