Which is a purpose of the Closing a Project process?
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The Closing a Project process is the final process in the PRINCE2 (PRojects IN Controlled Environments) methodology, and its purpose is to formally close a project. This process involves a number of activities that must be completed to ensure that the project is closed in an orderly and controlled way, and that all loose ends are tied up.
The correct answer to the question is A, "Authorize the final stage of the project." This is because the main purpose of the Closing a Project process is to gain formal acceptance of the project deliverables and to authorize the closure of the project. The process ensures that all the work required to complete the project has been completed satisfactorily, and that the project team is disbanded in a controlled manner.
Option B, "Confirm that all benefits defined in the Business Case have been achieved," is not the primary purpose of the Closing a Project process, although it is an important part of the process. The benefits realization plan should have been monitored throughout the project, and any issues or risks identified and addressed along the way. The benefits realization plan should also be reviewed during the Closing a Project process to confirm that all the benefits have been achieved.
Option C, "Recognize whether objectives set out in the original Project Initiation Documentation have been achieved," is also not the primary purpose of the Closing a Project process, although it is an important part of the process. The objectives of the project should have been monitored throughout the project, and any issues or risks identified and addressed along the way. The objectives should also be reviewed during the Closing a Project process to confirm that they have been achieved.
Option D, "Delegate day-to-day management of the end of the project to the Project Manager," is not correct, as the Closing a Project process is not about delegating tasks to the Project Manager. Rather, it is about formally closing the project and ensuring that all the required activities are completed in an orderly and controlled manner.