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PRINCE2F Practice Question: Overview of PRINCE2 and the project environment

Which of the following is a characteristic of a project according to PRINCE2?

Answer choices

Why each option matters

Answer the question above first, then reveal the full breakdown to understand why each option is right or wrong.

Correct answer & explanation

✓

It has a defined start and end date

PRINCE2 defines a project as a temporary organization with a defined start and end date, unique output, and cross-functional teams. Option C is correct because it directly reflects the temporary nature of a project. Option A is incorrect because projects are temporary, not permanent. Option B is incorrect because projects involve multiple functions, not a single function. Option D is incorrect because projects produce unique outputs, not repetitive outputs.

Answer analysis

Option-by-option breakdown

For each option: why learners choose it and why it is or isn't the right answer here.

  • ✗

    It is a permanent endeavor

    Why it's wrong here

    Projects are temporary, not permanent.

  • ✗

    It operates within a single function

    Why it's wrong here

    Projects are cross-functional.

  • ✓

    It has a defined start and end date

    Why this is correct

    Temporary nature with clear start and end.

  • ✗

    It produces repetitive outputs

    Why it's wrong here

    Projects produce unique outputs.

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