Which report type primarily serves to inform about the ongoing progress of a project over a period?

• A. Project report
• B. Progress report
• C. Design report
• D. Case study report

Answer: (B)

A progress report is designed to keep stakeholders informed about how a project is moving from one point to the next over a defined period. It provides a time-bound update on current status, what has been completed, what remains, and how actual progress compares with the plan. It also flags issues, risks, and needed adjustments, helping decision-makers decide on corrective actions or resource changes as the project unfolds.

A design report concentrates on design decisions, specifications, and rationale; a case study report analyzes a particular instance or example; and a general project report may summarize overall status or outcomes but isn’t inherently focused on regular, period-by-period updates of ongoing progress. Therefore, the one that best informs about ongoing progress over time is the progress report.