PK0-004 · Question #991
Which of the following describes the characteristics of a project?
The correct answer is A. A temporary, unique effort that has a specific objective. By definition, a project has three core characteristics: it is temporary (has a definite start and end), unique (produces a distinct product, service, or result), and goal-oriented (has a specific objective). Option B and C both describe 'ongoing' efforts, which characterize…
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Which of the following describes the characteristics of a project?
Options
- AA temporary, unique effort that has a specific objective
- BAn ongoing effort that may consist of multiple tasks
- CAn ongoing, unique effort that may consist of multiple activities
- DA temporary endeavor that may consist of multiple efforts with a specific objective
How the community answered
(24 responses)- A92% (22)
- B4% (1)
- D4% (1)
Explanation
By definition, a project has three core characteristics: it is temporary (has a definite start and end), unique (produces a distinct product, service, or result), and goal-oriented (has a specific objective). Option B and C both describe 'ongoing' efforts, which characterize operations, not projects. Option D is close but uses vague language ('multiple efforts') that blurs the definition. Only A precisely matches the formal project definition used in frameworks like PMBOK and CompTIA Project+.
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