Which term describes 'answers the question: how. How will you achieve this goal?'

• A. Specific
• B. Measurable
• C. Achievable
• D. Relevant

Answer: (C)

How you will achieve a goal is about whether the plan is realistic and actionable. Achievable describes whether the goal can realistically be reached given the resources, time, and constraints you have, and it implies you’ve mapped out concrete steps to get there. That’s why it’s the best fit for the question about “how”: it focuses on practicality and the steps needed to reach the goal, showing the path is doable. If a goal isn’t attainable with the available means, the plan to reach it can’t be trusted, even if the destination is clear.

Other terms focus on different aspects: one clarifies exactly what will be done, who does it, and under what conditions; another defines how you’ll measure progress; another checks that the goal matters and fits with larger aims; and another sets a deadline to create timing.