In project planning, what do milestones provide?

• A. Budget allocations for tasks.
• B. Detailed risk assessments.
• C. Key dates for task completion and progress checks.
• D. A list of stakeholders to consult.

Answer: (C)

Milestones mark significant points in a project timeline and serve as checkpoints for progress. They provide target dates for when groups of tasks should be finished and when progress should be reviewed, helping you track whether the project is on schedule and decide if any corrective action is needed. This makes planning and reporting clearer, since you can point to fixed moments to assess status and make go/no-go decisions. They aren’t about budgets, risk assessments, or stakeholder lists—that information comes from other parts of the plan. For example, a milestone might be “design complete by May 1,” signaling a checkpoint to review design work and proceed to the next phase.