Microsoft Project 2021 From Beginners to Advanced - Create a Milestone Task

The video tutorial explains the concept of milestone tasks in project management, highlighting their role in marking key points without affecting project duration. It covers how to add milestone tasks, set dependencies, and update timelines. The tutorial also discusses changes made to a project, including task scheduling and the importance of predecessors. A practical example is provided, demonstrating the addition of a milestone task for course outline approval and subsequent task updates based on this milestone.

What is the primary purpose of a milestone task in a project?

• To assign tasks to team members

• To increase project duration

• To mark key points in a project

• To allocate resources

What is a unique characteristic of milestone tasks?

• They have no duration

• They are automatically scheduled

• They require additional resources

• They have a fixed duration

How do you select a task to add a milestone in a project management tool?

• Click on the task number

• Double-click the task field

• Click on the task name

• Right-click the task

What icon represents a milestone on a project timeline?

• A square

• A circle

• A diamond

• A triangle

Why is it important to adjust task start dates after a milestone is approved?

• To align tasks with the project timeline

• To add more resources to the project

• To ensure tasks are completed on weekends

• To increase the project budget