Which condition best indicates a Mega Goal is on track in a real-time monitoring system?

• A. No risks are logged
• B. Stakeholders have not signed off on any deliverables
• C. Variances are within planned thresholds and real-time updates are current
• D. All data is historical and updated quarterly

Answer: (C)

Real-time monitoring looks for current performance against the plan and up-to-date information. When variances stay within the predefined thresholds, it means the project is progressing as expected and there aren’t meaningful deviations in scope, schedule, or cost. Having real-time updates ensures you’re seeing the latest status and can act quickly if something drifts. Put together, these conditions show the Mega Goal is being tracked effectively.

Options that imply no risk logging, lack of deliverable sign-offs, or data that’s only historical and updated quarterly don’t reflect current performance or timely visibility, so they’re not good indicators of being on track.