Which of the following is not a phase in the project life cycle?

• A. Initiation
• B. Execution
• C. Evaluation
• D. Planning

Answer: (C)

Understanding the project life cycle means mapping the main stages a project goes through from start to finish. The usual sequence is initiating the project, planning what to do, executing the plan, and then closing the project (with monitoring and controlling often embedded in execution). Among the choices, Evaluation is not a standard phase in that cycle; it’s typically a post-completion activity to assess outcomes and benefits. Initiation, Planning, and Execution are clear phases that drive the project forward, while Evaluation happens after the main work is done. So the item that is not a phase is Evaluation.