PK0-005 Project Life Cycle Practice Question
A project manager is conducting a lessons learned session at the end of a project. Which TWO activities are typically performed during project closure? (Select two.)
⚠ Common exam trap
The trap is that 'lessons learned' appears in the question stem, tempting candidates to pick a distractor tied to it, but the question asks which activities are performed during closure — the exam tests whether you can map activities to the correct Process Group (Initiating, Planning, Executing, Monitoring/Controlling, Closing).
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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Archiving project documents
Option A (Archiving project documents) is correct because project closure includes collecting, indexing, and storing all project records, deliverables, and lessons learned in the organizational knowledge base for future reference and audit purposes. Option E (Obtaining formal acceptance from the sponsor) is correct because closure requires verifying that deliverables meet requirements and securing the sponsor's sign-off, which formally confirms the project's completion. Option B (Developing the project charter) is incorrect because the charter is created during project initiation to authorize the project, not at closure. Option C (Creating the work breakdown structure) is incorrect because the WBS is developed during project planning to decompose scope into manageable work packages. Option D (Performing risk identification) is incorrect because risk identification is an ongoing activity primarily performed during planning and monitoring, not a typical closure activity.
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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Archiving project documents
Why this is correct
Project closure requires consolidating and storing all artefacts — plans, contracts, reports and lessons learned — so they remain available for audit and future projects. Archiving project documents preserves this organisational knowledge and formally releases the records once the deliverable has been accepted.
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Developing the project charter
Why it's wrong here
The project charter is authorised during initiating to formally start the project, so it cannot be produced at closure. It is tempting because closure reviews compare outcomes against the charter's objectives, and it would be the correct choice if the question asked which activity occurs during project initiation.
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Creating the work breakdown structure
Why it's wrong here
The work breakdown structure is created during project planning to decompose scope into deliverables, long before closure. It is tempting because it underpins scope and cost baselines referenced in final reports, and it would be correct if the question asked which activity belongs to the planning process group.
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Performing risk identification
Why it's wrong here
Risk identification happens during planning and recurs throughout execution, not at closure. It is tempting because lessons learned often revisit which risks materialised, and it would be the correct choice if the question asked which activity belongs to risk management planning rather than project closure.
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Obtaining formal acceptance from the sponsor
Why this is correct
Formal acceptance confirms the sponsor agrees the deliverables meet requirements, which authorises closing the project and releasing resources. Without this sign-off, closure cannot legitimately proceed, making it a core activity of the closing process group.
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