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The Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM) certification is a valuable credential for those looking to launch their career in project management. Earning the CAPM demonstrates your understanding of effective project management’s fundamental concepts, terminology, and processes.

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Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of the project life cycle?

Progressive
Unique
Temporary
Recurring

What is the primary output of the Develop Project Management Plan process?

Project schedule
Project management plan
Change log
Risk register

In a matrix organization, who has the primary authority over project resources?

Shared authority
Functional manager
Project manager
Program manager

Which of the following is NOT a part of the project management plan?

Stakeholder management plan
Risk management plan
Human resource management plan
Cost management plan

Which technique is used to analyze the impact of potential risk events on project objectives?

Root cause analysis
Pareto analysis
Qualitative risk analysis
Quantitative risk analysis

In a predictive, plan-based methodology, what is the primary focus during the execution phase?

Gathering requirements
Developing a product backlog
Continuously adapting to change
Following the established plan

Which of the following is NOT a component of a project schedule?

Cost estimates
Resource requirements
Activity duration estimates
Activity list

What is the purpose of the "cone of uncertainty" concept in project management?

To represent the risk tolerance of stakeholders
To define the acceptable range of project performance
To describe the diminishing uncertainty as a project progresses
To illustrate the uncertainty associated with cost estimates

In an Agile framework, what is the primary responsibility of the Scrum Master?

Prioritizing the product backlog
Defining the release plan
Developing the product increment
Facilitating the Scrum events

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of an Agile approach?

Self-organizing teams
Comprehensive documentation
Frequent delivery of working software
Iterative development

What is the purpose of a product roadmap in business analysis?

To document the project's scope
To capture stakeholder requirements
To outline the strategic vision for a product
To track project progress

Which technique is typically used to gather requirements from stakeholders?

Variance analysis
Benchmarking
Prototyping
Interviews

In the context of business analysis, what is the purpose of a gap analysis?

To prioritize product features based on customer feedback
To evaluate the performance of project team members
To assess the risks associated with implementing a new system
To identify the difference between the current state and desired future state

Which of the following is NOT a responsibility of a business analyst?

Facilitating stakeholder communication
Developing project schedules
Validating requirements
Creating product roadmaps

What is the purpose of a prioritization matrix in business analysis?

To document the project's scope
To identify potential risks and their mitigation strategies
To create a timeline for product releases
To rank requirements based on their importance and complexity
Continuous adaptation

Which of the following is a characteristic of a predictive, plan-based methodology?

Self-organizing teams
Continuous adaptation
Detailed upfront planning
Frequent iterations

In an Agile framework, what is the purpose of a daily stand-up meeting?

To demonstrate the working software
To plan the next iteration
To synchronize work and identify obstacles
To review the product backlog

Which technique is used to analyze the impact of proposed changes on project scope, schedule, and cost?

Earned value management
Change control process
Trend analysis
Variance analysis

What is the primary purpose of a work breakdown structure (WBS)?

To define the project's scope
To monitor project progress
To allocate resources
To identify project risks

In the context of business analysis, what is the purpose of a use case diagram?

To illustrate the project's organizational structure
To define the project's quality standards
To document the functional requirements of a system
To outline the project's communication plan

Which is an example of analogous estimating?

Estimates are created by individuals or groups with specialized knowledge.
Estimates are created by analyzing data.
Estimates are created at the task level and aggregated upwards.
Estimates are created by using information about resources of previous similar projects.

With regard to a project manager's sphere of influence in a project, which of the following does the project manager influence most directly?

Governing bodies
Suppliers
Project team
Customers

Which kind of communication should the project manager use when creating reports for government bodies?

External
Hierarchical
Official
Formal

The project team is inspecting the completed project scope to determine if the requirements have been satisfied. What is the result of this inspection?

Verified deliverables
Work packages
Planning packages
Accepted deliverables

Two members of the team are having a conflict. The project manager decides that, in this case, the best solution is to bring some degree of satisfaction to all parties in order to temporarily or partially resolve the problem. Which technique should the project manager use?

Compromise/Reconcile
Smooth/Accommodate
Withdraw/Avoid
Collaborate/Problem Solve

Which project documents can determine the budget?

Scope baseline, resource management plan, activity list, and assumption log
Procurement documents, contracts, requirements documentation, and basis of estimates
Business case, project charter, statement of work, and cost estimates
Basis of estimates, cost estimates, project schedule, and risk register

Which of the following lists represents the outputs of the Monitor Communications process?

