The answer is extinction, addition, and starvation as the three valid types of project termination. Extinction occurs when a project ends because its objectives have been fully met, while addition involves formally closing the project and absorbing its deliverables into ongoing operations, often creating a new functional unit or product line. Starvation, by contrast, terminates a project due to a lack of resources or funding, even if the objectives are not yet achieved. On the CompTIA Project+ PK0-005 exam, this concept tests your understanding of how projects conclude beyond simple completion, with a common trap being to confuse addition with integration or to overlook starvation as a distinct termination type. A helpful memory tip is to think of the acronym E-A-S: Extinction (mission accomplished), Addition (absorbed into operations), and Starvation (funding cut off).
PK0-005 Project Management Concepts Practice Question
This PK0-005 practice question tests your understanding of project management concepts. Read the scenario carefully and evaluate each option against the stated constraints before committing to an answer. After answering, compare your reasoning against the explanation and wrong-answer breakdown below. Once you have made your selection, read the full explanation to reinforce the concept and understand why each distractor is designed to mislead on exam day.
Which THREE are valid types of project termination? (Choose three.)
The project's deliverables become part of ongoing operations.
B
Substitution
Why wrong: Not a recognized termination type.
C
Starvation
Resources are cut off, causing termination.
D
Extinction
The project is completed and ends naturally.
E
Integration
Why wrong: Integration is sometimes considered, but it's not typically listed as a separate type; often merged with addition. Standard three are extinction, addition, starvation.
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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Addition
Addition is a valid type of project termination where the project is formally closed and its deliverables are absorbed into the ongoing operations of the organization, often becoming a new functional unit or product line. This is distinct from extinction, where the project ends because its objectives have been met, and starvation, where the project is terminated due to lack of resources or funding. In the context of the PMI framework and the PK0-005 exam, addition represents a successful transition from project to operations.
Key principle: Answer the scenario, not the keyword: identify the specific constraint before choosing the most familiar-sounding option.
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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Addition
Why this is correct
The project's deliverables become part of ongoing operations.
Related concept
Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer.
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Substitution
Why it's wrong here
Not a recognized termination type.
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Starvation
Why this is correct
Resources are cut off, causing termination.
Related concept
Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer.
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Extinction
Why this is correct
The project is completed and ends naturally.
Related concept
Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer.
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Integration
Why it's wrong here
Integration is sometimes considered, but it's not typically listed as a separate type; often merged with addition. Standard three are extinction, addition, starvation.
Common exam traps
Common exam trap: answer the scenario, not the keyword
The trap here is that candidates confuse 'integration' (a knowledge area or process) with a termination type, or they mistakenly think 'substitution' is a valid termination method when it is not listed in the official CompTIA Project+ (PK0-005) objectives.
Detailed technical explanation
How to think about this question
Project termination types are defined in the PMBOK Guide and CompTIA Project+ objectives: extinction occurs when the project completes successfully and is closed; addition occurs when the project's output becomes a permanent part of the organization (e.g., a new department); starvation occurs when the project is terminated due to insufficient resources, often leading to a gradual shutdown. These categories help project managers choose the appropriate closure procedures, such as finalizing contracts, releasing resources, and archiving documents.
KKey Concepts to Remember
Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer.
Find the constraint that changes the correct option.
Eliminate answers that are true in general but not in this case.
TExam Day Tips
→Watch for words such as best, first, most likely and least administrative effort.
→Review why wrong options are wrong, not only why the correct option is correct.
Key takeaway
Answer the scenario, not the keyword: identify the specific constraint before choosing the most familiar-sounding option.
Real-world example
How this comes up in practice
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What to study next
Got this wrong? Here's your next step.
Identify which exam domain this question belongs to, review the core concept, then practise similar questions from the same domain.
Project Management Concepts — This question tests Project Management Concepts — Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer..
What is the correct answer to this question?
The correct answer is: Addition — Addition is a valid type of project termination where the project is formally closed and its deliverables are absorbed into the ongoing operations of the organization, often becoming a new functional unit or product line. This is distinct from extinction, where the project ends because its objectives have been met, and starvation, where the project is terminated due to lack of resources or funding. In the context of the PMI framework and the PK0-005 exam, addition represents a successful transition from project to operations.
What should I do if I get this PK0-005 question wrong?
Identify which exam domain this question belongs to, review the core concept, then practise similar questions from the same domain.
What is the key concept behind this question?
Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer.
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