What is the purpose of a test closure or sign-off?

• A. Archive test artifacts.
• B. Delete bugs.
• C. Formally document completion, pass criteria, and approval from stakeholders before release.
• D. Start a new project.

Answer: (C)

Test closure or sign-off is about formally concluding testing by obtaining approval that the product has met the agreed exit criteria and is ready for release. It creates an official record that testing is complete, documents which criteria were satisfied, captures any remaining risks, and shows that stakeholders have authorized moving forward. This gatekeeping ensures everyone agrees the product is ready and responsibilities for release are clear. While archiving test artifacts is often part of closure to support audits, the central purpose is the formal approval and readiness for deployment. Deleting bugs isn’t the aim of closure, since issues should be resolved before sign-off, and starting a new project happens after this phase, not as its purpose.