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Which of the following is NOT considered to be a characteristic of a project?

A. An established objective

B. A clear beginning and end

C. Specific time, cost and performance requirements

D. For internal use only

E. Something never been done before

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Final answer:

The option D 'For internal use only' is not a characteristic of a project. Projects can be for various stakeholders, and are defined by clear objectives, specified time frames, and measurable outcomes.

Step-by-step explanation:

The characteristic that is NOT considered to be a trait of a project is 'D. For internal use only.' Projects can indeed be for internal or external clients, and their defining traits include having an established objective, a clear beginning and end, and specific time, cost, and performance requirements.

Projects could be something that has been done before or something entirely novel; hence, 'E. Something never been done before' is not a disqualifying trait. The development of a project involves identifying criteria and constraints which serve to guide the project's progress and measure its success.

Criteria are the standards or attributes of a design that can be measured whereas constraints are limitations or conditions that must be satisfied by the design. A key question in gauging the successful completion of a project is "How will I know when it is accomplished?"

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