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CAPM Business Analysis Frameworks Practice Question
Drag and drop the steps for closing a project phase or project in the correct order.
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Correct answer & explanation
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1. Verify deliverables are complete, 2. Obtain formal acceptance, 3. Release resources, 4. Close contracts, 5. Archive documents
Closing involves verifying work, obtaining acceptance, releasing resources, closing contracts, and archiving documents.
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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1. Verify deliverables are complete, 2. Obtain formal acceptance, 3. Release resources, 4. Close contracts, 5. Archive documents
Why this is correct
This order follows the PMBOK Guide's recommended sequence for closing a project or phase: first confirm all work is done, get sign-off, free up resources, finalize contractual obligations, and then store project records.
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1. Obtain formal acceptance, 2. Verify deliverables are complete, 3. Release resources, 4. Close contracts, 5. Archive documents
Why it's wrong here
This is incorrect because formal acceptance should occur after verification, not before. You cannot obtain sign-off on incomplete or unverified deliverables.
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1. Release resources, 2. Close contracts, 3. Verify deliverables, 4. Obtain formal acceptance, 5. Archive documents
Why it's wrong here
This is incorrect because releasing resources and closing contracts should happen after the deliverables have been verified and accepted. Doing these steps prematurely can disrupt project closure.
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1. Archive documents, 2. Close contracts, 3. Release resources, 4. Verify deliverables, 5. Obtain formal acceptance
Why it's wrong here
This is incorrect because archiving should be the last step, after all other closure activities are completed. Verifying and obtaining acceptance must occur before releasing resources and closing contracts.
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