PK0-005 Project Management Concepts Practice Question
A project manager is closing a project that was terminated early by the sponsor due to a strategic shift. The team has completed some deliverables, and the customer has paid for work performed. Which activity is MOST important for the project manager to perform during closure?
⚠ Common exam trap
The trap here is assuming that early termination means closure activities can be skipped, when in fact documenting lessons learned and archiving records remain essential.
Answer choices
Why each option matters
Answer the question above first, then reveal the full breakdown to understand why each option is right or wrong.
Correct answer & explanation
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Document lessons learned and archive project records for future reference.
When a project is terminated early, the project manager must still perform closure activities, with lessons learned and archiving being the most critical. These actions preserve knowledge, satisfy governance and audit requirements, and ensure the organization benefits from the experience even though the full scope was not delivered.
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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Document lessons learned and archive project records for future reference.
Why this is correct
Even when a project is terminated early, the project manager must capture lessons learned and archive records. This preserves organizational knowledge, supports audits, and helps future projects avoid similar issues. It is a core closure activity that applies regardless of whether the project delivered all planned scope.
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Complete the remaining scope to deliver all planned features.
Why it's wrong here
Completing remaining scope contradicts the sponsor's decision to terminate the project early. Closure of a terminated project focuses on documenting lessons learned, releasing resources, and finalizing contracts for work performed. Continuing work would waste resources and violate the sponsor's direction, so this action is inappropriate.
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Initiate a new project to deliver the canceled features.
Why it's wrong here
Starting a new project to deliver canceled features is outside the project manager's authority and contradicts the sponsor's strategic decision. The current project must be closed properly first, and any new initiative would require separate authorization. This action does not address the immediate closure responsibilities.
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Reassign the team to new projects without updating project documentation.
Why it's wrong here
Releasing team members is part of closure, but doing so without updating documentation leaves the project in an incomplete state. Records must reflect actual completion, contract status, and lessons learned. Skipping documentation can cause audit failures and lose valuable knowledge, so this action is not the most important.
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