CAPM Practice: Demonstrate an understanding of project management planning
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Correct answer: A milestone represents a significant point in the project with zero duration, while a task duration measures the time needed to complete work
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A milestone is a significant point or event in the project (such as completion of a phase or deliverable approval) and has zero duration—it marks a moment in time. Task duration, in contrast, measures the length of time required to complete a specific work activity.
**Why not A:** Milestones and task durations are not distinguished by their unit of measurement. Both can be expressed in various time units. The key difference is that milestones have zero duration (marking a point in time), while tasks consume time to complete work.
**Why not B:** Milestones can occur at any point throughout the project, not just at the start or end. They mark significant achievements, phase completions, or decision points at various stages of the project timeline.
**Why not C:** While milestones often coincide with stakeholder approval points, stakeholder approval is not a defining characteristic that distinguishes milestones from task durations. A milestone is defined by its zero duration, not by an approval requirement.
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This question covers Demonstrate an understanding of project management planning under Demonstrate an understanding of project management planning (Project Management Fundamentals and Core Concepts).
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