A project can be defined as:

The correct answer is B. temporary and unique. By definition (per PMI/PMBOK), a project is a temporary endeavor undertaken to create a unique product, service, or result. 'Temporary' means it has a defined start and end date - it does not go on indefinitely. 'Unique' means the deliverable is distinct from all other products…

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Apermanent and ongoing.
Btemporary and unique.
Ctemporary and standard.
Dpermanent and unique.

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By definition (per PMI/PMBOK), a project is a temporary endeavor undertaken to create a unique product, service, or result. 'Temporary' means it has a defined start and end date - it does not go on indefinitely. 'Unique' means the deliverable is distinct from all other products or services. This distinguishes a project from ongoing operations (which are permanent and repetitive). The other choices fail on at least one dimension: permanent operations are not projects, and 'standard' deliverables imply repetition rather than uniqueness.

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