PK0-005 Project Life Cycle Practice Question
A project is transitioning from the planning phase to the executing phase. The project manager must ensure the team is prepared to begin work. Which THREE activities should be performed during this transition? (Choose three.)
⚠ Common exam trap
The trap here is mixing closing-phase activities, such as contract closure and final inspections, into the planning-to-executing transition.
Answer choices
Why each option matters
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Correct answer & explanation
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Obtain formal approval of the project management plan.
The transition from planning to executing requires the plan to be formally approved, the team to be acquired and assigned, and a kickoff to align everyone. Closing contracts and final quality inspections belong to later phases or to specific contract completion points, so they are not part of this transition.
Answer analysis
Option-by-option breakdown
For each option: why learners choose it and why it is or isn't the right answer here.
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Obtain formal approval of the project management plan.
Why this is correct
Execution should not begin until the project management plan is approved by the sponsor or governance authority. Formal approval confirms that scope, schedule, cost, and other baselines are accepted and that the project manager is authorized to proceed. Without this approval, the team could start work against an unapproved plan.
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Close all procurement contracts from the planning phase.
Why it's wrong here
Procurement contracts are typically closed at the end of the project or when a contract's work is complete, not when transitioning to execution. Closing them prematurely would terminate vendor support needed during execution. This activity belongs to the closing phase or to contract completion, not to the planning-to-executing transition.
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Acquire the project team and assign resources to activities.
Why this is correct
Acquiring the team and assigning resources ensures the people needed to perform the work are available when execution starts. This activity confirms availability, skills, and reporting relationships. It is a key transition step because execution depends on having the right resources in place before work packages begin.
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Conduct a kickoff meeting to align the team and stakeholders.
Why this is correct
The kickoff meeting marks the start of execution by communicating the project plan, roles, and expectations to the team and stakeholders. It builds shared understanding and commitment before work begins. This is a standard transition activity that aligns everyone with the approved plan and reduces ambiguity during the executing phase.
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Perform a final quality inspection of all deliverables.
Why it's wrong here
Final quality inspections occur during or at the end of execution when deliverables are produced, not before execution begins. At the transition point, deliverables do not yet exist. Quality planning and quality assurance activities may start, but final inspection is a later activity tied to verifying completed work.
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