PK0-005 Project Management Concepts Practice Question
Which project life cycle phase involves obtaining formal acceptance of the project deliverables?
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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Closing
The closing phase includes finalizing all activities, obtaining stakeholder acceptance, and closing the project.
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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Planning
Why it's wrong here
Planning defines scope, schedule and budget; formal acceptance of deliverables occurs in Closing. Planning is tempting because acceptance criteria are documented there, but documenting criteria differs from obtaining sign-off. The stem requires the phase where the customer formally approves completed deliverables against those criteria.
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Closing
Why this is correct
Closing is the phase where formal acceptance of deliverables is obtained, alongside finalising contracts and releasing resources. The stem's constraint is formal sign-off, which occurs only after verification confirms the product meets requirements. Acceptance documentation is produced here, transitioning the project from delivery into handover and administrative closure.
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Executing
Why it's wrong here
Executing produces the deliverables; formal acceptance happens in Closing. Executing tempts because that is when work and quality control occur, yet verification of finished outputs against acceptance criteria is a Closing activity. The stem asks which phase obtains the customer's formal sign-off.
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Initiating
Why it's wrong here
Initiating authorises the project and identifies stakeholders; acceptance of deliverables happens in Closing. It tempts because initiating does secure formal approval, but of the project charter, not of completed deliverables. The stem asks about verifying finished outputs against requirements, which Closing covers.
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