What phase is acceptance part of?

• A. Initiation Phase
• B. Closing Phase
• C. Execution Phase
• D. Planning Phase

Answer: (B)

Acceptance is about the formal sign-off that the customer gives when the deliverables meet the agreed requirements. This formal approval is what closes the work, hands over ownership, and finalizes the project or phase. While the criteria for acceptance are defined during planning and the work is carried out in execution (and verified throughout monitoring), the actual act of accepting the deliverables and officially closing the project belongs to the Closing Phase. So, acceptance is tied to completing and closing out the project, rather than the earlier phases that involve initiation, planning, or execution.