Which role is described as having the authority to declare the project complete once requirements are met?

• A. Project Sponsor
• B. Project Manager
• C. Customer
• D. Managers

Answer: (C)

The ability to declare a project complete rests with the customer because they define the acceptance criteria and are the ones who determine when the deliverables meet those requirements. When the customer formally signs off and approves the completed deliverables, the project is considered closed. The project manager coordinates and carries out the work and initial closing activities, but does not alone declare completion. The sponsor has governance and funding authority, not the formal acceptance role, and the term “managers” is too vague to denote the authority to declare completion.