PMP Project Status and Closure Practice Questions

Two Process tasks cover evaluating project status and closing the project or phase. Practice original questions on metrics, artifacts and reporting, and on what has to happen before a project is closed.

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180 questions in the July 2026 format: a case-study section first, then two sections of independent questions, on one 240-minute clock, with a score by domain and an explanation for every option.

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  • 23 original status and closure questions, every option explained
  • Process domain (41% of the exam)
  • ECO tasks: II-9 Evaluate project status; II-10 Manage project closure
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Which metric best shows whether an agile team is delivering value to customers, rather than just staying busy?

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What our status and closure questions cover

  • Developing project metrics; measuring and communicating progress
  • Identifying, tailoring and maintaining project artifacts and keeping them accessible
  • Status reports, dashboards, burnup and burndown charts
  • Closure criteria; formal acceptance and transition to operations or the next phase
  • Closing activities: final lessons learned, retrospectives, procurement closure, financial closure and releasing resources
  • Closing a project that is terminated early
Line drawing of an archive box with labeled folders, a handover binder and a set of keys

This list is our own summary of the tasks, written for practice. PMI publishes the full task statements and enablers in the PMP Examination Content Outline.

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Take the full timed PMP mock exam

180 questions in the July 2026 format: a case-study section first, then two sections of independent questions, on one 240-minute clock, with a score by domain and an explanation for every option.

Or try the free status and closure drill

Ideas the questions test most

  1. A project or phase closes after the deliverables are accepted (or the project is terminated): obtain formal acceptance, hand over to operations, close procurements, finalize financials, record lessons learned, archive records and release resources.
  2. A project terminated early still goes through closure: document why, record the status of deliverables, capture lessons learned and archive.
  3. Status reporting should use agreed metrics and show trends, not just today’s numbers; dashboards and information radiators make status visible.
  4. Procurements are closed after the buyer verifies the work is complete and accepted, all claims are settled and final payment is made.

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Common questions

What is the last thing to do when closing a project?

After formal acceptance, transition, procurement and financial closure and final lessons learned, the project manager archives the project records and releases the remaining resources. Releasing the team before lessons learned are captured loses knowledge.

Does a cancelled project need closure?

Yes. A project that is terminated early is closed formally: document the reasons and the status of the work, settle contracts, capture lessons learned and archive the records.

Take the full timed PMP mock exam

180 questions in the July 2026 format: a case-study section first, then two sections of independent questions, on one 240-minute clock, with a score by domain and an explanation for every option.

Or try the free status and closure drill

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Domains, tasks, question types and format: PMI: Project Management Professional (PMP)® Examination Content Outline, July 2026 PMP Certification Exam Update · PMI: PMP certification page (exam format, domains and breaks), checked November 2026.

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