Which statement best defines the term 'deliverable'?

• A. A tangible output or result produced by the project
• B. A milestone date
• C. A risk
• D. A budget item

Answer: (A)

Deliverables are the tangible outputs or results the project creates to meet its objectives and to hand over to a client or stakeholder. They are defined in the project scope and come with acceptance criteria so they can be verified as complete and usable. Examples include a software module, a completed report, a building component, or a user manual.

This is distinct from a milestone, which is a point in time used to mark progress rather than a produced item. It’s also different from a risk, which refers to a potential event with uncertain impact, and from a budget item, which describes cost rather than a produced product.