1.

Question 1

What is at risk for the team if a project is not closed properly? Select all that apply.

1 point

Time

Communication

Credibility

Efforts

2.

Question 2

Stakeholders are adding tasks for a specific project which affects scope and the deadline. What is the next action a project manager can take to close out this project successfully?

1 point

A project manager can review the new tasks with the client and propose a new follow-up project.

A project manager can meet with the team to try and motivate them to work overtime to get the work done.

A project manager can avoid the stakeholders and address the issue when the deadline arrives.

A project manager can promise everything will get done and assign more tasks to the team without changing the deadline.

3.

Question 3

As a project manager, you decide to skip obtaining final approval and sign off from stakeholders because they are satisfied with the product and service. What impact could this have?

1 point

This often has no impact because the closeout stage is not required.

This often has a positive impact in the future because you can keep the contract open for more work.

This often has no impact because the stakeholders already like the product.

This often has a negative impact because the stakeholders might assume the project is incomplete and assign more work.

4.

Question 4

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

1 point

Provide an evaluation of the quality of work

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

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

Celebrate the team's success with a formal congratulations

5.

Question 5

In what ways does a small closing process at the end of each milestone differ from a formal, more comprehensive closing phase at the end of the project? Select all that apply.

1 point

After a milestone closing, during the project, there is no need to reach out to stakeholders.

A formal closing, at the end of a project, includes an impact reporting meeting.

A formal closing, at the end of a project, is the last step before a team disbands.

After a milestone closing, during the project, stakeholders provide feedback regarding any changes that need to be made going forward.

6.

Question 6

What should a project closing report resources section include? Select all that apply.

1 point

Links to the original project plan

Phone numbers of all team members and stakeholders

Documentation of stakeholder feedback

Technical information for product deliverables

7.

Question 7

What team considerations should the project manager focus on during the closing process?

1 point

Work with each team member to review the work that they did and the deadlines they missed

Build a culture that allows retrospectives so teams can collaborate and have positive changes

Review all project tasks to see where the team members could have been involved more

Encourage the team to review one another's work to find the weak link in the team

8.

Question 8

For what reasons is it important to close a project once it is complete? Select all that apply.

1 point

It protects the credibility of the project manager and project team.

It helps an organization avoid unfavorable scenarios, such as stakeholders that are unaware the project has ended.

It helps project managers avoid incidents such as abandoned projects or never-ending projects.

It ensures an effective change management process.

9.

Question 9

Fill in the blank: The project closeout report is made by project managers primarily for _____.

1 poinT

project managers

stakeholders

team members

vendors

10.

Question 10

Fill in the blank: A _____ is a meeting to discuss successes, failures, and possible future improvements on the project.

1 point

status update

stakeholder review

closeout

retrospective