PK0-004 · Question #128
Which of the following are characteristics of a project? (Choose two.)
The correct answer is A. A project is a temporary endeavor. B. A project provides a unique product, service, or result. A project is defined by two core characteristics: it is temporary (has a defined start and end) and it produces a unique product, service, or result.
Question
Which of the following are characteristics of a project? (Choose two.)
Options
- AA project is a temporary endeavor.
- BA project provides a unique product, service, or result.
- CA project is an ongoing endeavor.
- DA project involves scheduled maintenance.
- EA project includes life-cycle cost management.
How the community answered
(40 responses)- A90% (36)
- C5% (2)
- D3% (1)
- E3% (1)
Why each option
A project is defined by two core characteristics: it is temporary (has a defined start and end) and it produces a unique product, service, or result.
According to the PMBOK Guide, a project is a temporary endeavor, meaning it has a definitive beginning and end, distinguishing it from ongoing operational work.
A project creates a unique output - whether a product, service, or result - that differentiates it from repetitive operations that produce standard outputs.
An ongoing endeavor describes operations, not projects - operations are continuous and repetitive, while projects are bounded in time.
Scheduled maintenance is a recurring operational activity, not a project, because it lacks uniqueness and is not a temporary endeavor.
Life-cycle cost management is a technique used in project analysis but is not a defining characteristic of what constitutes a project.
Concept tested: Definition and characteristics of a project
Source: https://www.pmi.org/pmbok-guide-standards/foundational/pmbok
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