Project Closure & Lessons Learned Flashcards
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What is the primary output of the Close Project or Phase process?
Answer: Final product, service, or result transition
The primary output is the final product, service, or result transition to operations or the next project, along with updated organizational process assets.
Which factor is most important when determining if a project can be formally closed?
Answer: All scheduled activities are complete and deliverables have been formally accepted
Formal project closure requires that all deliverables are complete and have received formal acceptance from the appropriate stakeholders.
What action should a project manager take when a project is terminated early before completion?
Answer: Document the reason for early termination and complete applicable closure activities
Even when a project is terminated early, proper closure activities including documentation of reasons and lessons learned should still be performed.
Which tool is most commonly used to measure project performance against the baseline during the closure reporting phase?
Answer: Variance Analysis
Variance analysis compares actual project performance against the baseline to determine if objectives were met, making it essential for final performance reporting.
When archiving project documents, which criterion is most important according to PMI best practices?
Answer: Documents should be organized to support future retrieval and organizational learning
Project document archives should be organized to support easy retrieval and enable future teams to learn from and build upon past project knowledge.
A project manager discovers a minor deliverable was omitted during the closure process. What is the BEST course of action?
Answer: Assess the impact, communicate with stakeholders, and determine the appropriate corrective action
Discovering a gap during closure requires transparent assessment of impact and communication with stakeholders before determining the appropriate resolution path.
What does 'transition to operations' mean in the context of project closure?
Answer: Project deliverables are formally handed over to the group responsible for ongoing maintenance and support
Transition to operations means completed project deliverables are formally transferred to the operational team responsible for maintaining and supporting them going forward.