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PK0-005 Practice Question: Which TWO of the following are typically included…
Which TWO of the following are typically included as phases in a project life cycle according to the Project Management Institute (PMI)?
⚠ Common exam trap
Test-takers frequently confuse project life cycle phases (Initiation, Planning, Executing, Monitoring and Controlling, Closure) with product life cycle phases (e.g., Testing, Maintenance) or with process groups (e.g., Procurement), leading them to select incorrect options.
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Why each option matters
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Correct answer & explanation
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Initiation
According to the Project Management Institute (PMI), the project life cycle consists of phases that guide a project from start to finish. Initiation is the first phase where the project is formally authorized and defined, making option B correct. Closure is the final phase where the project is formally completed and handed over, making option E correct.
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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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Procurement
Why it's wrong here
Procurement is a process, not a life cycle phase; it typically occurs during the execution phase.
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Initiation
Why this is correct
Initiation is the first phase where the project is defined and authorized.
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Testing
Why it's wrong here
Testing is an activity within the execution phase, not a separate life cycle phase.
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Maintenance
Why it's wrong here
Maintenance occurs after project closure and is not part of the project life cycle.
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Closure
Why this is correct
Closure is the final phase where the project is formally completed and handed over.
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