Project Closure MCQs – Software Project Management
1. What is the primary purpose of project closure?
A) To finalize all project activities and hand over the deliverables
B) To initiate project planning
C) To identify project risks
D) To allocate project resources
Answer: A) To finalize all project activities and hand over the deliverables
2. Which document is typically used to formally close a project?
A) Project Closure Report
B) Project Charter
C) Risk Management Plan
D) Status Report
Answer: A) Project Closure Report
3. What is typically reviewed during project closure?
A) Project deliverables, performance, and documentation
B) Initial project scope
C) Project schedule and budget
D) Project team roles
Answer: A) Project deliverables, performance, and documentation
4. Who is usually responsible for signing off the project deliverables at closure?
A) Project Manager
B) Project Sponsor
C) Development Team
D) Stakeholders
Answer: B) Project Sponsor
5. Which of the following is NOT a typical activity during project closure?
A) Conducting a post-mortem analysis
B) Closing out contracts
C) Completing remaining tasks
D) Planning the next phase of the project
Answer: D) Planning the next phase of the project
6. What is a post-mortem analysis in project closure?
A) An evaluation of the project’s successes and failures
B) A plan for future project activities
C) A document outlining project risks
D) A review of team roles
Answer: A) An evaluation of the project’s successes and failures
7. Why is it important to archive project documentation during closure?
A) To ensure compliance and provide reference for future projects
B) To allocate resources for the next project
C) To update the project schedule
D) To reassign project team members
Answer: A) To ensure compliance and provide reference for future projects
8. Which of the following activities is typically part of the project closure phase?
A) Updating the project schedule
B) Handover of deliverables
C) Resource planning
D) Risk identification
Answer: B) Handover of deliverables
9. What should be included in the Project Closure Report?
A) Summary of project performance, lessons learned, and final deliverables
B) Detailed project scope
C) Resource allocation plan
D) Risk management plan
Answer: A) Summary of project performance, lessons learned, and final deliverables
10. What is the purpose of a lessons learned session in project closure?
A) To document and analyze what went well and what could be improved
B) To develop project requirements
C) To create the project schedule
D) To allocate project resources
Answer: A) To document and analyze what went well and what could be improved
11. Who typically performs the project closure activities?
A) Project Manager and project team
B) Stakeholders only
C) Development Team
D) Project Sponsor
Answer: A) Project Manager and project team
12. What is the purpose of closing out contracts during project closure?
A) To ensure all contractual obligations have been met and finalize payments
B) To reallocate project resources
C) To plan the next project phase
D) To update the project charter
Answer: A) To ensure all contractual obligations have been met and finalize payments
13. Which of the following is a key outcome of the project closure phase?
A) Formal acceptance of the project deliverables
B) Initiation of project tasks
C) Development of project plans
D) Identification of new project risks
Answer: A) Formal acceptance of the project deliverables
14. What is typically done with unused project resources at closure?
A) Reallocated or returned to the organization
B) Discarded
C) Used for future projects
D) Archived
Answer: A) Reallocated or returned to the organization
15. Why is it important to conduct a final project review?
A) To assess the project’s overall performance and ensure all objectives are met
B) To develop new project plans
C) To identify project risks
D) To allocate resources
Answer: A) To assess the project’s overall performance and ensure all objectives are met
16. What should be communicated during the project closure phase?
A) Completion status and any final tasks or deliverables
B) Initial project requirements
C) Resource allocation plans
D) Project risks
Answer: A) Completion status and any final tasks or deliverables
17. What is the purpose of a project closure checklist?
A) To ensure all closure activities are completed
B) To plan the next project phase
C) To develop project requirements
D) To reallocate resources
Answer: A) To ensure all closure activities are completed
18. What should be done with project lessons learned?
A) Documented and shared for future reference
B) Ignored for future projects
C) Archived without review
D) Used to develop new project requirements
Answer: A) Documented and shared for future reference
19. When should project closure activities begin?
A) As soon as the project deliverables are completed
B) At the start of the project
C) During the project initiation phase
D) During the project planning phase
Answer: A) As soon as the project deliverables are completed
20. Which of the following is a common challenge during project closure?
A) Ensuring all deliverables meet the acceptance criteria
B) Developing project requirements
C) Identifying project risks
D) Allocating resources
Answer: A) Ensuring all deliverables meet the acceptance criteria
21. What role does the project sponsor play in project closure?
A) Approving the final deliverables and formal project closure
B) Developing project plans
C) Allocating resources
D) Identifying project risks
Answer: A) Approving the final deliverables and formal project closure
22. What is typically included in the project closure documentation?
A) Final deliverables, performance reports, and lessons learned
B) Initial project requirements
C) Resource allocation plans
D) Project risks
Answer: A) Final deliverables, performance reports, and lessons learned
23. What is the benefit of conducting a post-project review?
A) To identify areas of improvement for future projects
B) To develop new project requirements
C) To update the project schedule
D) To allocate project resources
Answer: A) To identify areas of improvement for future projects
24. What action should be taken if a project deliverable does not meet the acceptance criteria?
A) Address the issues and rework the deliverable until it meets the criteria
B) Ignore the issues
C) Archive the deliverable as is
D) Cancel the project
Answer: A) Address the issues and rework the deliverable until it meets the criteria
25. Which document is used to confirm that the project has been completed and accepted?
A) Project Acceptance Form
B) Project Charter
C) Change Request Form
D) Risk Register
Answer: A) Project Acceptance Form
26. What is the primary focus of the final project report?
A) Summarizing project performance and outcomes
B) Developing new project plans
C) Identifying project risks
D) Allocating resources
Answer: A) Summarizing project performance and outcomes
27. What is typically done with project-related knowledge and artifacts after closure?
A) Stored in an organized manner for future reference
B) Discarded
C) Used to develop new project plans
D) Archived without review
Answer: A) Stored in an organized manner for future reference
28. What is a common reason for delays in the project closure phase?
A) Unresolved issues or incomplete deliverables
B) Developing new project plans
C) Allocating resources
D) Identifying project risks
Answer: A) Unresolved issues or incomplete deliverables
29. Which team is typically involved in the project closure phase?
A) Project Manager, project team, and stakeholders
B) Development Team only
C) Resource Allocation Team
D) Risk Management Team
Answer: A) Project Manager, project team, and stakeholders
30. What is the purpose of closing out financial accounts in project closure?
A) To ensure all project expenses are accounted for and finalize payments
B) To develop new project budgets
C) To reallocate project resources
D) To update project schedules
Answer: A) To ensure all project expenses are accounted for and finalize payments