Quick Answer
The answer is to obtain formal sign-off on project deliverables, as this is the specific activity that secures documented confirmation from the customer that all outputs meet agreed requirements. This formal acceptance of deliverables in the closing phase is captured through a signed project closure document or acceptance form, which legally and procedurally transfers ownership and signals that the project is complete. On the CompTIA Project+ PK0-005 exam, this concept tests your understanding of the closing process group’s key distinction: while lessons learned and the final report are internal project artifacts, and handover is an operational step, only the customer’s signature constitutes formal acceptance. A common trap is confusing handover activities with the acceptance milestone itself—handover can occur before or after sign-off, but the formal acceptance is the binding event. Remember the mnemonic “Sign to Seal” to recall that the signature seals the deal on deliverable acceptance.
This PK0-005 practice question tests your understanding of project life cycle phases. Read the scenario carefully and evaluate each option against the stated constraints before committing to an answer. After answering, compare your reasoning against the explanation and wrong-answer breakdown below. Once you have made your selection, read the full explanation to reinforce the concept and understand why each distractor is designed to mislead on exam day.
A project has just completed the closure phase. Which activity is performed to formally obtain confirmation from the customer that the project deliverables have been accepted?
Conduct a lessons learned session
Why wrong: Internal knowledge capture.
Obtain formal sign-off on project deliverables
Formal acceptance from customer.
Create the final project report
Why wrong: Documents project performance.
Perform a project handover
Why wrong: Transfer of deliverable ownership.
Answer choices
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Correct answer & explanation
Obtain formal sign-off on project deliverables
Option D is correct because the customer signs a project closure document or acceptance form to formalize acceptance. Option A is incorrect because lessons learned are internal. Option B is incorrect because the final report summarizes performance, not acceptance. Option C is incorrect because handover is part of closure but not the formal acceptance itself.
Key principle: Answer the scenario, not the keyword: identify the specific constraint before choosing the most familiar-sounding option.
Answer analysis
For each option: why learners choose it and why it is or isn't the right answer here.
Conduct a lessons learned session
Why it's wrong here
Internal knowledge capture.
Obtain formal sign-off on project deliverables
Why this is correct
Formal acceptance from customer.
Related concept
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Create the final project report
Why it's wrong here
Documents project performance.
Perform a project handover
Why it's wrong here
Transfer of deliverable ownership.
Common exam traps
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Detailed technical explanation
This question should be treated as a scenario, not a definition check. Identify the problem, the constraint and the best action. Then compare each option against those facts.
Key takeaway
Answer the scenario, not the keyword: identify the specific constraint before choosing the most familiar-sounding option.
Real-world example
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Project Life Cycle Phases — This question tests Project Life Cycle Phases — Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer..
The correct answer is: Obtain formal sign-off on project deliverables — Option D is correct because the customer signs a project closure document or acceptance form to formalize acceptance. Option A is incorrect because lessons learned are internal. Option B is incorrect because the final report summarizes performance, not acceptance. Option C is incorrect because handover is part of closure but not the formal acceptance itself.
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Variation 1. A project manager is preparing for the formal acceptance of project deliverables. The customer has been involved throughout the project and has approved interim deliverables. In which phase does formal acceptance typically occur?
mediumWhy D: Formal acceptance of deliverables is a key activity in the Closing phase, where the customer or sponsor formally accepts the final deliverables.
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