Project Closing Processes Flashcards
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Organizational process assets updated during project closing MOST commonly include:
Answer: Project files, lessons learned, and historical information
During closure, project files, lessons learned, and historical performance data are archived as organizational process assets to support future projects.
A project manager is closing a project that involved an external vendor. Which activity is SPECIFICALLY associated with procurement closure?
Answer: Verifying that all contract terms have been satisfied
Procurement closure requires verifying that all deliverables in the contract have been accepted and all contractual obligations have been satisfied before the contract can be closed.
Which of the following BEST describes the difference between project closure and phase closure?
Answer: Project closure ends the entire project; phase closure ends one phase and authorizes the next
Phase closure marks the end of a single phase and typically includes a go/no-go decision for the next phase, while project closure ends the entire project and releases all resources.
When should a project manager begin planning for project closure?
Answer: During the project planning phase
Closure activities should be planned during the planning phase so that acceptance criteria, archival procedures, and transition plans are defined before execution begins.
A project was completed successfully but the project manager notices that several identified risks never materialized. What should be done with the risk register at closure?
Answer: Archive it as part of the project's historical records and organizational process assets
The risk register, including risks that did not materialize, should be archived as a historical record and organizational process asset to inform risk identification on future projects.
During closure, a project manager is documenting what went well and what could be improved. Which term BEST describes this type of record in PMBOK terminology?
Answer: Lessons learned register
The lessons learned register captures knowledge gained during the project—both successes and failures—and is updated and finalized during the Close Project or Phase process.
A project sponsor refuses to sign project acceptance because one minor deliverable is incomplete. According to best practices, the project manager should:
Answer: Work to complete or resolve the outstanding item, then seek formal acceptance
The project manager should address the outstanding item to meet the acceptance criteria, then formally obtain the sponsor's sign-off before closing the project.