CAPM Practice Question: Project Management Fundamentals and Core Concepts
Which TWO of the following are generally true about projects versus operations? (Choose two)
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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Operations produce the same product or service repeatedly
Options B and E are correct. Projects are temporary endeavors with a defined start and end date (E), while operations are ongoing activities that produce the same product or service repeatedly (B). Options A, C, and D are false: projects are not ongoing and repetitive (A), operations are not temporary and unique (D), and projects are not focused on sustaining the business (C).
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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Projects are ongoing and repetitive
Why it's wrong here
That describes operations.
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Operations produce the same product or service repeatedly
Why this is correct
Correct characteristic of operations.
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Projects are focused on sustaining the business
Why it's wrong here
Operations sustain the business; projects bring change.
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Operations are temporary and unique
Why it's wrong here
That describes projects.
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Projects are temporary and have a defined end date
Why this is correct
Correct characteristic of a project.
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