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Question 1

What are the impacts of not formally closing a project?

1 point

Not enough work for the team if the project isn't closed

The project team will move on to the next project

A strained relationship and lack of credibility with customers, users, and vendors

Project stakeholders work with project managers to complete the project

2.

Question 2

What steps should a project manager take to make sure a project is closed? Select all that apply.

1 point

Confirm all tasks and work are complete

Spend any remaining funds in the project's budget

Ensure all agreed upon project management processes are complete

Get formal recognition from stakeholders that the project is done

3.

Question 3

Consider the following project closing scenario:

The project manager does a final review of tasks and deliverables to ensure they are complete. They make sure there is written proof from stakeholders documenting that they are happy with the outcome. The project manager leads a meeting with the team to document what went well, what could be improved, and overall lessons learned. Finally, the team is disbanded, and the project manager thanks them for their work.

What step of the project closing phase is the project manager missing?

1 point

Conduct a formal retrospective with the project team

Review all contracts and documentation

Ensure the project has satisfied its deliverables, goals, and desired outcomes

Document acceptance of the project outcome

4.

Question 4

What are the main purposes of the project closeout report? Select all that apply.

1 point

Review the project's performance in respect to budget and schedule

Document what the team did, how they did it, and what they delivered

Provide an evaluation of the quality of work

Celebrate the team's success with a formal congratulations

5.

Question 5

During the closing process, how can you ensure the project has satisfied its goals and desired outcomes? Select all that apply.

1 point

Check that the full scope of the work is complete

Ensure there are no funds left in the budget

Confirm all tasks and deliverables are complete

Poll teammates on their level of satisfaction with the project

6.

Question 6

Consider the following scenario:

The project manager needs to include several sections in the closeout report for the Janco car company's new car series launch. First, the project manager completes the executive summary, describing the project process and purpose. Second, they note the key accomplishments like meeting the launch's objectives and highlighting the team's impact on the project. Third, they identify open items like what the team didn't complete, and add improvement ideas for similar, future projects. Fourth, they detail the next steps for follow-up projects. Fifth, they list the launch schedule with project milestones, project on-track status, and setbacks. And sixth, they list the project resources like the original project plan, stakeholder communications, and documents such as user manuals on how to unload cars from delivery trucks.

Which item is the project manager missing in their closeout report?

1 point

Lessons learned

Open items

Key accomplishments

Next steps

7.

Question 7

Fill in the blank: A retrospective is an opportunity for _____.

1 point

feedback and lecture

planning and introspection

reflection and improvement

criticism and collaboration

8.

Question 8

A project manager recognizes after several months that the last two deliverables were not delivered to the client. What type of project has this become?

1 point

An abandoned project

A never-ending project

A deadline project

A successful project

9.

Question 9

A project manager describes the purpose and process of a project in their closeout report. What section are they writing?

1 point

Executive summary

Key accomplishments

Open items

Lessons learned

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Question 10

A project manager is closing out a project. How can they encourage continuous growth in their team? Select all that apply.

1 point

Celebrate accomplishments

Archive documents

Recognize contributions

Reallocate resources