Project Closure & Lessons Learned Flashcards
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Which organizational process asset is most directly updated as a result of the Close Project or Phase process?
Answer: Lessons learned repository
The lessons learned repository is a key organizational process asset updated during project closure to share knowledge across the organization.
During project closure, what should be done with team members who were assigned to the project?
Answer: They should be formally released and returned to the resource pool or functional areas
Formal release of project resources during closure ensures team members can be reassigned and their availability is communicated to functional managers.
What distinguishes project closure from phase closure?
Answer: Phase closure ends a project segment while project closure ends the entire project
Phase closure marks the end of a specific project phase while project closure ends the entire project including all phases and the final deliverable handover.
Which of the following is NOT a typical activity during project closure?
Answer: Developing the project scope statement
Developing the project scope statement is a planning activity that occurs at the beginning of the project, not during closure.
What is the purpose of a procurement audit conducted during project closure?
Answer: To review the procurement process and identify successes and failures for lessons learned
A procurement audit reviews the procurement process from planning through contract closure to identify lessons learned for improving future procurements.
Which statement best describes contract closure during project closure?
Answer: It verifies all deliverables are complete and acceptable before authorizing final payment
Contract closure ensures all deliverables have been completed and accepted before final payment is made, protecting both the buyer and seller.
During lessons learned sessions, what facilitation approach is most effective according to PMI?
Answer: Include all key stakeholders and encourage open discussion of both successes and failures
Effective lessons learned sessions include diverse stakeholders and balance discussion of both successes and failures to capture comprehensive organizational knowledge.