Module 13 Close Flashcards
A project team attempting to close a project should review all of the following documents to ensure that everything promised was delivered EXCEPT:
A. the work breakdown structure
B. the stakeholder register
C. the project schedule
D. the project charter
B. the stakeholder register
Which of the following are organizational assets of the Close Project or Phase process groups?
A. All of these
B. Organizational standards, policies, procedures, etc that contribute to the configuration management knowledge base
C. Close project or phase guideline documents
D. Project audit (final) files
A. All of these
What activities does the project manager typically complete during the Close process group?
A. Review the project management plan to ensure completion before considering the project closed.
B. All of these.
C. Documents reasons for and actions to transfer project’s products, services, or results to the next phase or to operations
D. Review all prior information to ensure that all work is up-to-date or completed and that the customer has formally accepted the deliverables of the project.
B. All of these.
According to the PMBOK 6th edition, which one of these is an INPUT to the Close Project or Phase process?
A. Risk Management Plan
B. Approved Change Requests
C. Expert Judgement
D. Project Management Plan
D. Project Management Plan
The process of formalizing acceptance of the completed project deliverables is:
A. close procurements
B. none of these
C. validate scope
D. close project
C. validate scope
Lessons learned provide an historical database for both the project and the organization. When is the best time to compile lessons learned?
A. before the beginning of the project
B. throughout the duration of the project
C. only after an unsuccessful project
D. upon completion of project initiation
B. throughout the duration of the project
Which of the following reasons might lead to an early contract termination for convenience?
A. The buyer and seller negotiate a settlement
B. The seller faces unexpected difficulties.
C. The seller has problems with cost/schedule over-runs beyond documented performance parameters.
D. The buyer faces changing priorities.
D. The buyer faces changing priorities.
Before considering a project closed, which of these is the BEST choice for the project manager to review to ensure completion?
A. The procuremenent management plan
B. Schedule network analysis
C. The scope baseline
D. Assumption Log
C. The scope baseline
When a project is completed on time, the project team must accomplish all of the following activities EXCEPT:
A. plan a smooth transition of deliverables into ongoing operations
B. capture and share lessons learned
C. use alternative dispute resolution
D. secure customer feedback and approval
C. use alternative dispute resolution
All of the following describe benefits associated with celebrating the completion of a project EXCEPT:
A. Celebrations can persuade team members to do just a bit more than they might otherwise.
B. Celebrations should be done in conjunction with team performance reviews.
C. Celebrations mark transition points as people leave one project for another.
D. Celebrations provide an opportunity to recognize team member efforts.
B. Celebrations should be done in conjunction with team performance reviews.
Which of the following would NOT be performed at project closure?
A. reallocation of resources
B. stakeholder analysis
C. formal acceptance document
D. perform team evaluations
D. perform team evaluations
In PMBOK 6th edition, which pair of these are OUTPUTS to Close Project or Phase?
A. Project Management Plan Updates AND Organizational Process Asset Updates
B. Project Management Plan Updates AND Business Documents
C. Final Product, Service, or Result Transition AND Project Management Plan Updates
D. Final Product, Service, or Result Transition AND Organizational Process Asset Updates
D. Final Product, Service, or Result Transition AND Organizational Process Asset Updates
A project manager is in the midst of validating the scope of a deliverable with the customer. What is the most important thing that the project manager should ensure? A. Timeliness. B. Acceptance. C. Quality. D. On-budget performance.
B. Acceptance.
Which of these are CORRECT inputs to the Close Project or Phase process group?
A. Validate scope, Lessons Learned, Customer Acceptance
B. Project Management Plan, Accepted Deliverables, Organizational Process Assets
C. Operational Transition, Project Sponsor Approval, Rework
D. Charter, Procurement Documents, Enterprise Environmental Factors
B. Project Management Plan, Accepted Deliverables, Organizational Process Assets
Terminations for ____ often result from a problem with the project’s cost, schedule, or performance.
A. default
B. convenience of the buyer
C. mutual agreement
D. lack of confidence
A. default
