ISEB-PM1 · Question #275
Which of the following defines a characteristic of a project?
The correct answer is B. Unique. Unique is a defining characteristic of a project because every project is a temporary endeavor undertaken to create a distinct product, service, or result - even similar projects differ in context, team, constraints, or deliverables. Why the distractors are wrong: A…
Question
Which of the following defines a characteristic of a project?
Options
- ARepetitive
- BUnique
- CNo outcome
- DPermanent
How the community answered
(21 responses)- A5% (1)
- B76% (16)
- C5% (1)
- D14% (3)
Explanation
Unique is a defining characteristic of a project because every project is a temporary endeavor undertaken to create a distinct product, service, or result - even similar projects differ in context, team, constraints, or deliverables.
Why the distractors are wrong:
- A (Repetitive): Projects are one-time efforts; repetitive, ongoing work describes operations or processes, not projects.
- C (No outcome): Projects are specifically goal-oriented - they exist because of a defined outcome or deliverable.
- D (Permanent): Projects are temporary by definition; they have a defined start and end date.
Memory tip: Think of the acronym TUO - projects are Temporary, Unique, and produce an Outcome. If the option contradicts any of these three, it's a distractor.
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