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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…

Project management concepts

Question

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)
  • A
    92% (22)
  • B
    4% (1)
  • D
    4% (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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#project definition#project characteristics#temporary endeavor#unique effort

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