In the provided SMART goal example, by when should the module be completed?

• A. No due date
• B. Next year
• C. By the end of the quarter.
• D. By next month

Answer: (C)

This question tests the time-bound aspect of SMART goals. A goal needs a concrete deadline to create accountability and a clear target for completion. In the provided example, finishing by the end of the quarter gives a precise, realistic deadline that fits a common planning cycle and allows progress to be tracked within a defined period. The other options fail to provide a suitable deadline: having no due date removes accountability, next year pushes the target too far away to be practical for timely progress, and while finishing by next month is specific, it doesn’t align with the quarter-based timeframe used in the example. So, ending with the module completed by the end of the quarter is the best fit.