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title: "Activities in the termination phase"
subject: "Project Engineering"
chapter: 1
key: "semester_7/project_engineering:termination-phase-activities"
source: https://www.bctengineer.com/q/semester_7/project_engineering/termination-phase-activities
site: BCT Engineering
---

# Activities in the termination phase

Project Engineering · Chapter 1: Introduction of Project and Project Management

- Asked in: 2081 Baisakh, 4 marks
- Video: [Closing the Project [5 STEPS TO PROJECT CLOSURE]](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Fl5BVFzigt8) — Adriana Girdler
- Answer checked by Claude Opus 5.5 (high effort) on 2026-10-14
- Page: https://www.bctengineer.com/q/semester_7/project_engineering/termination-phase-activities
- Whole chapter: https://www.bctengineer.com/md/semester_7/project_engineering/chapter-1

## Question

Describe the activities to be performed in the termination phase of the project life cycle.

## Short answer

Termination phase activities: final inspection and defect correction, testing and commissioning, handover with as-built drawings and training, final accounts and payment, settlement of claims, demobilization of resources, project completion report, and post-project review with lessons learned.

## Answer

The termination (closure) phase formally ends the project. Main activities:

1. Completion and final inspection; correction of defects (punch list).
2. Testing and commissioning of the facility.
3. Handover to the client or operator with as-built drawings and manuals; training of operators.
4. Final accounts, final bill, release of retention money and bank guarantees after the defect liability period.
5. Settlement of claims and contracts; closing of purchase orders.
6. Release of staff, equipment and site; demobilisation.
7. Preparation of the project completion report, documentation and records.
8. Post-project review and lessons learned; evaluation of objectives achieved.

## Check yourself

The answer's key points as multiple-choice questions, with the correct option and why.

1. What does the termination phase do?
   A. Formally ends the project
   B. Starts the project
   C. Selects the idea
   D. Prepares the schedule
   Answer: A. Termination formally closes the project. (Key point: Purpose)

2. What accompanies handover to the client or operator?
   A. Tender documents
   B. Feasibility reports
   C. Bid security
   D. As-built drawings, manuals and operator training
   Answer: D. Handover includes as-built drawings, manuals and training. (Key point: Handover)

3. When are retention money and bank guarantees released?
   A. At mobilisation
   B. After the defect liability period
   C. At the start of construction
   D. Before final inspection
   Answer: B. Final accounts and release come after the defect liability period. (Key point: Retention)

4. What is the punch list in closure?
   A. A staff roster
   B. Defects found at final inspection that are corrected
   C. A risk register
   D. A list of bidders
   Answer: B. Completion and final inspection includes correcting defects. (Key point: Punch list)

5. What is the purpose of post-project review?
   A. Start new construction
   B. Select suppliers
   C. Increase costs
   D. Record lessons learned and evaluate objectives achieved
   Answer: D. It evaluates the objectives achieved and lessons learned. (Key point: Lessons learned)

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