PRINCE2 Foundation Practice: Closing a Project (CP) (With Mock Questions!)

Hello, Future PRINCE2 Experts!

Ready to ace your PRINCE2 Foundation Course exam? Today, we're diving into a crucial topic: Closing a Project (CP). This is an essential part of the PRINCE2 methodology, and mastering it will set you up for success.




What is Closing a Project (CP)?

Closing a Project (CP) ensures that all project work is finished and accepted by the project board, and that the project has met its objectives. It's a final checkpoint to make sure everything is wrapped up neatly and lessons are recorded for future projects.


Key Learning Items

When revising for the Closing a Project (CP) topic, focus on:

🔹 Confirming project objectives have been met

🔹 Ensuring all products have been delivered and accepted

🔹 Evaluating project performance and capturing lessons learned

🔹 Handing over products and preparing project closure documentation


What You Need to Demonstrate

To excel in this part of the PRINCE2 exam, you need to show a clear understanding of:

✨ The steps involved in closing a project

✨ The purpose and importance of each step

✨ How to evaluate project performance and document lessons learned

✨ The responsibilities of the project manager during this process


Key Things to Remember Before the Exam

Here are some final tips to keep in mind:

✅ Familiarize yourself with the CP process and its components

✅ Understand the roles and responsibilities in closing a project

✅ Review the common documents and reports used in this phase

✅ Practice with mock questions to build confidence


Example Multiple Choice Questions

Q1 - Which document is essential for the formal closure of a project in PRINCE2?

a) Project Plan

b) Risk Register

c) Project Closure Report

d) Quality Register


Q2 - What is one of the primary objectives when closing a project?

a) Identifying new project opportunities

b) Confirming project deliverables are accepted

c) Allocating new resources

d) Initiating a new project


Q3 - Who is responsible for authorizing the closure of a project?

a) Project Manager

b) Team Manager

c) Project Board

d) Project Support


Q4 - What should be done with the lessons learned at the end of a project?

a) Discarded as they are no longer relevant

b) Documented and shared for future projects

c) Reviewed and then archived without documentation

d) Ignored unless requested by the project board


Q5 - Which of the following is NOT a task during the project closure process?

a) Finalizing project documentation

b) Conducting a post-project review

c) Starting a new project

d) Releasing project resources

Answers and even more questions can be found in our PRINCE2 Foundation Revision Booklet


Stay confident, keep practicing, and you'll do great on your PRINCE2 exam! Remember, understanding how to close a project effectively is a critical skill that will benefit your entire career.

Good luck! 🍀

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