PK0-003 · Question #83
Which of the following is the purpose of a post mortem analysis?
The correct answer is D. Documents the reasons for an early project closure. A post mortem analysis is conducted to thoroughly investigate and document the contributing factors and root causes behind a specific outcome, such as an early project closure.
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Which of the following is the purpose of a post mortem analysis?
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- ADetermines the degree of accuracy of activity duration estimates
- BCompares the initial project baselines to end of project baselines
- CHighlights detected quality issues and the resolution to the issues
- DDocuments the reasons for an early project closure
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(25 responses)- B4% (1)
- C4% (1)
- D92% (23)
Why each option
A post mortem analysis is conducted to thoroughly investigate and document the contributing factors and root causes behind a specific outcome, such as an early project closure.
Determining the accuracy of activity duration estimates is part of performance monitoring and control, and can be an input to a post mortem, but not its overarching purpose.
Comparing initial and end of project baselines is a part of performance reporting and variance analysis, a component of project control, not the sole purpose of a post mortem.
Highlighting detected quality issues and their resolution is a part of quality management and control, which might feed into a post mortem but is not its complete purpose.
A post mortem analysis (or lessons learned session) for an early project closure specifically investigates and documents the reasons why a project was terminated prematurely, identifying what went wrong and what could be improved in future endeavors. This detailed examination helps prevent similar issues from occurring.
Concept tested: Purpose of post-mortem analysis in project management
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