PMI CAPM (Certified Associate in Project Management) Examination Content OutlineProject Management Fundamentals and Core ConceptsMedium
A project manager is overseeing a new product development project. The project is nearing its completion, and the team is preparing to transition the final deliverables to the operations department. Which project management process group includes activities such as obtaining final acceptance of the product, service, or result, and releasing team resources?
- AMonitoring and Controlling
- BClosing
- CPlanning
- DExecuting
Show answer & explanationAnswer & explanation
Correct answer: B. Closing
The Closing process group includes all activities necessary to formally conclude the project or phase, such as obtaining final acceptance, archiving project documents, and releasing project resources.
Why the other options are wrong
- A. Monitoring and Controlling tracks progress and manages changes.
- C. Planning defines the project scope, objectives, and course of action.
- D. Executing involves performing the work.
Closing Process Group
The Closing Process Group involves finalizing all activities across all Project Management Process Groups to formally complete the project, phase, or contract.
- Obtaining final product/service acceptance
- Archiving project documents
- Releasing project team resources
- Conducting lessons learned
Memory trick: Finish line in sight, 'Close' it right.