Task 1 Obtain Final Acceptance of the Contractual Schedule Components, by Working with Sponsor And/or Customer, in Order to Facilitate Project Closeout. PMI-SP Practice Questions (Page 2)

Questions 6–10

1. 6foundation · easy

   In the context of project closeout, what is the role of final acceptance of schedule components?

   • AIt is a prerequisite for formally closing the project
   • BIt is the same as the project sponsor's approval of the charter
   • CIt is optional if the project is on budget
   • DIt is only needed for projects with external customers
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2. 7foundation · easy

   What is the most effective way to communicate with the sponsor to secure final acceptance of schedule components?

   • APost the schedule on the project website
   • BUse a communication method and format agreed upon with the sponsor
   • CDiscuss the schedule informally at a social event
   • DSend a single email with all schedule documents attached
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4. 8application · medium

   A software development project is nearing completion. The contract states that the 'schedule deliverables' include the baseline schedule, all approved schedule change requests, and the final project schedule report. The project manager has prepared the final schedule report. What is the MOST critical remaining step before requesting final acceptance from the customer?

   • AAsk the customer if they have any additional schedule reports they would like to see before the project closes.
   • BArchive the final schedule report in the project management information system.
   • CVerify that the baseline schedule and all approved schedule change requests are included in the final acceptance package.
   • DConfirm that the project team has completed all their timesheets for the final period.
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5. 9application · medium

   A project's contract lists the following as 'Contractual Schedule Deliverables': 1) The approved baseline schedule, 2) Monthly schedule update reports, and 3) The final as-built schedule. The project is complete. The project manager has the baseline and the final as-built schedule ready for the acceptance package. What is missing from the package?

   • AA list of all project team members and their roles.
   • BThe monthly schedule update reports from the entire project duration.
   • CThe project charter and the business case.
   • DA summary of all approved change requests.
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6. 10application · medium

   A project manager is preparing to obtain final acceptance of the schedule from a customer who has been very hands-off throughout the project. The customer's only interaction was at the kickoff meeting. The PM needs to secure their signature on the final schedule acceptance form. What is the BEST approach to initiate this process?

   • AAsk the project sponsor to sign the acceptance form on behalf of the customer, since the sponsor is more involved.
   • BInclude the acceptance form as an attachment to the final project report and consider it accepted if no objections are raised within 10 days.
   • CSchedule a dedicated closeout meeting with the customer to present the final schedule, answer questions, and obtain the signature.
   • DSend the acceptance form via email with a request to sign and return it by the end of the week.
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