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Closing Phase Activities
During the closing phase of a project, which TWO activities should be performed?
Quick Answer
The correct answer is to obtain formal acceptance of deliverables from stakeholders and archive project documents and lessons learned. These two activities are essential because the closing phase ensures that all project work has been completed to the stakeholders’ satisfaction and that organizational knowledge is preserved for future initiatives. Formal acceptance, often documented via a signed project closure form, legally and operationally closes the project scope, while archiving lessons learned transforms individual experience into reusable process assets. On the CompTIA Project+ PK0-005 exam, this question tests your understanding of the closing process group’s purpose—not just administrative wrap-up, but validating that value was delivered. A common trap is confusing “closing” with “monitoring and controlling” tasks like updating the risk register; remember that closing is about finality and handoff. For a quick memory tip, think “Sign and Store”—sign off on deliverables, then store the project records and insights.
⚠ Common exam trap
CompTIA often tests the distinction between closing-phase activities and activities from other process groups (initiating, planning, executing, monitoring/controlling), so the trap here is that candidates mistakenly select ongoing risk management tasks (Option B) or early planning artifacts (Options D and E) as closing 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
✓
Archive project documents and lessons learned.
Archiving project documents and lessons learned (Option A) is a key closing-phase activity because it preserves project knowledge for future reference and organizational process assets. Formal acceptance of deliverables from stakeholders (Option C) ensures that all project outputs have been reviewed and approved, formally closing the project scope. Both activities are explicitly part of the closing process group in the CompTIA PK0-005 exam objectives.
Answer analysis
Option-by-option breakdown
For each option: why learners choose it and why it is or isn't the right answer here.
- ✓
Archive project documents and lessons learned.
Why this is correct
Archiving ensures historical data is preserved for future projects.
- ✗
Update the risk register with new risks identified during execution.
Why it's wrong here
Risk updates happen continuously, but closing focuses on finalizing, not identifying new risks.
- ✓
Obtain formal acceptance of deliverables from stakeholders.
Why this is correct
Formal acceptance confirms that deliverables meet requirements and closes the project.
- ✗
Create the project charter.
Why it's wrong here
The project charter is created during initiation, not closing.
- ✗
Develop a work breakdown structure.
Why it's wrong here
The WBS is developed during planning.
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Same concept, more angles
2 more ways this is tested on PK0-005
These questions test the same concept from different angles. Work through them to make sure you can recognise it however the exam phrases it.
Variation 1. Which TWO of the following are typical activities in the Closing phase of a project?
hard- A.Develop project charter
- ✓ B.Archive project documents
- C.Conduct procurements
- ✓ D.Obtain formal acceptance of the final product
- E.Create the project schedule
Why B: Closing phase activities include finalizing project reports, archiving documents, and obtaining formal acceptance. Conducting procurements happens in Executing, and developing the project charter is in Initiating.
Variation 2. A project manager is closing a project. Which TWO activities are typically performed during the project closure phase?
medium- ✓ A.Release project resources
- ✓ B.Document lessons learned
- C.Develop the project charter
- D.Conduct the kickoff meeting
- E.Create the work breakdown structure
Why A: Releasing project resources is a key activity in the project closure phase because it formally ends the team members' obligations to the project, allowing them to be reassigned to other initiatives. This step ensures that resource allocation is properly documented and that any contractual or administrative obligations are fulfilled, preventing ongoing costs or conflicts.
Last reviewed: Jun 30, 2026
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