PK0-003 · Question #394
A project can be defined as which of the following?
The correct answer is D. A temporary endeavor limited by time or cost. A project is a temporary undertaking with a specific goal, distinct from ongoing operations, and is always constrained by defined boundaries. It has a clear start and end, with finite resources and objectives.
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A project can be defined as which of the following?
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- AA high level cost estimate
- BAn ongoing work assignment
- CA temporary endeavor with unlimited time or cost for completion
- DA temporary endeavor limited by time or cost
How the community answered
(36 responses)- A3% (1)
- B3% (1)
- C8% (3)
- D86% (31)
Why each option
A project is a temporary undertaking with a specific goal, distinct from ongoing operations, and is always constrained by defined boundaries. It has a clear start and end, with finite resources and objectives.
A high-level cost estimate is a document or output of the planning phase of a project, not the definition of a project itself.
An ongoing work assignment describes operational work, which is continuous and repetitive, contrasting with the temporary and unique nature of a project.
Projects are defined by their temporary nature and finite constraints on time and cost, so an endeavor with unlimited time or cost contradicts a fundamental characteristic of a project.
A project is a temporary endeavor because it has a definite beginning and end, and it is limited by time or cost, meaning it operates within specific budgetary and schedule constraints to achieve its objectives. This definition distinguishes projects from ongoing operational work.
Concept tested: Definition of a project
Source: https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/training/modules/project-management-fundamentals/2-what-is-project-management
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