John is the project manager for his organization. He has created a status dashboard for his
stakeholders. What is a status dashboard?

A.
It is a report that details the current status of risks and issues.

B.
It is a software application that allows stakeholders to view the project manager’s performance.

C.
It is a web-based tool to inspect the project deliverables for performance.

D.
It is a report that reflects the overall performance of scope, schedule, quality, cost, or other
project performance metrics.

Explanation:
Of all the choices, the best explanation is that a dashboard is a report for quick review of the
project’s performance metrics. While there are some software solutions, they still focus on the key
performance criteria of the project.
Answer option C is incorrect. This answer defines the definition of quality control, not the

dashboard’s review of project performance.
Answer option B is incorrect. Dashboards focus on the performance of the project’s key
performance factors, not the project manager.
Answer option A is incorrect. A status report could include the details of the project’s risks and
issues, but usually not the dashboard.