A product was launched, and the project is in the closing phase. Which of the following project team members is responsible for archiving all project documents?

The correct answer is A. Project manager. The project manager (A) is accountable for all project management processes from initiation through closing, including formal closure activities such as archiving project documentation. Archiving ensures institutional knowledge is preserved for future reference, audits, and…

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Question

A product was launched, and the project is in the closing phase. Which of the following project team members is responsible for archiving all project documents?

Options

AProject manager
BProject management office
CProject sponsor
DProject coordinator

How the community answered

(42 responses)

A
88% (37)
B
2% (1)
C
2% (1)
D
7% (3)

Explanation

The project manager (A) is accountable for all project management processes from initiation through closing, including formal closure activities such as archiving project documentation. Archiving ensures institutional knowledge is preserved for future reference, audits, and lessons learned. The PMO (B) may provide standards or repositories but does not execute the archiving for individual projects - that remains the PM's responsibility. The project sponsor (C) provides funding and authority but is not responsible for administrative closure tasks. The project coordinator (D) supports the PM but does not own the closure process. As the single accountable owner of the project from start to finish, the project manager ensures all closing procedures - including document archiving - are completed properly.

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