PK0-005 Project Life Cycle Practice Question
A project manager is preparing for the Closing phase of a project that has been completed successfully. Which TWO activities are part of the Close Project or Phase process? (Choose two.)
⚠ Common exam trap
The trap here is mixing planning and initiating activities, such as developing the project management plan or identifying stakeholders, into the Closing phase, when closure focuses on acceptance, archiving, and lessons learned.
Answer choices
Why each option matters
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Correct answer & explanation
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Obtain final acceptance of the project deliverables from the customer or sponsor.
The Close Project or Phase process includes obtaining final acceptance of deliverables, archiving project documents, capturing lessons learned, releasing resources, and finalizing financial and procurement closure. Developing the project management plan, identifying stakeholders, and estimating activity durations are all earlier-phase activities that do not belong in Closing. Final acceptance and lessons learned are specifically part of closure.
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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Identify stakeholders and analyze their interest and influence on the project.
Why it's wrong here
Identifying stakeholders and analyzing their interest and influence occurs during the Initiating and Planning phases, not during Closing. While stakeholder engagement continues throughout the project, the formal identification and analysis process is performed early. By Closing, the focus shifts to final acceptance, lessons learned, and resource release, not initial stakeholder analysis.
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Obtain final acceptance of the project deliverables from the customer or sponsor.
Why this is correct
Obtaining final acceptance of deliverables is a key activity in the Close Project or Phase process. It confirms that the project's products, services, or results meet the agreed requirements and that the customer or sponsor formally accepts them. This acceptance is necessary before the project can be considered complete and before final payments and resource release occur.
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Develop the project management plan and gain approval from the sponsor.
Why it's wrong here
Developing the project management plan occurs during the Planning phase, not during Closing. The plan is created early and updated as needed throughout the project. By the time the project reaches Closing, the plan has already been executed. Confusing this planning activity with closure activities is a common error, but it does not belong in the Close Project or Phase process.
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Archive project documents and capture lessons learned for future projects.
Why this is correct
Archiving project documents and capturing lessons learned are essential closure activities. Lessons learned sessions gather what went well, what did not, and recommendations for future projects. Archiving ensures that project records are retained for reference, audits, or historical analysis. These activities help the organization improve and provide a record of the project's performance and outcomes.
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Estimate activity durations and develop the project schedule.
Why it's wrong here
Estimating activity durations and developing the project schedule are Planning phase activities. They occur before execution begins and are updated as changes are approved. By the Closing phase, the schedule has already been executed and is being reviewed for final performance reporting. Including schedule development in closure activities misplaces a core planning process.
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