PK0-005 Project Life Cycle Practice Question
During project closing, which TWO activities are typically performed?
⚠ Common exam trap
PK0-005 often tests the boundary between process groups — candidates pick 'update the risk register' because it sounds like a wrap-up task, but risk management is monitoring/controlling, not 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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Archive project documents
Option C (Archive project documents) is correct because project closing includes collecting, organizing, and storing all project records, lessons learned, and deliverables in the organizational process assets repository for future reference and audit purposes. Option E (Obtain formal acceptance from the sponsor) is correct because the closing phase requires the sponsor or customer to formally sign off on the final product or service, confirming that all requirements have been met before the project is officially terminated. Option A (Update the risk register) is not a closing activity; risk register updates occur throughout the project lifecycle, particularly during monitoring and controlling. Option B (Create the project charter) belongs to the initiating phase, as it authorizes the project's existence. Option D (Develop the WBS) is part of the planning phase, where the project scope is decomposed into manageable work packages.
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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Update the risk register
Why it's wrong here
Risk register updates occur throughout the project lifecycle as risks are identified, assessed and closed, not as a closing activity. It is tempting because residual risks may be reviewed at closure, but the register is maintained continuously. Updating it would be correct during monitoring and controlling, not project closing.
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Create the project charter
Why it's wrong here
The charter is created during initiating, authorising the project and naming the project manager; closing instead produces final reports, lessons learned and resource release. It is tempting because the charter is a genuine project document, but it belongs at the very start of the life cycle, not during closing.
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Archive project documents
Why this is correct
Archiving project documents preserves the historical record, lessons learned and audit evidence after closure. It is a recognised closing activity because it secures artefacts for future reference and compliance, satisfying the stem's requirement for activities typically performed during project closing.
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Develop the WBS
Why it's wrong here
The WBS is created during project planning to decompose scope into deliverables, and is not produced at closing. It is tempting because closing reviews scope completion, but the WBS is an input already built. Developing the WBS would be correct during planning, before execution begins.
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Obtain formal acceptance from the sponsor
Why this is correct
Formal sponsor acceptance confirms the deliverables meet requirements and authorises closure. It is a standard closing activity because it transfers ownership and prevents later disputes, directly satisfying the stem's requirement for activities typically performed during project closing.
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