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What is the primary purpose of the process of closing a project?
What is the primary purpose of the process of closing a project?
- To provide a fixed point at which acceptance of the project product is confirmed (correct)
- To start a new project
- To review the project's performance against its baselines
- To ensure the project is abandoned
What is NOT one of the objectives of the process of closing a project?
What is NOT one of the objectives of the process of closing a project?
- Plan for the next project (correct)
- Assess any benefits that have already been realized
- Review the performance of the project against its baselines
- Check user acceptance of the project product
Why is it important to ensure the project is closed in an orderly way?
Why is it important to ensure the project is closed in an orderly way?
- To start a new project
- To review the project's performance
- To recognize the project's objectives
- To ensure the project is not abandoned (correct)
What is a characteristic of a project that distinguishes it from operational management approaches?
What is a characteristic of a project that distinguishes it from operational management approaches?
What happens if a project loses its finite nature?
What happens if a project loses its finite nature?
What is the benefit of having a clear end to a project?
What is the benefit of having a clear end to a project?
What is the purpose of preparing information for the project board during the project closure?
What is the purpose of preparing information for the project board during the project closure?
Under what circumstance might the project board trigger a premature closure of the project?
Under what circumstance might the project board trigger a premature closure of the project?
What is the purpose of documenting and planning follow-on action recommendations after the project?
What is the purpose of documenting and planning follow-on action recommendations after the project?
What is the output of the 'Prepare planned closure' activity during the project closure?
What is the output of the 'Prepare planned closure' activity during the project closure?
Study Notes
Project Closure
- The purpose of project closure is to confirm acceptance of the project product, recognize achievement of objectives, and provide an orderly close in case of premature termination.
Objectives of Project Closure
- Check user acceptance of the project product
- Ensure business support for the product after project closure
- Review project performance against baselines
- Assess realized benefits and update the benefits management approach
- Address open issues and risks with follow-on action recommendations
- Close the project in an orderly way
Importance of a Clear End to a Project
- A clear end to a project is more successful than a slow drift into use
- It provides a recognition that original objectives have been met, and responsibility for ongoing operations and maintenance has been confirmed
- It allows for the disbanding of the project management team and termination of project costs
Closure Activities
- Closure activities should be planned as part of the stage plan for the final stage
- Work is required to prepare information for the project board to obtain authorization to close the project
- The project executive should notify the business layer that the project has closed
Premature Closure
- The project board may trigger a premature closure of the project if the business case is no longer valid
- Closure activities should still be executed in case of premature closure
- Follow-on action recommendations may be required after the project, and should be documented and planned
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Description
This quiz covers the process of closing a project, including confirming acceptance of the project product and recognizing the achievement of objectives.
