The correct answer to this question is C. Compiling the release schedule is the first activity when implementing a release. Creating the schedule must take into account the workload of all the team members involved in the release, as well as the length of time it will take to do each task and get the necessary approvals.
After the release schedule is created, the next step is to design and build the release, then it must be tested to be sure it is ready to go live. All team members involved in the release, as well as external stakeholders, must be aware of the release plan through communication and preparation.