Which statement about Stage W milestones is correct?

• A. Client runs first payroll
• B. All tasks completed in CSS
• C. Win/Loss survey completed
• D. Engageware link generated

Answer: (A)

Stage W milestones measure production readiness for payroll, the moment when payroll can actually be run in a live environment. The statement that the client runs their first payroll best fits this milestone because it confirms end-to-end readiness: employee data is correct, tax and benefit configurations are set, time and attendance feed properly, and the system can process a real payroll cycle without unresolved setup gaps. It marks a transition from setup to active payroll processing.

The other items don’t signal payroll activation. Completing all tasks in CSS sounds like finishing setup tasks rather than triggering payroll processing. A Win/Loss survey is a sales/marketing metric, not part of payroll readiness. An Engageware link is typically about scheduling or engagement, not producing payroll.