Project communications, project management plan updates, project documents updates, and organizational process assets updates
Stakeholder engagement plan, change requests, project management plan updates, and project documents updates
Communications management plan, project management plan updates, work performance report, and project documents update
Work performance information, change requests, project management plan updates, and project documents updates

What should the project manager use to evaluate the politics and power structure among stakeholders inside and outside of the organization?

Expert judgment
Communication skills
Team agreements
Interpersonal skills

Which statement is related to the project manager's sphere of influence at the organizational level?

A project manager interacts with other project managers to detect common interests and impacts their projects.
A project manager may inform other professionals about the value of project management.
A project manager considers the current industry trends and evaluates how they can impact or be applied to the project.
A project manager facilitates communication between the suppliers and contractors on the project.

A project manager is working on the communications management plan. Which of these documents are inputs to consider?

Project schedule and stakeholder register
Basis of estimates and scope baseline
Quality management plan and risk register
Stakeholder engagement plan and organizational process assets

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of a project?

Progressive
Temporary
Repetitive
Unique

What is the purpose of the project charter?

To create the project schedule
To authorize the project and provide high-level requirements
To define the project management plan
To identify project risks

Which of the following is NOT a part of the triple constraint in project management?

Scope
Quality
Cost
Time

In an Agile framework, what is the purpose of a retrospective meeting?

To demonstrate the working software
To review the product backlog
To inspect and adapt the team's processes
To plan the next iteration

Which technique is used to estimate the duration of project activities?

Pareto analysis
Critical path method
Three-point estimation
Monte Carlo analysis

What is the primary purpose of a communication management plan?

To define the project's scope
To allocate resources
To outline the communication strategies and information flow
To identify project risks

In a predictive, plan-based methodology, what is the purpose of the monitoring and controlling process?

To deliver the final product
To identify and manage changes
To plan the project's execution
To gather requirements

Which of the following is NOT a responsibility of a project manager?

Managing stakeholder expectations
Monitoring and controlling project work
Leading the project team
Developing the project's requirements

What is the purpose of a burn-down chart in an Agile framework?

To identify project risks
To track the team's progress towards completing the work
To allocate resources
To estimate the project's cost

Which technique is used to identify and prioritize project risks?

Work breakdown structure
Risk register
Critical path method
Earned value management

What is a characteristic of the project life cycle?

Staffing is high during the initial stages and costs peak during the closing phase.
Costs and staffing are low at the start, peak as the project progresses, and drop significantly as the project nears completion.
Costs and staffing are high at the start, lower in the middle, and drop significantly as the project nears completion.
Costs and staffing remain constant throughout the project.

Which of the following best describes the role of a project sponsor?

To carry out the project tasks as per the project manager's instructions.
To act as a mediator between the project team and external stakeholders.
To provide financial resources and support for the project.
To manage the project team on a day-to-day basis.

In a predictive, plan-based project, what is the primary purpose of a project schedule?

To allocate budget across project tasks.
To list the project milestones and deliverables only.
To document the communication plan for stakeholders.
To provide a timeline that project activities will follow.

Which of the following is a key component of an adaptive project plan?

Detailed documentation of every phase before initiation.
A fixed schedule that cannot be modified.
Flexibility to adapt to changes in project scope and requirements.
Emphasis on completing tasks in a sequential order.

What is the role of business analysis in project management?

To identify and analyze stakeholders' needs and ensure that project objectives align with those needs.
To manage the project schedule and ensure timely delivery of project deliverables.
To handle the financial aspects of the project, including budgeting and cost management.
To ensure the project meets its quality standards and testing requirements.

What is the primary purpose of the kickoff meeting in project management?

To perform risk analysis for the project
To obtain stakeholder approval for the project management plan
To align the project team and stakeholders on the project objectives and approach
To gather project requirements

What does the free float represent in a project schedule?

The amount of time an activity can be delayed without delaying the project completion date
The amount of time an activity can be extended without increasing the project's total cost
The amount of time an activity can be delayed without delaying the early start of any successor activity or violating a schedule constraint
The amount of time an activity can be expedited without affecting the early start of its predecessor activities

What is the purpose of a RACI chart in project management?

To identify and analyze potential risks
To estimate the duration and cost of project activities
To define the project's scope and deliverables
To assign roles and responsibilities for project tasks

Which technique is used to organize and group a large number of ideas or issues into related categories or themes?

Fishbone diagram
Pareto chart
Affinity diagram
Control chart

What is the primary purpose of Work Performance Reports in project management?

To assign roles and responsibilities to team members
To document the project requirements and scope
To outline the project's risk management strategies
To communicate the current status and progress of project work

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Project Management Fundamentals and Core Concepts
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Agile Frameworks/Methodologies
Business Analysis Frameworks

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