Task 10 Manage Project Closure PMP Practice Questions (Page 1)

Questions 1–5

1. 1foundation · easy

   What does transition readiness validation assess before handing over project outputs to the operations team?

   • AWhether the project sponsor approves the final budget
   • BWhether the outputs are complete and the operations team has the necessary documentation and training
   • CWhether the project schedule was met
   • DWhether the project team is satisfied with the final deliverables
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2. 2expert · hard

   A project manager is closing a project that developed a new customer service platform. The platform is ready for handover, but the operations team has not yet been trained. The project team includes several key developers who are also needed for the next project, which starts next week. The sponsor wants to close the current project on time. What should the project manager do?

   • ARelease the developers immediately to meet the next project's start date.
   • BCoordinate with the operations manager and the next project's manager to arrange for a brief knowledge transfer or overlap period.
   • CDelay the next project's start to keep the developers on the current project.
   • DAsk the operations team to learn the platform on their own.
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4. 3expert · hard

   A project manager is closing a project that had a contract with a vendor. The vendor has completed all work, but there is a dispute over the final invoice amount. The vendor claims the project manager approved additional work that was not in the original contract. The project manager does not recall approving the additional work. What should the project manager do?

   • ARefuse to pay the disputed amount and close the contract.
   • BPay the disputed amount to avoid a legal dispute.
   • CAsk the vendor to provide proof of the additional work and then decide.
   • DReview the contract and any change requests or approvals to determine if the additional work was formally authorized.
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5. 4expert · hard

   A project manager is closing a project that implemented a new payroll system. The system has been tested and is ready for handover, but the operations team is understaffed and cannot complete the required training before the project's planned closure date. The sponsor wants to close the project on time to meet a regulatory deadline. What should the project manager do?

   • AClose the project and assume the operations team will learn on the job.
   • BAsk the sponsor to accept the risk and close the project without a contingency plan.
   • CWork with the operations manager to develop a contingency plan, such as temporary support from the project team, and document the residual risk.
   • DDelay the project closure until the operations team is fully trained.
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6. 5expert · hard

   A project manager is closing a project that has several outstanding invoices from vendors. The finance department has a strict policy that all invoices must be paid within 30 days of receipt. The project manager has received all invoices, but the project budget is running low. What should the project manager do?

   • APrioritize the invoices based on contractual obligations and available budget, and escalate any shortfall to the sponsor.
   • BPay the invoices in the order they were received, regardless of the budget shortfall.
   • CDelay payment of all invoices until the next fiscal year.
   • DAsk the vendors to reduce their invoices to fit the budget.
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