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CAPM Practice Question: Project Management Fundamentals and Core Concepts

Which of the following is a characteristic of the project life cycle?

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

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Projects are temporary and unique

Projects are defined as temporary endeavors with a unique product, service, or result. Option A is incorrect because project phases can overlap in iterative or adaptive life cycles. Option C is incorrect because projects are unique and not repetitive; operations produce the same product repeatedly. Option D is incorrect because while projects have a defined end, the exact end date may be adjusted, but the key characteristic is temporary, not a fixed date.

Answer analysis

Option-by-option breakdown

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

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    Project phases are always sequential

    Why it's wrong here

    Phases can overlap in adaptive life cycles.

  • ✓

    Projects are temporary and unique

    Why this is correct

    This is the defining characteristic of a project.

  • ✗

    Projects produce the same product repeatedly

    Why it's wrong here

    That describes operations, not projects.

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    Projects have a fixed end date

    Why it's wrong here

    While projects have an end, the date is not always fixed.

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