Business_Jargon_Practice_Activities_Extended.pptx

Business_Jargon_Practice_Activities_Extended.pptx

1. Business Jargon Practice Activities Match-the-Phrase, Fill in the Blank, and Quiz Format

2. Match the Phrase to the Meaning A. Bandwidth – Capacity to do work B. Synergy – Combined effort is greater than individual parts C. Low-hanging fruit – Simple tasks with quick results D. Game changer – Revolutionary shift in outcomes E. Drill down – Investigate deeper into details

3. Match the Phrase to the Meaning A. Boil the ocean – Attempt too much at once B. Stakeholder – Person with a vested interest in the outcome C. Buy-in – Agreement or support D. Deliverable – Final expected product E. Touch base – Briefly connect or follow-up

4. Match the Phrase to the Meaning A. Mission-critical – Absolutely essential for success B. Move the needle – Create significant impact C. Hard stop – Fixed deadline D. Circle back – Return to a topic later E. Scope creep – Project expansion beyond the original plan

5. Match the Phrase to the Meaning A. Onboarding – Orientation for new members B. Pivot – Change direction or approach C. Whiteboard session – Brainstorming meeting D. Win-win – Mutually beneficial E. Pain point – Area causing trouble or inefficiency

6. Fill in the Blanks (Choose from Word Bank) 1. We don’t have the _______ to build two modules this sprint. 2. Adding dark mode was a _______ for the UI team. 3. Cloud sync is a _______ feature for modern users. 4. Let’s _______ after the demo to finalize the testing plan. 5. The authentication system is absolutely _______. 6. We had to _______ to a different hosting provider. 7. Too many features were added, causing _______. 8. I’ll _______ once we complete the load test. 9. We need team _______ before we redesign the architecture. 10. Our system offers an _______ for real-time delivery tracking.

7. Multiple Choice Questions (with Answers) Q1: What does 'circle back' mean? A) Skip the task B) Return to the issue later C) Start a new project D) Finalize a report Answer: B Q2: 'Scope creep' refers to: A) Writing excessive documentation B) Involving too many people C) Uncontrolled expansion of a project D) Delivering ahead of time Answer: C Q3: The company decided to _______ after users complained about the pricing model. A) double down B) pivot C) fast track D) escalate Answer: B Q4: 'Boil the ocean' means: A) Achieve something impossible B) Try to do too much at once C) Increase code temperature D) Make an inefficient decision Answer: B Q5: A 'win-win' situation: A) Benefits only the client B) Benefits only the company C) Benefits no one D) Benefits both parties Answer: D

8. Match the Phrase to the Meaning (Cont’d) A. Green light – Approval to start B. Fast track – Accelerate progress C. Escalate – Send an issue to higher authority D. Deep dive – Detailed examination E. Proof of concept – Prototype to demonstrate feasibility

9. Match the Phrase to the Meaning (Cont’d) A. Red tape – Excessive bureaucracy B. Benchmark – Standard to compare performance C. Workaround – Temporary solution D. Touchpoint – Interaction point E. Skillset – Set of skills or abilities

10. Match the Phrase to the Meaning (Cont’d) A. Swim lane – Specific responsibility area B. Zero in on – Focus specifically on C. Run interference – Handle obstacles for someone else D. Bleeding edge – Very advanced and innovative E. Open the kimono – Reveal confidential info

11. Match the Phrase to the Meaning (Cont’d) A. Circle the wagons – Defend against criticism B. Under the hood – Behind-the-scenes C. Hit the ground running – Start quickly and effectively D. Knock it out of the park – Do something extremely well E. Make a call – Take a decision

12. Match the Phrase to the Meaning (Cont’d) A. Put all your eggs in one basket – Rely on one thing only B. Think outside the box – Think creatively C. Raise the bar – Set higher standards D. On the same page – In agreement E. Painkiller vs Vitamin – Essential vs optional feature