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PK0-005 Practice Question: Which TWO of the following are typical activities…
Which TWO of the following are typical activities in the Closing phase of a project?
⚠ Common exam trap
PK0-005 often tests phase-boundary confusion, so candidates may incorrectly place planning or executing activities like creating the schedule or conducting procurements into the Closing phase.
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 B (Archive project documents) is correct because the Closing phase includes finalizing and storing all project records, lessons learned, and artifacts in the organizational process assets repository so they can be referenced for future projects. Option D (Obtain formal acceptance of the final product) is correct because the Closing phase requires validating that deliverables meet requirements and securing the customer's or sponsor's sign-off before the project can be formally closed. Option A (Develop project charter) is incorrect because it belongs to the Initiating phase, where the project is authorized. Option C (Conduct procurements) is incorrect because it is a Planning/Executing activity for acquiring goods and services, not a Closing activity. Option E (Create the project schedule) is incorrect because it is a Planning process, not part of the Closing phase.
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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Develop project charter
Why it's wrong here
The charter is produced during Initiating, authorising the project and naming the project manager. It is tempting because the charter is formally signed off and archived at closure, but its creation belongs to Initiating, not Closing.
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Archive project documents
Why this is correct
Archiving project documents is a Closing-phase activity because it preserves the project's records for audit, compliance and future reference once deliverables are accepted. This satisfies the stem's requirement for typical Closing activities, as records are consolidated and handed over after the product is transitioned, not during Initiating, Planning or Executing.
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Conduct procurements
Why it's wrong here
Conduct procurements belongs to the Executing phase, where contracts are awarded and vendor work is managed. Closing instead covers finalising procurement documentation, verifying deliverables and settling claims. It is tempting because procurement activities do span the project lifecycle, and closing out an individual contract would be valid during Closing.
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Obtain formal acceptance of the final product
Why this is correct
Obtaining formal acceptance confirms the deliverable meets agreed criteria, which is a core Closing activity. It satisfies the stem's requirement by transferring ownership to the customer and enabling final sign-off, contract closure, and release of resources. Without documented acceptance, the project cannot formally close.
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Create the project schedule
Why it's wrong here
The schedule is built during Planning, decomposing scope into activities with durations and dependencies. It is tempting because closure reviews schedule performance, but creating the baseline schedule is a Planning activity, not a Closing one.
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