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What is the primary difference between a project and operations?
What is the primary difference between a project and operations?
- Projects are temporary endeavors to create a unique product, while operations are ongoing work to sustain the business. (correct)
- Operations focus on innovation, whereas projects focus on maintaining the status quo.
- Projects continue indefinitely, whereas operations have specific end dates.
- Projects are ongoing work to sustain the business, while operations are temporary endeavors to create a unique product.
Which of the following is an example of an IT project?
Which of the following is an example of an IT project?
- Developing a driverless car (correct)
- Tracking child immunizations
- Routine maintenance of computer systems
- Acquiring other financial institutions by a bank
According to the PMBOK® Guide, when do projects typically end?
According to the PMBOK® Guide, when do projects typically end?
- When they reach a certain duration regardless of achievement
- When operations take over the project's tasks
- When they have used up all allocated resources
- When their objectives are achieved or the project is terminated (correct)
What characterizes an IT project as described in the provided text?
What characterizes an IT project as described in the provided text?
Which term best describes developing a smartphone application by a team of students?
Which term best describes developing a smartphone application by a team of students?
Based on the text, what is the primary goal of operations in a business setting?
Based on the text, what is the primary goal of operations in a business setting?
What did Gartner predict with regards to mobile application downloads by 2014?
What did Gartner predict with regards to mobile application downloads by 2014?
What is a key characteristic of a project according to the text?
What is a key characteristic of a project according to the text?
According to the PMBOK® Guide, what is project management defined as?
According to the PMBOK® Guide, what is project management defined as?
What is the primary function of project managers?
What is the primary function of project managers?
What does the triple constraint in project management refer to?
What does the triple constraint in project management refer to?
What role does uncertainty play in projects?
What role does uncertainty play in projects?
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