The Statement of Work (SOW) contains which of the following?

• A. End-product objectives
• B. Schedule milestones
• C. Risk assessment
• D. Security requirements

Answer: (A)

The main idea being tested is what a Statement of Work is really defining: the expected outcome and how success will be measured. The SOW focuses on what will be produced and the specific objectives the project must achieve. It describes the end-product objectives—the tangible results, deliverables, and acceptance criteria that show the work is complete and meets the client’s needs. This clarity about the deliverable provides a concrete basis for evaluating performance and guiding the work.

Risk assessment and security requirements are important parts of project governance, but they belong in separate documents. A risk assessment focuses on identifying threats and mitigations, typically found in a risk management plan, while security requirements outline the necessary protections and controls, usually in a security plan or contract annex. Schedule milestones can appear in the SOW, but they support how the work is staged rather than defining what the deliverable is.