Project Management Professional (PMP) — Question 1353

At the end of a project with multiple suppliers, the project manager is reviewing the closing process and finds that an unexpected financial balance is remaining.
What will help the project manager understand why this has occurred?

Answer options

• A. Project audit
• B. Lessons learned
• C. Organizational process assets
• D. Procurement audit

Correct answer: D

Explanation

The procurement audit is specifically designed to evaluate the procurement processes, which can clarify any discrepancies in financial balances related to supplier contracts. While a project audit and lessons learned may provide useful insights, they do not focus directly on procurement issues. Organizational process assets would contain historical information but would not directly address the current situation.