Milestones and deliverables MCQs – Software Project  Management

1. What is a milestone in project management?
A) A significant event or achievement that marks the completion of a key phase
B) A detailed project schedule
C) A cost estimate for a project
D) A risk assessment report
Answer: A

2. What is a deliverable in software project management?
A) A tangible or intangible output produced as part of the project
B) A project milestone
C) A resource allocation plan
D) A project risk assessment
Answer: A

3. Which of the following best describes the purpose of milestones in a project?
A) To track and manage significant points of progress and achievement
B) To allocate project resources
C) To estimate project costs
D) To define project scope
Answer: A

4. What is the primary benefit of defining clear milestones in a project?
A) It helps in tracking progress and ensuring project goals are met
B) It simplifies resource management
C) It provides a detailed cost estimate
D) It defines the project scope
Answer: A

5. Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of a milestone?
A) It represents a specific point in time or achievement
B) It usually has an associated completion date
C) It includes detailed task descriptions
D) It marks the end of a project phase or critical task
Answer: C

6. How are deliverables different from milestones?
A) Deliverables are tangible outputs or results, while milestones are significant points of progress
B) Deliverables are used to track project costs, while milestones define project scope
C) Deliverables represent project risks, while milestones are detailed task descriptions
D) Deliverables are related to resource allocation, while milestones are about project scope
Answer: A

7. Which statement best describes the role of deliverables in project management?
A) Deliverables represent the outputs produced during the project, such as software modules or reports
B) Deliverables are milestones that mark the completion of key phases
C) Deliverables are used to define the project’s scope and objectives
D) Deliverables are used to estimate project costs
Answer: A

8. What is a “milestone chart”?
A) A visual representation of significant project milestones and their completion dates
B) A chart that shows resource allocation
C) A detailed project cost breakdown
D) A risk assessment diagram
Answer: A

9. How can milestones help in managing project deadlines?
A) By providing checkpoints to assess progress and make adjustments as needed
B) By defining detailed project costs
C) By allocating resources to different tasks
D) By assessing project risks
Answer: A

10. Which of the following is an example of a project deliverable?
A) A completed software application
B) A project risk assessment report
C) A project milestone chart
D) A resource allocation plan
Answer: A