As you are working on project goals for your project charter, you find it difficult to add specific numbers or measures to the goals. You turn to your project management mentor, who suggests you apply benchmarking to your goals. Which of the following best describes benchmarking?

Q: As you are working on project goals for your project charter, you find it difficult to add specific numbers or measures to the goals. You turn to your project management mentor, who suggests you apply benchmarking to your goals. Which of the following best describes benchmarking?

• Testing your goals against historical data.
• Taking a break from writing goals and coming back to them later with a fresh perspective.   
• Evaluating success against the standard.
• Comparing your goals with other company project goals.