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PMP Process — Managing Technical Aspects Practice Question
Order the steps for closing a project or phase.
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Why each option matters
Answer the question above first, then reveal the full breakdown to understand why each option is right or wrong.
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Verify deliverables → Report on project performance → Obtain sign-off → Release resources → Review lessons learned
Project closure: verify deliverables, report, obtain sign-off, release resources, and review lessons.
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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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Verify deliverables → Report on project performance → Obtain sign-off → Release resources → Review lessons learned
Why this is correct
This is the correct order because project closure begins with verifying that deliverables meet requirements, then reporting performance to stakeholders, obtaining formal acceptance, releasing project resources, and finally reviewing lessons learned to improve future projects.
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Obtain sign-off → Release resources → Verify deliverables → Report on project performance → Review lessons learned
Why it's wrong here
This sequence is incorrect because formal acceptance (sign-off) must be predicated on verified deliverables and a comprehensive performance report, not precede them. Obtaining sign-off prematurely risks accepting incomplete or unvalidated work. Furthermore, releasing resources before deliverables are verified and accepted can severely impede any necessary rework or final adjustments, leading to costly delays if resources must be re-acquired.
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Review lessons learned → Verify deliverables → Report → Obtain sign-off → Release resources
Why it's wrong here
This order is incorrect because reviewing lessons learned is an output activity that synthesizes knowledge from the entire project, including performance and stakeholder feedback, which are gathered and analyzed later in the closure process. Initiating closure with lessons learned would mean attempting to capture insights before the project's final outcomes are fully realized, verified, or reported, making the review incomplete and less effective. It disrupts the logical flow of validating completion before reflecting on the journey.
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Verify deliverables → Obtain sign-off → Report → Release resources → Review lessons learned
Why it's wrong here
This option is incorrect because the official project performance report provides critical context and data that stakeholders require to make an informed decision regarding formal acceptance. Obtaining sign-off before presenting the comprehensive performance report undermines transparency and the basis for formal project or phase acceptance. Stakeholders need to understand the project's overall success, challenges, and final metrics before providing their formal endorsement.
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