CAPM®ACTUAL EXAM BASED ON THE PMBOK®
GUIDE (7TH EDITION) AND THE CERTIFIED
ASSOCIATE IN PROJECT MANAGEMENT
CURRICULUM
1. A project manager is leading a software development project using a predictive
approach. The customer requests a major feature that was not part of the original scope.
What should the project manager do first?
A. Begin working on the feature immediately to satisfy the customer.
B. Submit a change request through the integrated change control process.
C. Ask the sponsor for additional budget.
D. Add the feature to the risk register.
Answer: B
Rationale: In a predictive environment, any change to baselined scope must go through
integrated change control. The first step is to submit a change request for evaluation.
2. Which process group involves defining a new project or phase by obtaining
authorization to start?
A. Planning
B. Executing
C. Initiating
D. Monitoring and Controlling
Answer: C
Rationale: The Initiating process group includes the development of the project charter and
formal authorization to begin work.
,3. A project team is developing an app using Scrum. Who is responsible for prioritizing
the Product Backlog?
A. Scrum Master
B. Development Team
C. Product Owner
D. Project Manager
Answer: C
Rationale: In Scrum, the Product Owner owns and prioritizes the Product Backlog to
maximize value.
4. Which of the following best describes a stakeholder?
A. Anyone who provides funding for the project
B. Any individual or group that can affect or be affected by the project
C. Only the project sponsor and project manager
D. Only customers and end users
Answer: B
Rationale: Stakeholders include all individuals or groups who have an interest in or can
influence the project, positively or negatively.
5. A risk response strategy that involves shifting the impact of a threat to a third party is
called:
A. Mitigate
B. Accept
C. Transfer
D. Enhance
Answer: C
Rationale: Transfer involves shifting risk ownership to a third party, such as through
insurance or warranties.
,6. Which document formally authorizes the project and gives the project manager
authority to apply resources?
A. Project management plan
B. Business case
C. Project charter
D. Stakeholder register
Answer: C
Rationale: The project charter is issued by the sponsor or initiator to formally authorize the
project and assign the project manager.
7. What is the primary purpose of the Work Breakdown Structure (WBS)?
A. To list project risks
B. To sequence project activities
C. To decompose project deliverables into smaller, manageable components
D. To assign resources to tasks
Answer: C
Rationale: The WBS breaks down the total scope of work into manageable pieces called
work packages.
8. Which type of dependency is legally or contractually required?
A. Discretionary
B. External
C. Mandatory
D. Internal
Answer: C
Rationale: Mandatory dependencies are inherent in the nature of the work or required by
law or contract.
, 9. During which process do project team members perform the planned work to meet
project objectives?
A. Planning
B. Executing
C. Monitoring and Controlling
D. Closing
Answer: B
Rationale: The Executing process group involves completing the work defined in the project
management plan.
10. What is the formula for Cost Variance (CV)?
A. EV – AC
B. EV – PV
C. AC – EV
D. PV – AC
Answer: A
Rationale: CV = Earned Value (EV) – Actual Cost (AC). Positive indicates cost underrun.
11. Which tool is used to identify cause-and-effect relationships in quality
management?
A. Pareto chart
B. Ishikawa (fishbone) diagram
C. Control chart
D. Histogram
Answer: B
Rationale: The fishbone diagram helps identify root causes of a problem by breaking down
potential causes into categories.
GUIDE (7TH EDITION) AND THE CERTIFIED
ASSOCIATE IN PROJECT MANAGEMENT
CURRICULUM
1. A project manager is leading a software development project using a predictive
approach. The customer requests a major feature that was not part of the original scope.
What should the project manager do first?
A. Begin working on the feature immediately to satisfy the customer.
B. Submit a change request through the integrated change control process.
C. Ask the sponsor for additional budget.
D. Add the feature to the risk register.
Answer: B
Rationale: In a predictive environment, any change to baselined scope must go through
integrated change control. The first step is to submit a change request for evaluation.
2. Which process group involves defining a new project or phase by obtaining
authorization to start?
A. Planning
B. Executing
C. Initiating
D. Monitoring and Controlling
Answer: C
Rationale: The Initiating process group includes the development of the project charter and
formal authorization to begin work.
,3. A project team is developing an app using Scrum. Who is responsible for prioritizing
the Product Backlog?
A. Scrum Master
B. Development Team
C. Product Owner
D. Project Manager
Answer: C
Rationale: In Scrum, the Product Owner owns and prioritizes the Product Backlog to
maximize value.
4. Which of the following best describes a stakeholder?
A. Anyone who provides funding for the project
B. Any individual or group that can affect or be affected by the project
C. Only the project sponsor and project manager
D. Only customers and end users
Answer: B
Rationale: Stakeholders include all individuals or groups who have an interest in or can
influence the project, positively or negatively.
5. A risk response strategy that involves shifting the impact of a threat to a third party is
called:
A. Mitigate
B. Accept
C. Transfer
D. Enhance
Answer: C
Rationale: Transfer involves shifting risk ownership to a third party, such as through
insurance or warranties.
,6. Which document formally authorizes the project and gives the project manager
authority to apply resources?
A. Project management plan
B. Business case
C. Project charter
D. Stakeholder register
Answer: C
Rationale: The project charter is issued by the sponsor or initiator to formally authorize the
project and assign the project manager.
7. What is the primary purpose of the Work Breakdown Structure (WBS)?
A. To list project risks
B. To sequence project activities
C. To decompose project deliverables into smaller, manageable components
D. To assign resources to tasks
Answer: C
Rationale: The WBS breaks down the total scope of work into manageable pieces called
work packages.
8. Which type of dependency is legally or contractually required?
A. Discretionary
B. External
C. Mandatory
D. Internal
Answer: C
Rationale: Mandatory dependencies are inherent in the nature of the work or required by
law or contract.
, 9. During which process do project team members perform the planned work to meet
project objectives?
A. Planning
B. Executing
C. Monitoring and Controlling
D. Closing
Answer: B
Rationale: The Executing process group involves completing the work defined in the project
management plan.
10. What is the formula for Cost Variance (CV)?
A. EV – AC
B. EV – PV
C. AC – EV
D. PV – AC
Answer: A
Rationale: CV = Earned Value (EV) – Actual Cost (AC). Positive indicates cost underrun.
11. Which tool is used to identify cause-and-effect relationships in quality
management?
A. Pareto chart
B. Ishikawa (fishbone) diagram
C. Control chart
D. Histogram
Answer: B
Rationale: The fishbone diagram helps identify root causes of a problem by breaking down
potential causes into categories.
