PK0-005 Project Life Cycle Practice Question
A project manager is closing a project. Which THREE activities are part of the project closure process? (Select THREE).
⚠ Common exam trap
PK0-005 often tests the confusion between closure activities and planning/execution activities; candidates may incorrectly select risk response implementation or WBS creation as part of closure.
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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Release project resources
Option A (Release project resources) is correct because once the project is complete and deliverables are accepted, the team members, equipment, and other resources must be released back to the organization or reassigned to other projects as part of closing. Option C (Archive project documents) is correct because closure includes collecting, organizing, and storing project records, lessons learned, and final reports for future reference and audits. Option E (Obtain formal acceptance from the sponsor) is correct because formal sign-off confirms the deliverables meet requirements and is a prerequisite to closing the project. Option B (Implement risk response strategies) is not a closure activity; risk responses are executed during project execution and monitoring/controlling. Option D (Create the Work Breakdown Structure) is not a closure activity; the WBS is created during project planning.
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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Release project resources
Why this is correct
Releasing project resources satisfies the closure requirement to disband the team and free allocated staff, equipment and budget once deliverables are accepted. Closure formally ends the project, so releasing resources prevents unnecessary cost accrual and confirms no further work is authorised. This activity belongs to the closing process group, not execution or monitoring.
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Implement risk response strategies
Why it's wrong here
Risk response implementation occurs during execution, not closure; by closing, risks are transferred or accepted and responses already executed. It is tempting because risk registers are reviewed at closure, and would be correct during monitoring and controlling while actively treating identified project risks.
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Archive project documents
Why this is correct
Archiving project documents preserves the project's records for audit, compliance and future reference, satisfying the closure requirement to finalise and retain project artefacts. As a recognised closure activity, it ensures organisational process assets are updated before the team disbands, supporting lessons-learned repositories and historical traceability.
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Create the Work Breakdown Structure
Why it's wrong here
The WBS is created during project planning to decompose deliverables, so it cannot be a closure activity. It is tempting because closure does involve reviewing scope against deliverables, yet the WBS itself is an input produced far earlier, not an activity performed when closing.
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Obtain formal acceptance from the sponsor
Why this is correct
Formal sponsor acceptance confirms the deliverables meet requirements and transfers ownership to the business, a mandatory closure input before releasing resources. Without this sign-off, the project cannot be formally closed, satisfying the closure process requirement.
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