PK0-005 Project Life Cycle Practice Question
During project closing, which activity involves obtaining formal acceptance from the customer or sponsor that deliverables meet requirements?
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Formal acceptance
Formal acceptance is obtained from the customer or sponsor during closing, often via a project acceptance form.
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Lessons learned
Why it's wrong here
Lessons learned captures retrospective knowledge about what went well and what should change for future projects; it does not record sponsor sign-off. It is tempting because closing does include this review, but formal acceptance requires the sign-off document itself, not the reflective session.
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Formal acceptance
Why this is correct
Formal acceptance is the closing process where the customer or sponsor signs off that deliverables satisfy documented requirements, converting provisional output into accepted product. It directly satisfies the stem's demand for obtaining formal acceptance during project closing.
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Archiving project documents
Why it's wrong here
Archiving project documents preserves records for audit and future reference after closure; it captures no acceptance decision. It is tempting because it happens at closing, but the required activity is the customer or sponsor formally signing off that deliverables satisfy requirements, not storing artefacts.
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Final project report
Why it's wrong here
The final project report summarises performance, scope and outcomes for stakeholders; it does not itself constitute the customer's or sponsor's acceptance signature. It is tempting because it is produced during closing, yet acceptance needs the formal sign-off confirming deliverables met requirements.
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