What does a project schedule include?

• A. A planned start date and planned finish date for each activity.
• B. A list of all design iterations only.
• C. The final budget breakdown by month.
• D. A description of the branding guidelines.

Answer: (A)

Timing of work is the essence of a project schedule. It captures when each activity is planned to start and finish, which creates a complete timeline for the whole project. Having these planned start and finish dates lets you see the sequence of tasks, estimate durations, identify dependencies, and spot the critical path. That visibility supports resource planning, progress tracking, and communication of deadlines to stakeholders.

The other items aren’t timing elements: a list of design iterations describes deliverables and processes rather than schedules; a monthly budget breakdown belongs in budgeting, not scheduling; and branding guidelines outline visual identity, not project timing.