Which statement describes the primary objective of the Closing process group?

• A. Plan the final handover
• B. Document lessons learned
• C. Obtain formal acceptance
• D. Formally complete the project or phase

Answer: (D)

Closing is about bringing a project or phase to a formal, official end. The main goal is to formally complete the project or phase, ensuring all work is finished, acceptance is obtained, contracts are closed, resources are released, and records are archived so the organization can move on. This makes the statement about formally completing the project or phase the best description of the primary objective. Other closure activities, like documenting lessons learned or obtaining formal acceptance, are important parts of closing and support that final completion, but they don’t define the overarching purpose as clearly as the act of formal completion does.