PK0-005 Project Life Cycle Practice Question
A project manager is closing a project that was terminated early because the business case was no longer viable. The sponsor asks what must still be completed before the project can be formally closed. Which of the following should the project manager do?
⚠ Common exam trap
The trap here is assuming that early termination exempts the project manager from performing formal closure activities.
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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Perform the Close Project or Phase process, including finalizing all closure documentation and releasing project resources.
The Close Project or Phase process is mandatory regardless of whether a project ends through normal completion or early termination. It ensures final acceptance of completed deliverables, proper archiving of project documents, release of resources, and documentation of lessons learned. The termination reason must be recorded to support organizational process assets and future decision-making.
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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Move directly to the next project phase since the current project has no remaining deliverables to verify.
Why it's wrong here
Termination does not eliminate the need for formal closure. The Close Project or Phase process must still be performed to archive records, release resources, and capture lessons learned. Jumping to another phase or project without closing leaves administrative and contractual obligations unresolved and forfeits valuable organizational knowledge.
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Initiate a change request to revise the project charter so the termination is officially authorized.
Why it's wrong here
The project charter authorizes the project; a change request to revise it is not the mechanism for closing a terminated project. Closure is achieved through the Close Project or Phase process, which documents the termination decision and finalizes all administrative and contractual matters. The charter is not modified to reflect termination.
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Perform the Close Project or Phase process, including finalizing all closure documentation and releasing project resources.
Why this is correct
Even when a project is terminated early, the Close Project or Phase process must still be executed. This includes obtaining final acceptance of any completed deliverables, archiving project documents, documenting the reasons for termination, and releasing team members and other resources. Skipping closure activities leaves the project open and prevents organizational learning.
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Conduct a final quality audit on all deliverables produced to date to confirm they meet the original scope.
Why it's wrong here
While quality may be verified for completed deliverables, a full final quality audit against original scope is not required when the project is terminated early. The focus shifts to administrative closure: documenting the termination reason, archiving records, releasing resources, and capturing lessons learned, rather than validating incomplete scope.
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